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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Effort slips under a jab from Magnificent.
Magnificent swings for the body but Effort moves out of range.
Magnificent loads up on a big right hand but Effort slips the punch.
Effort changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Magnificent misses with a looping left.
Effort is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Magnificent throws out a loose jab but Effort uses good head movement to avoid it.
Effort is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Effort ducks under a wild hook from Magnificent.
Effort changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Magnificent throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Effort drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Magnificent defends it well.
Effort slips a jab from Magnificent.
Effort ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Effort with the counter takedown but Magnificent avoids it easily.
Magnificent misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnificent bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Effort's head.
Magnificent swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magnificent misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Effort.
Effort drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Magnificent defends it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Magnificent misses the target.
Effort feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Magnificent throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Effort sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Effort tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Magnificent throws a jab when Effort was well out of range.
Effort with the counter takedown but Magnificent avoids it easily.
Magnificent swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magnificent jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Effort is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Magnificent throws out a loose jab but Effort uses good head movement to avoid it.
Effort drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Magnificent defends it well.
Effort slips a straight right by Magnificent.
Effort ducks under a wild hook from Magnificent.
A shot to the body from Magnificent misses #TD2#
and Effort counters with a single leg into guard. Magnificent didn't expect that.
Magnificent pulls Effort in close to prevent any damage.
Magnificent tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Magnificent had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Effort defends it easily.#SUB#
Effort got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magnificent has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Effort has managed to get both his arms back between Magnificent's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Magnificent pulls Effort in close to prevent any damage.
Magnificent looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magnificent is working hard here to advance position.
Magnificent is controlling Effort's posture.
Magnificent wants to sweep here but Effort controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Effort postures up.
#SUB#
Magnificent had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Effort defends it easily.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Magnificent misses the shot to the body.
Effort changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Magnificent cracks Effort with a right hand to the side of the head.
Effort keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magnificent.
Effort moves out of range of the strikes.
Effort tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Magnificent throws an overhand right that lands on Effort's shoulder, as Effort tries to avoid the shot.
Magnificent lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Good Effort has been cut.
Magnificent swings for the body but Effort moves out of range.
Magnificent misses with an uppercut.
Effort changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Magnificent throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Effort sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Effort changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Effort steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magnificent.
And Effort tries to counter it with a takedown but Magnificent pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Magnificent takes a swing at Effort's ribcage but misses.
Magnificent looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ostensibly Magnificent is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magnificent waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Effort.
Effort feints the counter takedown.
Effort steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magnificent.
Effort changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
Magnificent loads up on a big right hand but Effort slips the punch.
Magnificent ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Effort moves away.
Effort uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magnificent.
Effort tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Magnificent throws a lazy right hand but Effort sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magnificent throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Effort with the counter takedown but Magnificent avoids it easily.
Effort 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.
The fighters circling - Magnificent throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magnificent throws a jab when Effort was well out of range.
Magnificent misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Effort.
Effort changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Magnificent misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magnificent throws a looping overhand right but Effort ducks down to avoid it.
Effort changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Effort looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magnificent misses with a wild body shot.
Magnificent throws a hook but Effort avoids it easily.
Magnificent throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Effort stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ostensibly Magnificent dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Good Effort's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Magnificent pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Effort takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ostensibly Magnificent is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Magnificent misses the target.
Magnificent throws a shot from downtown. Effort moves away and avoids it.
Effort drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Magnificent defends it well.
Magnificent is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Effort.
Effort drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Magnificent defends it well.
Magnificent takes a swing at Effort's ribcage but misses.
Effort bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Effort with the counter takedown but Magnificent avoids it easily.
Magnificent looks to score with a jab to the body but Effort is just out of range.
Effort tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Magnificent loads up on a big right hand but Effort slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Magnificent.
Magnificent throws out a loose jab but Effort uses good head movement to avoid it.
Effort staying out of range there.
Effort drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Magnificent defends it well.
Magnificent ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Effort moves away.
Effort feints the counter takedown.
Magnificent throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Effort is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Magnificent looks to throw the jab but Effort is out of range.
Effort is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Magnificent throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magnificent throws a jab when Effort was well out of range.
Effort feints the counter takedown.
Effort avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Effort changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Magnificent jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magnificent throws a jab but it's blocked by Effort.
A telegraphed right hand from Magnificent misses the target.
A big right from Magnificent misses.
Magnificent misses with a looping left.
And Effort tries to counter it with a takedown but Magnificent pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Magnificent throws out a loose jab but Effort uses good head movement to avoid it.
Effort tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Magnificent is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Effort.
And Effort tries to counter it with a takedown but Magnificent pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Magnificent throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Effort counters with a nice double leg into side control. Magnificent won't be happy with that. #T2#
Magnificent can't do much from the bottom here.
