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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
The 408 - (205) R1
Date: Jan 13, 2025 |
#R1##CL# Herzog clinches up with Pommier and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Pommier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pommier takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Sid Pommier has been cut. Herzog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pommier. Herzog gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pommier. Herzog with a lazy takedown attempt and Pommier counters with a two punch combo. Pommier throws the kick towards the body but Herzog avoids it. Herzog goes for a double leg but Pommier avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pommier continues to drive forward.#BC2# Pommier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Herzog slips under a jab. Herzog feinted with a counter takedown. Donk. Pommier catches Herzog right on the button with a cross. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Herzog fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Pommier throws out a counter right but Herzog avoids it with no problem. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Herzog. That's going to take a lot out of him. Herzog tries for a takedown but Pommier sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Pommier lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1# Pommier connects with an inside leg kick. Herzog has a takedown stuffed.#CL2# Pommier moves into the clinch. Pommier wants to take the fight to the mat but Herzog manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Pommier utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC2# Pommier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pommier lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Pommier throws a big shot that misses. A big left from Pommier misses. Herzog shoots and misses enabling Pommier to counter with a crisp jab. Herzog wants to clinch.#T2# Herzog misses with a takedown attempt #KD2# and Pommier counters with a crisp one two that drops Herzog! Pommier thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Herzog to his feet! Herzog is in big trouble!#ROC2#Herzog is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pommier lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Herzog - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Pommier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sid Pommier! An out of breath Sid Pommier thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
The 408 - (205) R1
Date: Jan 13, 2025 |
#R1# Phillips waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williamson. Phillips takes a shot right to the bread basket. Phillips will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phillips takes one to the chin there.#TD2# Phillips shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Phillips showed some decent athleticism there. Phillips tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Williamson. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Phillips controlling the action here.#T1##SUB2# Phillips is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Williamson is looking to improve his position.
Phillips controlling the pace. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Let's hope that Phillips 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. Phillips trying to pass the guard but Williamson defending well. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Williamson scores with the left hand. Phillips knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2# Phillips moves into the clinch. Williamson prevents the takedown attempt.
Phillips tries to work over Williamson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Williamson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Williamson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Phillips stalling.
Williamson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2# Phillips manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Phillips looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Phillips has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Williamson has passed into side control.
#T3# Phillips manages to work his way to half guard, despite Williamson's best efforts. Williamson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Phillips keeping control of the position. Phillips is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Williamson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Williamson's back!#T4# Williamson covering up well and avoiding damage. Phillips throwing sloppy strikes. Phillips is landing with strikes from the back. #SUB2# Phillips is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Phillips lands with a hammerfist to the side of Williamson's head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB2# Williamson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Phillips. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Phillips dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Williamson avoids the body shot from Phillips.
Phillips fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phillips darts in trying to clinch and Williamson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2# Phillips feints and as Williamson raises his hands in defense, Phillips changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Phillips trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Williamson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Phillips controls the pace. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T1# Phillips passes Williamson's left leg - he's now in half guard. Williamson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Phillips on the ground. Phillips is controlling the pace.
Phillips is thwarting Williamson's attempts to control the position.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Phillips missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Williamson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Phillips scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2# Phillips is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Williamson is just riding it out for now. Phillips eventually gives up the hold. Phillips slows the pace down in half guard. #T3##REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Phillips has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Williamson just misses with a punch to the body.
Phillip Phillips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Williamson looks to land a right hand but Phillips moved out of range. Williamson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phillips uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williamson. Phillips is looking to clinch but Williamson is avoiding it.
Phillips tries to clinch up but Williamson circles away and keeps his distance. Williamson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Williamson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Phillips tries to clinch but fails miserably and Williamson counters with a right hand to the body. Williamson looks to score with a jab to the body but Phillips is just out of range. Phillips fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A quick step to the side and Williamson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Nice body punch from Williamson. Phillips shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Williamson counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Phillips has his takedown stuffed and Williamson counters with a nice uppercut. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Phillips tries to clinch up and Williamson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hawk Williamson dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3# Williamson lands a jab to Phillips's midsection.#CL2# Phillips clinches up with Williamson and pushes him back against the cage. Phillips prevents a body shot from Williamson. Phillips has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Williamson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2# Phillips successfully pulls guard.
Williamson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Phillips is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Phillips wants to control but Williamson passes easily into half guard.
Williamson trying to mount his opponent but Phillips defends it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Williamson prevents Phillips from standing back up.
#T1# Phillips is looking to improve his position.
Phillips makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Phillips. Williamson preventing the sweep. Phillips managing to control the position. #SUB2# Phillips had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williamson defends it easily.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Phillips tries to land a sweep but no joy. Williamson wants to pass the guard but Phillips is keeping the position.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Williamson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Phillips gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Williamson counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2# Phillips closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Williamson is being controlled here. #T3# Phillips wants to stand but Williamson has his arm trapped. #SUB2# Phillips tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Williamson is not content to let Phillips control the position. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Phillips with a lazy takedown attempt and Williamson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Hawk Williamson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip Phillips. Williamson misses the jab. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Phillips is defended easily by Williamson.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Phillip Phillips. I think Phillips has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:29 Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29 Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Phillip Phillips! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 2024 |
#R1##TD2# Hooi gets the takedown into side control. #SU2# Hooi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Cannon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Cannon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Hooi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2# Hooi clinches up against the cage. Cannon working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD# Cannon manages to pull guard.
