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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Lee darts in looking for a takedown but Dfg gets double underhooks and turns Lee into the cage.
Dfg is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Dfg shows good takedown defense.
A quick step to the side and Dfg tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dfg misses with a body shot.
Dfg jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dfg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dfg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dfg.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Dfg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Abc Dfg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hwang Lee.#CL2#
Lee rushes Dfg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dfg after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Lee decides to pull guard.
Dfg really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Dfg has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lee is proving hard to escape from. #T1##SUB2#
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dfg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dfg is aware though and is defending well.
Dfg wants to stand but Lee is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dfg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lee on the ground.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lee 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Lee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dfg avoids it really well and circles away.
Dfg throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dfg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dfg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Some bone on bone action there as Lee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dfg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Dfg dips to his left and cracks Lee with an uppercut!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lee is defended easily by Dfg.
Lee looks winded!#T3#
Lee with a poor takedown
and Dfg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters circling a little - Dfg finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dfg has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.
Dfg tries to score a body lock takedown but Lee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dfg taking a breather.
Dfg tries to pull guard but Lee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dfg is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.
Dfg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Lee.
Lee is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dfg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
#T4#
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dfg.
Lee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dfg smiles and moves away.
Lee blocks a head kick by Dfg.
Dfg motions for Lee to come forward. Dfg throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dfg lands with a shot to the body.
Dfg misses with a series of wild punches.
Dfg throws a leg kick but Lee checks it.
Dfg scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dfg throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dfg lands a right hook to the body.
Dfg is looking to wear down Lee with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Dfg lands with a nice combination. Lee backs away looking to recover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abc Dfg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dfg lands a really nice looking cross but Lee seems unphased.
Dfg scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dfg jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dfg was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Dfg throws a big counter combination but Lee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Lee closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Abc Dfg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lee prevents the takedown attempt.
Lee wants to take the fight to the mat but Dfg manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
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!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dfg is trying to pull guard but Lee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The referee calls for Lee to work.
#T1#
Dfg tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abc Dfg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dfg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lee after a bit of a struggle.
Dfg misses with an elbow strike.
#TD2#
Lee jumps guard.
Dfg wants to stand and escape but instead Lee has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Lee throws a big right hand that misses.
Dfg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES#
Dfg manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Lee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dfg circles away.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Good exchange - Dfg coming out on top.#T2#
A punch combination from Dfg misses.
Dfg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Lee takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee keeps control of Dfg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dfg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dfg misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Lee releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
Lee blocks a body shot from Dfg.
Dfg is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dfg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dfg has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.#T3##BC2#
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dfg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dfg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Dfg.
Nice uppercut there from Dfg.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lee.
Dfg moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dfg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Dfg.
Dfg scores with a decent looking hook.
Dfg throws a leg kick but Lee checks it.
Lee feints the counter takedown.
Dfg throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dfg with a nice calf kick.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Dfg. Those never looked like landing.
Abc Dfg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dfg lands a right hook to the body.
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dfg is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, Dfg circles away and we're back to standing.
Dfg appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dfg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Dfg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Abc Dfg is winning the standup battle so far.
Dfg looks to land a combination. Lee sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A nice combination there by Dfg.
An inside leg kick from Dfg misses.
Dfg takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dfg throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Dfg is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dfg lands a head kick!
#CL2#
Lee has Dfg up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee has Dfg pressed against the cage, preventing Dfg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abc Dfg 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#
Dfg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Dfg lands with a nice body punch.
Dfg throws a body kick that misses.
Lee throws out a counter right but Dfg avoids it with no problem.
Lee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lee changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dfg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dfg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Lee tries to counter it with a takedown but Dfg pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dfg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Dfg.
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Dfg.
Dfg misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dfg throws a push kick but Lee slaps the foot to one side.
Dfg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lee.
Dfg stalling.
Dfg is trying to pull guard but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##BC2#
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dfg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee dives in and grabs Dfg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dfg pushes down on Lee's head and hops out.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Dfg.
Lee blocks a head kick by Dfg.
Despite the aggression on Lee's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A left lands for Dfg.
