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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
IFA 16: Bar Brawl
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1# Moreno fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alverez avoids it really well and circles away. Alverez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Moreno dodges the punch combination from Alverez.
Moreno gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily letting Alverez counter with a right hand. Moreno checks a leg kick nicely. Moreno lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moreno slips a jab and a cross from Alverez.
Alverez looks to land a combination but Moreno avoids it well. Alverez throws a leg kick but Moreno sees it coming and checks it nicely. Moreno throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Alverez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1# Alverez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Moreno checks it well. Alverez throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2# and Moreno decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alverez's guard. Moreno showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Moreno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU2# Moreno decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Alverez, up you get! #T2# Alverez looks to land a combination but Moreno avoids it well. Moreno changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Javier Alverez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Moreno shoots in and drives through. Alverez sprawls well. Javier Alverez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Moreno. Alverez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Alverez throws a right and a left that Moreno avoids nicely. Alverez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moreno. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moreno. Alverez throws a leg kick but Moreno checks it. Moreno looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Moreno shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alverez sprawls well. Alverez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moreno gets slowly back to his feet. Moreno looks winded!#T3# Alverez scores with a three punch combo!
Moreno throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Alverez counters with a left and a right that stings Moreno. Javier Alverez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Moreno dodges the punch combination from Alverez.
Moreno tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alverez swivels and escapes. Alverez lands with a nice combination. Moreno backs away looking to recover. Moreno fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Alverez misses with a combination
and Moreno counters with a head kick. That will keep Alverez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! A punch combination from Alverez misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Alverez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T4# Moreno closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A nice combination there by Alverez.
Moreno has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Alverez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Alverez misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Alverez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moreno steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alverez. Moreno is looking to clinch but Alverez is avoiding it.
Alverez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Moreno lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alverez circles away quickly and effectively. Alverez staying out of range there. Alverez is looking for a counter combo. Alverez is working the combinations to good effect here. Alverez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moreno. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Alverez dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Alverez scores with a nice head shot. Alverez misses with a double jab.
Moreno shoots for a takedown but Alverez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Alverez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Alverez duly obliges. Alverez misses with a wild combination.
Alverez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moreno. Moreno with a poor takedown and Alverez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Javier Alverez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Moreno. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moreno tries to clinch up. Javier Alverez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2# Moreno shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Alverez is trying to defend but Moreno finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Alverez tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Moreno manages to move to mount!
Moreno is breathing heavily.#T1# Alverez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moreno on the ground. Alverez has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#ES# Alverez is trying to shake Moreno off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Moreno won't be happy about giving up the dominant position. A head kick misses from Alverez. Moreno steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Moreno dodges the punch combination from Alverez.
Moreno wants to counter with a clinch but Alverez pushes him away. Alverez misses with a few strikes there.
Moreno gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T2# Alverez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alverez scores with a sloppy right hand. Moreno should have avoided that one. Moreno throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Javier Alverez has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Alverez misses with a two punch combination.
Moreno shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alverez sprawls well. Alverez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moreno gets slowly back to his feet. Moreno misses with a takedown and Alverez counters with a three punch combo that has Moreno backing up. Moreno nods at Alverez to acknowledge the strikes. Alverez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moreno can do to turn this around? Alverez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Moreno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alverez paws at him with a jab and circles away. Alverez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Moreno fails with a takedown attempt. #T3# A combination from Alverez does no damage. #CL2# Alverez tries to keep at a distance but Moreno has taken the fight into the clinch. Alverez stops a takedown attempt from Moreno.
Alverez is trying to force a seperation but Moreno has the dominant position. Moreno keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alverez's efforts to push away.#TD2# Moreno has picked Alverez up - he's going for a ride! Moreno dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SU2# Moreno decides to stand up. Moreno wants to clinch and Alverez counters with a two punch combo. Alverez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Moreno eats them both and turns towards Alverez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T4# Moreno avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action! Alverez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Moreno backs up against the cage.
Moreno checks a leg kick nicely. Alverez keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2# Moreno has managed to clinch.
#TD2# Moreno works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Alverez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Moreno has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Moreno can't get the takedown.
Alverez is trying to break the clinch but Moreno is controlling him. Alverez wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Alverez dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Javier Alverez's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Moreno misses with a takedown attempt and Alverez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Alverez stuffs the takedown attempt from Moreno. Moreno gets slowly back to his feet. Moreno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Alverez works over Moreno's head and body with a nice combination. Moreno tries to clinch there but Alverez circles away.
