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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Magomedov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Castillo Jr will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Castillo Jr pulls Magomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Castillo Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Castillo Jr trying to strike off his back.
Magomedov throws an elbow that misses. Castillo Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magomedov's guard. Nice move by Castillo Jr!#REVB##SUB#
Magomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Castillo Jr is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo Jr preventing the sweep.
Castillo Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Magomedov has wrist control.
Castillo Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Castillo Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Castillo Jr passes Magomedov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Magomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magomedov tries to get out of the position.
Magomedov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Castillo Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well.
Castillo Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Castillo Jr trying to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Castillo Jr controlling his opponent.
Magomedov is working to get back to half guard.
Castillo Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Castillo Jr lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castillo Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magomedov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Magomedov is squirming around, avoiding Castillo Jr's attempts to control the action.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Magomedov is in a horrible position here. Castillo Jr smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Castillo Jr trying to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Castillo Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magomedov is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Castillo Jr has control of Magomedov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Magomedov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
JuanPablo Castillo Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Castillo Jr with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Magomedov moves into the clinch.#BC#
Magomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castillo Jr blocks a head kick by Magomedov.
Castillo Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magomedov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like JuanPablo Castillo Jr has been cut.#CL#
Magomedov takes the fight into the clinch.
Castillo Jr wants a takedown.
Castillo Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magomedov is defending well for now.
Castillo Jr tries to break free but Magomedov pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Magomedov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nikolav Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JuanPablo Castillo Jr.
Magomedov looking for a takedown.
Castillo Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Castillo Jr jumps guard but Magomedov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Magomedov prevents the takedown attempt.
Castillo Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magomedov walks away with a smile on his face. Castillo Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Castillo Jr lands with a hook. Magomedov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Magomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Castillo Jr keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Castillo Jr tries to sprawl but Magomedov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Castillo Jr wants to stand back up but Magomedov manages to pass into side control.
Magomedov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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.
Magomedov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Castillo Jr some visible discomfort.
#T2#
Castillo Jr defending against the ground and pound.
Magomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Castillo Jr on the ground.
Castillo Jr gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Castillo Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Castillo Jr.
Magomedov trying to move into half guard but instead Castillo Jr has managed to sweep!#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov controls Castillo Jr momentarily but Castillo Jr frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Castillo Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Castillo Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Castillo Jr working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Magomedov has an active guard here but Castillo Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Castillo Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Castillo Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Castillo Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but JuanPablo Castillo Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on JuanPablo Castillo Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Castillo Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Castillo Jr gets a clinch.
Magomedov is struggling to control the position.
Castillo Jr jumps guard but Magomedov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Castillo Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Magomedov has him pressed against the cage.
Castillo Jr looking for a takedown.
Castillo Jr jumps guard but Magomedov stands there with Castillo Jr around his waist. Castillo Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nikolav Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JuanPablo Castillo Jr.
Castillo Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov tries to land a knee to the head but Castillo Jr blocks with his arms.
#TD#
Magomedov pulls guard.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Castillo Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Castillo Jr from controlling successfully.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Castillo Jr wants to get up but he can't break Magomedov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Castillo Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Come on Castillo Jr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Magomedov can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Magomedov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Magomedov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castillo Jr controlling from the top position.
Castillo Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Castillo Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Castillo Jr wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Castillo Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Castillo Jr wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Castillo Jr is looking to chop away at Magomedov's legs. #TD2#
Magomedov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Castillo Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Magomedov wants to control the position but Castillo Jr says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T4#
Castillo Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Castillo Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nikolav Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
JuanPablo Castillo Jr 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!
Magomedov is staying active underneath Castillo Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
JuanPablo Castillo Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Castillo Jr 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JuanPablo Castillo Jr! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Thomsen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sirotek is fending him off so far but Thomsen persists. Nope, Sirotek circles away and we're back to standing.
Sloppy strikes from Thomsen. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Sirotek has Thomsen up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Sirotek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sirotek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Sirotek darts in and clinches Thomsen up against the cage.#BC#
Sirotek breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Sirotek rushes Thomsen and presses him up against the cage.
Thomsen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sirotek prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sirotek as Thomsen tries to tie him up. #BC#
Sirotek manages to break the clinch.
Thomsen darts in looking for a takedown but Sirotek gets double underhooks and turns Thomsen into the cage.
