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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Backland fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wick avoids it really well and circles away.
Backland avoids the head kick by Wick.
Backland was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wick. Backland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Backland or perhaps it was just good defense by Wick, which made it look bad. #CL#
Backland instigates a clinch.
Backland avoiding damage as Wick throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Wick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wick misses with a few strikes there.
Backland moves in looking to clinch but Wick pushes him off.
Backland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Wick shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T1#
Backland moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wick trying to control the position from guard on top but Backland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wick prevents Backland from getting back to his feet.
Wick wants to control from the top but Backland keeps moving.
Wick might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Backland haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Backland wants to get back to his feet but Wick is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Backland wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
An inside leg kick lands from Wick.
Wick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#TD2#
Wick shoots in and bounces Backland off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Backland looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Wick is defending well. Backland quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Wick has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Backland celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobby Backland! |
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Event:
HFA 16
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Lawrence jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Taker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taker throws a right and a left that Lawrence avoids nicely.
It looked like Lawrence wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Lawrence. That snapped Taker's head back.
A shot to the body from Taker misses
and Taker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lawrence lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Taker throws a right hand that misses
and Lawrence connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lawrence scores with a decent looking hook.
Taker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taker there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Lawrence lands with a nice body punch.
Taker throws out a loose jab but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawrence appears to be looking for a big counter.
Taker fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Lawrence misses the target.
Lawrence dips to his left and cracks Taker with an uppercut!
Lawrence scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Taker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Taker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lawrence sizes up Taker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Taker tries to clinch up.
Lawrence misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Taker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawrence utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taker stands and throws Lawrence's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Taker is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Taker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lawrence dodges the ground and pound from Taker.
Taker cracks Lawrence with a big right hand but Lawrence just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T3#
Lawrence is not content to let Taker control the position. #SUB2#
Taker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Taker has hold of Lawrence's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Lawrence tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Taker cranks the arm and Lawrence screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Lawrence, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Soul Taker!
The defeated Jay Lawrence had this to say: 'I had COVID'. |
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Event:
HFA 15
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Montegriffo swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Powe counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Powe breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Powe gets a clinch. #BC2#
Powe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Montegriffo.#CUT#It looks like Zavier Powe has been cut.
Montegriffo dodges the punch combination from Powe.
Montegriffo throws a shot to the body.
Powe scores with a punch to the head.
Powe drops his hands momentarily and Montegriffo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Powe blocks a jab.
Montegriffo looks to land a combination but Powe avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montegriffo scores with a jab. Powe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Montegriffo lands a lovely overhand right.
Powe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It appears Montegriffo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Powe avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Powe ducks under a wild hook from Montegriffo.
Powe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters circling a little - Montegriffo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Montegriffo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Montegriffo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Powe ducks under a wild hook from Montegriffo.
Montegriffo misses with a hook.
Powe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Powe misses with a head kick.
Montegriffo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Powe under the eye.#ROC#Powe is rocked!
Montegriffo throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Powe crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alexander Montegriffo!
In his post fight interview, Alexander Montegriffo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
NextGen 3
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Diamonds delivers a nice body kick.
Burrow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diamonds throws a body shot but no joy.
Diamonds gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diamonds fails to land the takedown.
Diamonds tries for a takedown but Burrow circles away easily
and Burrow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burrow misses with a body shot.
Diamonds throws a sloppy head kick and Burrow moves out of range easily.
We've been hearing reports that Diamonds has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Diamonds really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diamonds is looking to clinch.
Burrow lands a front kick.
Burrow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burrow misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Burrow leaves Diamonds with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benji Diamonds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burrow looks to throw the jab but Diamonds is out of range.
Burrow scores with a head kick.
Burrow scores with a jab to the head.
Diamonds avoids the body shot from Burrow.
Diamonds slips a jab from Burrow.
Burrow throws a looping overhand right but Diamonds ducks down to avoid it.
Diamonds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diamonds fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burrow avoids it really well and circles away.
Diamonds is breathing heavily.#T2#
Burrow scores with the left hand. Diamonds knows he should have avoided that one.
Diamonds doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burrow throws an overhand right that lands on Diamonds's shoulder, as Diamonds tries to avoid the shot.
Diamonds is looking to land body kicks.