Moreno doesn't succeed with the takedown and Alverez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Javier Alverez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Moreno. Moreno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alverez paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2# Moreno shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alverez napping and manages to drive through into side control! Moreno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Moreno trying to control the action but Alverez is working from the bottom. Moreno taking a break here but Alverez is having none of it and regains half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Moreno looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Hector Moreno has got the better of the ground game so far. Moreno thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Alverez is refusing to be controlled, as Moreno sits in half guard. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Alverez is looking to escape. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Alverez scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Moreno manages to mount him!
#SUB2# Moreno working for a submission but Alverez is keeping him at bay. Moreno wants to control the pace but Alverez is squirming around nicely. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Moreno is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Alverez is surviving well by controlling Moreno's body position as best he can. #T3# Alverez wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Moreno cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Alverez is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Alverez trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Moreno lands a heavy elbow. #T4# The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Moreno cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#SUB2# Moreno is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Alverez is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hector Moreno! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2025 |
#R1# Hebert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hebert fails with a takedown attempt. Summers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Summers takes a kick to the side of the head. Summers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Hebert on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Summers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hebert. Hebert feints and then cracks Summers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Summers down. #CL2# Summers has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Summers is defending well against a takedown attempt. Hebert has Summers pressed against the cage, preventing Summers from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Summers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hebert tries to pull guard but Summers holds him up against the cage and eventually Hebert drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Van Hebert. That's going to take a lot out of him. Summers blocking some punches.
#T1# Summers is trying to force a seperation but Hebert has the dominant position.#BC2# Summers manages to break the clinch.
Summers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hebert doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2# and Summers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Summers. Summers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hebert has him pressed against the cage. Summers wants to break the clinch but can't.
Summers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Summers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC# Hebert breaks from the clinch.
Summers scores with a nice head shot. Summers keeps the fight on the outside.#T2##CL2# Summers clinches with his opponent.
Summers is trying to break free. Summers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Hebert fails to pull guard.
Summers gets underhooks to prevent Hebert's takedown attempt.
Hebert is breathing heavily. Hebert is trying to maintain a safe position but Summers gets an underhook and turns Hebert into the cage. Summers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Hebert jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Summers walks away with a smile on his face. Hebert gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Summers moves into range and clinches up with Hebert.#BC2# Summers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Summers closes the distance and pushes Hebert back into the cage. Hebert keeps control of Summers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Summers is trying to break the clinch but Hebert has him pressed against the cage. #T3# Hebert tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Summers smiles and moves away.
Hebert tries to clinch but Summers moves out of range. Summers tries to counter by closing the distance. Hebert takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Summers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#It looks like Van Hebert has been cut.#CL2# Summers moves into range and clinches up with Hebert. Summers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Summers works on Hebert's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2# Summers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD2# Oooooh!!! Summers has knocked Hebert down with a huge combo! Summers steps away and waves a wobbly Hebert back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Hebert is rocked! 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! Summers connects with a combination that backs up Hebert into the cage. Summers lands a flurry of punches that gets past Hebert's guard. Hebert is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Summers bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paxton Summers! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2025 |
#R1# Flynn tries for a takedown but Moreno circles away easily and Moreno counters with a right hand to the body. Nice body punch from Flynn. #CL# Moreno forces Flynn back against the cage and clinches. Moreno displaying some good clinch control by pressing Flynn up against the cage. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Flynn jumps guard but Moreno turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Flynn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Moreno controlling the action here for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1##TD# Flynn is fighting off a takedown attempt but Moreno is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Flynn to the mat. Flynn regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Moreno wanted to stand there but Flynn had control of the position. Moreno with a nice head shot there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU# Moreno stands up from Flynn's guard - Moreno perhaps looking for a knockout. Flynn tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD# and Moreno counters with a nice double leg into side control. Flynn won't be happy with that. Flynn tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. This has been an exciting period of action! Moreno is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T2##SUB# Moreno sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Flynn taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wilfredo Eduardo Moreno! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2025 |
#R1# Uso tries to clinch but Menacho is having none of it. Menacho uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Uso has time to react.#CL2# Menacho clinches up against the cage. Menacho scores with a shoulder strike. Menacho blocks an uppercut.
Menacho lands a body punch in the clinch. Nice body punch from Menacho - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Menacho as the two fighters clinch.
Uso swings wildly with an uppercut but Menacho uses good head movement to avoid it. Uso's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Nice body punch from Menacho. #TD2# Menacho has picked Uso up - he's going for a ride! Menacho dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Menacho trying to control the action but Uso is working from the bottom. Uso moves into full guard.
Uso 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. Uso keeping moving, preventing Menacho from controlling successfully. Uso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Menacho can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1# Uso postures up.
Menacho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Uso. Uso throwing strikes but missing. Uso throws a big elbow that misses. Uso throws a big elbow that misses. Uso is looking to work some ground and pound but Menacho has wrist control. Menacho tries to land a sweep but no joy. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Uso accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Uso is looking to work some ground and pound but Menacho has wrist control. Menacho tries to land a sweep but no joy. Uso postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Menacho is trying to keep Uso in close.
