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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1217 Round 1
Date: Feb 17, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Diddy Kong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diddy Kong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Diddy Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steel stuffs the takedown attempt from Diddy Kong. Diddy Kong gets slowly back to his feet.
Diddy Kong shoots in looking for a takedown but Steel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diddy Kong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Diddy Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diddy Kong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diddy Kong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steel is fending him off so far but Diddy Kong persists. Nope, Steel circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Diddy Kong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steel, pushing him back against the cage.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diddy Kong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Steel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diddy Kong has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Diddy Kong goes for a double leg but Steel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steel continues to drive forward.
Steel tries to pull guard but Diddy Kong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Steel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diddy Kong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diddy Kong tries a knee to the head but Steel blocks it.
Steel jumps guard but Diddy Kong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Diddy Kong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diddy Kong tries to land a knee to the head but Steel blocks with his arms.
#TD#
Diddy Kong manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Steel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diddy Kong striking off his back but it's not causing Steel any problems. #T2#
Diddy Kong keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Diddy Kong throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Steel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Steel passes into half guard.
Steel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diddy Kong tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg. #T3#
Steel tries to pass to full mount but Diddy Kong defends it.
Diddy Kong is trying to stand.
#SU2#
Steel decides to stand up.
Steel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Diddy Kong clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Diddy Kong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel stuffs the takedown attempt from Diddy Kong. Diddy Kong gets slowly back to his feet. #T4##CL#
Diddy Kong has closed the distance and engaged Steel in a clinch.
Diddy Kong is stalling here.
#BC#
Diddy Kong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel misses with a body punch
#CL#
and Diddy Kong counters by clinching up. #BC#
Diddy Kong manages to break the clinch.
#KD#
Diddy Kong lands a big head kick that sends Steel tumbling to the mat! Diddy Kong takes a step backwards and waves Steel back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Steel is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Cassius Steel has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diddy Kong.
Steel is still on wobbly legs! Can Diddy Kong finish him?
and Diddy Kong counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Steel! He's just covering up as Diddy Kong starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Diddy Kong! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1217 Round 1
Date: Feb 17, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Yakuub moves into range and clinches up with Walker.
Walker tries to pull guard but Yakuub forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Walker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yakuub's efforts to push away.
Yakuub is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Walker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yakuub lands a body shot in the clinch.
Walker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yakuub walks away with a smile on his face. Walker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Walker is looking to clinch but Yakuub is avoiding it.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stella Yakuub has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chinny Walker.
Yakuub throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakuub misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Walker tries to clinch up but Yakuub circles away and keeps his distance.
Yakuub seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Yakuub fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Yakuub dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Walker. That did some damage!
Walker fails with the takedown
and Yakuub counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yakuub scores with a nice body kick.
Yakuub scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Chinny Walker has been cut.
Walker stuffs the takedown attempt from Yakuub. Yakuub gets slowly back to his feet.
Walker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yakuub.
Yakuub looks for a takedown but Walker sprawls well.
Walker looks to land a combination but Yakuub avoids it well.
Walker is looking to clinch. #T2#
Walker stuffs the takedown attempt from Yakuub. Yakuub gets slowly back to his feet.
Yakuub lands with a kick to the ribs.
Walker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Walker just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromYakuub.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Yakuub clinches with his opponent.
Walker tries to pull guard but Yakuub won't allow it.
Walker looks winded!
Yakuub is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Walker is trying to push Yakuub away but Yakuub has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Walker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yakuub dodges an elbow strike from Walker.
Yakuub tries to score a body lock takedown but Walker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Walker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Yakuub has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Walker is looking for a triangle but Yakuub pushes his legs off easily.
Yakuub stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Yakuub drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Walker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Yakuub has Walker in his guard.#REVB#
Yakuub is striking but Walker is not phased and passes to half guard.#T4#
Walker tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Walker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yakuub is trying to control but can't.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walker is nestled in close to Yakuub, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Walker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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 Stella Yakuub will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chinny Walker's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Yakuub lands a glancing blow to the side of Walker's head.
Yakuub shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yakuub displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Walker.
Yakuub misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yakuub looks for a takedown but Walker sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stella Yakuub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yakuub will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Walker tries to counter with a clinch but Yakuub shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker throws a body kick that misses.
Walker is looking to clinch.
