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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Okoam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bio Aboy misses with an uppercut. Okoam saw that one coming. Okoam feints the counter takedown. Okoam fails with a takedown attempt. As Okoam tries to get set, Bio Aboy tries to push him back and clinch up but Okoam manages to avoid the attempt.#CL# Bio Aboy closes the distance and clinches. Okoam tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bio Aboy avoids it. Okoam is trying to pull guard but Bio Aboy has him pressed against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Bio Aboy breaks the clinch.
#CL# Bio Aboy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Okoam looking to slow down the pace here.#BC# Bio Aboy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1# Bio Aboy shoots in for a takedown but Okoam shows good takedown defense. Okoam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Okoam keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Bio Aboy misses with a low kick as Okoam jumps back. Bio Aboy fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Bio Aboy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Okoam drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bio Aboy tries to bench press Okoam off him but Okoam keeps the position. Okoam working away. Bio Aboy trying his best to control but Okoam has mounted him.#T2# Bio Aboy regains half guard. Bio Aboy is controlling Okoam's trapped leg to prevent Okoam from advancing to side control. Bio Aboy trying to control from the bottom.
Bio Aboy regains full guard. Nicely done. Bio Aboy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. This has been an exciting period of action! Okoam is refusing to be controlled, as Bio Aboy sits in half guard. Okoam wants to get back to his feet.
#T3# Bio Aboy seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Okoam trying to control from the bottom.
Bio Aboy stalling. Okoam trying to control but Bio Aboy postures up.
Okoam is looking to escape.#SUB# Okoam is defending against the submission attempts here by Bio Aboy.
#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Bio Aboy trying to pass the guard but Okoam defending well. Okoam is trying to get back to full guard. Okoam trying to control from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bio Aboy tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Okoam shoots in but no luck this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Bio Aboy dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Okoam throws a quick inside leg kick. Bio Aboy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okoam. Okoam tries to close the distance and clinch but Bio Aboy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Bio Aboy is looking to clinch but Okoam is avoiding it.
Bio Aboy misses with a takedown attempt enabling Okoam to counter with a crisp jab. Bio Aboy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Okoam defends well and Bio Aboy ends up having to push Okoam into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Okoam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bio Aboy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Bio Aboy slaps away a takedown attempt from Okoam, before circling back to the center of the mat. Bio Aboy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Okoam. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bio Aboy swats away the attempt to clinch by Okoam.#CL# Bio Aboy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1# Bio Aboy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Okoam fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rodrigo Bio Aboy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Okoam. Okoam blocking some punches.
Bio Aboy wants to get back to striking at distance but Okoam won't allow it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Okoam tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bio Aboy just stands there and leans against the cage. Okoam trying to control the position but instead, Bio Aboy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Okoam into the cage. Okoam is looking to break free of the clinch but Bio Aboy has double underhooks. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Okoam is trying to pull guard but Bio Aboy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD# Bio Aboy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Okoam uses from the top position. Okoam wants to stand and escape but instead Bio Aboy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Bio Aboy won't allow Okoam to get back to his feet. Bio Aboy controls from within his opponent's guard. Okoam wants to control but Bio Aboy passes easily into half guard.
Okoam is trying to control but Bio Aboy manages to pass to mount!
#T3# Okoam tries to hold on but Bio Aboy pushes him away. Okoam is looking to improve his position but Bio Aboy isn't that keen on the idea. Okoam is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Bio Aboy working away from the top, dropping strikes. Bio Aboy dominating with strikes here. Okoam is in a horrible position here. Bio Aboy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bio Aboy punishing his opponent with strikes. #T4# Bio Aboy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Okoam is looking to escape. #SUB# Bio Aboy working for a submission but Okoam is keeping him at bay. Bio Aboy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Okoam tries to lock up and control but Bio Aboy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Bio Aboy dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Okoam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bio Aboy tries to clinch but Okoam is having none of it. Okoam tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Okoam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bio Aboy as he avoids it easily. Okoam tries to clinch up. Okoam lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. No luck with that takedown attempt from Okoam. Bio Aboy appears to be looking for a big counter. Okoam changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bio Aboy tries to avoid it but Okoam manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bio Aboy to the ground. Bio Aboy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Rodrigo Bio Aboy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Okoam. Okoam connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Okoam slaps away a takedown attempt from Bio Aboy, before circling back to the center of the mat. Bio Aboy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Okoam sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Okoam slips under a jab.#T1# Okoam shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bio Aboy defends it nicely. Okoam wants to clinch up but Bio Aboy keeps it at a distance. Bio Aboy doesn't succeed with the takedown and Okoam counters with a straight right hand. Bio Aboy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Okoam sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Okoam tries to counter with a clinch but Bio Aboy shakes him off and moves away.#CL2# Okoam drives through and clinches with Bio Aboy against the cage.
