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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2025 |
#R1#
No joy there for Inamo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mercoli is trying hard to land a takedown here. Inamo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Inamo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mercoli's sensitive parts.
Mercoli takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Inamo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mercoli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Inamo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mercoli is out of range and Inamo settles back down.
Inamo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mercoli is looking for a counter combo.
Mercoli blocks a head kick by Inamo.
Mercoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Inamo lands a leg kick that knocks Mercoli off balance momentarily.
Mercoli fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercoli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Inamo sprawls well. Inamo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mercoli gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Mercoli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mercoli fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
A nice leg kick from Inamo, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Inamo. That's going to slow Mercoli down.
Inamo slaps away a takedown attempt from Mercoli, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Inamo misses with a series of wild punches.
Inamo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Inamo swinging wildly here.
Inamo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Inamo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Inamo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rodtang Inamo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mercoli blocks a jab.
Mercoli fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mercoli is defended easily by Inamo.
Inamo throws a head kick that misses.
Mercoli throwing a counter right hand but Inamo manages to avoid it.
Mercoli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Inamo can pounce on him.
A leg kick checked by Mercoli.
Mercoli throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mercoli moves out of range of the leg kick from Inamo.
Inamo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mercoli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Inamo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mercoli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Inamo unleashes a big counter combination but Mercoli bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Inamo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mercoli.
Mercoli goes for a double leg but Inamo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Inamo continues to drive forward.
Mercoli is breathing heavily.
Inamo avoiding damage.
#BC#
Mercoli manages to break the clinch.
Inamo throws a head kick that misses.
Mercoli changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Inamo avoids the body shot from Mercoli.
Sloppy strikes from Inamo. Those never looked like landing.
Mercoli tries to counter with a takedown but Inamo is quick to defend against it.
Rodtang Inamo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercoli shoots in and drives through. Inamo sprawls well.
Mercoli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mercoli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Inamo can pounce on him.
Inamo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mercoli. That did some damage!
Inamo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Inamo throws a solid leg kick but Mercoli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Inamo.
Inamo lands with a slapping head kick. #T4#
Inamo misses with an uppercut
and Mercoli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mercoli is trying hard to land a takedown here. Inamo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inamo throws a sloppy head kick and Mercoli moves out of range easily.
Mercoli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mercoli shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Inamo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mercoli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick misses from Inamo.
Inamo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Inamo connects with an inside leg kick.
Mercoli swings widly with a right hand
and Inamo counters with a leg kick.
Inamo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mercoli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mercoli blocks a head kick by Inamo.
Good leg kick by Inamo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodtang Inamo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mercoli avoids the head kick by Inamo.
Mercoli looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rodtang Inamo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mercoli shoots in but Inamo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mercoli is looking to land body kicks.
Inamo lands a leg kick that knocks Mercoli off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mercoli is defended easily by Inamo.
Inamo stuffs the takedown attempt from Mercoli. Mercoli gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Mercoli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inamo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mercoli.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Inamo.
Inamo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mercoli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Inamo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Inamo throws out a counter right but Mercoli avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Inamo throws a sloppy head kick and Mercoli moves out of range easily.
Mercoli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Inamo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mercoli fails with a takedown attempt.
Mercoli shoots for a double leg takedown but Inamo sprawls well. He's pushed Mercoli's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mercoli dodges the punch combination from Inamo.
Good leg kick by Inamo.
Inamo misses with a straight left.
Inamo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mercoli shoots for a double leg takedown but Inamo sprawls well. He's pushed Mercoli's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Inamo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Inamo lands a head kick!
A nice leg kick from Inamo, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T2#
Mercoli blocks a head kick by Inamo.
Inamo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Inamo misses.
Mercoli misses with a head kick.
Inamo lands a head kick. Mercoli smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inamo throws a right and a left that Mercoli avoids nicely.
Mercoli is looking to counter the offense by Inamo and move into the clinch.
Inamo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mercoli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Inamo scores with a head kick.
Mercoli ducks under a wild hook from Inamo.
Mercoli ducks under a wild hook from Inamo.
Inamo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Inamo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Inamo 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.#T3#
Inamo tries to bum rush Mercoli with a series of wild strikes but Mercoli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Inamo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Inamo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mercoli takes a step back to recover.
Inamo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mercoli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Inamo.
Mercoli shoots for a double leg takedown but Inamo sprawls well. He's pushed Mercoli's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Inamo lands with a kick to the temple. Mercoli shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mercoli takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mercoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Inamo lands with an uppercut that bounces Mercoli off the cage and back into range.
A head kick from Inamo lands but Mercoli takes it in his stride.
Mercoli throws a head kick but Inamo moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Inamo.
A nice leg kick from Inamo, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T4#
Mercoli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inamo with the inside leg kick.
Inamo is looking to slow Mercoli down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Inamo.