#SU2# Hooi gets to his feet. Cannon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Wow, both these guys are really going for it! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2# Hooi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cannon's guard.#SU2# Hooi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2# Hooi gets a clinch. Cannon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Cannon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Cannon.
Hooi can't break the clinch.
Hooi tries to circle away but Cannon has him pinned against the cage. Cannon misses with some punches.
#TD2# Hooi jumps into guard, dragging Cannon to the mat.
#T1# Hooi keeping moving, preventing Cannon from controlling successfully. Hooi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cannon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Hooi wants to stand up but Cannon is controlling him. Hooi wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cannon manages to pass to side control. Hooi wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB# Hooi is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Cannon has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Hooi is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Calvin Cannon! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2024 |
#R1# A head kick from Webster lands but Cannon takes it in his stride. #CL2# Webster gets a clinch. Webster blocking some punches.
Webster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cannons head. Webster pressing his opponent against the cage. Webster has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2# Webster has clasped his hands together around Cannon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Cannon is trying to escape the position but Webster is controlling the position. Cannon is looking for a sweep. Cannon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Webster's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Cannon trying to control here.
#SUB2# Webster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cannon defends it well. Cannon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cannon.#T1##SUB# Cannon pushes a forearm under Webster's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Webster is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Calvin Cannon! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2024 |
#R1# Cannon lunges at Manning with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Manning's hand. #CL2# Manning gets a clinch. #BC2# Manning pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cannon tries to close the distance and clinch but Manning swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2# Manning closes the distance and clinches. Cannon lands with a left to the head. Cannon can't find room to land a body shot as Manning controls the action.
Manning manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD# Cannon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cannon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Manning wants to control from the top but Cannon keeps moving. Cannon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Cannon looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Manning is defending well. Cannon quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Manning has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Cannon celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Calvin Cannon! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2024 |
#R1##TD2# Wolfe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Normous pushes Wolfe off and gets back to his feet. Wolfe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL# Normous clinches. A head punch blocked on the inside by Normous. Wolfe misses with a body punch.
Wolfe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Normous is keeping busy. Wolfe tries to work over Normous's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wolfe throws a head punch that misses. 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! Normous wants to break free but Wolfe has control.
Normous has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Wolfe is looking to take this one to the mat. Wolfe looking for a takedown. #BC# Normous pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Wolfe wants to clinch up but Normous keeps it at a distance. Normous misses with a wild combination.
#T1##TD2# Wolfe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Normous throws Wolfe to one side and escapes! Wolfe doesn't manage to clinch there - Normous circles away.
Wolfe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Normous counters with a two punch combo. #TD2# Wolfe looking to score a takedown here. Normous is defending well but Wolfe drives through and ends up in Normous's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Normous not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wolfe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Wolfe with a flurry of punches that miss. Wolfe wants to control from the top but Normous keeps moving. Wolfe showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2# Normous avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Wolfe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Normous is keeping the position for now. Normous looking for a sweep. Not yet Normous, not yet. Wolfe trying to control the position from guard on top but Normous is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wolfe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Normous is keeping the position for now. Normous not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Normous really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Wolfe thows a left - swing and a miss! Wolfe misses with a looping left.#T3# Wolfe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Normous swats him away and circles back towards the center. Wolfe is looking to clinch but Normous is avoiding it.
#TD2# Wolfe feints and as Normous raises his hands in defense, Wolfe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Wolfe tries to free his leg and advance position but Normous is retaining full guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Wolfe advances position into side control! Wolfe content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Normous tries to escape but Wolfe is in control. #SUB2# Wolfe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Normous, who protects the arm well. Normous dodges the ground and pound from Wolfe.#T4# Wolfe tries to score with some ground and pound. Normous controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2# Wolfe has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Normous is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Wolfe yanks on the arm and Normous is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Wolfe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Max Wolfe! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2024 |
#R1##TD# Li closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bradshaw to the mat! Bradshaw manages to get full guard. Li pushes down on Bradshaw's leg and manages to get into half guard. Bradshaw avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Li. Bradshaw avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Li. Li lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #CUT#It looks like Billy Bradshaw has been cut. Bradshaw is looking to improve his position.
Li slows the pace down in half guard. Li scoring with strikes to the body and head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Li not doing much here.
Li missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1# Li is pressing down on Bradshaw's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bradshaw is holding on for now. Bradshaw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bradshaw can do anything to dispel that myth. Nice strikes from Li there. Li 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. Bradshaw wants to get back to full guard. Li is pressing down on Bradshaw's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bradshaw is holding on for now. Bradshaw avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Li. Li sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bradshaw defending well though. Li thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bradshaw's head. Li throwing shots but Bradshaw is blocking nicely. #T2# Li is trying to control the action in half guard but Bradshaw is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Li has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. A nice elbow there by Li.#CUT#The cut above Billy Bradshaw's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Billy Bradshaw's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jun Jun Li! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1# Huber keeps the fight on the outside. Huber lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cannon with a nice cross. Cannon slips under a jab. Cannon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Huber connects with a crisp jab. Huber throws a right and a left that Cannon avoids nicely. Huber lands with a cross. Cannon scores with a punch to the head. Cannon misses the shot to the body. Cannon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Huber ducks under a wild hook from Cannon. Huber is looking to counter punch. Sloppy strikes from Huber. Those never looked like landing. A swing and a miss from Huber. Cannon tries to clinch but Huber moves out of range. Cannon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huber.
