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Event:
KIFC 80-
Date: Jun 09, 2023 |
Pontimonious Symphony really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 149.8, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Drake Jones was cancelled. |
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Event:
KIFC 67
Date: May 14, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Symphony has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Symphony escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Symphony has closed the distance and engaged Shimada in a clinch.
#BC#
Symphony escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Symphony moves into the clinch.
Symphony tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shimada avoids it.#BC#
Symphony breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Symphony drives through and clinches with Shimada against the cage.
Shimada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shimada letting Symphony take a breather here.#BC#
Symphony's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Symphony lands a head shot.
Shimada checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T1#
Shimada looks to score with a jab to the body but Symphony is just out of range.
Symphony looks for a takedown but Shimada sprawls well.
Symphony with a poor takedown
and Shimada counters with a stiff right hand.
Symphony takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Symphony tries to clinch there but Shimada circles away.
Symphony shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shimada as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pontimonious Symphony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Symphony looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Symphony ducks right into an uppercut from Shimada.
Shimada lands with a hook. Symphony tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Symphony really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Symphony fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shimada avoids it really well and circles away.
Symphony lands a jab-cross combination. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Shimada fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Symphony sprawls well initially but Shimada persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shimada throws a strike but Symphony avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Shimada is stalling in the full guard.
Shimada throws an elbow that misses. Symphony uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shimada's guard. Nice move by Symphony!#REVR#
Shimada looking to control.
Symphony postures up in Shimada's guard and throws a big left but Shimada blocks it.
Shimada looking for a sweep. Not yet Shimada, not yet. #T3#
Symphony trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shimada really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Symphony. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shimada tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Symphony stands and steps away. Shimada gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Shimada misses with an uppercut
and Symphony counters with a series of strikes. Shimada will be more careful next time no doubt.
Symphony walks into a jab.
Symphony takes a jab right on the kisser.
A shot to the body from Symphony misses
letting Shimada counter with a right hand.
Symphony tries to clinch but Shimada is having none of it.
Symphony moves out of range as Shimada strikes.
Symphony throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shimada's waist but Shimada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Symphony off to one side.
Symphony is breathing heavily.
Symphony steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shimada.
Good shot there by Shimada.
Shimada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Symphony is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shimada.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Symphony ducks under a wild hook from Shimada.#T4#
Symphony looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shimada is fending him off so far but Symphony persists. Nope, Shimada circles away and we're back to standing.
Shimada looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shimada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been told by Symphony's head coaches at PhoQus Island Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shimada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shimada throws a body shot but no joy.
Symphony swings for the body but Shimada moves out of range.
Symphony wants to clinch up but Shimada keeps it at a distance.
Symphony with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shimada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Symphony bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shimada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Symphony circles away quickly and effectively.
Symphony misses with a wild body shot.
Shimada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Symphony throws out a leg kick but Shimada moves out of range and Symphony only half commits.
Shimada missing with a left hand there. Symphony was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shimada lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Misao Shimada will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Shimada circles away from the clinch attempt
and Symphony takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Symphony clinches up with Shimada and pushes him back against the cage.
Shimada blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Symphony pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Symphony looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Symphony has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shimada finds it's way round the side to connect with Symphony's head.
Shimada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Symphony counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Symphony doesn't manage to clinch there - Shimada circles away.
Pontimonious Symphony is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Symphony is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Symphony uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shimada has time to react.#T1#
Shimada throws a jab when Symphony was well out of range.
Shimada keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Symphony swinging wildly here.
Symphony tries to clinch there but Shimada circles away.
Shimada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Shimada misses.
Jab, jab by Shimada - just one landing.
Symphony looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shimada throws a jab when Symphony was well out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shimada keeps the fight on the outside.
Symphony changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shimada tries to avoid it but Symphony manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shimada to the ground. Shimada escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shimada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Symphony takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T2#
Symphony keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shimada.
Symphony shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shimada as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pontimonious Symphony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Symphony shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shimada defends it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Shimada catches Symphony right on the button with a cross.
Symphony slips under a jab from Shimada.
Symphony throws a big counter combination but Shimada scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shimada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shimada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shimada throws a good cross that connects.
Shimada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Symphony tries to clinch but Shimada is having none of it.
Misao Shimada seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Shimada connects with a single shot there.
Shimada throws a hook but Symphony avoids it easily.
Shimada throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Symphony counters with a stiff right hand.
Shimada lands with a straight right. Symphony didn't see that one coming.
Symphony fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shimada keeps the fight on the outside.