Diamonds shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burrow is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Diamonds moves away from the strike by Burrow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burrow throws out a loose jab but Diamonds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diamonds rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burrow counters with a left to the body.
Diamonds shoots in for a takedown but Burrow shows good takedown defense.
Burrow is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diamonds with a body shot.
Burrow connects with a looping right hand.
#T3#
Burrow throws a series of punches but Diamonds avoids them all with ease.
Diamonds tries to counter with a takedown but Burrow is quick to defend against it.
Burrow throws a hook but Diamonds avoids it easily.
Burrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diamonds moves away.
Diamonds seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diamonds blocks a head kick by Burrow.
Burrow misses with a head kick.
Diamonds slips a straight right by Burrow.
Diamonds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burrow.
Burrow takes a swing at Diamonds's ribcage but misses.
Burrow scores with a jab. Diamonds acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Burrow lands a jab to the head.
Burrow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diamonds drops down looking for a counter takedown but Burrow sprawls and moves away.
Jaden Burrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diamonds tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Burrow defends well and Diamonds ends up having to push Burrow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T4#
A shot in the inside from Burrow.
Burrow scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burrow.
Burrow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burrow pushes Diamonds back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Burrow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burrow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Burrow cracks Diamonds with a nice body shot.
Burrow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diamonds backwards.
A right hand to the body from Burrow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Burrow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burrow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaden Burrow dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Diamonds misses the shot to the body.
Diamonds swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burrow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burrow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burrow scores with a jab to the body.
Burrow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burrow feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diamondss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Burrow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diamonds's head.#KD2#
Burrow drops Diamonds with a beautiful combination! Diamonds stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Burrow is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Diamonds is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Benji Diamonds has been cut.
Benji Diamonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burrow throws an uppercut from hell that sends Diamonds clean off his feet! He's out cold! Burrow stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaden Burrow! |
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Event:
NextGen 3
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Santos.
Son is looking to clinch. #CL#
Son has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Son gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Santos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Santos has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA New York inform us that Santos has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1##SUB#
Son 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.
Son in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Santos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Son has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Son feints and as Santos raises his hands in defense, Son changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Santos is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Santos wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Santos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Santos is continuing to stall.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Son stays in close to Santos's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Son has managed to clinch.
Santos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Son is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Santos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Son avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Santos looks winded!#T3#
Son is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Santos is defending well for now.#TD#
Son gets control of Santos's arms and successfully pulls guard. Son will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Santos drops back looking for a leg! Son is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Son manages to kick Santos off! Santos jumps back into Son's guard.
Santos postures up.
#SUB2#
Santos 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Son's guard. #SUB2#
Santos is working for a kimura but Son is defending it quite comfortably.
Son is looking to improve his position.
#T4##SUB2#
Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Son defends it well.
Son trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Santos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Santos maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Son could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Santos has cracked it and Son is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Santos!
Ricky Santos was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Taker misses with a series of wild punches.
Taker throws a nice looking combination but Don bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taker misses with a body shot.
Taker seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Don scores with a shot to the body.
Don looks to land a combination but Taker avoids it well.
Don throws a head kick that misses.
Don throws a sloppy head kick and Taker moves out of range easily.
Don throws a hook but Taker blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Taker misses with a two punch combination.
Don is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Taker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Taker in side control lands a decent elbow.
Don is trying to control Taker's posture but Taker avoids it.
Taker works to advance to full mount. Don defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Taker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Taker looking to finish Don with some ground and pound. This is bad for Don!
Taker landing strikes from the mount.
Don really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taker with a couple of short strikes.
Taker punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB#
Taker working for a submission but Don is keeping him at bay.
Don keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Don is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taker lands with some strikes.
Taker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Taker dominating with strikes here.
Taker tries to control but Don wriggling away. #SUB#
Taker working for a submission but Don is keeping him at bay.
Don taking shots to the head. #T3#
Don in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Don defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Taker.
Don is squirming around, avoiding Taker's attempts to control the action.
Taker looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Don is squirming around, avoiding Taker's attempts to control the action.
Taker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Taker 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.
Taker with shots to the head and body - Don looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC#Don is rocked!
Taker lands a big elbow.
Don is still in real trouble! Can Taker finish him?
Taker postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Don in real trouble here! The ref calls for Don to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Soul Taker! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Rosario shoots in looking for a takedown. Taker tries to sprawl out of it but Rosario keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Taker scores with a three punch combo!
