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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
WOVA Fight Night: Lit City
Date: May 07, 2025 |
#R1#
Rays misses with a head kick.
Rays tries to clinch but Ruchala is having none of it.
Rays tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruchala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rays throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rays shoots for a double leg takedown but Ruchala sprawls well. He's pushed Rays's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Ruchala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ruchala keeps the fight on the outside.
Ruchala connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#It looks like Aaron Rays has been cut.
Ruchala looks to score with a jab to the body but Rays is just out of range.
Rays darts in looking for a takedown but Ruchala gets double underhooks and turns Rays into the cage.
Ruchala defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rays.
Robert Ruchala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Rays.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rays tries to keep at a distance but Ruchala has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ruchala lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Ruchala breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Rays tries to clinch up.
Rays fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Ruchala takes the fight into the clinch.
Ruchala keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rays's efforts to push away.
Rays is trying to break free.
Ruchala tries for a takedown but Rays manages to get underhooks.
Rays tries to pull guard but Ruchala forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rays stalling in the clinch.
Ruchala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rays backwards. #T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Ruchala.
Ruchala lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rays gets underhooks to prevent Ruchala's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Ruchala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rays goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ruchala fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruchala throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ruchala looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ruchala throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Ruchala moves into the clinch successfully.
Rays is trying to break the clinch but Ruchala is controlling him.
Rays tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3#
Ruchala prevents the takedown attempt.
Rays looks winded!
Ruchala gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rays wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ruchala is struggling to control the position.
Rays tries to break free but Ruchala pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Ruchala breaks from the clinch.
Rays tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruchala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rays misses with a kick to the body.
Ruchala appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ruchala fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rays.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ruchala.#T4#
Ruchala throws a head kick that misses.
Ruchala tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rays swivels and escapes.
Aaron Rays seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ruchala clinches.
Rays fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rays tries to pull guard but Ruchala won't allow it.
#BC#
Ruchala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruchala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rays throws a series of punches but Ruchala moves out of range.
Rays tries to clinch there but Ruchala circles away.
#CL#
Ruchala darts in and clinches Rays up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Ruchala has picked Rays up - he's going for a ride! Ruchala dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Ruchala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Rays's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ruchala.
Ruchala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rays can do to turn this around?
Ruchala throws a leg kick but Rays moved away.
Rays plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ruchala shoots in for a takedown but Rays shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Robert Ruchala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Ruchala pushes Rays up against the cage in a clinch.
Ruchala struggles to land a body shot inside as Rays controls his hands.
#BC2#
Rays breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rays with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ruchala counters with a series of strikes. Rays will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ruchala connects with a nice looking jab.
Ruchala looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rays misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruchala throws a counter high kick but Rays was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rays is breathing heavily.
Ruchala shoots in but Rays avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Rays tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruchala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Rays tries to keep at a distance but Ruchala has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rays fails to pull guard.
Rays fails to pull guard.
Robert Ruchala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Rays.#BC#
Ruchala manages to break the clinch.
Rays takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rays throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ruchala's waist but Ruchala gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rays off to one side. #CL#
Ruchala moves into range and clinches up with Rays.
Rays jumps guard but Ruchala stands there with Rays around his waist. Rays gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Ruchala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Ruchala fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rays throws a head kick but Ruchala moves out of range.
Ruchala seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Ruchala has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ruchala has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rays avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ruchala lands with a left to the head.
Rays wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short body shot lands from Ruchala as the two fighters clinch.
Ruchala lands a shot to the body.#T3##BC#
Ruchala manages to break the clinch.
Ruchala circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ruchala counters with a big head kick but Rays shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Rays.
Rays stuffs the takedown attempt from Ruchala. Ruchala gets slowly back to his feet.
Rays avoids a kick to the body.
Ruchala lands a high kick!
Ruchala dives in for a single leg takedown but Rays sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rays tries a knee to the head but Ruchala blocks it.
#T4#
Ruchala manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ruchala has Rays pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rays manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ruchala leaning his opponent against the cage.
Robert Ruchala has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Ruchala breaks from the clinch.
Ruchala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rays wants to clinch up but Ruchala keeps it at a distance.