Petr Sirotek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Thomsen.#T1##CL#
Sirotek drives through and clinches with Thomsen against the cage.
Thomsen managing to block the knees to the body from Sirotek.
#BC#
Sirotek breaks the clinch.
Thomsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sirotek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Sirotek gets a clinch.
Sirotek lands a body shot.
Thomsen is looking for a takedown.
Sirotek prevents Thomsen from breaking the clinch.
Sirotek lands with a light punch inside.
Thomsen trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Sirotek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Sirotek clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
Thomsen wants to break free but Sirotek has control.
Thomsen tries for a takedown but Sirotek manages to get underhooks.
Thomsen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sirotek smiles and moves away.
Thomsen looks winded!#CL#
Sirotek darts in and clinches Thomsen up against the cage.
Thomsen wants a takedown.
#BC#
Sirotek breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Sirotek moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirotek pushes Thomsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Sirotek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Sirotek forces Thomsen back against the cage and clinches.
Sirotek prevents Thomsen from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Sirotek works on Thomsen's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Sirotek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomsen fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Sirotek forces Thomsen back against the cage and clinches.
The referee calls for Sirotek to work.
#BC#
Sirotek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomsen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thomsen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sirotek can pounce on him.
#CL#
Sirotek has closed the distance and engaged Thomsen in a clinch.
Thomsen being controlled against the cage.
Sirotek with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Thomas Thomsen has been cut.#T4##BC#
Sirotek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Sirotek rushes Thomsen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thomsen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sirotek just stands there and leans against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sirotek lands a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Sirotek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sirotek tries to land a front kick but Thomsen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Sirotek has closed the distance and engaged Thomsen in a clinch.
Sirotek effectively controlling the action here.
Sirotek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thomsen backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Sirotek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Thomsen's cut.
That's time! Sirotek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomsen.
Sirotek throws a right and a left that Thomsen avoids nicely.
Sirotek lands a head kick. Thomsen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice takedown defense from Sirotek. No joy for Thomsen on that attempt.
Sirotek appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thomsen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sirotek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Thomsen looks to move away, Sirotek throws a big counter combo but Thomsen just gets out of the way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thomsen.
Petr Sirotek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Thomsen.
A head kick by Thomsen misses
and Sirotek counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirotek throws a leg kick which misses Thomsen's front leg but catches the back leg as Thomsen tries to avoid it.
Thomsen is breathing heavily.
Sirotek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Sirotek has knocked Thomsen down with a huge combo! Sirotek steps away and waves a wobbly Thomsen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Thomsen is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Thomas Thomsen's cut even more.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thomsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Sirotek finish him?
Sirotek lands an elbow that stopped Thomsen in his tracks for a moment. #BC#
Sirotek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomsen seems to have recovered his senses.
Sirotek tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomsen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Sirotek breaks from the clinch.
Sirotek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petr Sirotek is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Thomsen.
Petr Sirotek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sirotek tries a head kick but it misses.
Sirotek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomsen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thomsen looks for a takedown but Sirotek sprawls well.#T2#
Sirotek lands a nice looking body kick.#CL#
Sirotek forces Thomsen back against the cage and clinches.
Sirotek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thomsen is looking for a takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Sirotek manages to break the clinch.
Sirotek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sirotek connects with a high kick. #CUT#The cut above Thomas Thomsen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sirotek looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sirotek!
Sirotek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#Thomas Thomsen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T3##CL#
Sirotek has closed the distance and engaged Thomsen in a clinch.
Sirotek landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC#
Sirotek manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Thomsen tries to keep at a distance but Sirotek has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thomsen tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Sirotek breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Sirotek has closed the distance and engaged Thomsen in a clinch.
Sirotek effectively controlling the action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sirotek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomsen can do to turn this around?#T4##BC#
Sirotek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sirotek throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Thomas Thomsen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Petr Sirotek! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Murdermanis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murdermanis is aware though and is defending well.
Jones managing to control the position.
Jones 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.
Jones is looking to sweep but instead, Murdermanis has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdermanis is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Murdermanis is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Murdermanis is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Murdermanis is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Murdermanis connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Murdermanis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones wants to improve his position but Murdermanis is controlling well.