Lee shoots for a double leg takedown but Dfg sprawls well. He's pushed Lee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Abc Dfg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dfg throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lee on the side of the head.
Dfg misses the shot to the body.
Dfg stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Dfg appears to be looking for a big counter.
Abc Dfg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hwang Lee.
Dfg connects with a nice looking jab.
#T2#
Dfg scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
Lee closes the distance and pushes Dfg back into the cage.
Dfg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lee after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dfg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee checks a leg kick.
Lee shoots and misses
and Dfg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dfg jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dfg is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, Dfg circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Dfg throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Dfg pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lee back to the cage. Dfg follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dfg scores with a leg kick.
A lazy left from Dfg finds it's target.
Lee shoots in but Dfg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dfg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut there from Dfg.
Dfg displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee throws a head kick that misses
and Dfg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lee thinking.
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!
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dfg counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Dfg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dfg lands a really nice looking cross but Lee seems unphased.
Dfg misses with a body kick.
Dfg lands a right hook to the body.
Dfg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dfg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Dfg.
Lee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dfg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Abc Dfg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dfg can't get the takedown.
Dfg tries to pull guard but Lee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hwang Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dfg's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abc Dfg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dfg, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abc Dfg! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Delebecque fails with an attempt to clinch.
Delebecque shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thibodeaux as he jumps to the side.
Thibodeaux could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Thibodeaux scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Thibodeaux. That snapped Delebecque's head back.
Delebecque closes the distance and clinches up with Thibodeaux, looking for a takedown. Delebecque pushes Thibodeaux against the cage but Thibodeaux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a lovely overhand right.
Delebecque doesn't manage to clinch there - Thibodeaux circles away.
Delebecque fails with the takedown
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sunrise Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Delebecque.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux jabs Delebecque to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thibodeaux connects with a looping right hand.
Thibodeaux moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Delebecque walks into a left hand. #T1#
Thibodeaux throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thibodeaux lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thibodeaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Delebecque.
Delebecque needs to keep his hands up - Thibodeaux had a free shot at his head there.
Delebecque tries to clinch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Delebecque tries to clinch but Thibodeaux moves away
and Thibodeaux counters with a right hand to the body.
Delebecque walks into a jab.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab.
Sunrise Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Thibodeaux finds it's way through Delebecque's defenses.
Delebecque with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Delebecque thinking.
Delebecque looks winded!
Delebecque gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thibodeaux.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Thibodeaux.
Good shot there by Thibodeaux.#T2##KD#
Thibodeaux cracks Delebecque with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Thibodeaux has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Delebecque to stand back up!#ROC#Delebecque is rocked!
Delebecque walks straight into a right hand from Thibodeaux - that's dropped him! Thibodeaux jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Delebecque from any more punishment! Delebecque complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sunrise Thibodeaux! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2025 |
#R1#
Andrescu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zhang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zhang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhang looks to land a left hand but Andrescu moved out of range nicely.
Andrescu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot by Zhang.
Zhang lands with an overhand left.
Andrescu throws a sloppy head kick
and Zhang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrescu slips a straight right by Zhang.
Andrescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhang.
Andrescu has his takedown stuffed
and Zhang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhang avoids the body shot from Andrescu.
Andrescu slips under a jab.
Andrescu ducks under a wild hook from Zhang.
Andrescu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhang.
Andrescu throws out a counter right but Zhang avoids it with no problem.
Andrescu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andrescu misses with a double jab
and Andrescu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Zhang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#KD#
Zhang cracks Andrescu with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zhang has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Andrescu to stand back up!#ROC#Andrescu is rocked!
Andrescu moves out of range as Zhang strikes.
Andrescu is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhang finish him?
Mauricio Zhang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andrescu misses with a takedown attempt
and Zhang counters with a huge left! Andrescu is in big trouble! He's backing up but Zhang isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Andrescu from any more damage. A dominating finish by Zhang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauricio Zhang!
Mauricio Zhang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Sharpe fails to land with a series of punches.
Sharpe dives in and grabs Abdoulaye's left leg, looking for a takedown. Abdoulaye pushes down on Sharpe's head and hops out.
Sharpe wants to clinch.
Abdoulaye tries to clinch up but Sharpe circles away and keeps his distance.
