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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
IFA 1: Starting Point
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Gerrard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phillips is fending him off so far but Gerrard persists. Nope, Phillips circles away and we're back to standing.
Gerrard connects with a high kick.
Gerrard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phillips is fending him off so far but Gerrard persists. Nope, Phillips circles away and we're back to standing.
As Gerrard tries to get set, Phillips tries to push him back and clinch up but Gerrard manages to avoid the attempt.
Gerrard dives in for a single leg takedown but Phillips sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Phillips half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nate Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malik Gerrard.
Gerrard shoots in for a double leg but Phillips sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Gerrard has Phillips up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Gerrard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Phillips misses.
A combination from Gerrard does no damage.
Phillips is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerrard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gerrard.
Phillips stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gerrard.
Gerrard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Phillips closes the distance and clinches up with Gerrard, looking for a takedown. Phillips pushes Gerrard against the cage but Gerrard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Phillips misses with a low kick.
Gerrard misses with a takedown attempt - Phillips sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Phillips shoots and misses
and Gerrard counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gerrard is defended easily by Phillips.
Gerrard looks winded!
Gerrard shoots in for a takedown but Phillips shows good takedown defense.
Gerrard slaps away a takedown attempt from Phillips, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Phillips tries to clinch up but Gerrard circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Phillips closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gerrard's guard.
Phillips tries to stand but Gerrard is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Phillips trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Phillips trying to control but Gerrard is working from the bottom.
Phillips controlling from the top position.
Phillips wants to control from the top but Gerrard keeps moving. #T3#
Phillips postures up and lands a big shot to Gerrard's brow.
Phillips with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gerrard keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Gerrard clinches.
Phillips wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gerrard has him pressed against the cage.
Gerrard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Phillips just stands there and leans against the cage.
Phillips wants to get back to striking at distance but Gerrard won't allow it.
Phillips throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Gerrard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phillips misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gerrard stuffs the takedown attempt from Phillips. Phillips gets slowly back to his feet.
Gerrard is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Phillips waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gerrard.
A big right from Phillips misses.
Gerrard tries to counter with a clinch but Phillips shakes him off and moves away.
Phillips blocks a head kick by Gerrard.
Phillips is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gerrard.#CL2#
Gerrard moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gerrard - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD2#
Gerrard jumps guard.
Phillips wants to control from the top but Gerrard keeps moving.
Phillips passes Gerrard's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Phillips throwing shots but Gerrard is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Gerrard dominated that round.
That's time! Phillips's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gerrard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Phillips tries to avoid it but Gerrard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Phillips to the ground. Phillips escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Gerrard gets caught napping as Phillips dives in and scores a takedown. Gerrard manages to retain guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Phillips trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES2#
Gerrard manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Phillips fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Phillips has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips wants a takedown.
Gerrard is trying to drag Phillips to the mat but Phillips just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Gerrard breaks the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Gerrard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phillips avoids the head kick by Gerrard.
Gerrard swats away the attempt to clinch by Phillips.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gerrard enables Phillips to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gerrard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gerrard is breathing heavily.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerrard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerrard looking for a sweep. Not yet Gerrard, not yet.
Phillips wants to stand but Gerrard is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Phillips seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Phillips works a leg free and moves into half guard. #ES2#
Gerrard makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
No luck for Phillips with that takedown attempt.
Phillips shoots in looking for a takedown but Gerrard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Phillips's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Phillips checks a leg kick.
Phillips doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gerrard counters with a head kick. That will keep Phillips thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gerrard throws a one two combo.
#CL#
Phillips darts in and clinches Gerrard up against the cage.
Gerrard tries to pull guard but Phillips holds him up against the cage and eventually Gerrard drops back down to his feet.
Phillips is trying to pull guard but Gerrard has him pressed against the cage.
Gerrard misses with a body punch.
Phillips is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Gerrard breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Phillips is defended easily by Gerrard.
Gerrard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Gerrard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gerrard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Phillips pinned against the cage. Phillips gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Phillips fails with a takedown attempt.
