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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2025 |
#R1#
A jab from Enroll misses.
Hoffmann dives in and grabs Enroll's left leg, looking for a takedown. Enroll pushes down on Hoffmann's head and hops out.
Leon Hoffmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoffmann closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hoffmann shoots in for a takedown but Enroll shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Enroll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Enroll is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoffmann. #TD#
Hoffmann shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Enroll is trying to defend but Hoffmann finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hoffmann keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hoffmann prevents Enroll from improving his position.
Hoffmann is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hoffmann seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Enroll does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hoffmann lands a nice short elbow.
Hoffmann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Enroll is looking to improve his position.
Hoffmann keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hoffmann wants to take a breather but Enroll is having none of it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hoffmann keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Enroll tries to get to full guard but Hoffmann has control of the leg.
Hoffmann working Enroll over with strikes.
Enroll is looking for a sweep. Hoffmann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hoffmann with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Enroll swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hoffmann.
Enroll looks to throw the jab but Hoffmann is out of range.
Hoffmann half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hoffmann misses with a takedown attempt - Enroll sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Hoffmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoffmann looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Enroll is fending him off so far but Hoffmann persists. Nope, Enroll circles away and we're back to standing.
Hoffmann fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hoffmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Enroll throws out the jab. #T3#
Hoffmann darts in looking for a takedown but Enroll gets double underhooks and turns Hoffmann into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Enroll.
Enroll trying to stall but Hoffmann improves his position.
Enroll avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Enroll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Enroll defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoffmann.
Enroll leaves Hoffmann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Enroll scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Enroll looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoffmann is just out of range.
Enroll lands a two punch combo.
#TD#
Hoffmann closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hoffmann controlling the action here.
Enroll tries to roll over but Hoffmann keeps him under control.#T4#
Hoffmann lands with a punch from half guard.
Enroll has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hoffmann is working away from the top position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoffmann is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Enroll tries to roll over but Hoffmann keeps him under control.
Hoffmann seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hoffmann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Enroll keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Enroll dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hoffmann defending well as Enroll loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Enroll.
Hoffmann fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hoffmann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Enroll sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hoffmann somewhat.
Hoffmann takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hoffmann moves out of range as Enroll strikes.
Hoffmann fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Hoffmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hoffmann closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Enroll did well to prevent Hoffmann getting side control.
Hoffmann is keen to just control but Enroll is a slippery customer.
Hoffmann is taking a breather. Enroll says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enroll wants to control but Hoffmann is keeping busy.
Enroll is looking for a sweep. Hoffmann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Enroll is still trying to improve position.
Hoffmann controlling the action here.
Hoffmann is looking to take a break and control but Enroll is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hoffmann lands a nice short elbow.
Hoffmann seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Enroll looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hoffmann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Hoffmann is trying to control the action in half guard but Enroll is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Leon Hoffmann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Enroll closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hoffmann regains half guard.
Enroll really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hoffmann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hoffmann has hold of Enroll's hands but Enroll slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hoffmann slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Enroll in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hoffmann lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hoffmann trying to control but Enroll is working from the bottom. #T3#
Enroll being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoffmann has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hoffmann trying to control but Enroll is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hoffmann's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #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.
Hoffmann looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Enroll pulls Hoffmann in to control the position.
Hoffmann controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoffmann content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rick Enroll will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Hoffmann or perhaps it was just good defense by Enroll, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Enroll was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Enroll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoffmann fails with a takedown attempt.
Hoffmann tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Enroll defends well and Hoffmann ends up having to push Enroll into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Hoffmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Enroll trying to stall but Hoffmann improves his position.
Hoffmann tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Hoffmann lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hoffmann is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hoffmann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Enroll keeps working.
Leon Hoffmann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Enroll wants to improve his position but Hoffmann is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hoffmann in particular looking to stall.
Enroll wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Enroll is looking for a sweep. Hoffmann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hoffmann controlling the action here.
Enroll keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hoffmann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Enroll keeps working.
Hoffmann slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hoffmann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Enroll sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hoffmann somewhat.
