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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Torres throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.#CUT#It looks like Armani Jones has been cut.
Jones wants to clinch up but Torres keeps it at a distance.
Torres defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones looks to clinch
letting Torres counter with a right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Torres.
Jones tries to move into range but Torres moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Torres counters with a left to the body.
Torres misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Torres fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Torres lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jones takes a step back to recover.
Jones is looking to clinch but Torres is avoiding it.
Torres scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Torres lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
A nice leg kick from Torres, right into the meat of the thigh.
Torres misses with a body shot.
Torres pushes Jones away with a front kick.
That kick from Torres tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones shoots and misses
and Torres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diego Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armani Jones.
Torres connects with a crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Torres.
Torres throws out a powerful jab.
Torres jabs at Jones's body.
Jones looks winded!
Torres throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Torres.
Torres connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#Jones is rocked!#T2#
and Torres counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Jones! He's just covering up as Torres starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Torres!
Diego Torres decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2024 |
#R1#
McGregor wants to clinch up but Dos Santos Jr keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Dos Santos Jr gets tackled into the cage by McGregor. McGregor maintains the clinch. #BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
McGregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dos Santos Jr unleashes a big counter combination but McGregor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Meto McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Dos Santos Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McGregor was covering up waiting for the punch and Dos Santos Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McGregor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dos Santos Jr is controlling him. #ES#
McGregor has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dos Santos Jr off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
McGregor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Dos Santos Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McGregor did well to prevent Dos Santos Jr getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Dos Santos Jr lands with some strikes.
Dos Santos Jr won't let McGregor get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
McGregor working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
McGregor is trying to reverse the position but instead Dos Santos Jr has taken his back - oops!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I really don't envy McGregor right now.
McGregor is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dos Santos Jr trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McGregor doesn't escape.
McGregor wants to get back to his feet.
McGregor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dos Santos Jr on the ground.
Dos Santos Jr controlling from the back.
Dos Santos Jr cracks McGregor with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing McGregor from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Dos Santos Jr gets his hands free as McGregor looks to control.
Dos Santos Jr controlling well, preventing McGregor from escaping the position.
Dos Santos Jr is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T2#
It looks like Dos Santos Jr might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dos Santos Jr is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Dos Santos Jr gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Dos Santos Jr gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Dos Santos Jr apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#CL2#
Dos Santos Jr moves into the clinch.
Dos Santos Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Dos Santos Jr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dos Santos Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dos Santos Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGregor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dos Santos Jr.
Dos Santos Jr seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Dos Santos Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
McGregor tries to kick Dos Santos Jr off but Dos Santos Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dos Santos Jr lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dos Santos Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Dos Santos Jr controlling the action here.
McGregor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dos Santos Jr.
Dos Santos Jr wants to stand up but McGregor has a hold of him and won't allow it.
McGregor wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Dos Santos Jr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4#
McGregor trying to control but Dos Santos Jr postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dos Santos Jr in particular looking to stall.
McGregor is looking to escape.
Nice strikes from Dos Santos Jr there.
Dos Santos Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dos Santos Jr content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Dos Santos Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McGregor tries to clinch up but Dos Santos Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Dos Santos Jr fails with the takedown.
No joy there for McGregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGregor moves in looking to clinch but Dos Santos Jr pushes him off.
Dos Santos Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dos Santos Jr misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Dos Santos Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dos Santos Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGregor is trying to push Dos Santos Jr away but Dos Santos Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dos Santos Jr is trying to pull guard but McGregor has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown but Dos Santos Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dos Santos Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Dos Santos Jr.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Dos Santos Jr avoids them all with ease.
McGregor throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Dos Santos Jr counter with a right hand. #T1##TD2#
Dos Santos Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McGregor is trying to defend but Dos Santos Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dos Santos Jr is keen to just control but McGregor is a slippery customer.
Dos Santos Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Dos Santos Jr controlling the action here.
McGregor tries to roll over but Dos Santos Jr keeps him under control.
Dos Santos Jr prevents McGregor from standing back up.
#T2#
McGregor wants to control but Dos Santos Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dos Santos Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGregor is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dos Santos Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Dos Santos Jr is looking for the big counter here.
McGregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dos Santos Jr counters with a body kick.#CL2#
Dos Santos Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dos Santos Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
Dos Santos Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but McGregor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Meto McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Dos Santos Jr.
Dos Santos Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Dos Santos Jr is controlling him.
Dos Santos Jr is trying to break free.
Dos Santos Jr misses with the head strike.
Dos Santos Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGregor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McGregor is looking to break free of the clinch but Dos Santos Jr has double underhooks.
McGregor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Dos Santos Jr looking for a takedown.
McGregor trying to control the position but instead, Dos Santos Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGregor into the cage.#BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
Dos Santos Jr tries to clinch but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meto McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dos Santos Jr tries to clinch but McGregor moves out of range. #CL#
McGregor closes the distance and pushes Dos Santos Jr back into the cage.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
#BC#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
McGregor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Dos Santos Jr.
McGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dos Santos Jr.
McGregor wants to clinch.#TD2#
Dos Santos Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGregor trying to control but Dos Santos Jr postures up.