Sharpe looks to score with a jab to the body but Abdoulaye is just out of range.
Sharpe stuffs the takedown.
Abdoulaye throws a body shot but no joy.
Abdoulaye sets himself, and Sharpe steps forward looking for the clinch! Abdoulaye avoids it this time.
Sharpe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sharpe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharpe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sharpe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Abdoulaye.#CL#
Abdoulaye closes the distance and clinches.
Abdoulaye using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sharpe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1##TD#
Abdoulaye jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharpe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abdoulaye works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abdoulaye looking for a sweep. Not yet Abdoulaye, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Abdoulaye is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Sharpe working a defensive guard here.
Sharpe controlling the position.#SUB2#
Sharpe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abdoulaye can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU#
Abdoulaye decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sharpe, up you get! #T2#
Abdoulaye shoots in looking for a takedown but Sharpe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Abdoulaye's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Abdoulaye stuffs the takedown.
And Abdoulaye counters with a quick kick to the body but Sharpe blocks it.
Abdoulaye wants to clinch up but Sharpe keeps it at a distance.
Sharpe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abdoulaye misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Souleymane Abdoulaye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharpe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sharpe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sharpe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Abdoulaye.
Abdoulaye is breathing heavily.
Abdoulaye will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3#
Abdoulaye shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sharpe defends it nicely.
Sharpe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Sharpe pushes Abdoulaye up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Sharpe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abdoulaye takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sharpe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Abdoulaye blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
Sharpe clinches up with Abdoulaye and pushes him back against the cage.
Sharpe is working for takedown but Abdoulaye is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4#
Abdoulaye tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sharpe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Abdoulaye looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Abdoulaye is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Sharpe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abdoulaye takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Abdoulaye moves out of range as Sharpe throws a body kick.
Sharpe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abdoulaye moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sharpe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Sharpe closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abdoulaye gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sharpe.
Abdoulaye is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sharpe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Sharpe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Sharpe has Abdoulaye up against the cage in a clinch.
Abdoulaye misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Sharpe manages to break the clinch.
Sharpe swings for the body but Abdoulaye moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Sharpe. No joy for Abdoulaye on that attempt.
Sharpe with the counter takedown but Abdoulaye avoids it easily.
Abdoulaye fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Sharpe takes the fight into the clinch.
Sharpe can't find room to land a body shot as Abdoulaye controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharpe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Abdoulaye is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Abdoulaye fails to pull guard.
Sharpe gets underhooks to prevent Abdoulaye's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Souleymane Abdoulaye. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##BC2#
Sharpe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abdoulaye is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sharpe.
Abdoulaye misses with a takedown attempt
and Sharpe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Souleymane Abdoulaye is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sharpe scores with a jab to the body.
Sharpe throws a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Abdoulaye. No joy for Sharpe on that attempt. #CL2#
Sharpe drives through and clinches with Abdoulaye against the cage.
#BC2#
Sharpe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sharpe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abdoulaye moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Sharpe moves into range and clinches up with Abdoulaye.#TD2#
Sharpe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Sharpe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abdoulaye gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Sharpe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdoulaye has his hands clasped together around Sharpe's back. He's all about the action.
Abdoulaye is looking to control Sharpe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Abdoulaye avoid being mounted?
Abdoulaye is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Abdoulaye avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sharpe.
Sharpe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Abdoulaye trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Sharpe 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.
#SU2#
Sharpe decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Abdoulaye tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Abdoulaye moves into the clinch.
Abdoulaye is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sharpe is defending well.#BC2#
Sharpe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abdoulaye stuffs the takedown attempt from Sharpe. Sharpe gets slowly back to his feet.
Abdoulaye lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Abdoulaye is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sharpe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sharpe tries a head kick but it misses.
Alexander Sharpe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abdoulaye shoots in and drives through. Sharpe sprawls well.#CL2#
Sharpe moves into range and clinches up with Abdoulaye.#BC2#
Sharpe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Sharpe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Abdoulaye's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Abdoulaye closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sharpe counters with a two punch combo.