Cannon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Cannon misses with a wild body shot. #T1# Cannon is looking to clinch but Huber is avoiding it.
Huber throws a hook to the side of Cannon's head but Cannon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Cannon looks like he wants to counter punch here. Cannon throws out a loose jab but Huber uses good head movement to avoid it. Cannon staying out of range there. Huber loads up on a big right hand but Cannon slips the punch. Cannon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cannon just misses with a punch to the body.
Huber lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Huber is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Cannon throws a jab when Huber was well out of range. Cannon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Huber throws a right and a left that Cannon avoids nicely. A little jabbing left from Cannon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Good exchange - Cannon coming out on top. Cannon doesn't manage to clinch there - Huber circles away.
Huber cracks Cannon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Cannon scores with a punch to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cannon tries to clinch up. Cannon misses with an uppercut
and Huber counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2# Cannon tries to clinch there but Huber circles away.
Cannon moves away from the strike by Huber. Cannon throws an overhand right that lands on Huber's shoulder, as Huber tries to avoid the shot. Huber moves out of range of the strikes. Cannon just misses with a punch to the body.
Cannon wants to clinch. Cannon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Huber. Huber misses with a wild combination.
Cannon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huber moves away. Cannon throws a jab when Huber was well out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Huber misses the target. Huber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cannon.
Huber missing with a left hand there. Cannon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3# Cannon misses the shot to the body. Huber misses the jab. Cannon tries to clinch but Huber moves away and Huber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Huber fails to land with a series of punches.
Huber avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Huber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Cannon takes a swing at Huber's ribcage but misses. Huber staying out of range there. Huber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cannon. Huber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cannon moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Cannon jabbing away but nothing is landing. Cannon misses with a wild body shot. The crowd cheers as Huber lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cannon doesn't seem phased though. Cannon lands a really nice looking cross but Huber seems unphased.
Cannon fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Cannon scores with a nice strike. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Huber moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4# Huber misses with a straight left. Huber throws the left hand but Cannon avoids the punch easily. Cannon ducks under a wild hook from Huber. Cannon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Huber throws a looping overhand right but Cannon ducks down to avoid it. Huber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cannon.
Huber throws a jab when Cannon was well out of range. Huber's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cannon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Huber scrambles back to his feet. Cannon misses with a body shot.
Cannon slips a jab and a cross from Huber.
Cannon tests Huber's chin there with a solid looking shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Huber looks to throw the jab but Cannon is out of range. Huber throws a looping overhand right but Cannon ducks down to avoid it. Cannon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Huber throws a looping overhand right but Cannon ducks down to avoid it. 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 Davion Huber will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Cannon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Cannon scores with a body shot.
Huber swats away the attempt to clinch by Cannon. Cannon looks to score with a jab to the body but Huber is just out of range. Cannon misses with an uppercut. Huber saw that one coming. Davion Huber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Huber misses with the combination.
Huber slips a jab from Cannon. Cannon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Huber's head backwards. Huber blocks a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cannon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huber moves away. A big left from Huber misses. Huber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cannon. A telegraphed right hand from Cannon misses the target. Huber takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cannon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Huber. #T1# Cannon moves in looking to clinch but Huber pushes him off. Cannon with a jab. Cannon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Huber paws at him with a jab and circles away. Cannon staying out of range there. It seemed like Cannon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Cannon lands a really nice looking cross but Huber seems unphased.
Cannon scores with a jab.#ROC2#Huber is rocked! Huber misses with a straight right. Huber takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh Huber is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Cannon throws a body shot but no joy. Cannon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Huber throws out the jab. Huber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cannon. Huber is looking for a counter combo. Cannon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Huber in his tracks. Cannon moves out of range as Huber strikes. A shot to the liver by Cannon. Beautiful body shot. Huber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cannon circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Huber to the canvas! Huber doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Cannon keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Cannon! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2024 |
#R1# Bradshaw stuns Oliver with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Oliver gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Bradshaw lands a slapping body shot.
#CL# Bradshaw moves into the clinch successfully.
Bradshaw lands a body shot. Bradshaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Oliver looks winded! Bradshaw lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Bradshaw definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. A short right from Bradshaw. Bradshaw lands a nice uppercut.#BC# Bradshaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bradshaw is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Oliver flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Oliver is out cold! Bradshaw holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Bradshaw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2024 |
#R1##CL2# Joyce darts in and clinches Shea up against the cage. Shea tries to stall but Joyce uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shea fails to pull guard.
Shea jumps guard but Joyce stands there with Shea around his waist. Shea gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2# Joyce breaks from the clinch.
Shea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joyce sees it coming and avoids it easily. Shea tries to clinch but Joyce is having none of it. Joyce bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Shea wants to clinch and Joyce counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shea thinking. Joyce with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2# Joyce has taken the fight to the clinch.
Joyce is looking to break free of the clinch but Shea has double underhooks. Joyce landing knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Joyce working Shea over with knees to the body. Joyce softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Shea fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willie Shea. That's going to take a lot out of him. Joyce scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2# Joyce breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Shea shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Joyce as he avoids it easily. #T1# Shea misses with a takedown and Joyce counters with a left and a right that stings Shea. Shea is breathing heavily. Joyce bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shea's head backwards.#ROC2#Shea is rocked! Joyce lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL2# Joyce gets a clinch. #BC2# Joyce breaks the clinch.
