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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
#R1##TD2# Uso decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Reggie is trying to get back to full guard. Uso scoring with strikes to the body and head. Uso takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Reggie could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Reggie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Uso. Uso slips a nice elbow through Reggie's hands, connecting with Reggie's forehead. Uso lands strikes from half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Reggie keeps control of the position for the meantime. Uso looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Reggie is pressing down on Uso's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB# Reggie working for a triangle but Uso defends it easily.
Uso looking to pass the guard. #T1# Reggie is trying to keep Uso in close.
Reggie keeping moving, preventing Uso from controlling successfully. Uso postures up and lands a big shot to Reggie's brow. Uso wants to control from the top but Reggie keeps moving. #SUB# Reggie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reggie working a defensive guard here.
#SUB# Reggie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Uso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Uso controlling from the top position. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Uso postures up.
Uso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Uso loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Reggie controls Uso momentarily but Uso frees himself. Uso distracts Reggie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Reggie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Uso throwing strikes but missing. Uso in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Uso is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3# Uso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Reggie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Uso tries to free his leg and advance position but Reggie is retaining full guard. Uso working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Uso connects with a couple of short punches. Reggie controls Uso momentarily but Uso frees himself. Uso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Reggie working a defensive guard here.
#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Uso makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB# Uso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Uso's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Uso is in close to Reggie's body, working some short punches and elbows. Uso must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Reggie is trying to control the position but Uso postures up. Uso trying to control the position from guard on top but Reggie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Reggie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Uso is in close to Reggie's body, working some short punches and elbows. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Uso's corner is telling him to maintain position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Reggie controls Uso momentarily but Uso frees himself. #SUB# Reggie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Uso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Uso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Uso dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2# Uso drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Uso really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reggie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Reggie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Uso defends well. Reggie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB# Reggie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Uso has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Uso scoring with punches to the head and body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Uso slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Uso grinds an elbow into Reggie's temple. Uso is looking to take a break and control but Reggie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Reggie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1# Reggie works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB# Reggie working for a triangle but Uso defends it easily.
Uso scoring with punches to the head and body. Reggie working a defensive guard here.
Uso trying to control but Reggie is working from the bottom. Uso advances position into side control! Jimmy Uso has got the better of the ground game so far. Uso scoring with punches and elbows. #CUT2#It looks like Small Reggie has been cut.#T2# Reggie is looking to reverse the position. Uso connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Reggie some visible discomfort.
#CUT2#Small Reggie's cut is getting worse. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Reggie is looking for a sweep. Reggie is working hard here to advance position. Uso in side control lands a decent elbow. #CUT2#Small Reggie's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Reggie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Uso wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Uso creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#CUT2#Jeez, Small Reggie's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Small Reggie's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jimmy Uso! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2023 |
#R1##TD# Reggie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Braga quickly recovers to half guard. Reggie sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2# Braga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Reggie passes to side control. #SUB# Reggie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Reggie trying to control the action but Braga is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Braga is trying to improve his position. A lull in the action here as Reggie stalls from top position.#SUB# Reggie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Braga has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1# Braga prevents Reggie from moving into mount. Reggie wants to control but Braga is keeping him busy. Braga gets back to half guard. Reggie is trying to control. Braga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Reggie is really struggling to control Braga but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2# Braga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Braga actively working from the bottom here. Braga is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2# Braga actively working from the bottom here. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Braga is looking to get back to full guard here but Reggie has managed to pass to side control instead.#T2# Braga is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Braga actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Reggie seems to be looking for submissions.
Reggie controlling the pace. Braga is staying active underneath Reggie, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB# Reggie seems to be working for a kimura but Braga defends the submission attempt. Braga has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2# Braga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reggie pulls his head out easily. Reggie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Braga keeps working. #T3# Reggie passes the guard and advances to mount! Braga is trying desperately to improve position. Reggie trying to control but Braga is having none of it. Reggie controlling the position easily from mount. Braga manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2# Braga actively working from the bottom here. Braga is not content to let Reggie control the position.#T4# Reggie uses his free foot to push down on Braga's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Braga. Reggie looking to control but Braga is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Braga really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Braga regains half guard.#SUB2# Braga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reggie pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Braga looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Braga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Braga is not content to let Reggie control the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Small Reggie dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reggie is defended easily by Braga.#CL2# Braga moves into range and clinches up with Reggie.#TD2# Braga pulls Reggie into guard.
Reggie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2# Braga working for a triangle but Reggie defends it easily.
#SUB2# Braga looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Braga looking for a guillotine here but Reggie defends easily.
Reggie trying to control but Braga is working from the bottom. #T1# Reggie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2# Braga looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reggie passes Braga's left leg - he's now in half guard. Reggie wants to free his trapped foot but Braga is holding on for dear life with his legs. Braga tries to get to full guard but Reggie has control of the leg. Braga is staying active underneath Reggie, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Reggie prevents Braga from improving his position. Reggie performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Reggie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Braga can do to turn this around?#SUB2# Braga actively working from the bottom 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. Reggie wants to control but Braga is keeping him busy. #SUB2# Braga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reggie pulls his head out easily. Reggie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Braga! Reggie controlling the pace for now. Braga bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB# Reggie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Braga is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Reggie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Braga defends well. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Reggie holds on and takes a little breather. #T3##SUB2# Braga drops back looking for a leg! Reggie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reggie manages to kick Braga off! Braga jumps back into Reggie's guard. #SUB2# Braga thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Reggie working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2# Braga thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Reggie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reggie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2# Braga thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# Reggie is looking for a triangle but Braga pushes his legs off easily.
#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Reggie looking to control.
Reggie managing to control the position. #SUB# Reggie working for a triangle but Braga defends it easily.
Reggie trying to keep a closed guard but Braga is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2# Braga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Braga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2# Braga drops back looking for a leg! Reggie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reggie manages to kick Braga off! Braga jumps back into Reggie's guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Reggie looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Braga 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# Braga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Braga wants it to stay on the feet. Braga tries to counter by closing the distance. Reggie shoots in looking for a takedown. Braga tries to sprawl out of it but Reggie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Braga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Braga leaves Reggie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Small Reggie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Braga gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2# Braga pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2# Braga looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reggie wants to control from the top but Braga keeps moving. Reggie slips nicely into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reggie is trying to control the action in half guard but Braga is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Reggie wants to pass the guard but Braga is defending well. #SUB2# Braga has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Reggie escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Reggie!#T1# Braga tries to bench press Reggie off him but Reggie keeps the position. Reggie tries to advance to mount but Braga denies him. Reggie trying to control the position but Braga is working away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Braga is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Braga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reggie pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Braga looking for submissions off his back. Braga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2# Braga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2# Reggie is figuring out what he wants to do next. Reggie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Braga does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Braga wants to improve his position but Reggie is controlling well.
#SUB2# Braga looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Reggie is pressing down on Braga's thigh, looking to free his foot. Braga is holding on for now. Braga is in trouble now - Reggie has advanced to mount! Braga is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Braga manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3# Reggie wants to control but Braga is keeping him busy. #SUB# Reggie is working for a kimura but Braga is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2# Braga looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Reggie is trying to work for a kimura but Braga is defending well.
#SUB2# Braga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4# 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.#SUB2# Braga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reggie pulls his head out easily. Braga is refusing to be controlled, as Reggie sits in half guard. Well, if Reggie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB# Reggie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2# Braga looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Reggie pushes past his half guard into mount! Small Reggie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Braga is in all sorts of trouble here.
Braga sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Reggie is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Tiago Braga. I think Braga 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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