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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2025 |
#R1##TD# Oliveira scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Oliveira lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Oliveira connects with a nice short shot to O Conner's temple. O Conner wants to control but Oliveira is keeping busy.
#SUB# Oliveira is working for a submission of some sort.
O Conner moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Oliveira stands and throws O Conner's legs to the side, diving into side control. Oliveira trying to control the action but O Conner is working from the bottom. #T1# O Conner taking punishment in the form of punches.
Oliveira throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB# Oliveira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but O Conner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. O Conner is looking to regain half guard here but Oliveira keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB# Oliveira is trying to get an arm triangle but O Conner is defending well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. O Conner gets back to half guard. O Conner felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB# Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura but O Conner is defending well.
#T2# Oliveira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. O Conner wants to get back to his feet.
Oliveira is looking to pass O Conner's guard but actually O Conner recovers to full guard. Oliveira 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. Oliveira looking to pass the guard. Oliveira stops O Conner from standing up. Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. O Conner is trying to keep Oliveira in close.
#SUB# Oliveira has gone for a leg lock! O Conner slips out almost immediately though and dives into Oliveira's guard.#REVB##T3# O Conner won't allow Oliveira to sweep him here. Oliveira keeping moving, preventing O Conner from controlling successfully. O Conner with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB# Oliveira looking for a guillotine here but O Conner defends easily.
Oliveira wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Oliveira trying to keep a closed guard but O Conner is proving a slippery customer.
Oliveira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB# Oliveira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O Conner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. O Conner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Oliveira has his foot on O Conner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. O Conner works his way back into a safe position though. Oliveira is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. O Conner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB# Oliveira working for a triangle but O Conner defends it easily.
O Conner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Oliveira trying to control the position.
#SUB# Oliveira has his feet on O Conner's thighs here. He's pushed O Conner off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! O Conner screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Oliveira! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2025 |
#R1# Hudson tries for a takedown but Forbes circles away easily and Forbes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hudson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Forbes lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Devon Hudson has been cut. Forbes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hudson.
Forbes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Forbes wants it to stay on the feet. Forbes misses the shot to the body. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hudson is defended easily by Forbes. It looked like Forbes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Mathias Forbes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon Hudson. Hudson tries for a takedown but Forbes circles away easily and Forbes counters with a lovely straight right hand! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Forbes lands with an overhand left. Hudson gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Forbes gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mathias Forbes! Mathias Forbes managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HARDTACK 160Q (Lowest price in Vegas), into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
#R1##TD2# Hudson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Hudson works his way into side control. #SUB2# Hudson is working to tighten his grip on Tyler's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Tyler has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Hudson is really squeezing tight and eventually Tyler passes out! Hudson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Devon Hudson! A victorious Devon Hudson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. Tanner Tyler was interviewed post fight and said 'Igh see ya next time'. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 30
Date: Mar 26, 2025 |
#R1# Gracie shoots in but Nitro avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD# Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nitro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB# Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Nitro is defending well. #SUB# Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB# Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nitro has escaped the position, nice work there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Nitro is defending well. Nitro prevents Gracie from moving into mount. #T1##SUB# Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nitro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB# Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Gracie has hold of Nitro's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Nitro seems comfortable defending it but Gracie has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Nitro is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Nitro is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Gracie couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ademir Gracie! After winning the bout, Ademir Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
GC 521 Alves VS Hickey
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1##TD# Braga looking to score a takedown here. Vargas Llosa is defending well but Braga drives through and ends up in Vargas Llosa's guard.
Vargas Llosa has his feet on Braga's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Vargas Llosa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. No luck with that takedown attempt from Braga. Braga fails with a takedown attempt. Vargas Llosa cracks a nice hook into Braga's ribs.#CL2# Vargas Llosa instigates a clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Braga is trying to pull guard but Vargas Llosa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Braga. That's going to take a lot out of him. Braga has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vargas Llosa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2# Vargas Llosa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vargas Llosa lands with a shot to the body. Mario Vargas Llosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Braga darts in trying to clinch and Vargas Llosa counters with a nice body shot. #T1# Vargas Llosa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Braga.#CL2# Braga gets tackled into the cage by Vargas Llosa. Vargas Llosa maintains the clinch. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC# Braga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Braga tries to keep at a distance but Vargas Llosa has taken the fight into the clinch. Come on Vargas Llosa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC# Braga manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Braga tries to keep at a distance but Vargas Llosa has taken the fight into the clinch. Vargas Llosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2# Vargas Llosa stops a takedown attempt from Braga.
#BC2# Vargas Llosa breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Vargas Llosa rushes Braga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Vargas Llosa breaks the clinch.
Vargas Llosa scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2# Vargas Llosa gets in close and instigates a clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Vargas Llosa is struggling to control the position. Braga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Braga is trying to pull guard but Vargas Llosa has him pressed against the cage. A hook to the body from Vargas Llosa.
A short left from Vargas Llosa. Braga is trying to maintain a safe position but Vargas Llosa gets an underhook and turns Braga into the cage. Braga really is a fat lump. Braga is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vargas Llosa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Vargas Llosa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T3# Vargas Llosa has Braga pressed against the cage.
