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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Ferguson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Beair manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Beair is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ferguson dives into side control.
#REVR#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ferguson wants to stand but Beair has his arm trapped.
Ferguson scores with punches from side control.
Ferguson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beair is trying to get back to half guard.
Ferguson is staying tight to Beair's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ferguson in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Beair seems a little lost for a moment, as Ferguson dominates the positioning.
Beair might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Beair is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ferguson is controlling him well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Ferguson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ferguson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Beair is being controlled here. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Beair is trying to control Ferguson's posture but Ferguson avoids it.
Beair is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SU2#
Ferguson decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Ferguson shoots in and gets a takedown into Beair's guard.
Ferguson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Beair is trying to hold Ferguson in close to prevent damage but Ferguson has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3##SUB#
Beair looking for submissions off his back.
Beair is breathing heavily.
Ferguson stalling.
Ferguson wants to stand but Beair has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Beair is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Ferguson controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Armand Ferguson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ferguson misses with a takedown attempt
and Beair counters with a straight right hand.
Ferguson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beair tries to clinch there but Ferguson circles away.
Ferguson keeps the fight on the outside.
Ferguson moves out of range as Beair throws a body kick.
Ferguson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A good leg kick by Beair.
Ferguson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beair as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Beair lands a hook that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards. #BC2#
Ferguson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Beair gets a clinch. #TD2#
Ferguson pulls Beair into guard.
Beair wants to stand and escape but instead Ferguson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Ferguson postures up and lands a big shot to Beair's brow.
Ferguson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ferguson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Ferguson stands up from Beair's guard - Ferguson perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
Ferguson stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Ferguson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beair fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ferguson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ferguson shoots for a takedown but Beair saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cody Beair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armand Ferguson.
Ferguson fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Beair counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Ferguson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Beair can't fight it off and eventually Ferguson manages to take the fight to the floor. Beair looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ferguson controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Ferguson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ferguson 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.
Ferguson prevents Beair from getting back to his feet.
Ferguson passes Beair's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Beair is pressing down on Ferguson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferguson working some strikes from top position.
Ferguson prevents Beair from getting back to his feet.
Ferguson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ferguson looking to pass the guard.
Ferguson stopping the sweep attempt from Beair.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beair is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Armand Ferguson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Beair napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Ferguson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Beair being controlled for a moment.
Beair struggling a bit here.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
You can see the frustration on Beair's face as Ferguson controls the position.
Beair struggling a bit here.
Ferguson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Beair's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ferguson working the ground and pound from side control.
Beair tries to escape but Ferguson is in control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Ferguson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ferguson shoots for a double leg takedown but Beair sprawls well. He's pushed Ferguson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T2#
Beair wants to clinch up but Ferguson keeps it at a distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Ferguson misses.
Beair keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Beair keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Beair gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Beair wants to sweep here but Ferguson controlling him for the moment.
Ferguson is standing up over Beair. Beair looks to escape but Ferguson dives into side control.
Beair is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Ferguson just content to control the position.
Ferguson landing strikes.
Beair is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ferguson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Ferguson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Beair tries to lock up and control but Ferguson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ferguson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ferguson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ferguson lands a heavy elbow.
Ferguson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ferguson landing shots from mount.
Cody Beair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Armand Ferguson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armand Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ferguson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armand Ferguson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Wardell dives in and grabs Walker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Walker pushes down on Wardell's head and hops out.
Wardell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Walker swats away the attempt to clinch by Wardell.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Walker is defended easily by Wardell.
Walker stuffs the takedown.
A nice combination there by Wardell.
#CUT#It looks like Wayne Walker has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wardell tries to clinch but Walker moves out of range.
Walker tries to counter by closing the distance.
Walker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wardell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Wardell cracks Walker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wardell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Walker tries to avoid it but Wardell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Walker to the ground. Walker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Wardell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wardell pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Walker back to the cage. Wardell follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wardell fails with the takedown.
Wayne Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt.
As Walker looks to move away, Wardell throws a big counter combo but Walker just gets out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wardell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wardell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Walker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
Wardell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Walker.
Walker swats away the attempt to clinch by Wardell.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wardell jumps guard but Walker stands there with Wardell around his waist. Wardell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Walker digs a right hand into Wardell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wardell's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Walker successfully pulls guard.