Murdermanis trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away. #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.#SUB#
Jones looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Murdermanis pushes past his half guard into mount!
Murdermanis lands a heavy elbow. #SUB2#
Murdermanis swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jones is now in Murdermanis's guard. A big mistake from Murdermanis there, giving up the dominant position!
Jones stays in close to Murdermanis's body and controls the position.
Murdermanis keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones preventing the sweep. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murdermanis is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murdermanis keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Murdermanis is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Murdermanis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Murdermanis!#REVB##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.#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES#
Jones kicks Murdermanis off and gets to his feet.
Murdermanis has a takedown stuffed.
Murdermanis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like James Jones has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Murdermanis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Modris Murdermanis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Murdermanis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Jones counters with a quick kick to the body but Murdermanis blocks it.
Murdermanis shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Murdermanis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murdermanis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.#CL#
Jones rushes Murdermanis and presses him up against the cage.
Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to pull guard but Murdermanis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murdermanis wants a takedown but no success here.
Murdermanis is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
James Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Modris Murdermanis.#T1##BC2#
Murdermanis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murdermanis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Murdermanis with the inside leg kick.
Murdermanis avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones wants to clinch#TD2#
and Murdermanis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Murdermanis.
Murdermanis trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #T2#
Murdermanis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones is trying to keep Murdermanis in close.
Murdermanis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones wants to control but Murdermanis passes easily into half guard.
Murdermanis controlling the action here.
Modris Murdermanis has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Murdermanis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Murdermanis is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Murdermanis works his way into side control.
Jones sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murdermanis wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it. #ES#
Jones kicks off Murdermanis and gets to his feet.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murdermanis paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Murdermanis darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Murdermanis goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Murdermanis shoots in but no luck this time.
Murdermanis is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murdermanis wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murdermanis leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Modris Murdermanis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on James Jones's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murdermanis is defended easily by Jones.
Jones's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jones duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Modris Murdermanis has been cut.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Murdermanis throws a fast counter high kick but Jones manages to duck under it in time.
James Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Murdermanis as Jones shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdermanis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murdermanis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murdermanis tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Murdermanis tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Murdermanis lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Murdermanis wants to clinch.
Jones throws a counter high kick but Murdermanis was just alert enough to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Jones.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Murdermanis dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Murdermanis's head and hops out.
James Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murdermanis as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Murdermanis on that attempt.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Murdermanis shows good takedown defense.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murdermanis feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Murdermanis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murdermanis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Murdermanis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Murdermanis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Murdermanis trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #T3#
Jones keeping full guard, as Murdermanis tries to pass.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Murdermanis from controlling successfully.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Murdermanis is proving a slippery customer.
Murdermanis preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Murdermanis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones is striking off his back. Murdermanis thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #SUB2#
Murdermanis is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Jones to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Murdermanis stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
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 James Jones.
I think Murdermanis 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 Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Modris Murdermanis! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Chima tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Jones throws a right hand that Chima ducks under and follows up with a left that Chima also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chima.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face as Chima controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to control but Chima postures up.
Chima controls the position. #T1#
Chima working away.
Chima remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
It looks like Chima 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.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones is trying to escape the position but Chima is controlling the position.
Chima's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Chima is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jones will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
More stalling from Chima.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chima taking a breather here.
Chima with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T3#
Jones pushes Chima away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Chima gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Chima drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Chima looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Chima 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.
Jones is breathing heavily.
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.
Kalazka Chima dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Chima fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Chima persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones wants to control but Chima is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chima not doing much here.
Jones preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Chima.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Chima is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Chima not doing much here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Chima gets a double leg takedown into Jones's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Chima controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Chima is continuing to stall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Yet more stalling tactics from Chima.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Chima bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chima wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chima staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Jones is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kalazka Chima has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones being controlled for a moment.
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.
Kalazka Chima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Chima closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones kicks Chima off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Chima is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
Chima with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones wants to control but Chima is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chima keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Chima dives in and scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Chima stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Chima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Jones is trying to control the position but Chima postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chima is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Chima throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Chima finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chima is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The adventures of Chima the control monster continue. Boring.#T4##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anders Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalazka Chima is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chima goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalazka Chima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chima 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalazka Chima! |
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