Uso working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2# Uso postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Uso stands up over Menacho, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Menacho throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Uso with a nice head shot there. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Uso loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Menacho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Uso 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. Uso working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Uso postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Uso with a nice head shot there. Uso lands a couple of decent looking shots. Uso with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Uso postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Menacho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Uso postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC#Menacho is rocked! Menacho looks winded! Uso with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Menacho is still in real trouble! Can Uso finish him? Uso gets to his feet and stands over Menacho, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Menacho felt that one! Uso unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Menacho from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Uso! A pretty intense looking Jimmy Uso took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1# Flynn goes for a double leg but Barren avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barren continues to drive forward. A head punch on the inside from Flynn fails to land. Flynn is working for takedown but Barren is calmly controlling the position for now. Barren is trying to break the clinch but Flynn has him pressed against the cage. Barren looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Barren has Flynn pressed against the cage, preventing Flynn from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Barren is trying to force a seperation but Flynn has the dominant position. Flynn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barren gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darian Flynn. That's going to take a lot out of him. Barren is trying to push Flynn away but Flynn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2# Barren jumps into guard, dragging Flynn to the mat.
#ES2# Barren pushes Flynn off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barren leaves Flynn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Barren lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Flynn misses with a takedown attempt - Barren sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2# Barren clinches. #T1# Flynn is trying to pull guard but Barren turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Barren avoids a wild elbow strike from Flynn. Barren is pushing Flynn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Barren has Flynn pressed against the cage, preventing Flynn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2# Barren is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Flynn can't fight it off and eventually Barren manages to take the fight to the floor. Flynn looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Barren sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2# Flynn can't keep his opponent in guard - Barren advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Flynn trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Flynn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Barren tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Flynn wants to control but Barren is having none of it.#SUB2# Barren looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3# Barren looking to control and managing it successfully. Barren lands a big shot there that rocks Flynn but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Flynn throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Flynn tries to hold on but Barren postures up. Barren controlling the position easily from mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Flynn tries to lock up and control but Barren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4# Barren controlling the position easily from mount. Flynn wants to control but Barren is having none of it. Barren controlling his opponent. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Flynn is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Barren dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Flynn wants to clinch. Barren tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Flynn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barren sprawls well. Barren wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Flynn gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2# Barren shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barren showed some decent athleticism there. Flynn is looking to get back to is feet but Barren passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2# Barren stands up. Flynn throws a one two combo.
#T1# Flynn misses with a kick to the body.
#TD2# Barren closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Flynn dodges the ground and pound from Barren.#SU2# Barren decides to take the fight back to the feet. No joy there for Barren, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flynn feinted there with a counter leg kick. Manuel Barren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Barren misses with a body shot.
Barren misses with a low kick.
#CL2# Barren closes the distance and clinches. Barren has Flynn pressed against the cage, preventing Flynn from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Barren has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Flynn can't get the takedown.
#T2# Barren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Flynn backwards. Flynn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barren after a bit of a struggle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darian Flynn. That's going to take a lot out of him. Flynn prevents Barren from breaking the clinch. Barren tries to break the clinch but Flynn is controlling the position. Flynn prevents Barren from breaking the clinch. Barren is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Barren's face as he tries to break the clinch. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Barren wants to get back to striking at distance but Flynn won't allow it.
Barren tries for a takedown but Flynn manages to get underhooks.
Barren wants to get back to striking at distance but Flynn won't allow it.
#T3# Flynn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barren fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flynn was well out of range. Poor timing from Barren. Flynn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barren paws at him with a jab and circles away. Barren misses with a two punch combination.
Barren throws a right hand that Flynn ducks under and follows up with a left that Flynn also avoids with ease.#CL2# Barren has managed to clinch.
Flynn jumps guard but Barren turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Barren gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Flynn.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Barren taking a breather. Barren continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T4# Flynn tries to break free but Barren pushes him back against the cage. Flynn taking a breather. Flynn tries for a takedown but Barren manages to get underhooks.
Barren wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Barren tries to break the clinch but Flynn is controlling the position. Flynn is trying to pull guard but Barren turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Flynn is looking for a takedown. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Flynn looking to stall.