Walker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yakuub circles away.
Walker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yakuub. #T1#
Yakuub misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Walker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yakuub's waist but Yakuub gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Walker off to one side.
Walker is breathing heavily.
Yakuub scores with a jab to the body.
Walker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yakuub counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Yakuub has Walker up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Yakuub's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yakuub shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Walker but Walker pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Yakuub fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walker, pushing him back against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Yakuub here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T2#
Yakuub is struggling to control the position.
Yakuub unloads a knee to the mid-section. Walker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Walker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yakuub smiles and moves away.
Yakuub turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yakuub tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yakuub circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yakuub drops down looking for a counter takedown but Walker sprawls and moves away.
Walker stuffs the takedown attempt from Yakuub. Yakuub gets slowly back to his feet.
Walker throws a counter combo.#T3#
Yakuub's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yakuub duly obliges.
Yakuub throws a one two combo.
Yakuub tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Yakuub throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Walker's waist but Walker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yakuub off to one side.
Yakuub is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walker can do to turn this around?
Yakuub doesn't manage to clinch there - Walker circles away.
Yakuub shoots in looking for a takedown but Walker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yakuub's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yakuub shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense.
Walker shoots in looking for a takedown. Yakuub tries to sprawl out of it but Walker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yakuub manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Walker leaves Yakuub with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Yakuub shoots in and drives through. Walker sprawls well.
Yakuub darts in looking for a takedown but Walker gets double underhooks and turns Yakuub into the cage.
Walker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yakuub to keep the fight standing.
Yakuub stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yakuub tries to pull guard but Walker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Walker prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Yakuub pulls Walker into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yakuub keeping full guard, as Walker tries to pass.
Walker sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stella Yakuub dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chinny Walker's cut.
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. 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#
Walker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yakuub tries to avoid it but Walker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yakuub to the ground. Yakuub escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yakuub moves out of range of the body kick from Walker.
Yakuub tries to clinch up but Walker circles away and keeps his distance.
Yakuub fails with a takedown attempt.
Yakuub tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Walker. No joy for Yakuub on that attempt.
Walker tries to clinch there but Yakuub circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yakuub is defended easily by Walker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stella Yakuub. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Yakuub tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but Yakuub shows good takedown defense.
Walker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Walker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yakuub shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yakuub throws a one two combo.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but Yakuub shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yakuub is looking to slow Walker down with leg kicks.
Yakuub throws a head kick that Walker semi-blocks.
Walker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Walker gets tackled into the cage by Yakuub. Yakuub maintains the clinch.
Yakuub has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Walker after a bit of a struggle. #T2##BC#
Yakuub escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Walker wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Yakuub drives through and clinches with Walker against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yakuub has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Walker after a bit of a struggle.
Walker is trying to pull guard but Yakuub has him pressed against the cage.
Yakuub prevents Walker from breaking the clinch.
Yakuub has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Walker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Yakuub manages to break the clinch.
Walker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yakuub closes this distance looking for a takedown but Walker circles away.#T3#
Yakuub shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Walker as he avoids it easily.
Walker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yakuub tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walker defends well and Yakuub ends up having to push Walker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yakuub tries to circle away but Walker has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Yakuub jumps into guard, dragging Walker to the mat.
Walker controlling from the top position.
Yakuub is trying to control the position but Walker postures up. #T4#
Walker stays in close to Yakuub's body and controls the position.
Walker connects with a couple of short punches.
Walker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Walker lands a couple of elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stella Yakuub showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yakuub, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight for Stella Yakuub!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Stella Yakuub!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Stella Yakuub!
Stella Yakuub wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1217 Round 1
Date: Feb 17, 2025 |
#R1#
Candy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bomshatov takes a step back to recover.
Bomshatov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Candy counters with a good, hard body kick but Bomshatov shrugs it off.
Bomshatov is looking to clinch but Candy is avoiding it.
Bomshatov tries to clinch but Candy moves away
and Candy counters with a good, hard body kick but Bomshatov shrugs it off.
Bomshatov throws a lazy head kick
and Candy counters with a nice kick to the body.
Candy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bomshatov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Candy counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomshatov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Candy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bomshatov.
Candy is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bomshatov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T1#
A head kick by Bomshatov misses
and Candy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bomshatov really felt that one!