#KD2# Joyce lands a left and a right that sends Shea crashing to the canvas! Joyce dives into mount looking to finish! Oh Shea is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Joyce with shots to the head and body - Shea looks very uncomfortable down there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Shea slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Joyce is thwarting Shea's attempts to control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Shea is controlling Joyce's trapped leg to prevent Joyce from advancing to side control. Shea gets full guard. Shea seems to have got his legs back now. Joyce missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB# Joyce throws a sloppy strike and Shea has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Joyce is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Shea!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Willie Shea! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 114
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1# Irwin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. The fight stays on the outside here - Irwin looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Irwin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richards swats him away and circles back towards the center. Irwin walks into a stiff left hand from Richards. Irwin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Richards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Richards fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Irwin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Richards throws a body punch but Irwin moves out of range. Richards throws a body shot but no joy. Irwin tries to clinch but Richards moves out of range. Richards tries to counter by clinching up but Irwin breaks away and moves out of range. Pedro Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Irwin fails in his attempt to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Richards gets a clinch. Irwin tries to land a knee to the head but Richards blocks with his arms.
Irwin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Richards digs a right hand into Irwin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Irwin's gas tank. Richards scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1# Irwin prevents a body shot from Richards. Richards blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Richards misses with a punch to the body.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Richards avoids it. Richards scores with a hook to the body. Richards lands with a short shot to the head. Richards lands a hook that snaps the head of Irwin backwards. Richards tries to work over Irwin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Irwin looks to throw an elbow but misses. Richards tries to throw a body punch but Irwin avoids it by throwing Richards back against the cage. Richards definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. A short right from Richards on the inside. Richards lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Irwin trying to stall but Richards improves his position.
Irwin looking to throw knees to the head but Richards is blocking nicely.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Richards avoids it. Irwin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Irwin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Irwin looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2# Irwin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Richards tries a body shot but Irwin blocks it.
Irwin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Richards is keeping busy. Richards avoids a wild elbow strike from Irwin. Irwin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Richards blocks it with crossed arms. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Richards lands with a light punch inside. Irwin tries a knee to the head but Richards blocks it.
Irwin trying to land knees to the body.
Richards working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Richards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Richards misses with a punch on the inside.
Richards lands a right hand. With the fighters up against the cage, Irwin throws an elbow but misses. #T3# A nice right hand lands inside from Richards. Richards lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Richards lands with a right to the head. Richards lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Richards lands a left hand.
Irwin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Richards misses with a hook to the ribs.
Richards lands a hook that snaps the head of Irwin backwards. Richards misses with some punches.
Richards blocks an elbow strike from Irwin.
Richards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Irwin slows down the pace here.
Irwin landing knees to the body.
Irwin trying to land knees to the body.
#T4# Richards is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Irwin is defending well for now. Irwin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Richards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Richards lands a shoulder strike. Richards scores with a hook to the body. Richards digs a right hand underneath Irwin's ribcage. Irwin let out a lung full of air as it connected. Richards drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Irwin prevents a body shot from Richards. Irwin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Richards blocks it with crossed arms. A right handed body shot lands from Richards.
Irwin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Richards avoiding damage as Irwin throws knees to the body.
Richards swings wildly with an uppercut but Irwin uses good head movement to avoid it. Irwin slows down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Richards dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Richards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Richards keeps the fight on the outside. Richards tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Irwin manages to circle out of the way. Irwin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Richards. Richards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irwin can do to turn this around? Richards getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Richards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Richards looks to score with a jab to the body but Irwin is just out of range. Richards sets himself, and Irwin steps forward looking for the clinch! Richards avoids it this time.#CL# Richards clinches up with Irwin and pushes him back against the cage. Irwin stalling.
Richards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Irwin trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Irwin tries to stall but Richards uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Richards pushes Irwin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Irwin crunches a lovely knee into Richards's ribcage. Richards lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Richards fails to land. #T1# Richards throws a punch but it's blocked by Irwin. Richards is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Richards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irwin has Richards pushed against the cage. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Irwin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Richards swings wildly with an uppercut but Irwin uses good head movement to avoid it. Irwin is trying to maintain a safe position but Richards gets an underhook and turns Irwin into the cage. Richards lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Richards. Richards blocks an elbow strike from Irwin.
Irwin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Richards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Richards managing to block the knees to the body from Irwin.
Irwin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T2# Richards scores with a nice hook to the head. Irwin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Richards.
Richards misses with a hook to the ribs.
Irwin is pushing Richards up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Irwin looks to throw an elbow but misses. Richards working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Richards blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Richards gets through Irwin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Richards. Richards lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Richards avoids a wild elbow strike from Irwin. Irwin pushes off an throws an elbow but Richards leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Richards lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Richards creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Irwin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Irwin missing with knees to the body.
Richards dodges an elbow strike from Irwin.
Irwin lands an elbow inside that Richards shrugs off. Richards scores with a shoulder strike. Richards lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Knees to the body from Richards.
Irwin prevents a body shot from Richards. Irwin takes a shot to the head. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Richards as Irwin tries to tie him up. Richards tries a body shot but Irwin blocks it.
Irwin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Richards scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4# A head punch on the inside from Richards fails to land. Richards lands a nice uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Richards misses with a body punch.
Richards swings wildly with an uppercut but Irwin uses good head movement to avoid it. Richards lands with a short head shot on the inside. Come on Irwin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Richards avoids the elbow strike from Irwin, against the cage.