Hoffmann ducks under a wild hook from Enroll.
Enroll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enroll throws a hook but Hoffmann blocks it.
Hoffmann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Enroll's waist but Enroll gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoffmann off to one side.
Hoffmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Enroll.
Hoffmann shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Enroll as he jumps to the side.
Hoffmann shoots for a takedown but Enroll saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hoffmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Enroll.
Hoffmann has a takedown stuffed.
Hoffmann fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Enroll lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Hoffmann shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Enroll counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Enroll lands a body shot.
Enroll sizes up Hoffmann with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hoffmann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Enroll fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hoffmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Enroll throws out the jab.
Enroll swings for the body but Hoffmann moves out of range.
Hoffmann misses with a takedown attempt - Enroll sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hoffmann looks for a takedown but Enroll sprawls well.
Enroll lands a jab.
Hoffmann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Enroll as he avoids it easily.
Rick Enroll seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Enroll throws a hook but Hoffmann blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Enroll. Hoffmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoffmann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Enroll tries to avoid it but Hoffmann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Enroll to the ground. Enroll escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Enroll feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T4#
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!
Enroll wants to get up but he can't break Hoffmann's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Enroll wants to control from the top but Hoffmann keeps moving.
Enroll lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Enroll accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hoffmann bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Enroll's guard. #REVR#
Hoffmann wants to control from the top but Enroll keeps moving.
Enroll 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.
Hoffmann sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Enroll is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Leon Hoffmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rick Enroll is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hoffmann trying to control but Enroll is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Enroll comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Enroll 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Enroll! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Pineda shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pineda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gruber moves into full guard.
Gruber lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Pineda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gruber controls the pace.
Gruber's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gruber chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pineda trying to control the position.
Pineda being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Gruber stands and throws Pineda's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gruber working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pineda is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gruber connects with a decent elbow.
Gruber in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gruber 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.#T2#
Gruber is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gruber advances nicely into full mount.
Pineda is working to get back to half guard.
Gruber lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gruber controlling from mount.
Gruber breaks from Pineda's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gruber lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gruber controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Pineda is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gruber takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Further stalling from Gruber.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pineda trying desperately to get to his feet.
Gruber lands a couple of good shots and Pineda has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Gruber controlling from the back.
Pineda trying to control the hands but Gruber breaks the grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gruber biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franz Gruber dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Gruber shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pineda manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gruber stays in close to Pineda's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gruber slips nicely into half guard.
Gruber is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruber lands with a punch from half guard.
Gruber not doing much here.
#T1#
Pineda trying to control here.
Gruber slows the pace down in half guard.
Franz Gruber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pineda wants to control but Gruber is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gruber with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Gruber is stinking the place up with his stalling.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pineda is looking to clinch.
Gruber tries to counter with a takedown but Pineda is quick to defend against it.
Sloppy strikes from Pineda. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Gruber drives through with a takedown into Pineda's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gruber is standing up over Pineda. Pineda looks to escape but Gruber dives into side control.
#REVB#
Gruber taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Pineda taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gruber taking a breather here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gruber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pineda can do to turn this around?
Pineda is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gruber connects with a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here as Gruber stalls from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gruber has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franz Gruber dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Gruber scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gruber landing strikes.
Gruber taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruber cracks Pineda with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Pineda's face as Gruber controls the position.
Gruber seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pineda for as long as he can get away with.
Gruber moves into full mount!
Gruber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gruber prevents Pineda from getting the reversal.
Gruber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Gruber continues to stall.
Gruber breaks from Pineda's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gruber is landing with some decent strikes but Pineda is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gruber controlling the position easily from mount.
More hug and hope from Gruber.#T4#
Gruber landing strikes from the mount and Pineda is in trouble!
Gruber working the ground and pound effectively.
Gruber controlling his opponent.
Pineda tries to hold on but Gruber postures up.
Gruber tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Franz Gruber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gruber, 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franz Gruber!
Our winner, Franz Gruber, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Pichler closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cabral's guard.