Gerrard dives in for a single leg takedown but Phillips sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Phillips throws a quick counter head kick but Gerrard was just out of range.
Nate Phillips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gerrard fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Gerrard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Phillips. #CL2#
Gerrard clinches up against the cage.
Phillips misses with some punches.
Gerrard displaying some good clinch control by pressing Phillips up against the cage.
Phillips can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerrard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gerrard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Phillips's efforts to push away.
Phillips stalls. #T1#
Phillips is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gerrard can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Gerrard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phillips moves in looking to clinch but Gerrard pushes him off.#CL2#
Gerrard darts in and clinches Phillips up against the cage.
Gerrard gets underhooks to prevent Phillips's takedown attempt.
Gerrard fails to pull guard.
Nate Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malik Gerrard.
Phillips is trying to pull guard but Gerrard has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Gerrard pulls guard successfully.
Gerrard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerrard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Phillips is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gerrard is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Gerrard is looking for a triangle but Phillips pushes his legs off easily.
Phillips trying to control but Gerrard is working from the bottom.
Gerrard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Gerrard keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Phillips is looking to stand up but Gerrard won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Phillips lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gerrard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gerrard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL2#
Gerrard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Phillips, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Gerrard breaks from the clinch.
Gerrard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Phillips defends well and Gerrard ends up having to push Phillips into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Phillips looks for a takedown but Gerrard sprawls well.
Gerrard unleashes a big counter combination but Phillips bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Phillips misses with a few strikes there.
Gerrard misses with a body kick.
Phillips shoots and misses #CL2#
and Gerrard moves into the clinch.#T4#
Gerrard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Phillips to keep the fight standing.
Phillips tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gerrard avoids it.
Phillips avoiding damage as Gerrard throws knees to the body.
Gerrard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Phillips tries for a takedown. No joy.
Phillips tries to stall but Gerrard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gerrard jumps guard but Phillips stands there with Gerrard around his waist. Gerrard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Phillips trying to stall but Gerrard improves his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phillips drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gerrard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nate Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malik Gerrard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Phillips wants to get back to striking at distance but Gerrard won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik Gerrard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gerrard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Gerrard! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Daems lands with a nice combination. Ernesto backs away looking to recover.
Ernesto shoots in but no luck this time.
Ernesto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Daems attempts a counter takedown but Ernesto avoids it well and moves away.
Daems tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ernesto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daems closes the distance and clinches up with Ernesto, looking for a takedown. Daems pushes Ernesto against the cage but Ernesto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Daems fails to land with a series of punches.
Daems scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Daems shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ernesto defends it nicely.
Daems tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ernesto counters with a straight right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Daems as Ernesto shoots in.
Jefke Daems has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pipo Ernesto.
Daems changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ernesto tries to avoid it but Daems manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ernesto to the ground. Ernesto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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!
Ernesto circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1##TD2#
Ernesto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ernesto advances nicely into full mount.
Ernesto lands a couple of good shots and Daems has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Daems trying to get back to his feet but Ernesto is in full control for now.
Ernesto controlling from the back.
Ernesto lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Daems.
Ernesto really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Daems.#T2#
Ernesto misses with an elbow to the head.
Daems wants to escape the position.
Ernesto is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ernesto is looking for the choke from the back position but Daems is controlling his hands well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daems is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2#
Ernesto working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T3#
Ernesto trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ernesto has the hooks in. Daems is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ernesto just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Daems prevents Ernesto from getting a body triangle.
Ernesto not allowing Daems to control his hands.
Daems breaks Ernesto's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Daems stands and throws Ernesto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ernesto manages to get back to half guard.
Ernesto is looking for a sweep. Daems is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#ES2#
Ernesto has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Daems is on him like a limpet, forcing Ernesto back against the cage.
Ernesto effectively controlling the action here.
Daems wants to break free but Ernesto has control.
Ernesto tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pipo Ernesto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Ernesto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Daems is looking to get back to his feet here but Ernesto is keeping cool and he's managed to take Daems's back.
Ernesto avoiding Daems 's attempts to control his hands.