Rays just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRuchala.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Ruchala dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Rays's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rays avoids the head kick by Ruchala.
Rays tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruchala swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ruchala stuffs the takedown attempt from Rays. Rays gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ruchala throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rays blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruchala creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rays's defenses.
Ruchala has Rays pressed against the cage, preventing Rays from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ruchala creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rays's defenses.
Ruchala lands an uppercut.#T1#
Rays tries to pull guard but Ruchala won't allow it.
Ruchala with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rays is trying to break the clinch but Ruchala has him pressed against the cage.
Ruchala lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rays takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Ruchala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rays misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruchala misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ruchala scores with a head kick.
#T2#
Ruchala fails to land the takedown.
As Ruchala backs off Rays throws a huge counter combo but Ruchala manages to avoid it all.
Rays throws a head kick but Ruchala moves out of range.
Ruchala shoots in looking for a takedown. Rays tries to sprawl out of it but Ruchala keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rays manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Ruchala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruchala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruchala avoids a kick to the body.
Ruchala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ruchala looks to score with a jab to the body but Rays is just out of range.
Robert Ruchala is winning the standup battle so far.
Rays shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ruchala but Ruchala pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from Ruchala on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Ruchala defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rays.
Ruchala shoots in for a takedown but Rays shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rays takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ruchala swinging wildly here.
Ruchala fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rays avoids it really well and circles away.
Ruchala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rays blocks a head kick by Ruchala.
Ruchala fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rays is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Rays connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Ruchala pushes Rays up against the cage in a clinch.
Ruchala lands with a light punch inside.
Ruchala working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Ruchala manages to break the clinch.
Ruchala loads up on a big right hand but Rays slips the punch.
Rays throws a lazy head kick
and Ruchala counters with a slapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Ruchala has Rays up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Ruchala.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Ruchala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ruchala has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Ruchala! |
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Event:
WOVA Fight Night: Lit City
Date: May 07, 2025 |
#R1#
Hawks with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Bautista counters with a nice right hand that sends Hawks toppling to the canvas! Hawks scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bautista finish him?!#ROC#Hawks is rocked!#CUT#It looks like JD Hawks has been cut.
Hawks misses with a takedown
and Bautista counters with a nice body shot.
Hawks is still on wobbly legs! Can Bautista finish him?
Hawks looks winded!
Hawks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bautista connects with a nice cross there... Hawks is looking wobbly and Bautista recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Hawks to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Bautista jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jon Bautista!
After the big win, Jon Bautista made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Warpath Wear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
WOVA Fight Night: Lit City
Date: May 07, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
McKockiner closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mcmahon's guard.
McKockiner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mcmahon tries to kick McKockiner off but McKockiner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McKockiner lands a nice short elbow.
McKockiner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mcmahon is trying to stand up here but McKockiner is controlling him well.
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. McKockiner connects with a nice short shot to Mcmahon's temple.
McKockiner controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKockiner is thwarting Mcmahon's attempts to control the position.#T1#
McKockiner winds up and cracks Mcmahon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from McKockiner there.
McKockiner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKockiner frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McKockiner connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKockiner controlling his opponent.
Mcmahon looks winded!#T2#
McKockiner looking to finish Mcmahon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mcmahon!
McKockiner working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McKockiner controlling the position easily from mount.
McKockiner scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcmahon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McKockiner controlling his opponent. #T3#
McKockiner working the ground and pound effectively.
McKockiner unloading with bombs!
Mcmahon is in a horrible position here. McKockiner smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McKockiner landing punches.
McKockiner scoring with strikes but Mcmahon is staying in there.
McKockiner pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
McKockiner controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Mcmahon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcmahon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McKockiner lands a couple of good shots and Mcmahon has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC#Mcmahon is rocked!
What can Mcmahon do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mcmahon is still in real trouble! Can McKockiner finish him?
McKockiner scores with punches and elbows.
A helpless look comes across Mcmahon 's face. He knows he's trapped as McKockiner lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry McKockiner! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2025 |
#R1#
Robert will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Robert shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Camacho but Camacho pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mathias Camacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camacho throws a left and a right that both miss
and Robert counters with a body kick that stops Camacho in his tracks momentarily.
