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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Wallace forces Mcknight back against the cage and clinches.
Mcknight is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Mcknight is trying to trip Wallace. He has hold of a leg but Wallace is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mcknight persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wallace wants to stand but Mcknight is controlling the position.
Mcknight 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.
Mcknight's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Mcknight.
Let's hope that Mcknight 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcknight won't allow Wallace to get back to his feet.
Wallace knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mcknight on the ground.
Mcknight tries to free his leg and advance position but Wallace is retaining full guard.
Mcknight is working Wallace over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wallace is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mcknight dives into side control.
#T1#
Wallace is pushing Mcknight's head away, looking to escape. Mcknight manages to hold on to the position though.#SU2#
Mcknight stands up.
Mcknight shoots for a takedown but Wallace saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wallace tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mcknight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wallace fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mcknight is out of range.
Mcknight showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wallace.
Mcknight throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Mcknight gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Mcknight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcknight shoots in but Wallace avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Mcknight gets tackled into the cage by Wallace. Wallace maintains the clinch. #T2#
Mcknight is trying to pull guard but Wallace turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jordon Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaiyn Mcknight.
Wallace looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wallace wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wallace tries to break free but Mcknight pushes him back against the cage.
Mcknight jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wallace walks away with a smile on his face. Mcknight gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wallace misses with a hook.
Wallace shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mcknight.
Jordon Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
Wallace throws a series of punches but Mcknight avoids them all with ease.
Mcknight misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wallace went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
No joy there for Wallace, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
Wallace pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mcknight on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jordon Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wallace throws a leg kick that misses.
Wallace tries to bum rush Mcknight with a series of wild strikes but Mcknight uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wallace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcknight.
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcknight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Mcknight scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Mcknight is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#ES#
Wallace has one foot on Mcknight's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Mcknight gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mcknight keeps control of Wallace as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Mcknight pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wallace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wallace is trying to break the clinch but Mcknight is controlling him.
Mcknight fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Mcknight manages to break the clinch.
Mcknight throws a head kick that misses.
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 Jordon Wallace will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Wallace lands with a straight right. Mcknight didn't see that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Wallace. No joy for Mcknight on that attempt.
Wallace is looking to clinch but Mcknight is avoiding it.
Mcknight closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wallace circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wallace.
Mcknight is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wallace.
Wallace is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mcknight moves out of range as Wallace throws a body kick.
Mcknight looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wallace appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jordon Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaiyn Mcknight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace stalks Mcknight and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mcknight's face. Mcknight staggers backwards, shaken.
Wallace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcknight misses with an uppercut.
Wallace tries to clinch there but Mcknight circles away.
Mcknight feints the counter takedown.#T1#
A right-left combo lands from Wallace.
Mcknight keeps the fight on the outside.
Mcknight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcknight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wallace.
Mcknight shoots in looking for a takedown but Wallace manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mcknight's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wallace fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Wallace has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Mcknight manages to break the clinch.
Wallace misses with a two punch combination.
Wallace throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL2#
Mcknight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Mcknight breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Wallace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Mcknight moves into range and clinches up with Wallace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcknight is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wallace is defending well.
Mcknight is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wallace is defending well.
Mcknight is breathing heavily.
Mcknight tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wallace just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Wallace breaks the clinch.
Wallace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mcknight closes the distance and clinches up with Wallace, looking for a takedown. Mcknight pushes Wallace against the cage but Wallace circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wallace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcknight.
Mcknight shoots in for a double leg but Wallace sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mcknight slips a jab and a cross from Wallace.
#T3#
Wallace misses with a wild combination.
Mcknight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jordon Wallace is winning the standup battle so far.
Wallace tries to clinch but Mcknight is having none of it.
Wallace falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Mcknight counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wallace pushes Mcknight off but Mcknight dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcknight lands a nice forearm strike.
Mcknight tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
A lull in the action here as Mcknight stalls from top position.#SU2#
Mcknight decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T4#
Wallace connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mcknight throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wallace's waist but Wallace gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mcknight off to one side.
Mcknight goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wallace throws a leg kick which misses Mcknight's front leg but catches the back leg as Mcknight tries to avoid it.
Mcknight will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wallace throws a head kick but Mcknight moves out of range.
Mcknight changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wallace.
Mcknight checks a leg kick.
Wallace scores with a shot to the body.
Mcknight is looking to clinch.