Inamo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mercoli ducks under a wild hook from Inamo.
Mercoli closes the distance and clinches up with Inamo, looking for a takedown. Mercoli pushes Inamo against the cage but Inamo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Inamo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Inamo lands with a kick to the temple. Mercoli shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Inamo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mercoli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Inamo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Inamo connects with a high kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodtang Inamo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Inamo cracks Mercoli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mercoli closes this distance looking for a takedown but Inamo circles away.
Mercoli moves in looking to clinch but Inamo pushes him off.
Inamo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Inamo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Inamo avoids the head kick by Mercoli.
Mercoli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Inamo.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mercoli. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Mercoli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Inamo throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercoli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Inamo pinned against the cage. Inamo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Mercoli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Inamo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mercoli.#T1#
Inamo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mercoli takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mercoli tries a head kick but it misses.
Mercoli ducks under a wild hook from Inamo.
Good leg kick by Inamo.
Inamo misses with a head kick.
Inamo scores with a head kick. Mercoli tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Inamo lands a head kick!
Inamo misses with a wild combination.
Inamo throws a sloppy head kick and Mercoli moves out of range easily. #T2#
Inamo scores with a leg kick.
Inamo misses with a two punch combination.
Mercoli is looking to clinch.
Mercoli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Inamo's waist but Inamo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mercoli off to one side.
Inamo throws a fast counter high kick but Mercoli manages to duck under it in time.
Inamo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Inamo moves out of range as Mercoli throws a body kick.
Inamo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inamo connects with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Inamo.
Inamo misses with a head kick.
Inamo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mercoli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mercoli takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mercoli slips a jab and a cross from Inamo.
Mercoli seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Inamo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
Mercoli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Inamo misses with a head kick.
Mercoli is looking to clinch.
Mercoli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mercoli blocks a head kick by Inamo.
A counter left hand to the body from Mercoli misses its target.
Inamo throws a head kick but Mercoli moves out of range.
Mercoli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Inamo sprawls and moves away.
Mercoli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Inamo is able to avoid easily.
Gabriel Mercoli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Inamo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mercoli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mercoli tries a head kick but it misses.
Inamo jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Inamo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Inamo.
Inamo swats away the attempt to clinch by Mercoli.
Mercoli takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Inamo dodges the punch combination from Mercoli.
Mercoli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Inamo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That kick from Inamo tenderised Mercoli's leg. Mercoli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gabriel Mercoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodtang Inamo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mercoli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodtang Inamo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Inamo 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodtang Inamo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Rodrigues closes the distance and pushes Eduardo back into the cage.
Rodrigues throws a knee to the head but misses.
Eduardo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rodrigues pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rodrigues really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rodrigues wants to clinch.
Eduardo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eduardo is staying active underneath Rodrigues, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1##SUB#
Rodrigues seems to be working for a kimura but Eduardo defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Eduardo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodrigues pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Rodrigues is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eduardo sees it coming and defends easily.
Rodrigues is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Eduardo reverses the position - he's now on top in Rodrigues's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eduardo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #CUT2#It looks like Thayson Rodrigues has been cut.#T2#
Rodrigues looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodrigues, not yet.
Rodrigues is looking to stand back up but Eduardo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues is trying to control but Eduardo manages to pass to mount!
Eduardo landing punches.
Rodrigues regains half guard.
Eduardo prevents Rodrigues from improving his position.#T3#
Rodrigues is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Eduardo jumps into side control!
Eduardo is putting a hurting on Rodrigues here, landing some big shots from side control.
Eduardo working the ground and pound.
Rodrigues is working to avoid the ground and pound but Eduardo connects with a decent elbow. #ROC2#Rodrigues is rocked!
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
Rodrigues keeps Eduardo under control for a moment.
Rodrigues is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Oh Rodrigues is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eduardo is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Rodrigues tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Eduardo easily slips into full mount!
Rodrigues seems to have got his legs back now.
Eduardo looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Rodrigues covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Eduardo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2025 |
#R1#
Tadeu fails with a takedown attempt.
Gabriel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Gabriel. No joy for Tadeu on that attempt. #TD#
Gabriel feints and as Tadeu raises his hands in defense, Gabriel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gabriel throws an elbow that misses. Tadeu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gabriel's guard. Nice move by Tadeu!#REVB#
Gabriel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gabriel tries to get out of the position.
Tadeu throwing strikes but missing.
Tadeu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gabriel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tadeu forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tadeu looks to land a strike but Gabriel avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tadeu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tadeu stops Gabriel from standing up.
Tadeu throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Gabriel is looking to stand up but Tadeu isn't so interested in that idea.
Gabriel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tadeu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tadeu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tadeu trying to move into half guard but instead Gabriel has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Gabriel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tadeu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gabriel. #ES2#
Tadeu is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gabriel presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Gabriel is breathing heavily.#BC#
Gabriel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Tadeu has a takedown stuffed.