Shimada scores with a nice head shot.
Shimada connects with a single shot there.
Shimada looks to throw the jab but Symphony is out of range.
Shimada misses with a left hand
and Symphony counters with a three punch combo that has Shimada backing up. Shimada nods at Symphony to acknowledge the strikes.#CUT#It looks like Misao Shimada has been cut.#CL#
Symphony gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Shimada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Shimada misses its intended target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Symphony or perhaps it was just good defense by Shimada, which made it look bad. #T4#
Shimada punishes Symphony's body with a nice straight punch.
Symphony drops his hands momentarily and Shimada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shimada lands the left hand.
Symphony bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Symphony slips a jab from Shimada.
Symphony lands with a nice combination. Shimada backs away looking to recover.
Symphony uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shimada.
Shimada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pontimonious Symphony seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Symphony wants to clinch up but Shimada keeps it at a distance.
Symphony will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Misao Shimada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Misao Shimada's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Shimada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Symphony gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shimada counters with a straight right hand.
Symphony fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shimada swats away the attempt to clinch by Symphony.
Shimada lands a jab to the nose.
Shimada misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Shimada there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimada circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shimada misses the shot to the body.
Symphony is looking for a counter combo.
Shimada scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#Symphony is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Pontimonious Symphony has been cut.
Symphony uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shimada.
Symphony ducks under a wild hook from Shimada.#T1#
Shimada scores with a jab.
Oh Symphony is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Symphony is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Symphony seems to have got his legs back now.#TD#
Symphony fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shimada to the ground. Symphony is now in Shimada's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shimada striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Symphony preventing the sweep.
Symphony controlling from the top position.
Symphony with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Shimada working a defensive guard here.
Shimada punching from the bottom.
Symphony postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shimada trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Symphony shoots in looking for a takedown. Shimada tries to sprawl out of it but Symphony keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shimada manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Shimada misses.#TD2#
Shimada closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Symphony did well to prevent Shimada getting side control.
Symphony has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Shimada is on him like a limpet, forcing Symphony back against the cage.#T3#
Shimada goes for a takedown in the clinch but Symphony prevents it.
Symphony gets underhooks to prevent Shimada's takedown attempt.
Shimada holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Shimada wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Symphony's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shimada throws a hook to the side of Symphony's head but Symphony sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shimada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Symphony fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pontimonious Symphony. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Symphony keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shimada.
Symphony ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shimada lands a right hook to the body.
Pontimonious Symphony has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shimada misses with an uppercut.
Shimada connects with a nice looking jab.
Symphony tries a low kick but Shimada avoids it.
Symphony is looking to land body kicks.
Symphony shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shimada pinned against the cage. Shimada gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shimada throws a hook but Symphony blocks it.
Symphony seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shimada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Misao Shimada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shimada lands a jab to the nose.
Shimada connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Misao Shimada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shimada 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Misao Shimada! |
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Event:
KIFC 22
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Symphony as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Symphony will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Williams up against the cage.
Symphony avoids the elbow strike from Williams, against the cage.
Williams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Symphony's efforts to push away.
Symphony is trying to push Williams away but Williams has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Symphony avoids the elbow strike from Williams, against the cage.
Williams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Symphony is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Williams prevents Symphony from breaking the clinch.
Williams lands an elbow inside that Symphony shrugs off.
Williams lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Pontimonious Symphony has been cut.
Symphony blocks an elbow strike.
Williams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Symphony really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Williams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Symphony's efforts to push away.
Symphony blocks an elbow strike.
Symphony working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Symphony takes an elbow to the temple.
Symphony jumps guard but Williams turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Symphony avoids the elbow strike from Williams, against the cage.
Symphony wants to get back to striking at distance but Williams won't allow it.
Symphony dodges an elbow strike from Williams.
Williams keeps control of Symphony as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Williams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Symphony is trying to maintain a safe position but Williams gets an underhook and turns Symphony into the cage.
Williams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T3#
Williams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Williams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Williams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Symphony blocks the elbow strike.
Symphony avoids the elbow strike from Williams, against the cage.
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Symphony tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Symphony is trying to push Williams away but Williams has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Williams lands a nice elbow. #T4#
Symphony dodges an elbow strike from Williams.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Williams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Symphony's brow.
Symphony misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Williams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Symphony's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Williams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Symphony's brow.
Symphony dodges an elbow strike from Williams.
Williams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#Pontimonious Symphony's cut is getting worse.
Symphony tries to circle away but Williams has him pinned against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iskender Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pontimonious Symphony's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Symphony misses with the combination.