Magnificent manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Magnificent moves into full guard.
Magnificent pulls Effort in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magnificent is trying to control the position but Effort postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Magnificent holds on and takes a little breather. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magnificent swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Effort tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Magnificent tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Effort was well out of range. Poor timing from Magnificent.
Magnificent misses with a hook.
Effort changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Magnificent swings for the body but Effort moves out of range.
Effort feints the counter takedown.
Effort slips under a jab.
Effort ducks under a wild hook from Magnificent.
Magnificent throws a jab but it's blocked by Effort.
And Effort tries to counter it with a takedown but Magnificent pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Magnificent misses with a hook.
Effort tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Magnificent ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Effort moves away.
Magnificent throws a hook but Effort blocks it.
Effort is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Effort slips a jab from Magnificent.
Magnificent misses the jab.
Magnificent throws an overhand right that lands on Effort's shoulder, as Effort tries to avoid the shot.
Effort feints the counter takedown.
Magnificent just misses with a punch to the body.
Magnificent jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magnificent misses with an uppercut.
And Effort tries to counter it with a takedown but Magnificent pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A decent looking cross lands there for Magnificent.
Magnificent throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Effort counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magnificent trying to keep a closed guard but Effort is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ostensibly Magnificent dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Good Effort's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Effort ducks under a wild hook from Magnificent.
Effort tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Magnificent takes a swing at Effort's ribcage but misses.
Magnificent pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Effort steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magnificent.
Magnificent is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Effort can do to turn this around?
Magnificent misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Effort.
And Effort tries to counter it with a takedown but Magnificent pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Magnificent throws a jab when Effort was well out of range.
Effort tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Magnificent throws a hook to the side of Effort's head but Effort sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magnificent. Effort does a little dance to reset his feet.
Effort with the counter takedown but Magnificent avoids it easily.
Magnificent thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Magnificent misses.
Effort slips under a jab.
Effort feints the counter takedown.
Magnificent scores with a jab to the head.
Magnificent throws a hook but Effort avoids it easily.
Effort changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Effort moves out of range of the strikes.
Effort tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Magnificent throws a lazy right hand but Effort sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magnificent throws a body shot but no joy.
Effort has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Magnificent finds it's way round the side to connect with Effort's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Magnificent. That snapped Effort's head back.
Magnificent throws a body punch but Effort moves out of range.
Effort drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Magnificent defends it well.
Magnificent misses with a hook.
Effort changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Magnificent looks to throw the jab but Effort is out of range.
Magnificent throws a jab when Effort was well out of range.
And Effort tries to counter it with a takedown but Magnificent pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magnificent. Effort does a little dance to reset his feet.
Effort changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Magnificent misses with a body shot.
Effort feints the counter takedown.
Effort moves out of range of the strikes.
Effort is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Magnificent throws a body shot but no joy.
And Effort tries to counter it with a takedown but Magnificent pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Magnificent throws a lazy right hand but Effort sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Effort tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Magnificent misses the jab.
Effort tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Magnificent misses with an uppercut. Effort saw that one coming.
Magnificent swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Effort tries to counter it with a takedown but Magnificent pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Effort takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Magnificent takes a swing at Effort's ribcage but misses.
Effort drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Magnificent defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magnificent looks to land a right hand but Effort moved out of range.
Magnificent rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Effort counters with a single leg into guard. Magnificent didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magnificent wants to sweep here but Effort controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Effort got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magnificent has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Effort has managed to get both his arms back between Magnificent's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Magnificent has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Effort really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magnificent. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Magnificent escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Effort gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magnificent is trying to control the position but Effort postures up.
Magnificent wants to sweep here but Effort controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Magnificent is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Effort defends well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Magnificent pushes a forearm under Effort's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Effort is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ostensibly Magnificent!
In his post fight interview, Ostensibly Magnificent started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Effort fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Two, pushing him back against the cage.
Effort blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Effort struggles to land a body shot inside as Two controls his hands.
Effort lands a body shot in the clinch.
Effort misses with some punches.
Effort misses with a hook from the clinch.
Two tries to work over Effort's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Two tries to break free but Effort pushes him back against the cage.
Effort lands a body shot. #BC#
Two escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Effort cracks a nice hook into Two's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Effort lands an impressive looking overhand right. Two doesn't seem phased though.
Effort lands a lovely overhand right.
Effort fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Effort lands with a cross.
A big left from Two misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Two throws a big shot that misses.
Effort defending well as Two loads up on a big left hand.
Effort cracks Two with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Effort lands the left hand.
Effort slips under a jab from Two.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Effort! But no joy.
Two definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Effort lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Two takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Effort scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Two takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Effort scores with a punch to the head.