Ernesto controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ernesto is trying to stick to Daems's back but Daems is turning into Ernesto. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ernesto's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Daems.
Ernesto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Daems trying to control but Ernesto is working from the bottom. #T1##ES2#
Ernesto pushes Daems off and gets back to his feet.
Ernesto doesn't manage to clinch there - Daems circles away.
Daems scores with a body shot.
Daems tries to clinch
and Daems takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Ernesto clinches up against the cage.
Ernesto controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD2#
Ernesto has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Daems uses from the top position. #T2##SUB2#
Ernesto looking for a guillotine here but Daems defends easily.
Ernesto is looking to stand up but Daems isn't so interested in that idea.
Ernesto wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Daems manages to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Ernesto looking for a kimura from the bottom but Daems passes into side control!#T3#
Daems trying to control the position but Ernesto is working away. #SU#
Daems decides to stand back up.
Daems dives in and grabs Ernesto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ernesto pushes down on Daems's head and hops out.
Daems closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ernesto circles away.
Jefke Daems is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daems will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jefke Daems. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daems has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Ernesto counters with a crisp one two that drops Daems! Ernesto thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Daems to his feet! Daems is in big trouble!
Ernesto throws a leg kick which misses Daems's front leg but catches the back leg as Daems tries to avoid it.
Ernesto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Ernesto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Daems, pushing him back against the cage.#T4##TD2#
Ernesto is trying to trip Daems. He has hold of a leg but Daems is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ernesto persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Ernesto stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Ernesto gets a takedown into half guard.
Daems is trying to maintain the position but Ernesto is very close to passing his half guard.#SU2#
Ernesto decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2#
Ernesto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Daems napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pipo Ernesto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Daems's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
No luck for Ernesto with that takedown attempt.
Daems tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ernesto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Daems somewhat.#TD2#
Ernesto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Daems quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ernesto is working for a submission of some sort.
Daems is looking to control Ernesto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Daems avoid being mounted?#T1##SU2#
Ernesto stands up from half guard. #TD2#
Ernesto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Daems is trying to get back to half guard.
Pipo Ernesto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daems can't do much from the bottom here.
Daems is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
Ernesto taking a breather here.
Ernesto wants to control but Daems is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Ernesto decides to stand back up. Ernesto steps back and let's Daems get back to his feet.
Daems keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Ernesto rushes Daems and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Daems jumps guard but Ernesto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Ernesto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ernesto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jefke Daems has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pipo Ernesto.
Ernesto fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Ernesto fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Daems to the ground. Ernesto is now in Daems's guard.
Ernesto preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Ernesto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Daems trying to keep a closed guard but Ernesto is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Ernesto controlling from the top position.
Ernesto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daems is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pipo Ernesto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ernesto has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pipo Ernesto! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2024 |
#R1##KD2#
Grunjavac lands a big right hand that sends Harkless crashing to the mat! Grunjavac stays standing though and waves Harkless back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Deshun Harkless has been cut.
Harkless looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Nice body punch from Grunjavac.
Grunjavac lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harkless at a distance.
Grunjavac connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Harkless out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gordi Grunjavac!
Gordi Grunjavac bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Bowen wants to clinch
and Grunjavac counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bowen looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bowen leaves his chin hanging out and Grunjavac seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Bowen crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gordi Grunjavac!
Gordi Grunjavac decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2024 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Smack.
Smack throws a right hand that Gerrard ducks under and follows up with a left that Gerrard also avoids with ease.
Gerrard thuds a left hand into Smack's body.
Smack throws a head kick that half lands.
Gerrard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smack tries to avoid it but Gerrard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smack to the ground. Smack escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smack swinging wildly here.
Smack moves out of range as Gerrard strikes.
Smack connects with a body shot that sends Gerrard's belly button to the back.
Smack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Gerrard has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Smack breaks the clinch.
Gerrard slips a jab and a cross from Smack.
Gerrard misses with a combination
and Smack counters with a three punch combo that has Gerrard backing up. Gerrard nods at Smack to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gerrard fails with the takedown.#T1#
Gerrard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gerrard somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Gerrard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smack ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smack lands with a nice body kick.