Richards is leaning against Irwin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Richards lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Richards lands a nice uppercut. Richards lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Irwin backwards. Richards misses with a body punch.
Richards lands a left hand that snaps the head of Irwin backwards. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Richards dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3# Richards lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Richards lands a nice looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Irwin looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Richards checks a leg kick nicely. Irwin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Irwin fails in his attempt to clinch. Richards tests Irwin's chin there with a solid looking shot. Richards cracks Irwin with a right hand to the side of the head. Irwin moves in looking to clinch but Richards pushes him off. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Richards lands with a good body shot. Nice cross by Richards. Irwin wants to clinch.#T1# Richards lands a nice shot to the body.
Richards digs a good hook to Irwin's body.
Richards lands a right hook to the body.
Irwin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Richards lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Richards is looking to wear down Irwin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Richards just misses with a punch to the body.
Richards connects with a body shot. Richards digs a good hook to Irwin's body.
#CL# Richards moves into range and clinches up with Irwin. Richards cracks Irwin with a nice body shot. Richards lands with a light punch inside. 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! Richards lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Irwin or not. Richards scores with a shot to the side of Irwin's head. Irwin throws an elbow that misses.
#T2# Richards softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Richards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Richards lands with a left to the head. Richards tries a body shot but Irwin blocks it.
Richards lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Nice body punch from Richards - that landed with a thud.
Richards working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC# Richards breaks the clinch.
Irwin doesn't manage to clinch there - Richards circles away.
#CL# Richards has managed to clinch.
Richards struggles to land a body shot inside as Irwin controls his hands.
Irwin trying to stall but Richards improves his position.
Richards lands a body punch in the clinch. Richards throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Irwins head. #T3# Richards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Irwin throws an elbow that misses.
Pedro Richards has scored more points in the clinch so far. Still in the clinch, Richards scores with a nice short uppercut. Richards lands a nice shot to the body. A short left from Richards. Richards lands a good knee to the midsection. Irwin won't want to take too many of those. Richards scores a nice knee to the body.
Shawn Irwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Pedro Richards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Richards lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Irwin or not. Richards lands a right hand. Irwin misses with an elbow over the top. Richards scores with a shoulder strike. Richards lands a left hand that snaps the head of Irwin backwards. #T4# Richards blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Richards dodges an elbow strike from Irwin.
Irwin pushes off an throws an elbow but Richards leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Irwin looking to throw knees to the head but Richards is blocking nicely.
Irwin tries to land knees in the clinch but Richards avoids the damage to the body. Irwin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Richards avoids it. Richards lands a shoulder strike. Irwin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Irwin pushes off an throws an elbow but Richards leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. A bit of stalling here from Richards.
Irwin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Pedro Richards showed his dominance in that final round. Well Richards 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Richards! |
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Event:
STRIKE! 41
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1# Benedict misses with a combination
letting Ahai counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Julius Benedict has been cut. Benedict lands with a nice body kick. Ahai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Benedict lands a glancing blow to the side of Ahai's head.#CL2# Benedict darts in and clinches Ahai up against the cage. Nice body punch from Benedict. Ahai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Benedict keeps control of Ahai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Benedict missing with knees to the body.
Benedict lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Benedict working aggressively here.
#BC# Ahai manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! Ahai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Benedict pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ahai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Benedict has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2# Benedict has closed the distance and engaged Ahai in a clinch.
#T1# Ahai struggles to land a body shot inside as Benedict controls his hands.
Ahai misses with a punch on the inside.
Benedict tries to work over Ahai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Benedict displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ahai up against the cage. Ahai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benedict backwards. A nice left hand lands by Benedict.
A short right from Benedict on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahai. A body shot lands from Benedict.
Benedict misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ahai.
Ahai has a couple of punches blocked by Benedict.
Benedict misses with a punch to the body.
Ahai lands a hook that snaps the head of Benedict backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahai. Benedict tries to work over Ahai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Benedict lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2# Benedict misses with the head strike.
Ahai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ahai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Benedict lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahai backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ahai throws a head punch that misses. Benedict lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Ahai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Ahai struggles to land a body shot inside as Benedict controls his hands.
I was talking to Ahai's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Benedict goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Benedict fails to land. Ahai struggles to land a body shot inside as Benedict controls his hands.
Ahai throws a punch but it's blocked by Benedict. Benedict throws a head punch that misses. Ahai throws a head punch that misses. Ahai blocks a body shot from Benedict. Ahai misses with a short punch on the inside. Benedict tries to work over Ahai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A nice right hand lands inside from Benedict. A shot in the inside from Ahai. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Benedict dominated that round. The cut man is working on Julius Benedict's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Benedict cracks Ahai with an open hand slap. Benedict tries to clinch but Ahai moves away and Ahai counters with a stiff right hand. Benedict fails with an attempt to clinch.
Benedict attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Ahai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2# Benedict darts in and clinches Ahai up against the cage. Benedict blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benedict gets through Ahai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Benedict swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahai scores with an uppercut up the middle. Ahai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Benedict misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahai. Benedict creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Benedict is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ahai is defending well for now. Ahai working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC# Ahai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Benedict throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahai. Ahai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Benedict manages to circle out of the way.#T1# Ahai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Ahai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Benedict lunges at Ahai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ahai's hand. Julius Benedict seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ahai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Benedict cracks Ahai with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Ahai is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Ahai is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Ahai could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Julius Benedict! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2024 |
#R1# Bradshaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lawrence tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bradshaw sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lawrence somewhat. Lawrence shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Bradshaw scores with a hook to the body. Lawrence takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL# Bradshaw clinches up against the cage. Bradshaw lands a hook that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards. Bradshaw scores with an uppercut up the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lawrence tries to pull guard but Bradshaw holds him up against the cage and eventually Lawrence drops back down to his feet.