Abdoulaye shoots in for a takedown but Sharpe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Abdoulaye moves to clinch but Sharpe breaks away #KD2#
and Sharpe counters with a crisp one two that drops Abdoulaye! Sharpe thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Abdoulaye to his feet! Abdoulaye is in big trouble!#ROC2#Abdoulaye is rocked!#CL2#
Abdoulaye gets tackled into the cage by Sharpe. Sharpe maintains the clinch.
Oh Abdoulaye is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sharpe throws a big uppercut that drops Abdoulaye! More strikes from Sharpe and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Abdoulaye lies dazed against the cage as Sharpe celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Sharpe!
Alexander Sharpe opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1214 Round 1
Date: Jan 22, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Fairtex gets a clinch. #BC#
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fairtex keeps the fight on the outside.
Fairtex throws a body shot but no joy.
Fairtex circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Lee drives through and clinches with Fairtex against the cage.
#BC#
Fairtex breaks the clinch.
Fairtex shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on Fairtex's head and hops out.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick
and Lee counters with a series of strikes. Fairtex will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fairtex lands a high kick!
Nice sprawl there from Fairtex as Lee shoots in.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairtex slaps away a takedown attempt from Lee, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Fairtex as Lee shoots in.
Saekenpai Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hwang Lee.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fairtex - that will leave a mark!
Fairtex throws a head kick that half lands.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Fairtex avoids it.#CL#
Fairtex moves into the clinch.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Fairtex has him pressed against the cage.
Fairtex is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lee tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Fairtex jumps guard and drags Lee to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fairtex has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Fairtex's legs - danger averted.
Fairtex pulls Lee in to control the position. #T2#
Fairtex keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Fairtex is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.
Fairtex seems keen to control Lee's posture.
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Fairtex kicks Lee off and gets to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fairtex is defended easily by Lee.#T3#
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
Fairtex misses the shot to the body.
Fairtex circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fairtex sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Fairtex throws a combination. Lee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T4#
Lee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lee takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lee throws a head kick that misses
and Fairtex counters with a series of strikes. Lee will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lee looks winded!
Fairtex will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
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!
Lee shoots in and drives through. Fairtex sprawls well.
Fairtex changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Fairtex manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fairtex connects with a high kick.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fairtex as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Fairtex on that attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saekenpai Fairtex dominated that round.
That's time! Fairtex's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Fairtex has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Lee counters by clinching up.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but Fairtex keeps him there for the moment.
Lee trying to stall but Fairtex improves his position.
Lee jumps guard but Fairtex stands there with Lee around his waist. Lee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fairtex is trying to pull guard but Lee has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Fairtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Fairtex with that takedown attempt.
Lee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saekenpai Fairtex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fairtex looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fairtex really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fairtex as he avoids it easily.
Lee tries to clinch but Fairtex moves out of range. #CL#
Fairtex takes the fight into the clinch.
Lee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lee is trying to break free.
Lee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lee jumps guard but Fairtex stands there with Lee around his waist. Lee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lee is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fairtex has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lee after a bit of a struggle.
Fairtex is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2##TD2#
Lee pulls guard effortlessly.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fairtex is one step ahead there.
Lee working a defensive guard but Fairtex manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lee is trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Fairtex tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fairtex has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from Fairtex are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Fairtex stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Fairtex dives in for a single leg takedown but Lee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
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.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Fairtex has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lee uses from the top position.
Fairtex trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Lee has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fairtex is proving hard to escape from.
Fairtex keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fairtex controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Saekenpai Fairtex will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fairtex goes for a double leg but Lee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lee continues to drive forward.#BC#
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Fairtex tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saekenpai Fairtex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fairtex is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fairtex as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee with a poor takedown
and Fairtex counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fairtex is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks. #T1#
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Fairtex has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
Lee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fairtex prevents it.
Fairtex can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Fairtex drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A bit of stalling here from Lee.
Lee tries to pull guard but Fairtex holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Fairtex's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fairtex manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saekenpai Fairtex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee tries a low kick but Fairtex avoids it.
Fairtex misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Lee takes the fight into the clinch.
Lee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fairtex just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Fairtex manages to break the clinch.
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3##CL#
Fairtex darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.
Lee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fairtex gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fairtex tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lee just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fairtex is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lee to keep the fight standing.