Igor Bomshatov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Candy is looking to slow Bomshatov down with leg kicks.
Glacius Candy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Candy - that will leave a mark!
Bomshatov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Candy counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Glacius Candy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Bomshatov.
Bomshatov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bomshatov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Candy counters with a head kick.
Bomshatov looks winded!
Candy lands with a slapping head kick.
Candy throws a head kick that half lands.
Candy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
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!
Candy lands a head kick. Bomshatov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Crunch! Candy slams his shin into Bomshatov's torso.
Candy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Candy lands a front kick.
Candy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bomshatov takes a step back to recover.
Bomshatov fails with the takedown
and Candy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bomshatov really felt that one!
Bomshatov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Candy counters with a good, hard body kick but Bomshatov shrugs it off.
Candy thuds his shin into the meat of Bomshatov's side.
Candy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Candy avoids the head kick by Bomshatov.
#T3#
Candy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Candy thows a body kick. Bomshatov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Candy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Candy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bomshatov will feel that in the morning.
Bomshatov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Candy.
Candy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Candy throws a nice head kick!
Bomshatov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Candy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Candy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bomshatov.
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!
Candy lands with a slapping head kick. #T4#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Candy - that will leave a mark!
Candy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bomshatov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bomshatov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Candy. Candy obviously looking to wear him down.
Bomshatov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Candy counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Candy scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body kick from Candy.
Candy lands with a kick to the temple. Bomshatov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Candy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body kick there by Candy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glacius Candy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Candy throws a nice head kick!
Good leg kick by Candy.
Bomshatov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Candy counters with a solid body kick.
Bomshatov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Candy avoids it really well and circles away.
Bomshatov has his takedown stuffed
and Candy counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bomshatov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Glacius Candy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Bomshatov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomshatov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Candy.
Bomshatov is breathing heavily.
Bomshatov takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
Candy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A solid body kick from Candy.
Bomshatov throws a head kick that misses
and Candy counters with a body kick that stops Bomshatov in his tracks momentarily.
Candy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bomshatov if he has to take too many more of those.
Candy scores with a nice body kick.
Candy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Candy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bomshatov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Glacius Candy is winning the standup battle so far.
Bomshatov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Candy.
Candy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bomshatov can do to turn this around?
A chopping leg kick lands by Candy. #T2#
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!
Bomshatov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bomshatov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Candy. That one must have hurt.
Bomshatov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Candy lands a high kick!
Igor Bomshatov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A thudding body kick lands there by Candy!
Bomshatov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Candy. Candy obviously looking to wear him down.
Candy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bomshatov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Candy scores with a push kick.
Bomshatov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T3#
Bomshatov misses with a takedown attempt
and Candy counters with a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Candy.
Candy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bomshatov if he has to take too many more of those.
Bomshatov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Candy is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bomshatov.
Candy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Candy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Candy thuds his shin into the meat of Bomshatov's side.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bomshatov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Candy has got the better of the exchanges.
Candy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Candy scores with a kick to the body.
Candy thows a body kick. Bomshatov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A head kick from Candy lands but Bomshatov takes it in his stride.
Bomshatov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Candy.#T4#
Candy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bomshatov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Candy. That one must have hurt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Candy - that will leave a mark!
Candy connects with a high kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Candy.
Candy scores with a kick to the body.
Candy lands a high kick!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Candy - that will leave a mark!
Bomshatov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Candy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glacius Candy 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#
Candy lands a leg kick that knocks Bomshatov off balance momentarily.
Bomshatov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Candy counters with a head kick. That will keep Bomshatov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Candy delivers a nice body kick.
Bomshatov misses with a takedown attempt
and Candy counters with a body kick.
Candy lands a front kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Candy - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomshatov tries for a takedown but Candy circles away easily
and Candy counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bomshatov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Glacius Candy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Bomshatov.
A good leg kick by Candy.
Candy scores with a head kick.
Bomshatov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Bomshatov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Candy scores with a head kick. Bomshatov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Candy connects with a leg kick.
Candy lands with a kick to the temple. Bomshatov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bomshatov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Candy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Candy lands a head kick. Bomshatov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Candy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Candy keeps Bomshatov at a distance using the push kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Candy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Candy. #T2#
Bomshatov moves to clinch but Candy breaks away
and Candy counters with a solid body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bomshatov fails with the takedown
and Candy counters with a nice kick to the body.