Bradshaw pushes Lawrence back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Bradshaw lands a left hand.
Lawrence jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bradshaw walks away with a smile on his face. Lawrence gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Billy Bradshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trystan Lawrence.#T1# Bradshaw lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT#It looks like Trystan Lawrence has been cut.#CL# Bradshaw closes the distance and clinches. A short left from Bradshaw. A left hand lands to the body for Bradshaw.
Bradshaw gets through Lawrence's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Lawrence looks winded! Bradshaw lands a hook to the side of the head. Bradshaw lands with a short head shot on the inside. Bradshaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Bradshaw lands a shoulder strike. Bradshaw definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bradshaw scores a nice knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Bradshaw. #ROC#Lawrence is rocked! Bradshaw is pushing Lawrence up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Bradshaw throws a big uppercut that drops Lawrence! More strikes from Bradshaw and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lawrence lies dazed against the cage as Bradshaw celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Bradshaw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2024 |
#R1# Proctor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Proctor throws a looping overhand right but Braxton ducks down to avoid it. The fight stays on the outside here - Proctor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD# Braxton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Proctor manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Braxton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Braxton cracks Proctor with a big elbow. Proctor manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Proctor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Braxton. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Proctor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Braxton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Proctor swivels though and keeps the full guard. Braxton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2# Proctor has his foot on Braxton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Braxton works his way back into a safe position though.#T1# Proctor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Braxton controls the pace. Braxton postures up.
#SUB2# Proctor throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Braxton escapes and throws Proctor's legs to the side, diving into side control! Proctor tries to get back to half guard but can't. Both fighters take a look at the clock. Braxton wants to stand but Proctor is controlling his arm. Proctor manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2# Proctor is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Braxton is tapping! Great win for Proctor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Collin Proctor! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2024 |
#R1##CL2# Wiseman closes the distance and clinches. Wiseman lands with a short head shot on the inside. Wiseman lands with a right to the head. #TD2# Grayson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wiseman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Grayson to the mat. Grayson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Grayson is looking to stand up but Wiseman isn't so interested in that idea. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wiseman sitting in guard here, content to control. Wiseman cracks Grayson with a solid left hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wiseman's corner is telling him to maintain position. Grayson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wiseman. Wiseman throwing strikes but missing. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Grayson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1# Wiseman slips a jab and a cross from Grayson.
#TD2# Wiseman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Grayson on his heels. He'll look to pass Grayson's guard now, I'm sure. Wiseman sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2# We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Wiseman ducks under a wild hook from Grayson.#CL2# Wiseman pushes Grayson up against the cage in a clinch. Grayson wants to break free but Wiseman has control.
Wiseman digs a right hand into Grayson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grayson's gas tank. #T3# Grayson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wiseman has him pressed against the cage.#TD2# Wiseman tightens his grip and picks Grayson up, before dumping him to the ground. Grayson manages to land in guard. Wiseman prevents Grayson from getting back to his feet. Wiseman is stalling in the full guard. Wiseman landing with the ground and pound. Wiseman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Grayson's head. Wiseman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4# Wiseman controlling from the top position. Grayson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grayson tries to get out of the position. Wiseman scoring with some ground and pound. Grayson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Wiseman content to stall in guard here. Wiseman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Wiseman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wiseman showing good wrestling skills to control the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Geoff Wiseman dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2# Wiseman moves into range and clinches up with Grayson. Grayson is trying to break free.#TD2# Wiseman has Grayson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wiseman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Grayson tumbling to the mat - Wiseman dives into Grayson's guard. Wiseman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Wiseman connects with a couple of short punches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grayson wants to stand and escape but Wiseman is having none of it. Wiseman landing with the ground and pound. Grayson being controlled here, momentarily. #T1# Grayson has momentary wrist control but Wiseman slips an elbow through the middle. Wiseman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Wiseman connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC2#Grayson is rocked! Grayson being controlled here, momentarily. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Grayson has momentary wrist control but Wiseman slips an elbow through the middle. Oh Grayson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Wiseman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Wiseman loads up on a big left hand. Grayson felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Wiseman looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Grayson can't hide his disappointment, as Wiseman celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geoff Wiseman! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2024 |
#R1# Brock goes for a double leg but Bradshaw avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bradshaw continues to drive forward. No luck for Brock with that takedown attempt. Brock moves in looking to clinch but Bradshaw pushes him off.#CL# Bradshaw fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brock, pushing him back against the cage. Bradshaw lands a right hand. Bradshaw definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Bradshaw is leaning against Brock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Brock tries to circle away but Bradshaw has him pinned against the cage. Brock has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bradshaw avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Billy Bradshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roderick Brock. Bradshaw lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short right from Bradshaw on the inside. Bradshaw lands a nice uppercut. Bradshaw unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brock lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Brock looks winded! Good body shot from Bradshaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bradshaw lands with a light punch inside. Bradshaw works on Brock's body with a couple of short punches. Bradshaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1# Bradshaw pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Brock out cold! The fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Bradshaw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2024 |
#R1##TD2# Byamakama closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Proctor quickly recovers to half guard. Byamakama tries to stand and escape but Proctor is controlling the position. #SU2# Byamakama stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Proctor to get to his feet. #TD2# Byamakama drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB# Proctor looking for a triangle here. Byamakama is fighting it but it looks tight! Proctor pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Byamakama is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Collin Proctor! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1##TD# Tay closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Proctor can't do much from the bottom here. Proctor trying to remain calm as Tay controls from the top position. Proctor struggling a bit here. Tay controlling the position from side mount. Proctor struggling a bit here. Proctor is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tay off and has taken his back! Tay really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tay is trying to get back to his feet but Proctor has full control of the position and if anything, Tay has just worked his way into a worse spot. Tay looking very determined here, making life difficult for Proctor.