Robert stuffs the takedown attempt from Camacho. Camacho gets slowly back to his feet.
Camacho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Robert.
Camacho shoots for a double leg takedown but Robert sprawls well. He's pushed Camacho's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Camacho moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Camacho decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Robert kicks Camacho off and gets back to his feet.
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!#TD#
Robert throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Camacho was covering up waiting for the punch and Robert finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Camacho keeping moving, preventing Robert from controlling successfully. #T1#
Robert throws a big right hand that misses.
Robert postures up in Camacho's guard and throws a big left but Camacho blocks it.
Robert advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camacho is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Robert is working for a kimura but Camacho is defending it quite comfortably.
Robert stalling away here and it's allowed Camacho to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
Robert controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU#
Robert gets to his feet. Camacho looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Camacho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Camacho tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robert defends well and Camacho ends up having to push Robert into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Deal Robert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathias Camacho.
Robert with a lazy takedown attempt
and Camacho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robert scores with a kick to the midsection.#TD2#
Camacho shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Robert is trying to defend but Camacho finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Robert trying to control here.
Robert moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Robert is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Camacho frees his head nicely. Oh but Robert has switched to an armbar! Camacho is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Deal Robert! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Camacho tries to clinch up.#CL#
Camacho clinches.
Camacho wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Camacho breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Camacho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nitro wants to counter the offense by Camacho and move into the clinch position.
Camacho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nitro tries to counter by closing the distance.
Camacho takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nitro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Camacho tries to clinch up.#CL#
Camacho clinches up against the cage.
Nitro keeps control of Camacho as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Nitro breaks from the clinch.
Camacho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Camacho throws a series of punches but Nitro avoids them all with ease.
Camacho takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
Camacho closes the distance and clinches up with Nitro, looking for a takedown. Camacho pushes Nitro against the cage but Nitro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nitro has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Camacho is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Camacho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nitro drops Camacho with a huge uppercut! Camacho drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Nitro is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jethro Nitro! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1219 Round 1
Date: Mar 31, 2025 |
#R1#
Arellano sizes up Rays with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rays tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arellano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arellano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#It looks like Aaron Rays has been cut.#CL2#
Arellano clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Arellano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Arellano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arellano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arellano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rays is trying to stall.
Arellano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rays takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Arellano.
A short uppercut from Arellano.
Arellano is working Rays over against the cage.
A short left from Arellano.
Arellano lands a shot to the body.
Arellano lands with a light punch inside.
Arellano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Arellano.
Rays is breathing heavily.#T1#
Arellano scores with a shoulder strike.
Arellano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arellano works on Rays's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Arellano.
Arellano pushes Rays back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arellano.
Arellano pushes Rays back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arellano scores with a shot to the side of Rays's head.
Arellano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arellano scores with a shot to the side of Rays's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arellano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rays backwards.
Arellano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arellano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rays.
Arellano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Arellano.
Arellano scores with a shoulder strike.
Arellano cracks Rays with a nice body shot.
A short right from Arellano on the inside. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arellano.
Arellano lands a body shot.
A short right from Arellano.
Arellano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Arellano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arellano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arellano lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Arellano.
Rays's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arellano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rays backwards.
Arellano lands a nice uppercut.
Arellano lands with a left to the head.
Arellano lands a left hand.
Arellano digs a right hand into Rays's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rays's gas tank.
Arellano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Arellano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arellano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rays's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Arellano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rays.
Arellano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arellano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arellano lands with a short shot to the head.
Arellano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arellano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rays.
A shot in the inside from Arellano.
Still in the clinch, Arellano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arellano lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Arellano.
Arellano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arellano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rayss head.
Arellano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rayss head.
Arellano works on Rays's body with a couple of short punches.
Arellano lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Arellano scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#Rays is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Arellano.
Oh Rays is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Arellano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arellano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rays backwards.
Arellano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arellano gets through Rays's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Arellano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Arellano lands a hook that snaps the head of Rays backwards.
Arellano scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Arellano.
Arellano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arellano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Arellano lands a shoulder strike.
Arellano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rays backwards.
Arellano lands an uppercut.
A short right from Arellano on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arellano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rays backwards.