Two takes a jab right on the kisser.
Effort avoids the body shot from Two.
Effort connects with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Effort. That snapped Two's head back.
Good Effort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Effort lands with a thumping leg kick.
Effort lands a nice looking body shot.
Effort connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Two misses the shot to the body.
Two drops his hands momentarily and Effort takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Effort has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Two is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice defenses there by Effort.
Effort finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Two is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Effort.
Effort connects with a jab.
Two walks into a left hand.
Effort 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.
A decent looking cross lands there for Effort.
Two needs to keep his hands up - Effort had a free shot at his head there.
Effort is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Two had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T2#
Two takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Two gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Effort lands with a good body shot.
Effort tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Decent striking displayed by Effort there.
Two takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab by Effort.
Effort ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Two takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Effort doesn't manage to clinch there - Two circles away.
Effort lands with a good body shot.
Two throws a shot from downtown. Effort moves away and avoids it.
Two throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Two takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Effort lands a right hook to the body.
Effort lands a really nice looking cross but Two seems unphased.
Effort fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Effort tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Effort throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Two stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Effort sizes up Two with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Two missing with a left hand there. Effort was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Two on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Two needs to keep his hands up - Effort had a free shot at his head there.
Effort catches Two with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Effort slips a straight right by Two.
Effort connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Effort displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Two throws out the jab.
Effort blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Effort.
Effort clobbers Two with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A telegraphed right hand from Two misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Effort keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Effort connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Two with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Effort to score with a decent uppercut.
Two needs to keep his hands up - Effort had a free shot at his head there.
Effort lands a right hook to the body.
#T4#
Effort uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Two has time to react.
Two looks to score with a jab to the body but Effort is just out of range.
Effort uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Two.
Effort connects with a jab.
Effort connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Two takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Effort scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Two misses the target.
Jab, jab by Effort - just one landing.
Two swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Effort slips a jab from Two.
Two takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Effort uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Two.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Effort! But no joy.
Two takes one on the chin but seems OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Effort throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Effort blocks a jab.
Two looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A looping hook to the body misses from Two. Effort does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Effort takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Two escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Good Effort 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#
Effort cracks a nice hook into Two's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Two misses the target.
Two keeps the fight on the outside.
Effort uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Two has time to react.
Effort throws a low kick but it's checked well by Two.
Effort lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Effort scores with a shot to the body.
Two throws a lazy right hand but Effort sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Effort is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Two with a body shot.
Effort dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Effort digs a good hook to Two's body.
Two takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Effort moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Two misses the target.
Effort now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
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!
Effort scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Effort blocks a jab.
Two takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Effort connects with the punch.
Effort tests Two's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Two waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Effort.#T1#
Two misses with a body shot.
Effort throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Effort lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Two moves into range and clinches up with Effort.
Effort has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Effort avoiding damage as Two throws knees to the body.
Effort tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Two scores a nice knee to the body.
Effort is breathing heavily.
Two lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Two.
Two tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Effort avoids it.
Effort tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Two blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Two lands a body punch.
Two throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Effort blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Two.
Effort avoiding damage as Two throws knees to the body.
Two trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Effort misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Two blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Two using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Effort has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Two with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Two blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Two blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Two breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Effort moves away from the strike by Two.
Effort cracks a nice hook into Two's ribs.
Two walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Effort. That snapped Two's head back.
#CL#
Two closes the distance and clinches.
Effort works on Two's body with a couple of short punches.
Effort has a couple of punches blocked by Two.
Two is trying to force a seperation but Effort has the dominant position.
Effort blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Two blocking some punches.
Effort tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Effort swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Effort throws a head punch that misses.
Effort works on Two's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Two tries to work over Effort's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Effort managing to block the knees to the body from Two.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Effort.
Test Two has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Two wants to get back to striking at distance but Effort won't allow it.
#BC#
Two breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Effort thuds a left hand into Two's body.
Two looks to score with a jab to the body but Effort is just out of range.
Effort lands a jab.
Effort with a jab.
Two throws a lazy right hand but Effort sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Effort lands a really nice looking cross but Two seems unphased.
Effort stuns Two with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Two takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Effort steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Two.
Two takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Effort lands a nice hook to Two's body. Two takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Effort connects with a nice looking jab.
#T4#
Effort keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Two.
Effort connects with a good right hand that stumbles Two. Two circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Two takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Two misses.
Effort lands with a good body shot.
Effort displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Two throws out the jab.
Effort lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Two misses the target.
Effort comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Two takes a swing at Effort's ribcage but misses.
Effort looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Effort lands a jab to the nose.
Nice cross by Effort.
Effort works the jab nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Effort steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Two.
Effort slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice cross by Effort.