Okoam can't break the clinch.
Bio Aboy can't find room to land a body shot as Okoam controls the action.
Okoam is trying to drag Bio Aboy to the mat but Bio Aboy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Bio Aboy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Okoam's efforts to push away.#T2##TD# Bio Aboy drags the fight down to the ground.
Bio Aboy keeping full guard, as Okoam tries to pass. #ES# Bio Aboy wriggles free and stands up. Okoam lands with a good body shot. Okoam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bio Aboy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Bio Aboy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Okoam is fending him off so far but Bio Aboy persists. Nope, Okoam circles away and we're back to standing.#T3# Okoam tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bio Aboy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Okoam somewhat. Bio Aboy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. A low kick lands for Okoam.
Okoam is looking to clinch. Bio Aboy with a poor takedown and Okoam counters with a nice uppercut. Okoam closes the distance and clinches up with Bio Aboy, looking for a takedown. Okoam pushes Bio Aboy against the cage but Bio Aboy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Nice sprawl there from Bio Aboy as Okoam shoots in. Bio Aboy fails with the takedown and Okoam counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2# Okoam decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T4# Bio Aboy is refusing to be controlled, as Okoam sits in half guard. Bio Aboy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bio Aboy. Okoam wants to control from the top but Bio Aboy keeps moving. #SUB# Bio Aboy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rodrigo Bio Aboy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. This has been an exciting period of action! Okoam preventing the sweep.
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 Rodrigo Bio Aboy. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bio Aboy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27 Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Bio Aboy! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2018 |
#R1# Horrible takedown attempt by Volkanovski or perhaps it was just good defense by Fernandez, which made it look bad. Volkanovski fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2# Volkanovski moves into range and clinches up with Fernandez. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fernandez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC# Fernandez breaks from the clinch.
#T1# Volkanovski cracks Fernandez with an open hand slap.#CL2# Volkanovski closes the distance and pushes Fernandez back into the cage.#BC# Fernandez breaks the clinch.
Volkanovski closes the distance and clinches up with Fernandez, looking for a takedown. Volkanovski pushes Fernandez against the cage but Fernandez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Fernandez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Maka Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradford Volkanovski. Volkanovski misses with a takedown attempt - Fernandez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2# Volkanovski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD# Fernandez jumps guard.
#T2# Fernandez wants to get back to his feet but Volkanovski is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES# Fernandez pushes Volkanovski off and gets back to his feet.
Volkanovski lands with a straight right. Fernandez didn't see that one coming. Volkanovski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fernandez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Volkanovski somewhat. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Volkanovski throws a solid leg kick but Fernandez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Volkanovski.#T3# Fernandez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Volkanovski. Volkanovski scores with a sloppy right hand. Fernandez should have avoided that one. Volkanovski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. It looked like Fernandez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Volkanovski scores with a body shot.
Volkanovski throws a right hand that Fernandez ducks under and follows up with a left that Fernandez also avoids with ease.#CL2# Volkanovski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fernandez, pushing him back against the cage. Volkanovski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4##BC# Fernandez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Volkanovski tries for a takedown but Fernandez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Fernandez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2# Volkanovski clinches with his opponent.
#BC2# Volkanovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Volkanovski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Volkanovski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fernandez but Fernandez pushes him off and we're back to square one. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Volkanovski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fernandez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Volkanovski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Fernandez throws a big counter combination but Volkanovski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bradford Volkanovski will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Volkanovski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Volkanovski swinging wildly here.
Fernandez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. A head kick misses from Volkanovski. Fernandez is looking for a counter combo.#CL2# Volkanovski clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Volkanovski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Volkanovski is trying to pull guard but Fernandez has him pressed against the cage.#BC# Fernandez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1# Volkanovski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fernandez as he avoids it easily. Maka Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradford Volkanovski.#CL2# Volkanovski has managed to clinch.