Pichler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cabral wants to sweep but no luck.
Pichler looking to pass the guard.
Pichler trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabral is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Cabral pushes Pichler off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pichler.
Pichler shoots in for a takedown but Cabral shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pichler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cabral counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Pichler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pichler blocks a head kick by Cabral.
#TD#
Pichler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cabral looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cabral tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T1#
Cabral is really stuck here.
Pichler lands punches and elbows.
Cabral is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pichler.
Pichler cracks Cabral with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Cabral from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Cabral is really stuck here.
Pichler biding his time, looking for the opening.
Cabral trying to get back to his feet but Pichler is in full control for now.
Cabral covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
#T2#
Cabral is trying to break free.
Good control from Pichler.
Pichler is hanging on to Cabral's back as he tries to escape.
Pichler tries to get the hooks in deep but Cabral pushed the leg off.
Cabral tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cabral is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cabral is desperately trying to improve his position but Pichler has a good base and remains in mount.
Pichler landing strikes from the mount.
Pichler looking to control but Cabral is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabral is working to get back to half guard.
Pichler looking to control but Cabral is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Pichler lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cabral hang on?
Pichler controlling from mount.
Cabral working to try and regain half guard.
Pichler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pichler wants to control but instead Cabral manages to regain half guard.
Cabral is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pichler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pichler's back!
Pichler tries to escape the position.
Pichler is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Pichler turns into Cabral and is now in his guard.
Cabral keeping moving, preventing Pichler from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pichler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cabral's guard.
Cabral tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Pichler is looking to take a break and control but Cabral is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pichler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pichler is looking to take a break and control but Cabral is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cabral is looking to improve his position.
Cabral is refusing to be controlled, as Pichler sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Leon Pichler will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pichler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cabral counters with a nice uppercut.
Pichler misses with a takedown
and Cabral counters with a good low kick that Pichler was not able to check.
Pichler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cabral counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Pichler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pichler with a poor takedown
and Cabral counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Pichler! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Emberson Cabral!
Emberson Cabral 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Huffer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Huffer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Huffer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Katredov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huffer is one step ahead there.
Huffer content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katredov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Huffer controlling from the top position. #T1#
Huffer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Huffer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Katredov trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Huffer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Huffer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Huffer.
Katredov is trying to stand up here but Huffer is controlling him well.
Huffer is controlling the pace.
#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Huffer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Katredov wants to stand up but Huffer is controlling him.
Katredov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Huffer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Huffer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Katredov is keeping the position for now.
Huffer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Katredov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Huffer looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Huffer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Katredov's half guard.
Huffer controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Katredov is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Twell Huffer dominated that round.
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##TD#
Huffer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Katredov was covering up waiting for the punch and Huffer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Huffer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Further stalling from Huffer.
Huffer throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Katredov can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huffer stays in close to Katredov's body and controls the position.
Huffer won't allow Katredov to get back to his feet.
Huffer tries to free his leg and advance position but Katredov is retaining full guard. #T1#
Huffer sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Huffer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Katredov avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Huffer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Katredov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Huffer is in Katredov's guard.
Huffer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Katredov can do to turn this around?
Huffer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Huffer is stinking the place up with his stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Huffer wants to control from the top but Katredov keeps moving.
Huffer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Huffer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Katredov for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Huffer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Katredov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Huffer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Huffer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Twell Huffer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Katredov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Huffer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Huffer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Huffer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Katredov wants to stand but Huffer is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huffer sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Twell Huffer dominated that second round.
That's time! Huffer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Huffer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Huffer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Katredov wants to get back to his feet.
Huffer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Katredov trying to control but Huffer postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huffer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Katredov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Huffer is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Huffer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Huffer controlling the action here.
Huffer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Katredov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Huffer.
Huffer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Huffer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Katredov tries to get to full guard but Huffer has control of the leg.
Huffer content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Huffer continues to hold on tight.
Huffer is thwarting Katredov's attempts to control the position.
Huffer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Katredov keeping hold of Huffer's head, controlling as best he can.
Huffer controlling the action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Katredov wants to get back to full guard.