Joao Gabriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilherme Tadeu.
Tadeu shoots in for a takedown but Gabriel shows good takedown defense.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#KD#
Gabriel lands a big head kick that sends Tadeu tumbling to the mat! Gabriel takes a step backwards and waves Tadeu back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Tadeu is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gabriel throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Tadeu crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joao Gabriel! |
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Event:
WOVA Fight Night: High Stakes
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Manav misses with a wild combination.
#TD#
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smirnov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Smirnov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Manav looks winded!
Smirnov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Manav's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smirnov wants to control but Manav is keeping him busy.
Smirnov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2#
Smirnov wants to control but Manav is keeping him busy.
Smirnov taking a breather here. #T3#
Manav wants to get back to his feet but Smirnov drags him back down.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Manav misses. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Manav misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Smirnov drives through with a takedown into Manav's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smirnov is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Smirnov dominated that round.
That's time! Smirnov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Manav fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smirnov defending well as Manav loads up on a big left hand.
Manav is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Smirnov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Manav kicks off Smirnov and gets to his feet.
Manav will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
Smirnov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Manav's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smirnov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smirnov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Manav is breathing heavily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Manav can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Smirnov'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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smirnov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manav.
Smirnov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Manav throws a nice looking combination but Smirnov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Manav napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A lull in the action here.
Manav is not content to let Smirnov control the position.
Smirnov slows the pace down. #T3#
Manav is not content to let Smirnov control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Manav throws a series of punches but Smirnov moves out of range. #TD#
Smirnov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Manav was covering up waiting for the punch and Smirnov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smirnov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sergei Smirnov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fetor Manav will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##TD#
Smirnov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Manav's face as Smirnov controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manav takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Manav is not content to let Smirnov control the position.
Smirnov slows the pace down.
Smirnov trying to control the position but Manav is working away.
Smirnov controlling the position from side mount. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Manav throws a right and a left that Smirnov avoids nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Manav as Smirnov shoots in.
A little jabbing left from Manav on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fetor Manav is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smirnov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Manav sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Manav swinging wildly here.
It looked like Smirnov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smirnov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Smirnov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Manav for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Smirnov is trying to control the action in half guard but Manav is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smirnov trying to control the pace.
Smirnov continues to stall.
Further stalling from Smirnov.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smirnov shoots in for a double leg but Manav sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Smirnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smirnov shoots for a takedown but Manav saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manav throws a hook but Smirnov avoids it easily.#TD#
Smirnov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Manav looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smirnov controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smirnov wants to control but Manav is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sergei Smirnov.
I think Smirnov 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Smirnov! |
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Event:
WOVA Fight Night: Unchained
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Duke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Santos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Duke throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Santos.
Duke throws a jab when Santos was well out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Duke.
Duke throws a sloppy head kick and Santos moves out of range easily.
Duke lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duke jabs Santos right on the nose. Santos blinks but takes it well.
Santos defending well as Duke loads up on a big left hand.
Santos appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1##TD2#
Santos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Duke's half guard.#SUB2#
Santos is working for a kimura but Duke is defending it quite comfortably.
Duke knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santos on the ground.#SUB2#
Santos is trying for a kimura here. Duke looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Santos wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miguel Santos! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Gabriel tries to clinch up.
Gabriel misses with a few strikes there.
Popkov is looking for the big counter here.
Popkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gabriel moves in looking to clinch but Popkov pushes him off.
Popkov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Joao Gabriel has been cut.
Gabriel throws a series of punches but Popkov moves out of range.
A big right from Gabriel misses.
Popkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gabriel tries to clinch but Popkov moves out of range.
Gabriel throws out a loose jab but Popkov uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD2#
Popkov drops Gabriel with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gabriel looks back up at him and smiles so Popkov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Gabriel is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Popkov lands with a big right hook that stumbles Gabriel - he's out on his feet here! Popkov follows up with another monster hook that separates Gabriel from consciousness! Gabriel falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Popkov stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mikhail Popkov!
A very excited looking Mikhail Popkov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Joao Gabriel spoke after the fight, saying 'quero me desculpar com todos meus fãs, a derrota acontece, agora e levantar a cabeça e vim mais preparado para a proxima luta.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Gable lands a really nice looking cross but Santos seems unphased.
Gable lands a lovely overhand right.
Gable lands with a shot to the body.
Dan Gable seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gable connects with a good right hand that stumbles Santos. Santos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Gable shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Santos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gable pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.
Gable postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gable lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gable loads up on a big left hand. Santos felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Gable looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Santos can't hide his disappointment, as Gable celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Gable!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dan Gable waved his t-shirt featuring Furnace Performance 🔥's logo in front of the cameras. |
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