Rosario fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taker avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rosario is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Taker's half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Rosario is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Taker trying to hold on to Rosario's head to control him but Rosario postures up.
Rosario takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rosario trying to control from half guard but Taker is working away. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Rosario is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taker has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rosario prevents Taker from improving his position.
Rosario is stalling here. Taker is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rosario seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Taker has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Taker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rosario's legs.
Rosario is not content to let Taker control the position. #T3#
Taker tries to move to mount but Rosario blocks the move with his legs.
Taker trying to control the position but Rosario is working away.
Rosario takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Taker tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Taker landing a few strikes.
Taker tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #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.
Taker misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Taker controls the position from side control.
Rosario is trying to control Taker's posture but Taker avoids it.
Rosario tries to buck Taker off but Taker is having none of it.
Rosario takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rosario has one of Taker's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soul Taker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Rosario tries to sprawl but Taker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rosario slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Rosario looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Rosario had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taker defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taker trying to control but Rosario is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taker looking to sit in guard and control but Rosario gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Taker working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rosario has passed into half guard!
Rosario is looking to stall here but Taker recovers full guard.
Taker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rosario can do to turn this around?
Rosario content to stall in guard here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Taker keeping moving, preventing Rosario from controlling successfully.
Rosario stopping the sweep attempt from Taker.#T3#
Rosario advances to half guard.
Taker is in trouble now - Rosario has advanced to mount!
Taker gets back to half guard.
Taker trying to hold on to Rosario's head to control him but Rosario postures up.
#SUB2#
Rosario seems to be working for a kimura but Taker defends the submission attempt.
Rosario tries to pass the half guard into mount. Taker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Taker is trying to get back to full guard.
Rosario trying to control from half guard but Taker is working away.
Taker wants to control but Rosario is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rosario seems to be looking for submissions.
Rosario is looking to stall here but Taker recovers full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tate Rosario showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Rosario closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Taker to the mat! Taker manages to get full guard.
Taker looking to control.
Taker pulls Rosario in close to prevent any damage.
Rosario pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taker is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosario postures up.
#T1#
Rosario trying to control the position from guard on top but Taker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rosario is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Taker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Taker has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Rosario working a defensive guard but Taker passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Rosario looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Taker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rosario keeps working.
Taker trying to control the pace.
Taker is thwarting Rosario's attempts to control the position.
Taker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rosario knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rosario is pressing down on Taker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Taker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rosario swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Soul Taker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taker throws a big elbow that misses.
Rosario trying to keep a closed guard but Taker is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Rosario looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taker trying to control but Rosario is working from the bottom.
Rosario controls Taker momentarily but Taker frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taker lands a jab-cross combination.
Taker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Taker stuffs the takedown attempt from Rosario. Rosario gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice combination there by Taker.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Taker throws a combination. Rosario tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soul Taker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taker 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soul Taker! |
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Event:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 3
Date: Aug 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Powe tries to close the distance and clinch but Moody swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moody throws an overhand right that lands on Powe's shoulder, as Powe tries to avoid the shot.
Moody throws a hook but Powe blocks it.
Powe wants to clinch
and Moody makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick misses from Powe.
Moody throws out a counter right but Powe avoids it with no problem.
Powe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Moody counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Powe thinking.
Powe misses with a series of wild punches.
Powe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moody paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Powe.
Powe wants to clinch up but Moody keeps it at a distance.
Moody tries to bum rush Powe with a series of wild strikes but Powe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Powe gets a takedown into half guard.
Moody really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Powe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moody is refusing to be controlled, as Powe sits in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Moody looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moody wants to control but Powe is keeping busy.
Powe trying to control the pace.
Powe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Powe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Moody is looking to improve his position.
#SU#
Powe decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Moody scores with a shot to the body.
Moody lands an overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Zavier Powe has been cut.
Moody bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Powe's head backwards.
Moody looks to throw the jab but Powe is out of range.
Moody tries to close the distance and clinch but Powe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Powe misses with a two punch combination.
Moody scores with a crisp jab that stopped Powe in his tracks.
Powe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moody momentarily.
Moody scores with a jab.
Moody throws a good cross that connects.
#ROC2#Powe is rocked!