Volkanovski has a couple of punches blocked by Fernandez.
#BC# Fernandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Volkanovski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2# Volkanovski moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC# Fernandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Fernandez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Sloppy strikes from Volkanovski. Those never looked like landing. #T2# Volkanovski goes for a double leg but Fernandez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fernandez continues to drive forward. It looked like Fernandez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Volkanovski shoots in for a takedown but Fernandez shows good takedown defense. Volkanovski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fernandez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Volkanovski is breathing heavily.#CL2# Volkanovski darts in and clinches Fernandez up against the cage.#BC# Fernandez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Fernandez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bradford Volkanovski seems to be getting the better of the standup. Volkanovski dives in and grabs Fernandez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fernandez pushes down on Volkanovski's head and hops out. Volkanovski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fernandez appears to be looking for a big counter. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Volkanovski misses with the body kick and Fernandez counters with a series of strikes. Volkanovski will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3##CL2# Volkanovski takes the fight into the clinch. Volkanovski tries to stall but Fernandez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD2# Volkanovski drags the fight down to the ground.
Fernandez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU# Fernandez stands and steps away. Volkanovski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. A punch combination from Volkanovski misses. Volkanovski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fernandez defends it nicely. Fernandez throws a big counter combination but Volkanovski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4# Volkanovski fails with the takedown. As Volkanovski looks to move away, Fernandez throws a big counter combo but Volkanovski just gets out of the way. Volkanovski doesn't succeed with the takedown and Fernandez counters with a left and a right that stings Volkanovski. Volkanovski throws a wild body kick that Fernandez sees coming a mile off. Fernandez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Volkanovski shoots in for a double leg but Fernandez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Volkanovski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volkanovski dives in and grabs Fernandez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fernandez pushes down on Volkanovski's head and hops out. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bradford Volkanovski will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Volkanovski has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Volkanovski manages to break the clinch.
Volkanovski dives in for a single leg takedown but Fernandez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Volkanovski throws a right and a left that both miss. Fernandez is looking for a counter combo. Volkanovski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fernandez's waist but Fernandez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Volkanovski off to one side. Volkanovski lands with a nice body punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Volkanovski throws a head kick but Fernandez moves out of range.
Volkanovski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Fernandez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Maka Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradford Volkanovski.#T1# Volkanovski fails with the takedown. Fernandez appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2# Fernandez gets tackled into the cage by Volkanovski. Volkanovski maintains the clinch. #BC# Fernandez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Volkanovski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fernandez tries to avoid it but Volkanovski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fernandez to the ground. Fernandez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Fernandez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Volkanovski is defended easily by Fernandez. Fernandez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2# Volkanovski darts in looking for a takedown but Fernandez gets double underhooks and turns Volkanovski into the cage. Fernandez throws a big counter combination but Volkanovski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Volkanovski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Volkanovski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Fernandez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3##BC# Fernandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Volkanovski moves into range and clinches up with Fernandez.#BC# Fernandez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Volkanovski fails to land the takedown. Fernandez appears to be looking for a big counter. Volkanovski shoots for a double leg takedown but Fernandez sprawls well. He's pushed Volkanovski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. As Volkanovski looks to move away, Fernandez throws a big counter combo but Volkanovski just gets out of the way. Volkanovski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fernandez's waist but Fernandez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Volkanovski off to one side. Fernandez is looking for a counter combo. No luck with that takedown attempt from Volkanovski. Fernandez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4# Volkanovski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volkanovski throws the kick towards the body but Fernandez avoids it. It looked like Fernandez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. No luck with that takedown attempt from Volkanovski. Volkanovski misses with a takedown attempt and Fernandez counters with a one-two to the body. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nice takedown defense from Fernandez. No joy for Volkanovski on that attempt. Maka Fernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2# Volkanovski moves into range and clinches up with Fernandez.