Mcknight wants to clinch.
As Mcknight looks to move away, Wallace throws a big counter combo but Mcknight just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jordon Wallace dominated that second round.
That's time! Wallace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Wallace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcknight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mcknight wants to counter the offense by Wallace and move into the clinch position.
Wallace feints a jab promting Mcknight to slip. Wallace then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mcknight slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
Mcknight instigates a clinch.
Mcknight is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mcknight tries to pull guard but Wallace won't allow it.
#BC#
Wallace breaks from the clinch.
Jordon Wallace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcknight keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Wallace clinches up with Mcknight and pushes him back against the cage.
Wallace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcknight can do to turn this around?
Mcknight is trying to pull guard but Wallace turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jordon Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaiyn Mcknight.#BC#
Wallace pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
A combination from Wallace does no damage.
Mcknight shoots in and drives through. Wallace sprawls well.
Mcknight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mcknight missing with a left hand there. Wallace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wallace scores with a three punch combo!
Mcknight tries to clinch up but Wallace circles away and keeps his distance.
Wallace throws a head kick but Mcknight moves out of range.
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcknight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wallace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mcknight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wallace plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wallace throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Mcknight counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wallace!
Wallace tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wallace is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2#
Wallace preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mcknight.
Wallace is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mcknight trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wallace doesn't escape. #T3##SUB2#
Mcknight has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Wallace! Can he survive? No! He's out! Mcknight gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kaiyn Mcknight! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2024 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Slimeyy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slimeyy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mccart counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
Mccart closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mccart lands in his opponent's guard.
Mccart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mccart throwing strikes from guard but Slimeyy blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mccart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccart landing with the ground and pound.
Slimeyy wants to stand up but Mccart is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mccart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Mccart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slimeyy pulls Mccart in close to his closed guard and prevents Mccart from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mccart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slimeyy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slimeyy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mccart tries to free his leg and advance position but Slimeyy is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mccart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mccart chips away with some ground and pound.
Mccart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slimeyy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Slimeyy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mccart throws an elbow that misses. Slimeyy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mccart's guard. Nice move by Slimeyy!#REVB##T2#
Mccart 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.
Slimeyy wants to control from the top but Mccart keeps moving. #ES#
Mccart has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Slimeyy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mccart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slimeyy throws a leg kick but Mccart checks it.
Mccart throws a big counter combination but Slimeyy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Slimeyy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Mccart scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD#
Mccart manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Slimeyy on his heels. He'll look to pass Slimeyy's guard now, I'm sure.
Mccart trying to control the position from guard on top but Slimeyy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slimeyy trying to keep a closed guard but Mccart is proving a slippery customer.
Mccart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mccart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slimeyy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mccart's guard. #REVB#
Slimeyy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mccart is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Slimeyy throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Mccart being controlled here, momentarily.
Slimeyy won't allow Mccart to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slimeyy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mccart looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Mccart dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mccart fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mccart stuns Slimeyy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slimeyy goes for a double leg but Mccart avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mccart continues to drive forward.
Slimeyy fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Mccart was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Slimeyy walks into a jab.
Neil Mccart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mccart throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mccart throws a series of strikes that have Slimeyy backpedaling.
Mccart tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slimeyy swivels and escapes.
Slimeyy tries to counter with a clinch but Mccart shakes him off and moves away.
Neil Mccart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mccart decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mccart throwing shots but Slimeyy is blocking nicely.
Mccart working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Slimeyy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Mccart looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Slimeyy keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Slimeyy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slimeyy is breathing heavily.
Mccart is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mccart looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Slimeyy tries to get to full guard but Mccart has control of the leg. #T2#
Slimeyy trying to control but Mccart postures up.
Slimeyy gets back to full guard.
Mccart throws a strike but Slimeyy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Slimeyy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mccart controlling the position.#T3#
Slimeyy prevents Mccart from getting back to his feet.
Mccart is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mccart manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slimeyy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Mccart connects with a couple of short punches.
Mccart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slimeyy wants to stand up but Mccart is controlling him.
Mccart might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mccart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slimeyy throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T4#
Slimeyy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slimeyy keeping moving, preventing Mccart from controlling successfully.
Mccart working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mccart content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slimeyy is trying to keep Mccart in close.
Mccart chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mccart working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slimeyy's head.
Mccart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slimeyy can do to turn this around?