Barren gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Flynn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Barren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2# Barren looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Barren performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB# Flynn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barren pulls his head out easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barren works his foot free and advances to mount. Barren controlling from mount. Barren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##SUB2# Barren looking to secure an arm triangle but Flynn defends it well. Flynn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barren controlling the pace for now. Flynn tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Barren content just to control the position here. Flynn tries to hold on but Barren pushes him away. Barren connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Barren content just to control the position here. Let's hope that Barren 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. Flynn tries to get back to half guard but can't. Barren takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3# We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Barren. Barren's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Flynn is looking to get to half guard. Barren controlling the position easily from mount. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Flynn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2# Barren is working for a guillotine from mount but Flynn frees his head quite easily.
Barren sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Flynn tries to lock up and control but Barren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight! Manuel Barren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Barren 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel Barren! Our winner, Manuel Barren, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1##CL# Summers rushes Maynard and presses him up against the cage. Summers stops a takedown attempt from Maynard.
Maynard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Summers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Summers is trying to break the clinch but Maynard is controlling him. Summers wants to get back to striking at distance but Maynard won't allow it.
Summers prevents a takedown attempt there.
Paxton Summers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cassius Maynard. Summers cracks Maynard with a nice body shot. Summers is pressed up against the cage. Maynard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Summers down to the mat. Summers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Maynard with a poor takedown and Summers counters with a two punch combo. Summers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Summers slaps away a takedown attempt from Maynard, before circling back to the center of the mat. As Maynard looks to move away, Summers throws a big counter combo but Maynard just gets out of the way. Maynard shoots in for a double leg but Summers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. As Maynard tries to get set, Summers tries to push him back and clinch up but Maynard manages to avoid the attempt. Maynard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Summers avoids it really well and circles away. Summers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maynard is defended easily by Summers. Summers thuds a left hand into Maynard's body. Summers moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Maynard fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Summers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Maynard shoots in for a takedown but Summers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL# Summers rushes Maynard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2##BC# Summers breaks the clinch.
Maynard tries for a takedown but Summers circles away easily and Summers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Summers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maynard shoots in for a double leg but Summers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL# Summers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. 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!#BC# Summers breaks from the clinch.
Summers stuffs the takedown. Cassius Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Summers throws a nice looking combination but Maynard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL# Summers forces Maynard back against the cage and clinches. Summers scores with an uppercut up the middle. Summers presses Maynard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3# Maynard wants to take the fight to the mat but Summers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Summers wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maynard looking for a takedown. Summers gets underhooks to prevent Maynard's takedown attempt.
Maynard looks winded! Maynard is looking for a takedown. Summers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC# Summers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Summers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC#Maynard is rocked! Maynard looks for a takedown but Summers sprawls well. Summers throws a series of punches but Maynard moves out of range. Maynard is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Summers lands with a hook. Maynard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Maynard is still on wobbly legs! Can Summers finish him? Summers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maynard moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Maynard seems to have recovered his senses.#CL# Summers takes the fight into the clinch. #T4##BC# Summers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Summers connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Maynard tumbling to the canvas! Summers pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Maynard was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paxton Summers! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2024 |
#R1# Hagibis shoots in looking for a takedown. Dennie tries to sprawl out of it but Hagibis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dennie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Nice body kick from Dennie. Hagibis throws a nice looking combination but Dennie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hagibis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dennie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hagibis somewhat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Left hook, right uppercut from Hagibis. #T1##CL# Hagibis has Dennie up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC# Hagibis breaks from the clinch.
Dennie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hagibis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hagibis. Dennie fails to land the takedown. Hagibis throws a quick counter head kick but Dennie was just out of range. Hagibis shoots in for a takedown but Dennie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Dennie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Bayani Hagibis. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dennie scores with a leg kick.
Hagibis shoots in and drives through. Dennie sprawls well.#CL# Hagibis closes the distance and clinches.#T2# Dennie goes for a takedown attempt but Hagibis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hagibis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Dennie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hagibis.#CL# Hagibis closes the distance and clinches. Dennie is looking to take this one to the mat. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dennie is trying to force a seperation but Hagibis has the dominant position. Dennie has Hagibis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hagibis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Dennie goes for a takedown attempt but Hagibis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dennie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hagibis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dennie circles away. Hagibis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3# Dennie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hagibis pinned against the cage. Hagibis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. A combination from Dennie does no damage. Hagibis shoots in but no luck this time. Dennie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL# Hagibis moves into the clinch. Hagibis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dennie to keep the fight standing. Dennie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Hagibis prevents the takedown attempt.
Dennie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hagibis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4# Dennie tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC# Hagibis breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Hagibis rushes Dennie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Hagibis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hagibis fails with a takedown attempt from distance. A combination from Dennie does no damage. Hagibis is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Hagibis is looking to clinch but Dennie is avoiding it.