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 Maka Fernandez. I think Volkanovski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradford Volkanovski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2018 |
#R1# Fernandez swings and misses with a shot to the body and Nevez counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT# It looks like Maka Fernandez has been cut. Nevez lands a jab. Fernandez fails with the takedown and Nevez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fernandez thinking. Fernandez misses with the body kick and Fernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC# Fernandez is rocked! Fernandez shoots and misses #KD# and Nevez counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fernandez! Nevez lets Fernandez back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Fernandez is still on wobbly legs! Can Nevez finish him? The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fernandez with a lazy takedown attempt and Nevez counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ruben Nevez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Cianco bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Barrantes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cianco's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Barrantes is trying to get back to full guard. Cianco performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Cianco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barrantes defending well though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barrantes tries to get to full guard but Cianco has control of the leg. Barrantes throws a strike from the bottom but Cianco passes into side control!
Cianco working away.#T1# Barrantes is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2# Cianco goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Barrantes rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cianco's guard! Nice work there by Barrantes! Barrantes controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Cianco trying to keep a closed guard but Barrantes is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cianco holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2# Cianco working for a triangle but Barrantes defends it easily.
#T2# Cianco wants to sweep here but Barrantes controlling him for the moment. Cianco bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barrantes's guard. #REVB# Barrantes seems keen to control Cianco's posture.#SUB# Barrantes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cianco defends well. Barrantes wants to sweep but no luck. #T3# Cianco is stalling in the full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Barrantes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cianco. Cianco stopping the sweep attempt from Barrantes. Cianco wants to control from the top but Barrantes keeps moving. Cianco works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Barrantes wants to get back to full guard. Ground and pound from Cianco. Cianco is trying to control. Barrantes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Cianco controlling the action here.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Cianco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Barrantes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2# Cianco moves into the clinch successfully.
Barrantes wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Cianco dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Cianco is looking to clinch but Barrantes is avoiding it.
Cianco just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBarrantes.#TD2# Cianco gets a double leg takedown into Barrantes's guard. Barrantes keeping moving, preventing Cianco from controlling successfully. Barrantes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Barrantes managing to control the position. #SUB# Barrantes is looking for a triangle but Cianco pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barrantes keeping moving, preventing Cianco from controlling successfully. #T1# Cianco passes Barrantes's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Cianco wants to control but Barrantes is keeping him busy. Kyle Cianco has got the better of the ground game so far. Cianco perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Barrantes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Cianco stalling. Cianco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barrantes's head. Barrantes is staying active underneath Cianco, who seems content to just control the action from this position. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Cianco is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Cianco throws the kick towards the body but Barrantes avoids it. As Cianco looks to move away, Barrantes throws a big counter combo but Cianco just gets out of the way.#CL2# Cianco closes the distance and clinches. Cianco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cianco effectively controlling the action here. Cianco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barrantes's elbow. Barrantes is looking to break free of the clinch but Cianco has double underhooks. Barrantes looking for a takedown. Cianco fails to pull guard.
Barrantes stops a takedown attempt from Cianco.
Barrantes is looking for a takedown.#T3# Barrantes tries to score a body lock takedown but Cianco shows good agility there to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Barrantes. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC# Barrantes breaks from the clinch.
Barrantes fails to land the takedown. Cianco wants to counter the offense by Barrantes and move into the clinch position. Barrantes is looking to clinch but Cianco is avoiding it.
Cianco thuds a left hand into Barrantes's body.#TD2# Cianco closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cianco lands in his opponent's guard.#ES# Barrantes has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Cianco is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Barrantes misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4# Barrantes jumps guard but Cianco stands there with Barrantes around his waist. Barrantes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cianco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cianco is struggling to control the position.#BC2# Cianco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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# Cianco closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barrantes to the mat! Barrantes manages to get full guard. Barrantes being controlled here, momentarily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Barrantes trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Cianco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Barrantes keeps the fight on the outside. Cianco doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL# and Barrantes moves into the clinch. Barrantes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barrantes avoiding damage.
Cianco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2# Cianco breaks the clinch.
Barrantes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2# and Cianco counters by clinching up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cianco with a knee to the head.
Cianco wants to get back to striking at distance but Barrantes won't allow it.