Candy fakes the leg kick and cracks Bomshatov in the body.
Candy lands a head kick. Bomshatov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Candy throws a front kick that sends Bomshatov stumbling back into the cage.
Candy scores with a push kick.
Candy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Candy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bomshatov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Candy - the referee stops the clock and Bomshatov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Candy. Bomshatov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A nice leg kick from Candy, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick from Candy lands but Bomshatov takes it in his stride.
Candy thows a body kick. Bomshatov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Candy connects with a high kick.
Candy scores with a head kick. Bomshatov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Candy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bomshatov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Candy. That one must have hurt.
Candy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Candy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bomshatov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bomshatov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Candy - the referee stops the clock and Bomshatov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Candy. Bomshatov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Candy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Candy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Candy connects with an inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Candy!
Candy throws a head kick that half lands.
Candy connects with an inside leg kick.
Bomshatov tries to clinch but Candy moves away
and Candy counters with a head kick. That will keep Bomshatov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Igor Bomshatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Candy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Glacius Candy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Candy 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Glacius Candy!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Glacius Candy!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Glacius Candy!
Glacius Candy wins by unanimous decision!
Glacius Candy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1216 Round 1
Date: Feb 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Grady looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Muratov moves away from the strike by Grady.
Muratov throws a big counter combination but Grady scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Muratov clinches with his opponent.
Grady misses with a body punch.
Grady goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muratov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Muratov tries to pull guard but Grady won't allow it.
Grady has a couple of punches blocked by Muratov.
Grady goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grady gets underhooks to prevent Muratov's takedown attempt.
Muratov lands a body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muratov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Muratov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grady throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Muratov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Muratov gets a clinch. #T1#
Grady fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grady.
Grady throws a punch but it's blocked by Muratov.
Muratov is trying to push Grady away but Grady has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grady throws a head punch that misses.
Grady working aggressively here.
Muratov blocks a body shot from Grady.
Grady scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muratov misses with an elbow over the top.
Grady misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muratov.
Muratov tries for a takedown but Grady manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdulhakim Muratov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grady lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muratov backwards.
Grady tries a body shot but Muratov blocks it.
Grady lands an uppercut.
Grady misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Grady misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grady misses with some punches.
Grady lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muratov backwards.
Grady misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muratov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grady smiles and moves away.
Grady misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Muratov.
A nice side step and Grady releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grady. Muratov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grady throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Muratov sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Muratov rushes Grady and presses him up against the cage.
Muratov is working for takedown but Grady is calmly controlling the position for now.
Muratov is trying to push Grady away but Grady has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grady swings wildly with an uppercut but Muratov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grady misses with the head strike.
#T3##BC#
Muratov manages to break the clinch.
Muratov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grady.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Muratov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grady fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grady misses with a punch to the body.
Muratov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grady smiles and moves away.
Grady misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muratov.
Grady looks for the body kick but Muratov saw that one coming.
Muratov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Muratov slips under a jab from Grady.
Grady looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grady displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Muratov. #T4#
Muratov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Abdulhakim Muratov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muratov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Grady moves into range and clinches up with Muratov.
Muratov is trying to pull guard but Grady turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grady misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grady throws a head punch that misses.
Grady lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grady scores with a shot to the side of Muratov's head.
Muratov is trying to pull guard but Grady has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toxteth Grady dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Grady dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Muratov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grady throws out the jab.
Muratov tries for a takedown but Grady sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grady defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Muratov.
Muratov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grady counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdulhakim Muratov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Grady forces Muratov back against the cage and clinches.
Muratov blocks an uppercut.
Muratov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grady is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grady lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grady has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grady lands a shoulder strike.
Grady misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grady misses with a punch to the body.
Grady can't find room to land a body shot as Muratov controls the action.
Grady lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Grady lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grady works on Muratov's body with a couple of short punches.
Grady tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grady misses with some punches.
Grady fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grady softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grady misses with some punches.
Grady throws a punch but it's blocked by Muratov.
Muratov can't get the takedown.
Grady lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muratov backwards.
Grady misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grady throws a punch but it's blocked by Muratov.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Grady in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Grady misses with the head strike.