Two loads up on a big right hand but Effort slips the punch.
Effort swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Two misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Good Effort showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Effort lands with a nice body punch.
Two takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Two pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Effort lands with a shot to the body.
Two has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Effort moves away from the strike by Two.
Effort swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Two tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Effort manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Two throws out a loose jab but Effort uses good head movement to avoid it.
Two gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Two is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Effort's jab looks to have found its range, popping Two under the eye.
Effort connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Two momentarily.
Effort scores with a body shot.
Effort slips under a jab from Two.
Effort thuds his right hand into Two's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Two takes a jab right on the kisser.
Two is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Effort lands with a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Effort.
Effort takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL#
Two clinches.
Effort goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Effort tries to throw a body punch but Two avoids it by throwing Effort back against the cage.
Effort misses with a hook to the ribs.
Two pushes Effort back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Two.
A head punch on the inside from Effort fails to land.
Two tries to work over Effort's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Effort blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Two cracks Effort with a nice body shot.
A short right from Two on the inside. #BC#
Two's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Effort slips under a jab from Two.
Two throws an overhand right that lands on Effort's shoulder, as Effort tries to avoid the shot.
Effort connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Two closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Two.
Effort misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Two scores with a shot to the side of Effort's head. #T2#
Effort avoiding damage as Two throws knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Two digs a right hand into Effort's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Effort's gas tank.
Two lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Effort's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Two breaks the clinch.
A jab from Two misses.
Effort throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Two misses with a hook.
Effort looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Two swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Effort pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Two was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Two misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Effort.
Two takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Effort tries to close the distance and clinch up but Two swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Test Two has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Effort dodges the punch combination from Two.
A jab from Effort does it's job there.
Two misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Nice shot by Effort.
Two shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big right from Two misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Two misses the target.
Two tries to close the distance and clinch up but Effort swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Two tries to move into range but Effort moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Effort lands with a hook. Two tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Two tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Effort was well out of range. Poor timing from Two.
Two misses with a looping left.
Effort with a hook.
Effort throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Effort ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Effort scores with a decent looking hook.
Two takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Two tries to close the distance and clinch up but Effort swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Effort scores with the left hand. Two knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Two throws the left hand but Effort avoids the punch easily.#T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Effort.
Two looks to land a left hand but Effort moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Two moves into range and clinches up with Effort.
Two doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Effort misses with a punch to the body.
Two tries to work over Effort's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Two goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Two is trying to break the clinch but Effort is controlling him.
Effort misses with a short punch on the inside.
Two unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Two lands with a left to the head.
Two tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Effort throws a punch but it's blocked by Two.
Effort misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Two tries to land knees in the clinch but Effort avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Effort fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Two.
Two throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Good Effort.
I've got Effort winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Good Effort!
In his post fight interview, Good Effort started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Effort clinches up with Mendez and pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Effort.
Effort misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mendez tries to pull guard but Effort holds him up against the cage and eventually Mendez drops back down to his feet.
Effort misses with a hook to the ribs.
Effort throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mendezs head.
Effort throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mendezs head.
Effort struggles to land a body shot inside as Mendez controls his hands.
Mendez is trying to break free.
Mendez blocks an uppercut.
Effort goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mendez jumps guard but Effort turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Effort lands a shot to the body.
Effort misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Effort fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mendez.
Mendez blocking some punches.
#T1#
Effort lands a right hand.
Effort misses with the head strike.
Effort swings wildly with an uppercut but Mendez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Effort tries a body shot but Mendez blocks it.
Effort swings wildly with an uppercut but Mendez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Effort struggles to land a body shot inside as Mendez controls his hands.
Effort has a couple of punches blocked by Mendez.
Effort lands an uppercut.
Mendez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Effort just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Byron Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Effort prevents a takedown attempt there.
A shot in the inside from Effort.
Effort tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mendez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Effort tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Effort lands a body shot.
Effort fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mendez blocking some punches.
Effort lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mendez.
Effort tries a body shot but Mendez blocks it.
Effort scores with a shot to the side of Mendez's head.
Mendez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Effort lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mendez backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Effort misses with the head strike.
Effort lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mendez is trying to pull guard but Effort has him pressed against the cage.
Effort throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Effort.
Mendez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Effort walks away with a smile on his face. Mendez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mendez ducks right into an uppercut from Effort.
Jab by Effort.#T3#
Effort scores with a sloppy right hand. Mendez should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Mendez is rocked!
Effort fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Mendez to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Mendez looks to clinch but Effort throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Mendez taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Good Effort!
In his post fight interview, Good Effort started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Byron Mendez had this to say: 'I will come back stronger. Thank you to my opponent for a great fight, you were the better fighter tonight'. |
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