Cianco pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1# Barrantes is pressed up against the cage. Cianco has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barrantes down to the mat. Barrantes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Cianco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Cianco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barrantes pinned against the cage. Barrantes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Pablo Barrantes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Cianco. Barrantes fails with a takedown attempt. Cianco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Barrantes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cianco. Horrible takedown attempt by Barrantes or perhaps it was just good defense by Cianco, which made it look bad. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2# Cianco closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Barrantes's guard. Cianco wants to control from the top but Barrantes keeps moving. Barrantes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Barrantes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Barrantes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cianco's head. #T3# Cianco won't allow Barrantes to pass to mount. Still in half guard, Barrantes seems content to control. Cianco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Barrantes performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Cianco striking from half guard on the bottom. Barrantes is figuring out what he wants to do next. Cianco is trying to maintain the position but Barrantes is very close to passing his half guard. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Cianco controlling the position for now.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Barrantes fails with the takedown and Cianco counters with a two punch combo. Cianco fails in his attempt to clinch. No luck with that takedown attempt from Barrantes. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cianco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pablo Barrantes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kyle Cianco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Cianco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Barrantes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight! Kyle Cianco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Cianco 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Cianco!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2017 |
#R1# Kaai misses with a double jab.
Kaai misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD# Riley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kaai looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Riley is working Kaai over with some ground and pound from side control. Riley works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Riley cracks Kaai with an elbow. That is naaassty. Riley wants to control but Kaai is keeping him busy. Riley working the ground and pound. Riley lands a decent elbow from side control. This has been an exciting period of action! You can see the frustration on Kaai's face as Riley controls the position. #SUB# Riley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kaai has escaped the position, nice work there. Riley working the body and head with strikes. Kaai is trying to control Riley's posture but Riley avoids it. Kaai tries to buck Riley off but Riley is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Kaai keeps trying to improve his position. Riley cracks Kaai with an elbow. That is naaassty. Riley 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. Check out the look on Riley's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Riley staying calm. Kaai takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kaai is looking to regain half guard here but Riley keeps moving and retains side control. Kaai gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Riley landing strikes, looking to finish! #T2# Riley tries to control but Kaai wriggling away. Riley scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kaai wants to hold on but Riley pushes him away. Riley controlling the pace for now. Riley with a couple of short strikes. Riley could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Kaai squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Riley is in the full mount, landing strikes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Riley cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Riley tries to control but Kaai wriggling away. #SUB# Riley swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Riley!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Hornie closes the distance and pushes McAodh back into the cage. McAodh is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hornie to keep the fight standing. A frustrated look appears on McAodh's face as he tries to break the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hornie. #TD2# Hornie pulls guard effortlessly. McAodh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Hornie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing that McAodh has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. McAodh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hornie on the ground. Hornie has his hands on McAodh's head, controlling the position. McAodh wants to control from the top but Hornie keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Hornie pushes a forearm under McAodh's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, McAodh is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miso Hornie!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1# Jack leaves Hornie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Jack went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Hornie with a lazy takedown attempt and Jack counters with a left and a right that stings Hornie. #TD# Jack closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hornie's guard. Hornie working a defensive guard here.
Hornie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Jack content to stall in guard here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Hornie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1# Jack sitting in guard here, content to control. Hornie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Jack stops Hornie from standing up. Jack controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Jack knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hornie on the ground. Jack cracks Hornie with a solid left hand.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Hornie wants to sweep but no luck. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jack's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Hornie controls Jack momentarily but Jack frees himself. Hornie keeping full guard, as Jack tries to pass. Jack showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. A swing and a miss from Hornie. Jack appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Hornie shoots for a double leg takedown but Jack sprawls well. He's pushed Hornie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Flap Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miso Hornie.#T3##TD# Jack shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hornie's guard. Hornie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jack controls the pace. Jack seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hornie for as long as he can get away with. Jack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hornie is keeping the position for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jack is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Jack won't allow Hornie to get back to his feet. Jack looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4# Hornie is trying to control the position but Jack postures up. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Hornie looks winded! Jack is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD# Jack throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hornie tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jack is in Hornie's guard. Jack sitting in guard, not really doing much. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Hornie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jack defends it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flap Jack dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2##TD# Jack shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jack was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Jack controlling from side mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hornie sneaks back into half guard. Hornie is trying to maintain the position but Jack is very close to passing his half guard. Flap Jack overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1# Jack looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Hornie is trying to stand back up but Jack is controlling him
Hornie wants to get back to full guard. Hornie trying to control but Jack postures up.