Huffer is taking a breather. Katredov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Huffer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Katredov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Huffer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Katredov managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Duran Katredov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Huffer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Twell Huffer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Huffer, 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twell Huffer!
Twell Huffer thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1217 Round 1
Date: Feb 17, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
King drives through and clinches with Schwarz against the cage.
Schwarz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. King gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Schwarz wants a takedown.
Schwarz wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heilo Schwarz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwarz is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Schwarz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging King to the ground. Schwarz is now in King's guard.
Schwarz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schwarz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Schwarz wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schwarz chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Schwarz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Schwarz got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schwarz has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.
King wants to stand and escape but Schwarz is having none of it.
Schwarz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Schwarz trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schwarz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
King can't keep his opponent in guard - Schwarz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Schwarz is controlling the pace.
Schwarz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Schwarz content to control rather than advance.
Schwarz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Schwarz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
King keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King tries to kick Schwarz off but Schwarz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Schwarz slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
King clinches up against the cage.
Schwarz is working for takedown but King is calmly controlling the position for now.
King stalls.
Schwarz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by King after a bit of a struggle.
Schwarz wants a takedown.
#TD2#
King has clasped his hands together around Schwarz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Schwarz tries to buck King off but King is having none of it.
Schwarz gets back to half guard.
King trying to mount his opponent but Schwarz defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with King in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Schwarz gets full guard.
Schwarz looking to hit a scissor sweep but King is one step ahead there.
King must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Schwarz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Schwarz controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Heilo Schwarz will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
King tries to clinch up but Schwarz circles away and keeps his distance.
King throws a leg kick that misses. #TD#
Schwarz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. King manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Schwarz controlling from the top position.
King is trying to keep Schwarz in close.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if King can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarz controlling from the top position.
King is trying to control the position but Schwarz postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet.
King is trying to control the position but Schwarz postures up.
Schwarz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Schwarz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Schwarz wants to control from the top but King keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Schwarz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in King's half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
King is looking to improve his position.
Schwarz controlling the action here.
King is looking to improve his position.
King is trying to stand up here but Schwarz is controlling him well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3#
Schwarz slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schwarz is defended easily by King.#TD2#
King closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Schwarz is not content to let King control the position.
Schwarz manages to work his way to half guard, despite King's best efforts.
King prevents Schwarz from improving his position.
King is looking to take a break and control but Schwarz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schwarz regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Schwarz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Still in half guard, Schwarz seems content to control.
Schwarz is nestled in close to King, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
King is looking for a sweep. Schwarz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schwarz controlling the action here.
Heilo Schwarz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
King is trying to control but can't.
Schwarz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schwarz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks King with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Heilo Schwarz dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Schwarz closes this distance looking for a takedown but King circles away.#TD2#
King decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
King is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Schwarz tries to regain full guard. Instead though, King has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Schwarz tries to reverse the position but King maintains control.
King scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Schwarz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schwarz looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB2#
Schwarz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from King. #T1#
King struggling to keep hold of the position.
Schwarz is in bad spot here.
Schwarz is working hard here to advance position.
Schwarz turns into King and is now in his guard.
Schwarz content to stall in guard here. #ES2#
King has his feet on Schwarz's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Schwarz moves out of range of the leg kick from King.#TD2#
King scores with a takedown into Schwarz's guard.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schwarz 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.
Schwarz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but King has passed into side control.
#T2#
Schwarz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schwarz stops King from passing to mount.
Schwarz is looking for a sweep.
Schwarz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on King's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
King controlling the action here. #T3#
Schwarz tries to get to full guard but King has control of the leg.
Schwarz moves into full guard.
Schwarz looking to hit a scissor sweep but King is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schwarz is on top in guard.
#REVR#
King working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
King can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schwarz controls the pace.
Schwarz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down King for as long as he can get away with.
King is trying to keep Schwarz in close.
Schwarz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Schwarz 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 James Glass scores the fight for Abdul King!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Abdul King!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Abdul King!
Abdul King wins by unanimous decision! |
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