Powe leaves his chin hanging out and Moody seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Powe crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Omari Moody! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Taker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taker leaves Pistort with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taker throws a series of punches but Pistort moves out of range. #CL#
Pistort closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pistort jumps guard but Taker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Taker stops a takedown attempt from Pistort.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Pistort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taker prevents the takedown attempt.
Taker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pistort to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Pistort gets control of Taker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pistort will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Taker drops back looking for a leg! Pistort is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pistort manages to kick Taker off! Taker jumps back into Pistort's guard.
Taker with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Pistort looking for a sweep. Not yet Pistort, not yet.
Taker works over Pistort with some ground and pound from guard.
Taker wants to control from the top but Pistort keeps moving.
Pistort knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taker on the ground.
Taker advances to half guard.
Pistort wants to get back to full guard.
Taker works his way into full mount!
Taker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pistort can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Taker landing strikes, looking to finish! #T2#
Taker content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Taker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Taker breaks from Pistort's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Taker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pistort is looking to escape.
Taker is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T3#
Taker landing strikes from the mount and Pistort is in trouble!
Taker pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pistort tries to hold on but Taker postures up.
Taker lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB2#
Taker wants to finish this one by submission but Pistort is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Taker.
Taker content just to control the position here.
Taker fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T4#
Taker lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Taker with shots to the head and body - Pistort looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taker wants to control the pace but Pistort is squirming around nicely.
Taker scoring with strikes but Pistort is staying in there.
Taker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Taker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pistort sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soul Taker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Taker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pistort tries a head kick but it misses.
Taker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pistort makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pistort shoots in looking for a takedown. Taker tries to sprawl out of it but Pistort keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pistort slips a jab and a cross from Taker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Pistort moves into range and clinches up with Taker.
Pistort will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Taker up against the cage.
Taker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pistort gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
Taker tries for a takedown but Pistort manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Pistort pulls guard.
Taker controlling from the top position.
Taker cracks Pistort with a solid left hand.
Pistort preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taker lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Taker throwing strikes but missing.
Taker postures up and lands a big shot to Pistort's brow.
Taker works over Pistort with some ground and pound from guard.
Taker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pistort's head.
Pistort is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taker trying to control but Pistort is working from the bottom.
Taker working some strikes from top position.
Taker advances to half guard.
Pistort wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Taker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Taker moves nicely into side control.
Taker working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Taker scoring with punches from side control.
Taker is working Pistort over with some ground and pound from side control.
Taker working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Taker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pistort takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
Taker trying to control the action but Pistort is working from the bottom.
Taker landing strikes.
Pistort takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Taker works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Taker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pistort keeps working.
Taker lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taker trying to control the action but Pistort is working from the bottom.
Pistort tries to bench press Taker off him but Taker keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soul Taker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Taker shoots for a double leg takedown but Pistort sprawls well. He's pushed Taker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Taker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taker throws a sloppy head kick and Pistort moves out of range easily.
Pistort seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Taker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pistort napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pistort is looking to get back to his feet here but Taker is keeping cool and he's managed to take Pistort's back.
Taker scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Taker avoiding Pistort 's attempts to control his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Taker is working for a rear naked choke. Pistort is not defending it well and Taker has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Pistort refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Pistort's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Soul Taker! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Slap throws a right and a left that Taker avoids nicely.
Slap wants to clinch up but Taker keeps it at a distance.
Taker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Slap closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Taker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Slap prevents it.
Slap has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Taker after a bit of a struggle.
Slap stops a takedown attempt from Taker.
Taker fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soul Taker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taker tries to score a body lock takedown but Slap shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taker is looking for a takedown.
Taker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Slap fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Taker tries to close the distance and clinch but Slap swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Slap moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Slap's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Taker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Slap is fending him off so far but Taker persists. Nope, Slap circles away and we're back to standing.
Slap shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Slap manages to circle out of the way.
Taker dives in and grabs Slap's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slap pushes down on Taker's head and hops out.
Slap shoots in looking for a takedown but Taker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slap's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slap should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Slap fails with the takedown.
Slap tries for a takedown but Taker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Taker misses with a combination
and Slap counters with a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Taker misses.
Slap goes for a double leg but Taker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Taker continues to drive forward.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Taker. Slap does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Taker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Slap's 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!