McGregor looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Julio Dos Santos Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dos Santos Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dos Santos Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McGregor defends well and Dos Santos Jr ends up having to push McGregor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
McGregor moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Dos Santos Jr turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dos Santos Jr manages to end up in side control.
McGregor is looking to get back to his feet here but Dos Santos Jr is keeping cool and he's managed to take McGregor's back.#ES#
McGregor is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
McGregor takes the fight into the clinch.
McGregor lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Dos Santos Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dos Santos Jr dodges the punch combination from McGregor.
#T1#
Dos Santos Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by McGregor.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
McGregor swinging wildly here.
McGregor wants to clinch up but Dos Santos Jr keeps it at a distance.
McGregor moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDos Santos Jr.
Dos Santos Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Dos Santos Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but McGregor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No joy there for Dos Santos Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dos Santos Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dos Santos Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Dos Santos Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dos Santos Jr wants to stand but McGregor has his arm trapped.
McGregor is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Dos Santos Jr passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McGregor!
Dos Santos Jr controlling his opponent.
Dos Santos Jr in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Dos Santos Jr is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Dos Santos Jr extends the arm and McGregor is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julio Dos Santos Jr!
Meto McGregor was interviewed post fight and said 'fuck you'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Archer moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Archer jumps guard and drags GoT to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Archer wants to get back to his feet but GoT is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Archer is working an open guard so GoT takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
No luck for Archer with that takedown attempt.
GoT appears to be looking for a big counter.
GoT takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Archer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
GoT went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer has a takedown stuffed.
Archer has a takedown stuffed.
Ediz GoT has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Archer.#T1#
GoT slaps away a takedown attempt from Archer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Archer throws a head kick but GoT moves out of range.
GoT blocks a head kick by Archer.
Archer looks for a takedown but GoT sprawls well.
Archer punishes GoT's body with a nice straight punch.
Archer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Archer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says GoT as he avoids it easily.
Archer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Archer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Archer moves to clinch but GoT breaks away
enabling GoT to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Archer is rocked!
Anderson Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archer looks winded!
GoT thuds his right hand into Archer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Archer is still on wobbly legs! Can GoT finish him?
GoT keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
GoT is looking for a counter combo.
GoT keeps the fight on the outside.
Archer seems to have recovered his senses.
Archer tries to close the distance and clinch but GoT swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by GoT or perhaps it was just good defense by Archer, which made it look bad.
Archer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like GoT was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Archer throws a head kick but GoT moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from GoT. No joy for Archer on that attempt.
It looked like GoT was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
GoT circles away from the clinch attempt#KD#
and GoT counters with a crisp one two that drops Archer! GoT thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Archer to his feet! Archer is in big trouble!
Archer closes the distance and clinches up with GoT, looking for a takedown. Archer pushes GoT against the cage but GoT circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Archer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from GoT. #T4#
Archer looks for a takedown but GoT sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Archer or perhaps it was just good defense by GoT, which made it look bad.
As Archer looks to move away, GoT throws a big counter combo but Archer just gets out of the way.#CL#
GoT clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Archer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Archer fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anderson Archer will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Archer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Archer shoots in but GoT avoids the takedown attempt easily.
GoT throws a big counter combination but Archer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Archer. Those never looked like landing.
Archer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL2#
Archer moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
GoT swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Archer blocks an uppercut.
GoT has a couple of punches blocked by Archer.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Archer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables GoT to keep the fight standing.
Ediz GoT has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Archer.
Archer is breathing heavily.#T1##BC2#
Archer breaks from the clinch.
GoT leaves Archer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
GoT appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Archer moves into the clinch successfully.
GoT misses with a short punch on the inside.
GoT misses with some punches.
GoT lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Archer. #BC#
GoT breaks the clinch.
Archer misses with a takedown
and GoT counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
GoT leaves Archer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Archer tries to keep at a distance but GoT has taken the fight into the clinch.
Archer drops down looking for an ankle pick but GoT pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Archer clinches up with GoT and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on GoT's face as he tries to break the clinch.
GoT lands an uppercut.#T3#
Archer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but GoT gets the underhooks and prevents it.
GoT swings away with an uppercut that misses.
GoT lands an uppercut.
GoT leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Archer.
GoT prevents a takedown attempt there.
Archer trying to control the position but instead, GoT has worked for underhooks and has pushed Archer into the cage.
GoT misses with some punches.
GoT lands with a right to the head. #BC#
GoT breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Archer looks for a takedown but GoT sprawls well.
Archer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Archer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says GoT as he avoids it easily. #CL#
GoT moves into range and clinches up with Archer.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
GoT swings away with an uppercut that misses.
GoT swings away with an uppercut that misses.
GoT misses with a punch on the inside.
GoT looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ediz GoT dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
GoT misses with the combination.
#CL#
GoT fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Archer, pushing him back against the cage.
Archer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. GoT smiles and moves away.
Archer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as GoT sprawls well. GoT wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Archer gets slowly back to his feet.
GoT seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. GoT sees it coming and avoids it easily.