Mccart landing with the ground and pound.
Slimeyy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Mccart dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Mccart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slimeyy tries to close the distance and clinch but Mccart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mccart misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mccart misses with a wild body shot.
Slimeyy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mccart.
Mccart swinging wildly here.
Slimeyy moves in looking to clinch but Mccart pushes him off.
Mccart throws a series of punches but Slimeyy avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slimeyy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slimeyy doesn't manage to clinch there - Mccart circles away.
#TD#
Mccart closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Slimeyy's guard.
Neil Mccart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slimeyy pulls Mccart in close to prevent any damage.
Slimeyy controls Mccart momentarily but Mccart frees himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Mccart postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mccart preventing the sweep.
Mccart is looking to work some ground and pound but Slimeyy has wrist control.
Slimeyy pulls Mccart in close to his closed guard and prevents Mccart from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mccart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slimeyy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slimeyy managing to control the position.
Mccart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mccart has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mccart throwing strikes from guard but Slimeyy blocks nicely.
Slimeyy trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mccart shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slimeyy as he avoids it easily.
Mccart keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mccart throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slimeyy.
Slimeyy wants to clinch.#T3#
Slimeyy jabs at Mccart's body.
Slimeyy shoots for a takedown but Mccart saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A quick step to the side and Mccart tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mccart misses with a wild body shot.
Slimeyy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mccart.
Slimeyy doesn't manage to clinch there - Mccart circles away.
Mccart throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slimeyy.
Mccart misses with a shot to the body
and Slimeyy counters with a series of strikes. Mccart will be more careful next time no doubt.
Slimeyy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mccart circles away.
Neil Mccart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sosa Slimeyy.
Slimeyy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mccart misses with a few strikes there.
#T4#
Mccart shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slimeyy but Slimeyy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Mccart. No joy for Slimeyy on that attempt.
Mccart scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slimeyy wants to clinch.
Slimeyy looks for a takedown but Mccart sprawls well.
Mccart scores with the left hand. Slimeyy knows he should have avoided that one.
Slimeyy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mccart sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slimeyy somewhat.
Mccart throws a big counter combination but Slimeyy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Mccart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mccart 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Mccart! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Knapp.
Knapp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grimes keeps working.
Grimes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Grimes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Knapp tries to advance to mount but Grimes denies him.
Knapp taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Grimes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Knapp scoring with punches from side control.
Knapp controlling the position. #SUB#
Knapp thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Grimes struggling a bit here.
Grimes is not content to let Knapp control the position.
Knapp wants to stand but Grimes has his arm trapped.
Grimes struggling a bit here.
Grimes is trying to get back to half guard.
Knapp looks up at the clock and then as Grimes takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Knapp smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB#
Knapp is trying to get an arm triangle but Grimes is defending well.
Grimes tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Grimes is trying to work for a sweep but Knapp has mounted him!
Grimes is looking to get to half guard.
Knapp content just to control the position here.
Grimes is just holding on here. Knapp manages to take his back.
Grimes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Grimes is bucking up trying to escape but Knapp cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Knapp lands a big elbow.
Knapp wants to get back to his feet but Grimes is holding on tight.
Grimes tries to lock up and control but Knapp gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Knapp will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Knapp prevents Grimes from getting the reversal.
Knapp controlling the position easily from mount.
Knapp seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Grimes for as long as he can get away with.#T3##SUB#
Knapp looking to secure an arm triangle but Grimes defends it well.
Knapp can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grimes is looking to escape.
Knapp looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Knapp working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Knapp scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Knapp controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Knapp has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Knapp wants to control the pace but Grimes is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Knapp with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Knapp content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grimes is looking to improve his position but Knapp isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Knapp is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Grimes to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Grimes shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Knapp dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Knapp scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Grimes is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Knapp has latched onto it... Big trouble! Knapp pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Grimes is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Knapp!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Knapp! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt - Roman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roman misses with a double jab
and Walker counters with a good, hard body kick but Roman shrugs it off.
Sloppy strikes from Roman. Those never looked like landing.
Roman slips a jab and a cross from Walker.
Roman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Roman stuffs the takedown attempt from Walker. Walker gets slowly back to his feet.
Roman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Walker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Roman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker slips a jab and a cross from Roman.
Walker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Roman throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Roman does no damage.
Roman scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Roman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Roman throws the kick towards the body but Walker avoids it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Roman.