Tay trying to control the hands but Proctor won't let him. #T1# I really don't envy Tay right now.
#SUB2# Tay won't enjoy being in this position. Proctor looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Tay is tapping - it's over boys! Proctor picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Collin Proctor! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2024 |
#R1##TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Jazz enables Anderson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jazz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2# Jazz looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily.
#SUB2# Jazz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anderson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jazz is proving hard to escape from. Anderson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Jazz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson advances to half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jazz is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Anderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Ground and pound from Anderson. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jazz trying to control but Anderson postures up.
#T1# Anderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
Jazz wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Anderson moves nicely into side control. Anderson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Anderson controls the position. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Jazz stops Anderson from passing to mount. Jazz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Anderson controls the position. Anderson tries to stand but Jazz is controlling his head. Jazz gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Jazz tries to hold on but Anderson postures up. Anderson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jazz looks a forlorn figure.
#T3##SUB# Anderson is working for a guillotine from mount but Jazz frees his head quite easily.
Anderson lands a couple of good shots and Jazz has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Anderson 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. I really don't envy Jazz right now.
Anderson not allowing Jazz to control his hands. What can Jazz do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jazz wants to control his opponent's hands but Anderson gets his hands free. Anderson keeps control of the position as Jazz tries to break free.
#SUB# Jazz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Anderson's arms. #T4# Jazz wants to control his opponent's hands but Anderson gets his hands free. What can Jazz do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB# Anderson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Anderson avoiding Jazz 's attempts to control his hands. Anderson controlling from the back. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Anderson is hanging on to Jazz's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB# Jazz fending off the submission attempt from Anderson. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Anderson dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Jazz wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance. Anderson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#TD# Anderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jazz is trying to defend but Anderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Anderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Anderson'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.#SUB2# Jazz looking for submissions from an awkward position here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Jazz looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Anderson controlling the action here. #T1# Jazz trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Anderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Anderson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Jazz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
BOOM! Anderson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jazz can do to turn this around? Anderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Anderson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jazz wants to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.#T2##SUB# Anderson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jazz manages to avoid the submission attempt. You can see the frustration on Jazz's face as Anderson controls the position. Anderson lands a nice forearm strike. Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Jazz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jazz being controlled for a moment. #T3# Jazz trying his best to control but Anderson has mounted him. Anderson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jazz wants to control but Anderson is having none of it. Anderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Jazz is working to get back to half guard.
Anderson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jazz tries to lock up and control but Anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Anderson looking to finish Jazz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jazz! Anderson controlling the position easily from mount. #T4# Anderson avoids the attempt from Jazz to control.#SUB# Jazz is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Anderson locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Jazz is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Victor Anderson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2024 |
#R1##CL# Harris takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2# Proctor pulls Harris into guard.
#SUB2# Proctor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Harris could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SU# Harris stands and steps away. Proctor gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Harris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Proctor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Harris's head backwards.#TD# Harris shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Proctor napping and manages to drive through into side control! This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB# Harris thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Proctor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harris wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB# Harris wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Proctor, who protects the arm well. Proctor prevents Harris from moving into mount. #T1# Harris throws a strike aimed at the side of Proctor's head but Proctor avoids it well. Proctor is trying to improve his position. Harris working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB# Harris looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Proctor is looking for a sweep. Proctor manages to work his way to half guard, despite Harris's best efforts. Proctor is looking to get back to full guard here but Harris has managed to pass to side control instead. Proctor tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T2# Harris controlling his opponent. Harris thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Proctor keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Proctor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Proctor is looking to improve his position but Harris isn't that keen on the idea. Proctor tries to lock up and control but Harris gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3# Harris punishing his opponent with strikes. Proctor can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Proctor 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.#SUB2# Proctor looking for a kimura from the bottom but Harris passes into side control! Harris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Proctor on the ground. You can see the frustration on Proctor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Harris working the ground and pound but Proctor is defending the strikes. Harris in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SU# Harris has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Proctor wants to clinch up but Harris keeps it at a distance. Proctor moves away from the strike by Harris. #T4# Proctor wants to clinch up but Harris keeps it at a distance. Harris looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#TD# Harris shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Proctor's guard. Harris has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Proctor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Proctor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harris controls the pace.#SUB2# Proctor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Harris controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2# Proctor is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Harris rolls with it to try and escape but Proctor cranks on the arm and Harris is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Collin Proctor! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
#R1# Bradshaw has a takedown stuffed. Watson is looking to chop away at Bradshaw's legs. Watson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bradshaw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Watson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bradshaw fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Watson avoids it really well and circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bradshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him. Watson with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Billy Bradshaw has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice sprawl there from Watson as Bradshaw shoots in. Jab, jab by Bradshaw - just one landing. Watson dives in for a single leg takedown but Bradshaw sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1# Bradshaw fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Bradshaw fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Watson avoids it really well and circles away. Bradshaw throws a head kick that misses. #CL2# Watson moves into the clinch. Bradshaw stalling.