Symphony misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Symphony tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Williams clinches with his opponent.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Williams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Symphony's brow.
Williams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Symphony avoids a wild elbow strike from Williams.
Iskender Williams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Williams has Symphony pressed against the cage, preventing Symphony from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Williams.
Symphony tries to break free but Williams pushes him back against the cage.
Williams throws an elbow that misses.
#T1#
Symphony is trying to force a seperation but Williams has the dominant position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Williams throws an elbow but misses.
Symphony dodges an elbow strike from Williams.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Williams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Symphony's brow.
Symphony blocks an elbow strike.
Williams misses with an elbow over the top.
Symphony has had enough of the clinch but Williams keeps him there for the moment.
Symphony blocks an elbow strike from Williams.
Symphony dodges an elbow strike from Williams.
#T2#
Williams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Symphony wants to get back to striking at distance but Williams won't allow it.
Williams blocks an elbow strike.
Williams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Symphony looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Symphony avoids the elbow strike from Williams, against the cage.
Williams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Symphony has had enough of the clinch but Williams keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Williams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Symphony's defenses. #CUT2#Pontimonious Symphony's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Williams has Symphony pressed against the cage, preventing Symphony from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Williams lands a nice elbow.
Symphony tries to land a knee to the head but Williams blocks with his arms.
Symphony has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Williams lands a damaging elbow.
Symphony tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Williams smiles and moves away.
Symphony looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Williams moves into the clinch.
Symphony blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Symphony working hard to break the clinch.
Symphony is trying to push Williams away but Williams has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Symphony is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Williams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Symphony drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pontimonious Symphony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Symphony blocks an elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Symphony jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Williams walks away with a smile on his face. Symphony gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iskender Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pontimonious Symphony's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Williams lands an elbow inside that Symphony shrugs off.
Symphony takes an elbow to the temple.
Symphony blocks the elbow strike.
Williams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#Jeez, Pontimonious Symphony's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Symphony can't break the clinch.
Symphony is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Symphony takes an elbow to the temple.
Williams lands an elbow inside that Symphony shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pontimonious Symphony's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Iskender Williams! |
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Event:
KIFC 14
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Symphony scores with a four punch combination!
Richard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Symphony counters with a series of strikes. Richard will be more careful next time no doubt. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Symphony has knocked Richard down with a huge combo! Symphony steps away and waves a wobbly Richard back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Richard is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Symphony feints and as Richard raises his hands in defense, Symphony changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oh Richard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Symphony must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Symphony trying to control but Richard is working from the bottom.
Richard wants to sweep here but Symphony controlling him for the moment.
Richard seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Richard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Symphony trying to control but Richard is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Symphony got a little sloppy there for a moment and Richard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Symphony has managed to get both his arms back between Richard's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Richard is looking for a triangle but Symphony pushes his legs off easily.
Richard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Richard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Symphony is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Richard postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Symphony is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Richard, into his guard. #REVB##T2##SUB#
Richard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Symphony is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richard trying to control the position.
Richard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Richard is looking for a triangle but Symphony pushes his legs off easily.
Symphony really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Richard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Richard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Symphony has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Richard is proving hard to escape from.
Richard keeping moving, preventing Symphony from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Richard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Richard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Symphony defends well.
Symphony wants to stand but Richard has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4##SUB#
Richard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Symphony can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Symphony loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Richard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Richard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Symphony gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Richard working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Symphony has passed into half guard!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pontimonious Symphony will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
Symphony darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Richard gets full guard.
Symphony wants to pass the guard but Richard is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard trying to keep a closed guard but Symphony is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Richard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Symphony defends well.#T1#
Richard wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Richard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Symphony can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Symphony postures up.
#SUB#
Richard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Symphony is aware though and is defending well.
Richard trying to control the position.
Richard wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Richard is looking to sweep but instead, Symphony has passed into half guard.
Symphony is looking to stall here but Richard recovers full guard.
Symphony trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Symphony manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Richard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Richard trying to control but Symphony is working from the bottom. #T3#
Richard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Symphony swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Richard advances to half guard. #SUB#
Richard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Richard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Symphony doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Richard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Richard is taking a breather. Symphony says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Richard seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Small Richard dominated that second round.
That's time! Richard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Symphony ducks under a wild hook from Richard.
Symphony stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Symphony wants it to stay on the feet.
Symphony throws a counter combo.
Pontimonious Symphony is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Richard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Symphony!
Symphony tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Richard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Richard has hold of Symphony's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Symphony seems comfortable defending it but Richard has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Symphony is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Symphony is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Richard couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Small Richard!