#T3#
Wardell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Walker is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Walker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wardell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Walker looks winded!
Walker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wardell can't keep his opponent in guard - Walker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Walker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wardell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Walker. #T4#
Wardell tries to kick Walker off but Walker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Walker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wayne Walker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wayne Walker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Wardell tried to score with a low kick but Walker checks it.#CL2#
Walker drives through and clinches with Wardell against the cage.
#BC2#
Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walker misses with a takedown
and Walker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horrible takedown attempt by Walker or perhaps it was just good defense by Wardell, which made it look bad.
Wardell misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Walker with that takedown attempt.
James Wardell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Walker.#T1#
Walker lands a head kick. Wardell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Walker is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wardell.#CL2#
Walker clinches with his opponent.
Walker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wardell smiles and moves away.
Walker shoots for a takedown but Wardell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Walker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wardell jabs Walker right on the nose. Walker blinks but takes it well.
Wardell fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Wardell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Walker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wardell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Walker avoids it really well and circles away.
Walker throws a sloppy head kick and Wardell moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Walker.
Walker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker slips a jab and a cross from Wardell.
Wardell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wardell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Walker but Walker pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3##CL2#
Walker closes the distance and clinches.
Walker is working for takedown but Wardell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wardell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Walker can't get the takedown.
Wardell is working for takedown but Walker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Walker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wardell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Walker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T4#
Walker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wardell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Walker has Wardell pressed against the cage, preventing Wardell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Walker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Walker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wardell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Walker working Wardell over with knees to the body.
Wardell is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Walker drags the fight down to the ground.
Wardell wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Walker trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wayne Walker's cut.
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##CL2#
Walker moves into the clinch.
Wardell has Walker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Walker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wardell tries to break free but Walker pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Walker pulls Wardell into guard.
Wardell wants to stand but Walker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker 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.
Wardell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Walker pulls Wardell in close to his closed guard and prevents Wardell from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wardell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walker trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Wardell sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wardell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
Wardell has Walker up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Walker breaks the clinch.
A left and a right from Wardell both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Walker drives through and clinches with Wardell against the cage.
Walker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wardell is defending well.
Wardell letting Walker take a breather here.#TD2#
Walker gets control of Wardell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Walker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Walker has a closed guard, preventing Wardell from standing up. #T3##ES2#
Walker kicks Wardell off and gets to his feet.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wardell as he avoids it easily.
Wardell throws a big counter combination but Walker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Walker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wardell tries to avoid it but Walker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wardell to the ground. Wardell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
James Wardell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Walker.
Wardell lands a two punch combo.
#CL2#
Walker has managed to clinch.
Wardell wants to break free but Walker has control.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wardell is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
Walker has Wardell pressed against the cage, preventing Wardell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Walker has Wardell pressed against the cage, preventing Wardell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wayne Walker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Walker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wardell tries to close the distance and clinch but Walker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck for Walker with that takedown attempt.
Wardell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wardell fails to land with a series of punches.
Walker wants to counter the offense by Wardell and move into the clinch position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wardell defends well and Walker ends up having to push Wardell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
James Wardell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wayne Walker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Walker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wayne Walker.
I've got Walker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Walker! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Oliveira decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Oliveira wants to control but Cooke is keeping him busy.
Oliveira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cooke's head.
Cooke is pressing down on Oliveira's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cooke pulls Oliveira in close to his closed guard and prevents Oliveira from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cooke looking for a sweep. Not yet Cooke, not yet.
Cooke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Cooke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oliveira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cooke can do anything to dispel that myth.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cooke looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Oliveira has picked Cooke up and slammed him! Cooke can't keep hold of the triangle and Oliveira manages to pass to side control!
Cooke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oliveira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cooke is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Cooke is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Oliveira wants to control but Cooke is keeping him busy.
Oliveira wants to free his trapped foot but Cooke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Oliveira stalling away here and it's allowed Cooke to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cooke trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Cooke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cooke working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cooke is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Cooke from controlling successfully.
Cooke looks winded!
Cooke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oliveira wants to get back to his feet but Cooke is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cooke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Cooke drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Oliveira dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Cooke is trying to keep Oliveira in close.