Slap trying to control but Taker postures up.
#SUB#
Taker is looking for a kimura but Slap is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taker to get the leverage.
Taker trying to control from half guard but Slap is working away.
Taker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Slap is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Taker stalling away here and it's allowed Slap to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Taker scoring with some ground and pound.
Taker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Slap keeping moving, preventing Taker from controlling successfully.
Taker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taker trying to control but Slap is working from the bottom.
Slap controls Taker momentarily but Taker frees himself. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taker looking to pass the guard.
Slap not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Taker is in close to Slap's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Taker trying to control but Slap is working from the bottom.
Slap really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Taker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taker wants to get up but he can't break Slap's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Taker passes Slap's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Soul Taker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Taker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slap shoots and misses #TD#
so Taker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Taker is looking to stand up but Slap won't let him.
Taker trying to control but Slap is working from the bottom.
Taker distracts Slap with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Taker trying to control but Slap is working from the bottom.
Taker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slap keeping moving, preventing Taker from controlling successfully.
Taker looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Slap is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taker is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Slap has momentary wrist control but Taker slips an elbow through the middle.
Taker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taker is in close to Slap's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Taker stands and throws Slap's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Taker is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Slap will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Taker is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Slap looks calm but he's in trouble here. Taker gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Slap is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Taker lets go of the hold and Slap can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Soul Taker! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Chhawl tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Son swivels and escapes.
Son wants to clinch up but Chhawl keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Chhawl shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chhawl showed some decent athleticism there.
Chhawl scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chhawl is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chhawl sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Son is looking for a sweep. Chhawl is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chhawl slows the pace down in half guard.
Son really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chhawl. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Son wants to control but Chhawl is keeping busy.
Chhawl slips a nice elbow through Son's hands, connecting with Son's forehead.
Chhawl works his way into full mount!
Chhawl punishing his opponent with strikes.
Chhawl looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chhawl putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T2#
Son is bucking up trying to escape but Chhawl cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC#Son is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chhawl controlling the position easily from mount.
Son is still in real trouble! Can Chhawl finish him?
Chhawl drops a big elbow. That's hurt Son! More shots from Chhawl and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chhe Chhawl!
During a confident post fight interview, Chhe Chhawl thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Diamonds doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diamonds tries for a takedown but Artusii circles away easily
and Artusii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diamonds fails in his attempt to clinch.
Artusii misses with a straight right.
Artusii throws a right hand that Diamonds ducks under and follows up with a left that Diamonds also avoids with ease.
Good exchange - Artusii coming out on top.
Diamonds takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Artusii scores with a hook.
BOOM! Artusii lands a beautiful left hook that drops Diamonds. Diamonds tries to recover but Artusii is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Diamonds lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonas Artusii!
A very excited looking Jonas Artusii made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Powe manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Iwao on his heels. He'll look to pass Iwao's guard now, I'm sure.
Powe trying to control but Iwao is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iwao seems keen to control Powe's posture.
Powe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Iwao is trying to control the position but Powe postures up.
Iwao wants to sweep here but Powe controlling him for the moment.
Iwao trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Iwao can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Powe 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. #SUB2#
Iwao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Powe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Powe stopping the sweep attempt from Iwao.
Powe landing some decent shots from guard.
Powe wants to control from the top but Iwao keeps moving.
Powe throwing strikes but missing. #SU#
Powe gets to his feet - Iwao follows without any prompting.
Powe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Iwao is defended easily by Powe.#TD#
Powe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Iwao did well to prevent Powe getting side control.
Iwao wants to control but Powe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Powe lands strikes from half guard.
Powe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Powe works his foot free and advances to mount.
Iwao taking shots to the head. #T3#
Iwao working to try and regain half guard.
Powe trying to control but Iwao is having none of it.
Powe is landing with some decent strikes but Iwao is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Powe wants to control the pace but Iwao is squirming around nicely.
Powe connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Iwao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Powe with shots to the head and body - Iwao looks very uncomfortable down there.
Powe controlling from mount. #T4#
Iwao is bucking up trying to escape but Powe cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Powe working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC#Iwao is rocked!
Powe lands a heavy elbow.
Iwao is still in real trouble! Can Powe finish him?
Powe loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Iwao scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Powe land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Powe stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zavier Powe! |
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