A combination from Dennie does no damage. #CL# Hagibis rushes Dennie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Dennie lands a body punch. Dennie can't get the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Bayani Hagibis dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Dennie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hagibis swivels and escapes. Dennie doesn't succeed with the takedown and Dennie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Austin Dennie seems to be getting the better of the standup. A punch combination from Hagibis misses. Dennie throws a leg kick which misses Hagibis's front leg but catches the back leg as Hagibis tries to avoid it. Hagibis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dennie pinned against the cage. Dennie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Dennie dives in and scores a takedown into Hagibis's guard. Hagibis scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T1# Hagibis tries a head kick but it misses.
Dennie unleashes a big counter combination but Hagibis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Dennie checks a leg kick. Dennie dives in for a single leg takedown but Hagibis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. As Dennie tries to get set, Hagibis tries to push him back and clinch up but Dennie manages to avoid the attempt. Jon Bayani Hagibis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Dennie. Hagibis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dennie tries to avoid it but Hagibis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dennie to the ground. Dennie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Hagibis closes the distance looking to clinch and Dennie counters with a two punch combo. Hagibis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Dennie unleashes a big counter combination but Hagibis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Hagibis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2# Hagibis shoots for a takedown but Dennie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hagibis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dennie but Dennie pushes him off and we're back to square one. Despite the aggression on Dennie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Hagibis misses with a double jab
and Dennie counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hagibis's knee momentarily. A nice inside leg kick there by Dennie. That's going to slow Hagibis down. Dennie leaves Hagibis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Dennie throws a counter combo. Dennie fakes the leg kick and cracks Hagibis in the body. #T3# Dennie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL# Hagibis closes the distance and pushes Dennie back into the cage. Hagibis fails to pull guard.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Dennie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hagibis prevents it.
Hagibis jumps guard but Dennie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Dennie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Hagibis prevents a body shot from Dennie. Hagibis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dennie's elbow. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC# Hagibis manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dennie. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2# Hagibis tries to sprawl but Dennie drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SU2# Dennie stands up from half guard. Dennie stuffs the takedown. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Dennie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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# Dennie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hagibis as he jumps to the side. Dennie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hagibis's sensitive parts. Hagibis throws a hook but Dennie avoids it easily. Dennie stuffs the takedown attempt from Hagibis. Hagibis gets slowly back to his feet. Dennie throws a counter combo. Hagibis throws a right and a left that both miss. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Hagibis forces Dennie back against the cage and clinches. Dennie prevents the takedown attempt.
Hagibis scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1# Hagibis effectively controlling the action here. Dennie is trying to drag Hagibis to the mat but Hagibis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Dennie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hagibis just stands there and leans against the cage. Jon Bayani Hagibis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Dennie.#BC2# Dennie manages to break the clinch.
Hagibis has a takedown stuffed. Dennie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hagibis's sensitive parts. #T2##CL# Hagibis darts in and clinches Dennie up against the cage.#BC2# Dennie breaks the clinch.
Dennie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Hagibis shoots in but Dennie avoids the takedown attempt easily. Hagibis shoots for a takedown but Dennie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Despite the aggression on Dennie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Dennie stuffs the takedown. Dennie shoots in but Hagibis avoids the takedown attempt easily. Hagibis lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Dennie fails to land with a series of punches.
Hagibis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3# A nice leg kick lands there from Dennie. Hagibis takes a swing at Dennie's ribcage but misses. Dennie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Dennie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hagibis. #TD2# Dennie shoots in and gets a takedown into Hagibis's guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dennie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Hagibis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dennie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SU2# Dennie decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4##TD2# Dennie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hagibis to the ground. Dennie is now in Hagibis's guard. Hagibis is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dennie dives into side control.
#REVR# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dennie trying to control the position but Hagibis is working away. Dennie working away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2# Dennie decides to take the fight back to the feet. Hagibis tries for a takedown but Dennie circles away easily and Dennie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight! Austin Dennie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Dennie 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29 Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Dennie! A relieved looking Austin Dennie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2024 |
#R1# A head kick by Volkov misses and Menacho counters with a straight right hand. Volkov throws a head kick that misses. Menacho swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Menacho scores with a shot to the body.
Volkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Volkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#KD# Menacho lands a big uppercut and Volkov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Volkov looks OK. Menacho waves Volkov back to his feet!#ROC#Volkov is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Volkov gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Menacho points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Volkov wakes up just in time to hear Menacho thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruno Menacho! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2024 |
#R1# Menacho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bruno Menacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mike misses with a low kick. Menacho misses with a takedown attempt - Mike sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Mike wants to clinch up but Menacho keeps it at a distance. Menacho misses with a double jab.
#CL2# Menacho closes the distance and clinches. Menacho gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mike.