#BC2# Vargas Llosa breaks the clinch.
Braga shoots in for a double leg but Vargas Llosa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Nice body punch from Vargas Llosa. #CL2# Vargas Llosa gets in close and instigates a clinch. Vargas Llosa just leaning against Braga, taking a breather. #BC2# Vargas Llosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Braga throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Vargas Llosa lands a jab to Braga's midsection. Vargas Llosa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Braga fails with the takedown and Vargas Llosa counters with a right hand to the body. Vargas Llosa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Braga. Vargas Llosa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4# A jab from Vargas Llosa finds it's way through Braga's defenses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2# Vargas Llosa instigates a clinch. #BC# Braga breaks the clinch.
Braga throws a head kick that misses and Braga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Vargas Llosa slips a jab and a cross from Braga.
Vargas Llosa has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Braga is landing a low percentage of strikes. Vargas Llosa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Braga rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2# Vargas Llosa moves into the clinch.#BC2# Vargas Llosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Vargas Llosa closes the distance and clinches. Vargas Llosa lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2# Vargas Llosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vargas Llosa connects with a body shot that sends Braga's belly button to the back. Braga with a lazy takedown attempt letting Vargas Llosa counter with a right hand. Vargas Llosa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Braga closes the distance and clinches up with Vargas Llosa, looking for a takedown. Braga pushes Vargas Llosa against the cage but Vargas Llosa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Vargas Llosa scores with a jab. Braga acknowledges it with a nod of the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Vargas Llosa dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Vargas Llosa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#It looks like Benny Braga has been cut. Braga takes one on the button. Braga takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vargas Llosa is looking to slow Braga down with leg kicks. Benny Braga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A head kick from Vargas Llosa lands but Braga takes it in his stride. Jab by Vargas Llosa. Vargas Llosa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Vargas Llosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Braga is looking to clinch but Vargas Llosa is avoiding it.
Vargas Llosa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Braga misses with a hook
and Vargas Llosa counters with a right hand to the body. Vargas Llosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Vargas Llosa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Braga on the side of the head. Braga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vargas Llosa swivels and escapes. Vargas Llosa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Vargas Llosa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1# Vargas Llosa lands a jab to Braga's midsection. Vargas Llosa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2# Vargas Llosa takes the fight into the clinch. Vargas Llosa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Braga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# Braga breaks the clinch.
Braga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Vargas Llosa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Braga at a distance.
Braga misses with a two punch combination.
Vargas Llosa lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Braga throws a sloppy head kick enabling Vargas Llosa to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2# Vargas Llosa clinches up with Braga and pushes him back against the cage.#T2# Vargas Llosa just leaning against Braga, taking a breather. Vargas Llosa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Braga up against the cage. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Still in the clinch, Vargas Llosa scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2# Vargas Llosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Vargas Llosa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vargas Llosa cracks Braga with a good jab.#CL2# Vargas Llosa has Braga up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vargas Llosa. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vargas Llosa as Braga tries to tie him up. Braga is looking to control Vargas Llosa's arms but Vargas Llosa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Braga has his back to the cage. #T3# Vargas Llosa lands a nice uppercut.#BC2# Vargas Llosa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Braga takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL2# Vargas Llosa has Braga up against the cage in a clinch.
Vargas Llosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Vargas Llosa can't get the takedown.
Vargas Llosa lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2# Vargas Llosa breaks from the clinch.
Braga changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vargas Llosa tries to avoid it but Braga manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vargas Llosa to the ground. Vargas Llosa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2# Vargas Llosa closes the distance and clinches. Vargas Llosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Vargas Llosa stalling against the cage.
Vargas Llosa lands with a light punch inside. #T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Vargas Llosa digs a right hand underneath Braga's ribcage. Braga let out a lung full of air as it connected. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2# Vargas Llosa manages to break the clinch.
Vargas Llosa lands with a good body shot. Braga throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Vargas Llosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2# Vargas Llosa clinches up with Braga and pushes him back against the cage. Vargas Llosa prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Braga. That's going to take a lot out of him. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2# Vargas Llosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vargas Llosa scores with a jab. Braga acknowledges it with a nod of the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Vargas Llosa scores with a head kick. Braga tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2# Vargas Llosa clinches. Braga is trying to drag Vargas Llosa to the mat but Vargas Llosa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Vargas Llosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Benny Braga'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. 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# Braga throws a series of punches but Vargas Llosa moves out of range. Vargas Llosa lands with a good body shot. Vargas Llosa thuds a left hand into Braga's body. Vargas Llosa stuns Braga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Vargas Llosa cracks a nice hook into Braga's ribs.#CL2# Vargas Llosa gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Vargas Llosa breaks the clinch.
Vargas Llosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Braga. Vargas Llosa scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Vargas Llosa moves into the clinch successfully.
Vargas Llosa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vargas Llosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1# Braga tries to pull guard but Vargas Llosa holds him up against the cage and eventually Braga drops back down to his feet.