Lee wants to stall.
#BC#
Fairtex's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Lee forces Fairtex back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Fairtex decides to pull guard. #T4##SU2#
Lee decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fairtex, up you get!
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Fairtex's front leg but catches the back leg as Fairtex tries to avoid it. #CL#
Fairtex forces Lee back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Fairtex has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Fairtex pulls guard successfully.
Lee won't allow Fairtex to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Fairtex looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saekenpai Fairtex showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fairtex 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight for Saekenpai Fairtex!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Saekenpai Fairtex!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Saekenpai Fairtex!
Saekenpai Fairtex wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Beats shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Delebecque has Beats pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Delebecque looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Beats passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beats wants to stand but Delebecque has his arm trapped.
Beats has control of an arm but Delebecque manages to advance to Beats's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beats trying to control but not successfully.
Beats tries to roll but Delebecque sticks to his back.
#T1#
Will Delebecque go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Delebecque is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Beats rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Beats tries to get to full guard but Delebecque has control of the leg.
Beats has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Delebecque is working away from the top position though.
Delebecque content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beats gets full guard.
Delebecque is looking to advance position but Beats has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Beats wants to control the pace but Delebecque is squirming around nicely.
Beats raining down hammerfists from mount.
Beats in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T3#
Beats has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Delebecque's face.
Delebecque tries to hold on but Beats pushes him away.
Beats is landing with some decent strikes but Delebecque is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Beats dominating with strikes here.#SUB#
Delebecque defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Beats.
Delebecque tries to lock up and control but Beats gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Beats can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Delebecque is looking to escape.
Beats lands a big shot there that rocks Delebecque but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Beats has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Delebecque is bucking up trying to escape but Beats cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Delebecque tries to hold on but Beats postures up.
Delebecque wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Delebecque defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Beats's arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beats has good solid back control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mo Beats dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Delebecque closes the distance and clinches.
Delebecque jumps guard but Beats turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Beats works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Beats wants to stand but Delebecque has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Beats looking to sit in guard and control but Delebecque gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beats seems keen to control Delebecque's posture.#SUB#
Beats looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Delebecque has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Beats is proving hard to escape from.
Beats wants to sweep here but Delebecque controlling him for the moment.
Delebecque keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Beats's head.
Beats has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Delebecque must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Delebecque stands up out of Beats's guard for a moment - Beats manages to land a nice upkick.
Delebecque pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beats is keeping the position for now.
Beats is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Delebecque can do to turn this around?
Delebecque is looking to work some ground and pound but Beats has wrist control.#SUB#
Beats looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Delebecque has picked Beats up and slammed him! Beats can't keep hold of the triangle and Delebecque manages to pass to side control!
Beats is trying to control Delebecque's posture but Delebecque avoids it.
Delebecque wants to control but Beats is keeping him busy. #T3#
Delebecque wants to stand but Beats has his arm trapped.
Delebecque in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on Beats's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Beats drives through with a takedown into guard.
Delebecque is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beats accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Delebecque 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.#T4#
Delebecque trying to control the position.
Beats wanted to stand there but Delebecque had control of the position.
Beats controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Delebecque looking to 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 Lucas Delebecque will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Beats closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Delebecque bucks up and tries to throw Beats off but instead Beats has got his back!
Delebecque is trying to get back to his feet but Beats has full control of the position and if anything, Delebecque has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Beats not allowing Delebecque to control his hands.
Beats has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Delebecque's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beats struggling to land strikes to the head as Delebecque covers up.
Beats really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Delebecque.#T1##SUB#
Delebecque showing good submission defense here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beats just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Beats patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Beats is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Delebecque is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T2#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Delebecque wants to escape the position.
Beats keeps control of the position easily here as Delebecque tries to buck him off.
Delebecque rolls, trying to escape but Beats keeps control of the position.
Beats is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T3#
Mo Beats overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beats has the hooks in. Delebecque is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Beats trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Delebecque doesn't escape. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Beats tries to keep control of the position but Delebecque is staying busy.
What can Delebecque do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
You can see the frustration on Delebecque's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mo Beats showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beats has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mo Beats! |
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