Menacho lands a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Menacho lands an uppercut. Menacho lands a body punch in the clinch. Mike is trying to break the clinch but Menacho has him pressed against the cage. Mike is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Menacho to keep the fight standing. Mike looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Massey Mike. That's going to take a lot out of him. A shot in the inside from Menacho. #T1# Mike is looking to break free of the clinch but Menacho has double underhooks. Menacho is leaning against Mike and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Menacho lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mike or not. Menacho is leaning against Mike and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Mike is breathing heavily. Mike fails to pull guard.
Mike drops down looking for an ankle pick but Menacho pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2# Menacho closes the distance and clinches. Menacho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mikes head. Menacho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Nice body punch from Menacho. Menacho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Menacho lands a nice shot to the body. Menacho working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2# Menacho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Menacho cracks Mike with a nice body shot. 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! Menacho lands a body punch in the clinch. Menacho scores with a shot to the side of Mike's head. Menacho lands a left hand.
Menacho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Menacho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mike backwards. A nice left hand lands by Menacho.
Menacho cracks Mike with a nice body shot. A left hand lands to the body for Menacho.
Menacho is stalling here.
Menacho works on Mike's body with a couple of short punches. A short left from Menacho. Menacho scores with a shot to the side of Mike's head. Menacho lands a shoulder strike. #T3# Menacho lands an uppercut.#BC2# Menacho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD2# Menacho drops Mike with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mike looks back up at him and smiles so Menacho waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Mike is rocked! Crack! Menacho connects with the perfect overhand right and Mike falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Menacho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruno Menacho! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2024 |
#R1# Hagibis feints a jab promting Gracie to slip. Hagibis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gracie slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Hagibis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracie as he jumps to the side. Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Hagibis avoids it well and moves away.#CL2# Hagibis darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage. Hagibis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gracie up against the cage. Gracie is looking for a takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hagibis has Gracie pushed against the cage. Hagibis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1# A frustrated look appears on Hagibis's face as he tries to break the clinch. Hagibis taking a breather. Hagibis prevents the takedown attempt.
Hagibis missing with knees to the body.
Gracie is pressed up against the cage. Hagibis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gracie down to the mat. Gracie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Hagibis shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense. Elias Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Bayani Hagibis. Hagibis with a poor takedown #TD# so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T2# Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Hagibis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hagibis manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Hagibis's guard. Hagibis trying to control the position here. #SUB# Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Hagibis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hagibis manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Hagibis's guard. Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hagibis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB# Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hagibis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hagibis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hagibis! #REVB# Gracie manages to get back to half guard.#SUB# Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Gracie actively working from the bottom here. Hagibis tries to stand and escape but Gracie is controlling the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hagibis pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB# Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work. Hagibis trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB# Gracie has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hagibis should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gracie has tightened it up now! Hagibis should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Elias Gracie! Elias Gracie 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: Dec 16, 2024 |
#R1# Diaz misses with a head kick.
#TD# Diaz gets the takedown into side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Diaz controlling the position. Diaz wants to control but Man is keeping him busy. Man is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Man throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Man is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Diaz throws a strike but Man avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Man has a closed guard, preventing Diaz from standing up. #T1# Diaz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Diaz wants to stand and escape but instead Man has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB# Man really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Diaz wants to stand and escape but Man is having none of it. #SUB# Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Man doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Diaz is tightening it up a little... Man has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Man reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Man taps out! Nice BJJ there by Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dylan Diaz! |
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Event:
IFA 10: Bronze
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1# Cuevas scoring well with a low kick there.
Cuevas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Bryant thinks about the counter body kick. Cuevas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bryant swivels and escapes. A combination from Cuevas does no damage. #KD2# Bryant lands a big uppercut and Cuevas crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cuevas looks OK. Bryant waves Cuevas back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Demetrius Cuevas has been cut. Cuevas looks to clinch and Bryant counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Cuevas badly! Bryant follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Cuevas out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Bryant finished him against the ropes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leandro Bryant! |
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Event:
IFA 7: Beach Bash
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1# Scub bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cuevas's head backwards. Cuevas is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Scub just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Cuevas has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stec Scub! |
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Event:
JF 14 - Jung vs Baba
Date: Nov 06, 2024 |
#R1##TD2# Hagibis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stuarts did well to prevent Hagibis getting side control. Stuarts is looking to control Hagibis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stuarts avoid being mounted? Stuarts might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Hagibis sitting and controlling from the half guard. Hagibis is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Stuarts reverses the position - he's now on top in Hagibis's guard. Hagibis wants to sweep here but Stuarts controlling him for the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hagibis is controlling Stuarts's posture.#SUB2# Hagibis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stuarts defends well.#T1# Stuarts trying to control the position from guard on top but Hagibis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hagibis wants to sweep but no luck. Hagibis is adopting a defensive guard. Stuarts looking to pass the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Hagibis pulls Stuarts in close to his closed guard and prevents Stuarts from doing any damage or advancing position. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Stuarts misses with a low kick as Hagibis jumps back. Stuarts throws a leg kick that misses. Hagibis moves out of range as Stuarts throws a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stuarts. That's going to slow Hagibis down. #T3# Stuarts chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD2# Hagibis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hagibis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Stuarts is looking for a sweep. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Stuarts is not content to let Hagibis control the position. Hagibis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stuarts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Stuarts tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hagibis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Hagibis misses with the ground and pound. Stuarts wants to control but Hagibis postures up. Hagibis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Stuarts parries the strikes from Hagibis easily there. Hagibis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stuarts to escape.