Muratov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grady has him pressed against the cage.
Muratov fails to pull guard.
#T2#
Muratov blocking some punches.
Grady tries to throw a body punch but Muratov avoids it by throwing Grady back against the cage.
Grady scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grady misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grady misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Grady.
Grady lands a hook that snaps the head of Muratov backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grady struggles to land a body shot inside as Muratov controls his hands.
Muratov tries for a takedown but Grady manages to get underhooks.
Grady gets underhooks to prevent Muratov's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grady has a couple of punches blocked by Muratov.
Grady misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toxteth Grady seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grady misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muratov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grady is keeping busy.
A right hand to the body from Grady.
#T3#
Grady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grady swings wildly with an uppercut but Muratov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muratov goes for a takedown attempt but Grady pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Muratov fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Grady counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Grady.
Grady misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muratov blocks an uppercut.
Muratov blocking some punches.
Grady gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Muratov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muratov.
Muratov looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muratov. #T4#
Grady misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grady scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Grady.
Muratov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muratov blocking some punches.
Grady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grady throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grady.
Grady lands a nice uppercut.
Muratov can't get the takedown.
Muratov is trying to pull guard but Grady has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grady.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grady tries to throw a body punch but Muratov avoids it by throwing Grady back against the cage.
Grady lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grady digs a right hand into Muratov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Muratov's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toxteth Grady showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Grady has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Muratov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muratov dives in and grabs Grady's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grady pushes down on Muratov's head and hops out.
Grady is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Muratov tries to move into range but Grady moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Grady instigates a clinch.
Grady misses with a punch on the inside.
Grady has a couple of punches blocked by Muratov.
Grady throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Muratovs head. #BC#
Muratov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grady digs a good hook to Muratov's body.
Abdulhakim Muratov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muratov tries a head kick but it misses.
And Grady responds with a good body kick, but Muratov manages to step out the way in time.
Muratov checks a leg kick nicely.
Muratov dives in and grabs Grady's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grady pushes down on Muratov's head and hops out.
Grady lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Muratov tries a head kick but it misses.
Grady is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grady misses with a straight right. #CL#
Muratov closes the distance and clinches.
Grady lands with a light punch inside.
Grady has a couple of punches blocked by Muratov.
Grady struggles to land a body shot inside as Muratov controls his hands.
Grady goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Muratov is trying to trip Grady. He has hold of a leg but Grady is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Muratov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Grady has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Grady is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
Muratov has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grady.
Grady is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdulhakim Muratov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muratov fails to pull guard.
Muratov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grady misses with some punches.
Muratov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grady gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Muratov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grady misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Muratov can't get the takedown.
Muratov is working for takedown but Grady is calmly controlling the position for now.
Muratov tries to pull guard but Grady holds him up against the cage and eventually Muratov drops back down to his feet.
Grady tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grady has a couple of punches blocked by Muratov.
Muratov tries to break the clinch but Grady is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grady.
Toxteth Grady is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot in the inside from Grady.
Grady misses with a punch on the inside.
Muratov tries to pull guard but Grady forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muratov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grady is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Abdulhakim Muratov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grady scores with a shot to the side of Muratov's head.
Muratov blocks a body shot from Grady.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toxteth Grady comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grady 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight for Toxteth Grady!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Toxteth Grady!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Toxteth Grady!
Toxteth Grady wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2025 |
#R1#
Walters swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Khammadov counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Khammadov gets control of Walters's arms and successfully pulls guard. Khammadov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters won't allow Khammadov to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters forces his way into half guard.
Walters passes the guard and advances to mount!
Khammadov can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khammadov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Walters tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Walters looking to finish with strikes here!
#T1#
Walters throws some wild stikes that Khammadov manages to avoid easily.
Walters has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Khammadov is trying desperately to improve position.
Walters landing strikes from the mount and Khammadov is in trouble!
Walters thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Khammadov is trying to escape the mount.
Khammadov is trying to stand up.#T2#
Khammadov tries to hold on but Walters pushes him away. #SUB2#
Walters jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Khammadov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Khammadov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Walters on the ground.
Khammadov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Walters presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SUB2#
Walters quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Walters but it's paid off an Khammadov is forced to tap! Nice work by Walters.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ethan Walters!
Ethan Walters was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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