#BC# Bradshaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Watson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bradshaw as he avoids it easily. Bradshaw throws a head kick that misses. Bradshaw is looking to land body kicks.#CL2# Watson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Watson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2# Bradshaw is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Watson pulls him back up using the underhooks. Bradshaw tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Watson just stands there and leans against the cage. Bradshaw drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Watson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Watson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Bradshaw is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Bradshaw wants to take the fight to the mat but Watson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Bradshaw tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC# Bradshaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3# Bradshaw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Watson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Bradshaw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Watson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Bradshaw fails with the takedown and Watson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. No luck with that takedown attempt from Watson. Watson throws a nice looking combination but Bradshaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Watson looks winded! Watson has a takedown stuffed. Watson misses with a low kick. King Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Watson moves out of range of the body kick from Bradshaw.
Watson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Bradshaw shoots in for a double leg but Watson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL# Bradshaw has managed to clinch.
#T4# Bradshaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC# Bradshaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Watson shoots in for a takedown but Bradshaw shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Bradshaw misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Watson! But no joy. Bradshaw shoots in for a takedown but Watson shows good takedown defense. Bradshaw throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Watson's waist but Watson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bradshaw off to one side. Bradshaw shoots in looking for a takedown. Watson tries to sprawl out of it but Bradshaw keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Watson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL# Bradshaw has Watson up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
King Watson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Billy Bradshaw's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Bradshaw has a takedown stuffed. Watson fails to land the takedown. Watson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL# Bradshaw instigates a clinch. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bradshaw takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC# Bradshaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bradshaw takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Bradshaw has a takedown stuffed. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Watson! But no joy. Watson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bradshaw counters with a two punch combo. Watson is breathing heavily.#T1# Bradshaw changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Watson tries to avoid it but Bradshaw manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Watson to the ground. Watson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bradshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# Bradshaw moves into the clinch. Watson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bradshaw lands a left hand.
#BC# Bradshaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Watson has a takedown stuffed.#CL# Bradshaw has taken the fight to the clinch.
Watson stalling in the clinch but Bradshaw improves position. #TD# Bradshaw manages to pull guard.
Bradshaw tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2# Watson won't allow Bradshaw to get back to his feet. Bradshaw looking to control.
Bradshaw is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bradshaw is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB# Bradshaw thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Bradshaw distracts Watson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3# Watson keeping full guard, as Bradshaw tries to pass. Bradshaw trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom. Bradshaw looking to pass the guard. Bradshaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Bradshaw controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Bradshaw fails to land the takedown.#CL# Bradshaw darts in and clinches Watson up against the cage. Bradshaw looking for a takedown. Bradshaw can't find room to land a body shot as Watson controls the action.
Bradshaw fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bradshaw tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Watson smiles and moves away.
Bradshaw stalks Watson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Watson's face. Watson staggers backwards, shaken. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bradshaw dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Billy Bradshaw's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Bradshaw dodges the punch combination from Watson.
Bradshaw throws a sloppy head kick and Watson moves out of range easily. Bradshaw changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Watson tries to avoid it but Bradshaw manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Watson to the ground. Watson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Bradshaw fails with a takedown attempt. Watson now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Bradshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King Watson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Watson stuffs the takedown attempt from Bradshaw. Bradshaw gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bradshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bradshaw throws a nice looking combination but Watson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. No joy there for Watson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bradshaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1# Watson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bradshaw dives in and grabs Watson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Watson pushes down on Bradshaw's head and hops out. Bradshaw darts in looking for a takedown but Watson gets double underhooks and turns Bradshaw into the cage. Watson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bradshaw wants a takedown.
Watson has had enough of the clinch but Bradshaw keeps him there for the moment. Bradshaw tries to pull guard but Watson holds him up against the cage and eventually Bradshaw drops back down to his feet.
Bradshaw tries to score a body lock takedown but Watson shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Watson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bradshaw just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2# The referee is keeping an eye on Watson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC# Bradshaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2# Watson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Bradshaw is trying to stand up here but Watson is controlling him well. #SU2# Watson stands up from half guard. Watson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3# Bradshaw fails with a takedown attempt. #CL# Bradshaw darts in and clinches Watson up against the cage.#BC# Bradshaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Watson closes the distance and clinches up with Bradshaw, looking for a takedown. Watson pushes Bradshaw against the cage but Bradshaw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Bradshaw looks for a takedown but Watson sprawls well. Bradshaw shoots in but no luck this time. Bradshaw misses with a takedown attempt - Watson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4##CL# Bradshaw instigates a clinch. Watson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bradshaw tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Watson just stands there and leans against the cage. Watson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Billy Bradshaw has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC# Bradshaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nice takedown defense from Watson. No joy for Bradshaw on that attempt. Watson throws a head kick but Bradshaw moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bradshaw misses with a low kick. Watson tries to move into range but Bradshaw moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Bradshaw tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Watson swivels and escapes.
And that's the end of the fight! King Watson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Watson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Watson! |
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