Oliveira trying to control but Cooke is working from the bottom. #T3#
Cooke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Cooke keeps moving. #SUB2#
Cooke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oliveira is aware though and is defending well.
Oliveira would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Oliveira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Oliveira is trying to control the action in half guard but Cooke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cooke wants to get back to full guard but Oliveira has passed into side control.
Cooke manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Oliveira prevents Cooke from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooke keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oliveira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cooke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cooke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Cooke is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cooke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oliveira's guard. #REVB#
Oliveira wants to get back to his feet but Cooke is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Cooke from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Adriano Oliveira will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Cooke walks into a straight right hand from Oliveira.#TD#
Oliveira drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Cooke keeps moving.
Cooke will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB2#
Cooke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oliveira defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cooke is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Cooke drops back, looking for a kneebar! Oliveira looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Oliveira looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Oliveira! #REVR##T1#
Cooke is looking for a sweep.
Cooke is breathing heavily.
Oliveira working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cooke tries to improve position but can't.
Cooke can't do much from the bottom here.
Oliveira cracks Cooke with a big elbow.
Cooke is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Oliveira stands up and beckons Cooke to his feet. #T2##TD#
Oliveira gets a takedown into half guard.
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Cooke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cooke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Adriano Oliveira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oliveira is trying to control the action in half guard but Cooke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cooke is looking for a sweep. Oliveira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Oliveira looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cooke is not content to let Oliveira control the position.#SUB2#
Cooke looking for subs from the bottom but Oliveira mounts him!#SUB#
Cooke tries to improve his position but Oliveira has taken his back! Oliveira has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Cooke tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Oliveira pushes Cooke away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Adriano Oliveira! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Zabikamagomedov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zabikamagomedov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Baker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Baker is pressing down on Zabikamagomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Baker throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Baker has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Zabikamagomedov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Baker has tightened it up now! Zabikamagomedov 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 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sean Baker!
During a confident post fight interview, Sean Baker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Spekmanis tries to keep at a distance but Ferguson has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Ferguson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spekmanis blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
#TD2#
Spekmanis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson is being controlled here.
Ferguson wants to control but Spekmanis postures up.
Ferguson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Spekmanis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Spekmanis.
Ferguson tries to bench press Spekmanis off him but Spekmanis keeps the position.
Ferguson gets back to half guard.
Ferguson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Spekmanis is pressing down on Ferguson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ferguson is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Spekmanis seems content to control.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet.
Spekmanis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ferguson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ferguson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ferguson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spekmanis is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD2#
Spekmanis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Ferguson is defending against the submission attempts here by Spekmanis.
Spekmanis prevents Ferguson from standing back up.
Spekmanis uses his free foot to push down on Ferguson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ferguson.
Ferguson wants to control but Spekmanis is having none of it.#T3##SU2#
Spekmanis is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #TD#
Ferguson gets the takedown into side control.
Spekmanis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ferguson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ferguson takes a little break here. Spekmanis wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Spekmanis prevents Ferguson from moving into mount.
Ferguson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
Ferguson is looking to take a break and control but Spekmanis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ferguson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Spekmanis is being controlled here.
Ferguson trying to control the position but Spekmanis is working away.
Spekmanis misses with an elbow from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spekmanis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Armand Ferguson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Ferguson gets a clinch.
Spekmanis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ferguson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Spekmanis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ferguson up against the cage.
Ferguson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spekmanis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ferguson swings wildly with an uppercut but Spekmanis uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Ferguson has clasped his hands together around Spekmanis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spekmanis tries to escape but Ferguson is in control.
Spekmanis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ferguson passes into side control, despite Spekmanis's attempt to control the position.
#T1#
Ferguson controlling the position from side mount.
Spekmanis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Spekmanis is trying to work for a sweep but Ferguson has mounted him!
Ferguson landing punches. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Spekmanis is looking to improve his position but Ferguson isn't that keen on the idea.
Ferguson controlling from mount.
Ferguson with a couple of short strikes.
Spekmanis can't escape the position.
Ferguson controlling the pace for now.
Spekmanis is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Spekmanis tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Ferguson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Spekmanis is looking to improve his position but Ferguson isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Ferguson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Spekmanis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Spekmanis manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ferguson stalling. #T4#
Spekmanis is looking for a sweep. Ferguson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spekmanis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Armand Ferguson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferguson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson wants to get up but he can't break Spekmanis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Armand Ferguson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Spekmanis tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferguson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spekmanis misses with a double jab.