Vargas Llosa lands a body punch. #BC# Braga manages to break the clinch.
Braga darts in trying to clinch and Vargas Llosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Braga swings for the body but Vargas Llosa moves out of range.
#CL2# Vargas Llosa has closed the distance and engaged Braga in a clinch.
Vargas Llosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2# Vargas Llosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Vargas Llosa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Vargas Llosa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Braga looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC2# Vargas Llosa breaks the clinch.
#T2# Braga shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vargas Llosa defends it nicely. Braga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2# Vargas Llosa moves into the clinch. Vargas Llosa pushes Braga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. 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!#TD2# Vargas Llosa turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Braga tries to improve position but can't. Braga is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vargas Llosa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3# Braga wants to get back to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Braga manages to get to full guard.
Braga is trying to keep Vargas Llosa in close.
Vargas Llosa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Braga looking to control.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Braga blocks a head kick by Vargas Llosa.
Braga looks to clinch and Vargas Llosa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Braga thinking. Vargas Llosa lands a really nice looking cross but Braga seems unphased.
#CL2# Vargas Llosa drives through and clinches with Braga against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Benny Braga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mario Vargas Llosa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vargas Llosa.
And that's the end of the fight! Mario Vargas Llosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Vargas Llosa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Vargas Llosa! |
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Event:
GC 521 Alves VS Hickey
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1# Singleton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beddoe. Beddoe cracks Singleton with an open hand slap. Beddoe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Nice uppercut there from Beddoe. Singleton wants to clinch but Beddoe slips to the side and Beddoe counters with a stiff right hand. Beddoe scores with a sloppy right hand. Singleton should have avoided that one. #ROC#Singleton is rocked! Beddoe scores with a punch to the head. Singleton is still on wobbly legs! Can Beddoe finish him? Singleton with a lazy takedown attempt and Beddoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Singleton dives in and grabs Beddoe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beddoe pushes down on Singleton's head and hops out. Singleton throws a body punch but Beddoe moves out of range. Beddoe throws a big counter combination but Singleton scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Singleton seems to have recovered his senses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Singleton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Philo Beddoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Singleton. Singleton misses with a takedown attempt - Beddoe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Beddoe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1# Singleton with a poor takedown and Beddoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Beddoe lands the left hand. Singleton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beddoe as he avoids it easily. It looked like Beddoe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD# Beddoe cracks Singleton with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Singleton looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Beddoe finish him?
Singleton with a poor takedown and Beddoe counters with a huge right that knocks Singleton out cold! Beddoe is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Philo Beddoe! |
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Event:
GC 521 Alves VS Hickey
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1# Alves gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hickey leaves Alves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alves shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Alves on the wrong end of a nice hook. A cross from Hickey lands. Hickey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Alves on the wrong end of a nice jab. Alves misses with a body kick.#TD# Alves looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hickey!
Hickey explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A slow jab from Alves misses its intended target. Donk. Hickey catches Alves right on the button with a cross.#T1##TD# Alves shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alves showed some decent athleticism there. Hickey is looking for a sweep. Alves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Alves wants to take a breather but Hickey is having none of it. Alves is controlling the pace.
#SUB# Alves is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hickey sees it coming and defends easily.#T2##SUB# Alves is trying to work for a kimura but Hickey is defending well.
Hickey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Hickey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Alves 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. Alves is trying to control. Hickey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Hickey scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Alves manages to mount him!
Hickey can't escape the position.
Hickey wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T3# Alves misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#SUB# Alves looking for a guillotine from mount but Hickey is having none of it. Hickey is squirming around, avoiding Alves's attempts to control the action. Hickey working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB# Alves goes for an armbar but Hickey turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hickey. #T4# Hickey wants to stand and escape but instead Alves has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Hickey wants to stand but Alves is controlling the position. Alves passes Hickey's left leg - he's now in half guard. Still in half guard, Alves seems content to control. Hickey is trying to get back to full guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wee Bey Brice Hickey dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD# Alves changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hickey looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Alves looking to control but instead Hickey has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. Alves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Alves prevents Hickey from standing back up.
#ES2# Hickey manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Alves keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Alves is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hickey pulls him back up using the underhooks. Alves is trying to drag Hickey to the mat but Hickey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Hickey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Alves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hickey tries to avoid it but Alves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hickey to the ground. Hickey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Hickey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finnlipe Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Alves dives in for a single leg takedown but Hickey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2# Hickey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hickey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Hickey has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A jab from Hickey does it's job there. Alves closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Nice takedown defense from Hickey. No joy for Alves on that attempt. Alves moves to clinch but Hickey breaks away and Hickey counters with a nice uppercut. No luck with that takedown attempt from Alves. Hickey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alves's hands. Alves is looking to clinch. #T2# This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hickey. Hickey moves into range and connects with a jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hickey darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hickey swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hickey cracks Alves with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC2#Alves is rocked! Hickey drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Alves right on the button. Alves goes down! Hickey follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Hickey gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wee Bey Brice Hickey! During a confident post fight interview, Wee Bey Brice Hickey thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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