Arellano lands a shot to the body.
Arellano lands an uppercut.
Arellano lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Arellano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Rays's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Arellano circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Rays to the canvas! Rays doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Arellano keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Arellano! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Hawks closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boateng did well to prevent Hawks getting side control.
Boateng on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boateng tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Boateng looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hawks is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Boateng looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hawks prevents Boateng from improving his position.
Hawks moves into full mount! Boateng won't be happy about that!
Hawks tries to control but Boateng wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boateng can't escape the position.
#T1#
Boateng is squirming around, avoiding Hawks's attempts to control the action.
Boateng is looking to get to half guard.
Hawks wants to control the pace but Boateng is squirming around nicely.
Boateng is trying to escape the mount.
Hawks landing strikes from the mount.
Boateng is looking to get to half guard.
Hawks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boateng sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
Boateng on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boateng is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Boateng is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hawks pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Boateng actively working from the bottom here.
Hawks content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Boateng actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Boateng looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boateng wants to improve his position but Hawks is controlling well.
Hawks uses his free foot to push down on Boateng's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Boateng.
Boateng working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Hawks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hawks trying to control but Boateng is having none of it.
Boateng bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hawks keeping moving, preventing Boateng from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hawks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boateng is aware though and is defending well.
Boateng tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawks is retaining full guard. #T4#
Hawks is trying to keep Boateng in close.
Boateng wants to pass the guard but Hawks is keeping the position.#SUB#
Boateng is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hawks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hawks has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Boateng has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hawks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Boateng looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
JD Hawks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Hawks has closed the distance and engaged Boateng in a clinch.
#TD2#
Hawks ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hawks no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Boateng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawks is keeping the position for now.
Hawks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boateng pushes down on Hawks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boateng is looking to advance position but Hawks won't allow it.
Hawks manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawks keeping moving, preventing Boateng from controlling successfully.
Hawks trying to keep a closed guard but Boateng is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Boateng pushing down on Hawks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Boateng is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawks wants to improve his position but Boateng is controlling well.
#SUB#
Boateng is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hawks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boateng.
Hawks wants to get back to full guard.
Boateng stalling away here and it's allowed Hawks to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boateng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawks is keeping the position for now.
Boateng is working hard here to advance position.
Boateng not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boateng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boateng trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hawks manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Boateng has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hawks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Boateng escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hawks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Boateng is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Hawks tries to free his leg and advance position but Boateng is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Boateng looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hawks passes into side control.
Hawks trying to control the action but Boateng is working from the bottom.
Boateng manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Boateng wants to free his trapped foot but Hawks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hawks tries to get to full guard but Boateng has control of the leg.
Hawks is refusing to be controlled, as Boateng sits in half guard. #T4#
Hawks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hawks is breathing heavily.
Boateng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawks swivels though and keeps 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.
That was a close second round but I would say that Didier Boateng will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Hawks closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boateng to the mat! Boateng manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Boateng working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hawks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hawks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
JD Hawks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boateng can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hawks controls the pace.
Hawks advances position into side control!
Boateng is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boateng keeps working.
Boateng is looking for a sweep.
Hawks slows the pace down.
Boateng is looking to regain half guard here but Hawks keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Boateng manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Boateng looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Boateng actively working from the bottom here.
Boateng slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hawks 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. #SUB#
Boateng working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hawks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hawks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB#
Boateng had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hawks defends it easily.
Hawks trying to control the position from guard on top but Boateng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Boateng has his foot on Hawks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hawks works his way back into a safe position though.
Hawks controlling from the top position.
Boateng keeping moving, preventing Hawks from controlling successfully.
Hawks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Boateng looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Boateng escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hawks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB#
Boateng throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hawks tries to stand but Boateng is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Boateng had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hawks defends it easily.#SUB#
Boateng isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hawks stacks Boateng on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hawks!
Boateng manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hawks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Boateng actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Hawks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boateng keeps working. #SUB#
Boateng looking for subs from the bottom but Hawks mounts him!
Hawks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hawks controlling the pace for now.
Boateng regains half guard.#SUB#
Boateng looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Boateng looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
JD Hawks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hawks 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JD Hawks! |
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