Ferguson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Spekmanis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spekmanis is trying to stall.
#TD#
Ferguson jumps guard.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Spekmanis from controlling successfully.
Ferguson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spekmanis being controlled here momentarily.
Spekmanis trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Ferguson throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Spekmanis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ferguson working a defensive guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ferguson has Spekmanis pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Spekmanis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ferguson. #T2#
Spekmanis is looking to reverse the position.
Ferguson wants to stand but Spekmanis has his arm trapped.
Ferguson taking a break here but Spekmanis is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB#
Ferguson is looking for a kimura but Spekmanis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ferguson to get the leverage.
Spekmanis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ferguson is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Spekmanis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ferguson content to control rather than advance.
Spekmanis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ferguson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ferguson's back!
Spekmanis is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Spekmanis working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Spekmanis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Spekmanis not allowing Ferguson to control his hands.
Ferguson breaks Spekmanis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ferguson pushes down on Spekmanis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Spekmanis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Armand Ferguson.
Well Ferguson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armand Ferguson! |
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Event:
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Date: Oct 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Hopper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wardell moves away.
Wardell throwing a counter right hand but Hopper manages to avoid it.
Wardell connects with the punch.
Wardell shoots in but no luck this time.
Hopper throws a counter combo.
Wardell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hopper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hopper throws a leg kick which misses Wardell's front leg but catches the back leg as Wardell tries to avoid it.
Wardell moves to clinch but Hopper breaks away
and Hopper counters with a low kick, right behind Wardell 's knee. #CL2#
Wardell gets tackled into the cage by Hopper. Hopper maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hopper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wardell is trying to force a seperation but Hopper has the dominant position.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopper.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hopper.
Wardell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hopper lands a hook that snaps the head of Wardell backwards.
Hopper scores with a shot to the side of Wardell's head.
Hopper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wardell backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hopper lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hopper stalling.
Wardell lands with a right to the head.
Wardell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T2#
Hopper slowing the pace effectively.
Hopper is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short left from Hopper.
Hopper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wardell looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Wardell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wardell is looking to break free of the clinch but Hopper has double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Hopper on the inside.
Hopper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hopper will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wardell up against the cage.
Hopper lands a right hand. #T3#
A short uppercut from Hopper.
Wardell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Hopper on the inside.
Wardell has had enough of the clinch but Hopper keeps him there for the moment.
Wardell throws a head punch that misses.
Hopper blocks the elbow strike.
Hopper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hopper is pushing Wardell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wardell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Hopper gets underhooks to prevent Wardell's takedown attempt.
Wardell is breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hopper holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hopper continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Hopper lands a right hand.
Hopper lands a nice uppercut.
Wardell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan Hopper dominated that round.
That's time! Wardell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hopper cracks Wardell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wardell looks to clinch
enabling Hopper to counter with a crisp jab.
Wardell tries to clinch but Hopper moves out of range.
Hopper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wardell doesn't manage to clinch there - Hopper circles away.
Wardell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hopper swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Hopper moves into the clinch.
Hopper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hopper lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopper stalling against the cage.
A short right from Hopper on the inside. #T1#
Hopper scores with a shoulder strike.
Wardell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hopper prevents Wardell from breaking the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hopper.
Wardell is looking to break free of the clinch but Hopper has double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Hopper as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Hopper on the inside.
Hopper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wardell backwards.
Hopper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hopper.
Wardell is trying to force a seperation but Hopper has the dominant position.
Wardell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hopper avoids it.
Hopper lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopper leaning against his opponent.
Hopper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hopper lands a right hand.
Hopper will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wardell up against the cage.
Hopper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Hopper lands a nice uppercut.
Wardell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Hopper - that landed with a thud.
Hopper pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hopper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wardell backwards.
Hopper lands with a light punch inside.
Hopper lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Hopper scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Hopper lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hopper.
Hopper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wardells head.
Hopper pushes Wardell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopper taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hopper.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hopper.
Wardell has Hopper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hopper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Hopper.
Wardell takes a shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan Hopper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hopper lands a body shot.