Hagibis working away.#T4# Stuarts is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hagibis off and has taken his back!#ES2# Hagibis is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Stuarts off. It looks like it's working - Stuarts slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Hagibis displaying calm under pressure there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stuarts lands a front kick. Stuarts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hagibis defends well and Stuarts ends up having to push Hagibis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2# Hagibis works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Stuarts bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hagibis's guard. #REVR# Hagibis pulls Stuarts in close to prevent any damage. Stuarts preventing the sweep. Hagibis looks winded! Stuarts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hagibis swivels though and keeps the full guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Bayani Hagibis will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Stuarts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hagibis avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Stuarts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2# Hagibis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stuarts's guard. Stuarts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Stuarts looking for a sweep. Not yet Stuarts, not yet. Hagibis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stuarts works some decent striking defense from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hagibis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Hagibis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Stuarts lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1##SUB2# Hagibis working for submissions but it's allowed Stuarts to get to half guard.
#SUB# Hagibis pushes Stuarts off, looking to escape but Stuarts dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Hagibis is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobby Stuarts! |
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Event:
Just Fights XI - Jose vs Matas
Date: Oct 30, 2024 |
#R1# Man shoots in but no luck this time. Solis throws a big counter combination but Man scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL# Solis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Solis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2# Man has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Solis uses from the top position. #SUB2# Man has his foot on Solis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Solis works his way back into a safe position though. Man is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Man manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Solis manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Man 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. #T1# Man slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU2# Man has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Man is trying hard to land a takedown here. Solis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL# Solis gets in close and instigates a clinch. Solis letting Man take a breather here. Solis lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2# Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Solis closes the distance and clinches. Man managing to block the knees to the body from Solis.
Man tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Solis smiles and moves away.
Malaki Solis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Man. Solis misses with a wild body shot. Solis misses with a takedown and Man counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Solis thinking. #T2# Man stuffs the takedown. A little jabbing left from Man on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Man misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Solis misses with a double jab
and Man counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Solis looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range. Man fails with a takedown attempt. Solis tries to clinch but Man is having none of it. #CL2# Man moves into the clinch successfully.
Solis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Man changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Solis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Solis is defended easily by Man.#T3# Solis throws a body punch but Man moves out of range. Some wild striking there from Man.
#TD2# Man shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Man was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2# Man is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Solis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Solis tries to bench press Man off him but Man keeps the position. #SUB2# Man is trying to get an arm triangle but Solis is defending well. #T4# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Solis seems a little lost for a moment, as Man dominates the positioning.#SU2# Man has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Solis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Man. Solis tries to clinch but Man is having none of it. Solis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Man. It looked like Solis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Solis tries to close the distance and clinch but Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Man circles away from the clinch attempt.
Solis moves in looking to clinch but Man pushes him off. Man is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Solis dives in for a single leg takedown but Man sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mo Man dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Solis stuffs the takedown attempt from Man. Man gets slowly back to his feet. Man swats away the attempt to clinch by Solis. Man closes the distance and clinches up with Solis, looking for a takedown. Man pushes Solis against the cage but Solis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Solis tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance. Man looks to land a right hand but Solis moved out of range. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Man. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#CL# Solis moves into the clinch. Solis wants to get back to striking at distance but Man won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Solis.
Solis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A frustrated look appears on Solis's face as he tries to break the clinch. Solis misses with a knee to the head. Man on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Solis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Man avoids it. Man wants a takedown but no success here.
Malaki Solis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Man.#T1# Man leaning against his opponent.
Solis misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC# Solis manages to break the clinch.
Solis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Man manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Solis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Man has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Solis after a bit of a struggle. Man is breathing heavily. Solis lands a knee to the body.
Solis tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Solis back against the cage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Solis. #BC# Solis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Man. Malaki Solis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Solis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Man has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Solis has a takedown stuffed. Man feints the counter takedown.#T2# Solis tries a head kick but it misses.
Solis stuffs the takedown. Solis stuns Man with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Solis is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Solis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Man has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Man stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Man wants it to stay on the feet. Solis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Solis takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses. Solis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Man tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Man scores with a nice body kick.