Walker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roman defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roman misses with a two punch combination.
Roman throws a lazy body kick
and Walker counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Roman misses with a body kick.
A low kick lands for Roman.
Roman misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Roman as Walker shoots in.
Roman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Roman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walker looks for a takedown but Roman sprawls well.#T2#
Walker fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Roman.
Walker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roman pinned against the cage. Roman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Roman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roman misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Walker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Roman's guard.
Roman wants to stand up but Walker is controlling him.
Roman looks winded!#T3##SU#
Roman is working an open guard so Walker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
James Roman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roman throws a one two combo.
Roman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Walker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Walker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Walker tries to counter by clinching up but Roman breaks away and moves out of range.
Roman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A nice leg kick from Roman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Roman tries a head kick but it misses.
Walker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Roman misses with a wild combination.
Walker fakes the leg kick and cracks Roman in the body. #T4##CL#
Walker has Roman up against the cage in a clinch.
Roman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Walker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Walker is trying to pull guard but Roman has him pressed against the cage.
Walker landing knees to the head.
#CUT#It looks like James Roman has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roman's efforts to push away.
Roman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Walker has him pressed against the cage.
Roman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Roman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Roman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Walker moves out of range as Roman throws a body kick.
Walker throws a sloppy body shot
and Roman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Roman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Walker will feel that in the morning.
A punch combination from Roman misses.
Roman misses with a kick to the body.
#CL#
Walker moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Roman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walker fails to land the takedown.
Roman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Walker will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker shoots and misses
and Roman counters with a series of strikes. Walker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Walker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Roman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Roman looks for the body kick but Walker saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Roman. Those never looked like landing.
Roman throws a series of punches but Walker moves out of range.
Roman misses with a kick to the body.
Roman looks to throw a body kick#CL#
and Walker counters by moving into the clinch.
Roman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roman is breathing heavily.
Roman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Walker effectively controlling the action here.
Roman can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Roman manages to break the clinch.
Roman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Walker tries for a takedown but Roman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Roman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
James Roman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker tries to clinch but Roman is having none of it.
Walker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roman but Roman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice combination there by Roman.
Roman lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wayne Walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roman lands a head kick!
Walker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Roman can pounce on him.
#T3#
Roman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Roman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Walker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Roman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Walker.
Roman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walker wants to clinch.
Roman tries to score with a low kick but Walker moves his leg out of the way.
Roman tries to work over Walker's front leg with a kick but Walker checks it.
Walker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Roman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Roman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T4#
Roman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roman feints a jab promting Walker to slip. Roman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Walker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Walker.
James Roman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Roman stuffs the takedown.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roman moves away.
Roman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Walker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roman circles away.
Roman lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Walker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Roman - the referee stops the clock and Walker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Roman. Walker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Roman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Roman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Roman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Roman swats away the attempt to clinch by Walker.
Walker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Roman. That one must have hurt.
Roman throws a head kick that misses.
Walker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slapping leg kick lands for Roman.
Walker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Roman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Roman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walker.
Roman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Walker shoots in for a double leg but Roman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice body kick there by Roman.#T1#
Roman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roman throws a wild body kick that Walker sees coming a mile off.
Roman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roman looks to land a body kick but Walker moved away.
Walker fails to land the takedown.
Roman is looking for the big counter here.
Roman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Roman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A right-left combo lands from Roman.
Roman throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Walker counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Walker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roman wants to get back to his feet.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Roman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Roman is looking to get back to is feet but Walker passes into side control.
Roman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Walker asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
Roman wants to get back to his feet but Walker is dominant here and he's now got Roman's back!
Walker controls the action.#ES2#
Roman is trying to shake Walker off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Walker won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Walker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roman circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roman tries to land a body kick
and Walker counters with a left and a right that stings Roman.
Roman thuds his shin into the meat of Walker's side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Roman.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4#
Roman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Roman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walker.
Roman looks to land a body kick but Walker moved away.
Walker shoots in for a double leg but Roman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roman misses with a body kick.
Roman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Roman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It appears Walker was looking to counter with a kick there.
Walker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Walker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roman is fending him off so far but Walker persists. Nope, Roman circles away and we're back to standing.
A solid body kick from Roman.
Walker is looking to clinch.
Wayne Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Roman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Roman keeps Walker at a distance using the push kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Roman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Roman 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Roman! |
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