Wardell dives in and grabs Hopper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hopper pushes down on Wardell's head and hops out.
Wardell misses with a leg kick
and Hopper counters with a nice body kick.
Wardell lands a jab-cross combination.
Wardell works over Hopper's head and body with a nice combination.
No luck for Wardell with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hopper takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hopper lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Hopper holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wardell looking to throw knees to the head but Hopper is blocking nicely.
Hopper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wardells head.
A short right from Hopper.
Wardell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hopper just leaning against Wardell, taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Hopper.
Hopper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wardell backwards.
Hopper slows down the pace here.
#T2#
Wardell is trying to break the clinch but Hopper is controlling him.
Hopper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Hopper.
Aidan Hopper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hopper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wardells head.
Hopper scores with a shot to the side of Wardell's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hopper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hopper.
Hopper is stalling here.
#T3#
Wardell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Hopper.
Hopper is pushing Wardell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hopper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wardell backwards.
Hopper pushes Wardell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopper has Wardell pressed against the cage.
Hopper lands a hook that snaps the head of Wardell backwards. #T4#
Hopper pushes Wardell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hopper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hopper avoiding damage as Wardell throws knees to the body.
Hopper presses Wardell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hopper pushes Wardell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopper just leaning against Wardell, taking a breather.
Hopper lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Hopper.
Hopper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James Wardell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aidan Hopper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hopper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aidan Hopper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hopper 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aidan Hopper! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Estrada tries to clinch there but Zabikamagomedov circles away.
#TD2#
Zabikamagomedov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Estrada manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Estrada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zabikamagomedov.
Zabikamagomedov wants to pass the guard but Estrada is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zabikamagomedov is standing up over Estrada. Estrada looks to escape but Zabikamagomedov dives into side control.
#SUB2#
Zabikamagomedov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Estrada knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zabikamagomedov on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estrada seems a little lost for a moment, as Zabikamagomedov dominates the positioning.#T1##SUB2#
Zabikamagomedov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zabikamagomedov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
It looks like Zabikamagomedov 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.#T2##SU2#
Zabikamagomedov decides to stand back up.
Estrada bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zabikamagomedov's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Mohammed Zabikamagomedov has been cut.
Estrada scores with a jab. Zabikamagomedov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD2#
Zabikamagomedov gets a double leg takedown into Estrada's guard.
Estrada wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Zabikamagomedov manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zabikamagomedov works his way into full mount! #T3#
Zabikamagomedov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Estrada hang on?
Zabikamagomedov scoring with strikes but Estrada is staying in there. #SUB2#
Zabikamagomedov is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Estrada is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mohammed Zabikamagomedov! |
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Event:
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Date: Oct 30, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Oliveira closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cooke's guard.
Cooke 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooke keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Oliveira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cooke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oliveira has managed to get both his arms back between Cooke's legs - danger averted.
Oliveira controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Cooke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oliveira is aware though and is defending well.
Cooke keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Oliveira preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cooke has his foot on Oliveira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oliveira works his way back into a safe position though.
Cooke knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oliveira on the ground.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Cooke keeps moving.
Cooke 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.
Cooke has control of Oliveira's left arm, preventing Oliveira from doing any damage. #T1#
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Oliveira drops back looking for a leg! Cooke is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cooke manages to kick Oliveira off! Oliveira jumps back into Cooke's guard.
Cooke trying to control the position.
Cooke on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cooke tries to get out of the position.
Oliveira postures up in Cooke's guard and throws a big left but Cooke blocks it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cooke looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Oliveira dives in and scores a takedown into Cooke's guard.#T2#
Cooke wants to sweep here but Oliveira controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Cooke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oliveira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cooke is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cooke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cooke keeping full guard, as Oliveira tries to pass. #SUB#
Cooke looking for a guillotine here but Oliveira defends easily.
#SUB#
Cooke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oliveira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Cooke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oliveira trying to control but Cooke is working from the bottom.
Oliveira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira won't allow Cooke to sweep him here. #SUB#
Cooke working for a triangle but Oliveira defends it easily.
Cooke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cooke wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving. #SUB2#
Cooke is posturing up here but Oliveira has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Cooke tries to roll out but it's too tight and Cooke has to tap! Slick submission there by Oliveira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adriano Oliveira! |
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