Gerrard takes a swing at Smack's ribcage but misses.
Smack looks to land a combination. Gerrard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gerrard tries to clinch up but Smack circles away and keeps his distance.
Gerrard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smack circles away.
Gerrard shoots in for a double leg but Smack sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smack has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Gerrard is breathing heavily.
Smack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnny Smack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Smack scores with a decent looking hook.
Smack fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gerrard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smack connects with a jab.#ROC2#Gerrard is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smack catches Gerrard with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Gerrard forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johnny Smack!
Johnny Smack really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hype Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2024 |
#R1#
MacCarthy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
MacCarthy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
MacCarthy tries to sprawl but Ernesto drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ernesto content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
MacCarthy is looking to control Ernesto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacCarthy avoid being mounted?
MacCarthy is not content to let Ernesto control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ernesto takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ernesto's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Ernesto is looking to stall here but MacCarthy recovers full guard.
MacCarthy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
MacCarthy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ernesto throws a series of punches but MacCarthy avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Ernesto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ernesto wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacCarthy keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
MacCarthy is not content to let Ernesto control the position.
MacCarthy is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
MacCarthy wants to get back to his feet but Ernesto drags him back down.
MacCarthy is not content to let Ernesto control the position.
Ernesto is staying tight to MacCarthy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
MacCarthy wants to control but Ernesto postures up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacCarthy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ernesto.
MacCarthy lands a head shot.
MacCarthy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ernesto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MacCarthy connects with a body shot.#T4#
Ernesto throws a sloppy head kick and MacCarthy moves out of range easily.
Ernesto fails with a takedown attempt.
MacCarthy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Good shot there by MacCarthy.
Ernesto shoots and misses
and MacCarthy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pipo Ernesto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacCarthy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ernesto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacCarthy tries to avoid it but Ernesto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacCarthy to the ground. MacCarthy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ernesto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacCarthy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ernesto's head backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ernesto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Decent striking displayed by MacCarthy there.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from MacCarthy enables Ernesto to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. MacCarthy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ernesto is breathing heavily.
Ernesto looking to sit in guard and control but MacCarthy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donal MacCarthy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
MacCarthy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
MacCarthy stuns Ernesto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
MacCarthy lands a nice hook to Ernesto's body. Ernesto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donal MacCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacCarthy connects with a nice looking jab.
MacCarthy with a jab.
MacCarthy lands with a shot to the body.
MacCarthy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
MacCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ernesto moves away.
MacCarthy connects with a body shot.#CL#
Ernesto has closed the distance and engaged MacCarthy in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice left hand lands by MacCarthy.
Ernesto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacCarthy smiles and moves away.
Donal MacCarthy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for MacCarthy.#T1#
MacCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
MacCarthy scores with a nice right hand.
Ernesto doesn't manage to clinch there - MacCarthy circles away.
MacCarthy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ernesto with a poor takedown
enabling MacCarthy to counter with a crisp jab.
MacCarthy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ernesto's hands.
Pipo Ernesto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacCarthy jabs Ernesto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ernesto doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling MacCarthy to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pipo Ernesto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacCarthy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#Ernesto is rocked!
MacCarthy cracks Ernesto on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Ernesto falls backwards against the cage. MacCarthy follows up with more strikes that drop Ernesto to his knees. MacCarthy keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Ernesto! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donal MacCarthy!
A very excited looking Donal MacCarthy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Gerrard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Randall misses with a double jab.
Gerrard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Randall defends well and Gerrard ends up having to push Randall into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Randall misses with the combination.
Gerrard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Randall counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gerrard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gerrard is looking to land body kicks.
Gerrard throws a nice looking combination but Randall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Randall fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gerrard just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Randall has knocked Gerrard down with a huge combo! Randall steps away and waves a wobbly Gerrard back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Gerrard is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randall batters Gerrard with a massive right followed by a huge left! Gerrard is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Randall lands a final crushing right hand to drop Gerrard to the mat with a gruesome thud! Randall is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cael Randall!
Cael Randall decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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