Hornie tries to roll over but Jack keeps him under control. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Jack has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jack is defended easily by Hornie. Hornie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL# and Jack counters by clinching up. Hornie is breathing heavily.#TD# Jack drags the fight down to the ground.
Hornie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jack is keeping the position for now. #T3# Jack seems keen to control Hornie's posture. Jack'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. Jack continues to stall. Hornie preventing the sweep. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Hornie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jack tries to avoid it but Hornie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jack to the ground. Jack escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. As Hornie looks to move away, Jack throws a big counter combo but Hornie just gets out of the way. Flap Jack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hornie misses with an uppercut. Jack saw that one coming. Miso Hornie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Jack scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Jack controlling the position. You can see the frustration on Hornie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jack controlling the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flap Jack dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##TD# Jack looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hornie! Hornie is looking to regain half guard here but Jack keeps moving and retains side control. Jack in side control, just content to control the action for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hornie is trying to improve his position.#T1# Hornie being controlled for a moment. This is a sustained period of stalling by Jack. Jack works to advance to full mount. Hornie defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Hornie is trying desperately to improve position.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. A nice elbow there by Jack. Hornie regains half guard. Jack stalling. Hornie trying to control from the bottom.
Hornie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Jack is looking to advance position but Hornie won't allow it. Hornie is in trouble now - Jack has advanced to mount! Hornie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3# Hornie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jack controlling the pace for now. Jack continues to hold on tight. Hornie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Jack is pulling down on Hornie's head. It's preventing any offense from Hornie, at least for the moment. Flap Jack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4# Hornie won't allow Jack to sweep him here. Jack is pulling down on Hornie's head to control his posture. Jack wants to stand up but Hornie is controlling him. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hornie throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Flap Jack showed his dominance in that final round. Well Jack 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flap Jack! During a confident post fight interview, Flap Jack thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2017 |
#R1# Kaai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hara moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Hara connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kaai. Kaai circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Kaai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hara. A jab from Hara does it's job there. Hara should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Kaai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Kaai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kaai misses with a wild combination.
Hara jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kaai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Hara was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Hara scores with a jab. Kaai acknowledges it with a nod of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hara lands a nice shot that snaps Kaai's head back.
Kaai takes one on the button. Kaai tries for a takedown but Hara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Kaai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kaai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hara is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kaai with a body shot. Kaai misses with a series of wild punches.
Hara throws a one two combo.
#CUT2# It looks like Moses Kaai has been cut. Moses Kaai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Hara blocks the body kick.
Kaai drops his hands momentarily and Hara takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Hara lands a jab to the nose.#ROC2# Kaai is rocked! Kaai gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Hara gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Hara!
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Event:
LIA 15: At Least It's An Ethos
Date: Nov 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Bunks bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Bunks tries to move to mount but Kaai blocks the move with his legs. Bunks is putting a hurting on Kaai here, landing some big shots from side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kaai tries to buck Bunks off but Bunks is having none of it. Bunks 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. Kaai is still trying to improve position. Kaai sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Bunks working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Kaai gets full guard. Bunks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Bunks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Bunks postures up and lands a big shot to Kaai's brow. Bunks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. 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! Bunks preventing the sweep. Bunks chips away with some ground and pound. Bunks working some strikes from top position. Bunks lands a couple of elbows. Bunks is working Kaai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC# Kaai is rocked!#T1# Bunks loads up on a big left hand. Kaai felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Bunks looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Kaai can't hide his disappointment, as Bunks celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jami Bunks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Dutt shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hornie is trying to defend but Dutt finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Dutt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Dutt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Hornie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hornie. Dutt sitting in guard here, content to control. Dutt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hornie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hornie wants to stand and escape but Dutt is having none of it. Dutt is in close to Hornie's body, working some short punches and elbows. Dutt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Hornie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dutt's guard. #REVR# Hornie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1# Hornie preventing the sweep. Dutt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Dutt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Hornie looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Dutt drops back looking for a leg! Hornie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hornie manages to kick Dutt off! Dutt jumps back into Hornie's guard. Dutt content to stall in guard here. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Dutt postures up and lands a big shot to Hornie's brow. #SUB# Hornie has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dutt should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hornie has tightened it up now! Dutt should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Miso Hornie!
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