GoT stuffs the takedown attempt from Archer. Archer gets slowly back to his feet.
Ediz GoT has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Archer.
Archer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Archer closes this distance looking for a takedown but GoT circles away.
It looked like GoT was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Archer shoots in for a takedown but GoT shows good takedown defense.
GoT appears to be looking for a big counter.
GoT thows a left - swing and a miss!
GoT shoots in for a takedown but Archer shows good takedown defense. #CL#
GoT moves into the clinch successfully.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
GoT misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Archer.
GoT misses with a short punch on the inside.
GoT throws a punch but it's blocked by Archer. #T2#
GoT looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
GoT swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from GoT on the inside.
GoT fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
GoT tries to land a knee to the head but Archer blocks with his arms.
GoT working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from GoT fails to land.
Archer blocking some punches.
GoT tries to throw a body punch but Archer avoids it by throwing GoT back against the cage.
GoT is pressed up against the cage. Archer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag GoT down to the mat. GoT avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Archer misses with a takedown
and GoT counters with a three punch combo that has Archer backing up. Archer nods at GoT to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Archer misses with a takedown attempt
and GoT counters with a left and a right that stings Archer. #T3#
Archer falls off balance throwing a combination
and GoT counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
GoT shoots in for a takedown but Archer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Archer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around GoT's waist but GoT gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Archer off to one side.
GoT lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL2#
Archer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with GoT, pushing him back against the cage.
GoT misses with a short punch on the inside.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from GoT. #BC2#
Archer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
GoT fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Archer avoids it really well and circles away.
Archer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ediz GoT is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Archer misses with a head kick.
GoT shoots for a takedown but Archer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Archer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ediz GoT showed his dominance in that final round.
I think GoT has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ediz GoT!
Ediz GoT took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'OV SHİT FUCK YOU ALL'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Matthews scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Asskren wants to control the action here but instead Matthews manages to pass to full mount!
Matthews raining down hammerfists from mount.
Asskren is looking to improve his position but Matthews isn't that keen on the idea.
Asskren is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Asskren is looking to get to half guard.
Matthews with the ground and pound from mount.
Matthews controlling his opponent.
Asskren wants to try and get back to his feet.
Matthews controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Asskren is trying to escape the mount.
Asskren really wants to buck Matthews off and get back to his feet.
Matthews tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews looking to finish Asskren with some ground and pound. This is bad for Asskren!
Matthews working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Matthews tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Matthews lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Asskren hang on?#SUB2#
Matthews looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Matthews prevents Asskren from getting the reversal.
Matthews content just to control the position here.
Matthews lands a big shot there that rocks Asskren but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Matthews cracks Asskren with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Matthews looking to control and managing it successfully.
Asskren tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Asskren is squirming around, avoiding Matthews's attempts to control the action.
Matthews controlling his opponent.
Matthews lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Asskren is looking to improve his position but Matthews isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Asskren gets back to half guard.
Asskren is trying to stand.
Matthews seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Matthews has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Asskren keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Matthews dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Matthews looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Asskren controlling the position.
Matthews works over Asskren with some ground and pound from guard.
Asskren looking to control.
Asskren on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Asskren tries to get out of the position.
Matthews scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asskren keeping full guard, as Matthews tries to pass.
Asskren wants to get back to his feet but Matthews passes into half guard.
Matthews controlling the action here.#T1#
Matthews is continuing to stall.
Matthews drops an elbow to the side of Asskren's head. #SUB2#
Matthews is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Matthews working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Asskren actively working from the bottom here.
Matthews passes the guard and advances to mount!
Matthews sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Matthews 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.#T3#
Asskren tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Matthews working for a submission but Asskren is keeping him at bay.
Matthews lands a big shot there that rocks Asskren but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Asskren is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Matthews sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Matthews connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T4#
Matthews wants to control the pace but Asskren is squirming around nicely.
Matthews controlling the position easily from mount.
Matthews with a couple of short strikes.
Matthews raining down hammerfists from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matthews moves to back control.
Asskren is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Matthews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Matthews shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Asskren is looking to get back to is feet but Matthews passes into side control.
Jordan Matthews has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matthews taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asskren can't do much from the bottom here.
Asskren tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matthews wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1##SUB2#
Matthews tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Matthews advances to mount. #SUB2#
Matthews is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Asskren can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Matthews has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Matthews looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Matthews unloading with bombs!
Asskren is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Matthews connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Matthews tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Matthews wants to finish this one by submission but Asskren is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Matthews.
Asskren is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Asskren is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asskren taking shots to the head.
Asskren working to try and regain half guard.
Matthews avoids the attempt from Asskren to control.
Matthews working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Matthews prevents Asskren from getting the reversal.
Asskren is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Asskren tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matthews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Matthews manages to capitalize on a mistake by Asskren to take his back!
Matthews is punishing Asskren with strikes - can he finish him?!#SUB2#
Matthews is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Asskren has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Matthews biding his time, controlling Asskren. #SUB2#
Matthews is looking for the choke from the back position but Asskren is controlling his hands well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews scores with punches to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Matthews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matthews 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Matthews! |
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