Man lands with a nice combination. Solis backs away looking to recover.#T3# Man looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Solis is fending him off so far but Man persists. Nope, Solis circles away and we're back to standing. Solis fails to land with a series of punches.
Solis misses with a series of wild punches.
Man throws a head kick that misses. Solis throwing a counter right hand but Man manages to avoid it. Solis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Man is fending him off so far but Solis persists. Nope, Man circles away and we're back to standing. Man wants to counter the offense by Solis and move into the clinch position. Man fails with the takedown. Man wants to clinch up but Solis keeps it at a distance. Solis tries to close the distance and clinch but Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Solis is looking to wear down Man with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Man rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Solis moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Solis wants to clinch. Malaki Solis is winning the standup battle so far.#T4# Solis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Man defends well and Solis ends up having to push Man into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Man has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Solis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Solis tries to land knees in the clinch but Man avoids the damage to the body. #BC2# Man's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Solis misses with a looping left. Man fails with a takedown attempt. Solis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Solis closes the distance and clinches up with Man, looking for a takedown. Solis pushes Man against the cage but Man circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2# Man drives through and clinches with Solis against the cage.
#BC# Solis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Solis shoots in looking for a takedown. Man tries to sprawl out of it but Solis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Man manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malaki Solis 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# Solis tries to clinch but Man moves out of range. Solis ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Man fails with a takedown attempt. No luck with that takedown attempt from Solis. Solis doesn't manage to clinch there - Man circles away.
#CL2# Man has taken the fight to the clinch.
Man goes for a takedown attempt but Solis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Man walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Solis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Solis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Solis trying to land knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Solis looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1# Solis is looking to break free of the clinch but Man has double underhooks. Solis gets underhooks to prevent Man's takedown attempt.
Malaki Solis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Man. Solis is trying to push Man away but Man has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Solis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Solis landing knees to the body.
#BC# Solis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Solis tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance. Man is looking for the big counter here.#CL2# Man has taken the fight to the clinch.
Solis lands with a left to the head. Solis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC# Solis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Solis tries to close the distance and clinch but Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Solis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Mo Man has been cut.#T2# Solis tries to close the distance and clinch but Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Solis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Solis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Man defends well and Solis ends up having to push Man into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Man prevents Solis from breaking the clinch. Solis pushes Man back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Man managing to block the knees to the body from Solis.
#BC2# Man breaks the clinch.
Man showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Solis.
Solis slaps away a takedown attempt from Man, before circling back to the center of the mat. Solis wants to clinch.#T3# Solis tries to clinch there but Man circles away.
Man darts in looking for a takedown but Solis gets double underhooks and turns Man into the cage. Man swats away the attempt to clinch by Solis. Solis wants to clinch. Man swats away the attempt to clinch by Solis. Man lands a two punch combo.
Man misses with a body kick. Man swats away the attempt to clinch by Solis.#T4# Solis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Man with the counter takedown but Solis avoids it easily. Solis tries to clinch but Man is having none of it. As Solis backs off Man throws a huge counter combo but Solis manages to avoid it all. Solis throws a sloppy head kick and Man moves out of range easily. Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL# Solis has Man up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Solis. Malaki Solis has scored more points in the clinch so far. With the fighters up against the cage, Solis throws an elbow but misses. Solis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Man.
Man is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Man tries to pull guard but Solis won't allow it.
#BC# Solis breaks the clinch.
Solis swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that's the end of the fight! Malaki Solis showed his dominance in that final round. I think Solis 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28 Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malaki Solis! After the fight, Malaki Solis was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
IFA 3: Pressure
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1# Sandoval throws a jab but it's blocked by Cuevas. Cuevas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sandoval. It looked like Cuevas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Cuevas blocks a jab. Sandoval throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cuevas on the side of the head. Cuevas shoots for a double leg takedown but Sandoval sprawls well. He's pushed Cuevas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Sandoval looks like he wants to counter punch here. Cuevas tries for a takedown but Sandoval sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Cuevas fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrius Cuevas. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sandoval gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cuevas. Jordan Sandoval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cuevas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sandoval misses the jab. Cuevas dodges the punch combination from Sandoval.
Sandoval is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cuevas. Sandoval throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1# A shot to the liver by Sandoval. Beautiful body shot. Cuevas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Sandoval looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Sandoval lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Sandoval throws the left hand but Cuevas avoids the punch easily. Cuevas slips under a jab from Sandoval. Cuevas shoots and misses #KD2# and Sandoval counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cuevas! Sandoval lets Cuevas back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Demetrius Cuevas has been cut. Sandoval should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sandoval fakes the body blow, causing Cuevas to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Cuevas goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jordan Sandoval! |
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