During a confident post fight interview, Small Richard 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: Jan 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Daxton tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Symphony counters with a takedown into side control.
Symphony is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Daxton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Symphony wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Daxton is working hard here to advance position.
Daxton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Symphony's best efforts.#SUB#
Daxton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Daxton tries to get to full guard but Symphony has control of the leg.
Daxton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daxton trying to hold on to Symphony's head to control him but Symphony postures up.
#SUB#
Daxton actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Daxton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Symphony trying to control from half guard but Daxton is working away.
Symphony wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Symphony is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Daxton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Daxton trying to control but Symphony postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Daxton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Symphony wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Daxton's closed guard. He's half up but Daxton has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Daxton pivots and extends the arm, Symphony falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Daxton! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Euan Daxton! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Symphony shoots in looking for a takedown. Childers tries to sprawl out of it but Symphony keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Childers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Symphony backs off Childers throws a huge counter combo but Symphony manages to avoid it all.
A head kick misses from Symphony.
Symphony misses with a head kick.
And Childers tries to counter it with a takedown but Symphony pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Symphony fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Childers, pushing him back against the cage.
Childers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Symphony's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Childers manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Symphony throwing strikes from guard but Childers blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Childers looking for a guillotine here but Symphony defends easily.
#T1#
Childers being controlled here, momentarily.
Childers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Symphony loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Symphony sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Childers tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Childers looks winded!
Symphony throws a head kick that misses.
Symphony fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Childers avoids it really well and circles away.
Childers throws a head kick that half lands.
#T3#
Childers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Symphony on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pontimonious Symphony seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Childers is defended easily by Symphony.
Symphony throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Symphony has closed the distance and engaged Childers in a clinch.
Symphony really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Childers stops a takedown attempt from Symphony.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pontimonious Symphony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Childers has Symphony pressed against the cage, preventing Symphony from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Symphony ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Symphony no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T4#
Childers wants to control from the top but Symphony keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Symphony is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Childers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Symphony doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Symphony manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Symphony trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Childers is looking for a triangle here but Symphony uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pontimonious Symphony dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Symphony darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Symphony is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Symphony seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Childers is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pontimonious Symphony! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Childers has his takedown stuffed
and Symphony cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pontimonious Symphony seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Symphony dives in and grabs Childers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Childers pushes down on Symphony's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Childers or perhaps it was just good defense by Symphony, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Symphony clinches.
Childers avoids the elbow strike from Symphony, against the cage.
Symphony blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Childers tries to pull guard but Symphony forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Childers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Childers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Symphony walks away with a smile on his face. Childers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck for Childers with that takedown attempt.
Symphony drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Childers defends it well.#T1#
Childers throws a combination that misses
and Symphony counters with a series of strikes. Childers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Symphony tests Childers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Symphony looks for a takedown but Childers sprawls well.
Symphony is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Symphony shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Childers wants to control but Symphony is keeping busy.
#SU2#
Symphony decides to return to a standing position. #T2#
Symphony tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Symphony is defended easily by Childers.
Horrible takedown attempt by Childers or perhaps it was just good defense by Symphony, which made it look bad.
A countering left hand to the body from Symphony misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Childers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Symphony's half guard.
Symphony manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Childers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Childers is breathing heavily.#T3#
Symphony shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Childers defends it nicely.#CL2#
Symphony gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Childers tries to pull guard but Symphony won't allow it.
Symphony has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Childers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Symphony is trying to break free.
Symphony is trying to pull guard but Childers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#BC2#
Symphony breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Symphony looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Childers misses the target.
Symphony shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Childers but Childers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Childers tries to work over Symphony's front leg with a kick but Symphony checks it.
Symphony throws a head kick but Childers moves out of range.
Childers looks to land a combination but Symphony avoids it well.
Symphony thows a leg kick but Childers checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Symphony goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Symphony shoots in looking for a takedown but Childers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Symphony's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pontimonious Symphony dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Symphony fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Childers to the ground. Symphony is now in Childers's guard.
Childers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Childers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Symphony's guard. #REVR#
Childers throws a big elbow that misses.
Childers throwing strikes but missing.
Childers throws a big right hand that misses.
Childers 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.
Symphony managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Childers is looking to work some ground and pound but Symphony has wrist control.#T1#
Childers trying to control but Symphony is working from the bottom.
Childers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Childers throwing strikes but missing.
Symphony is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Childers trying to control the position from guard on top but Symphony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Childers looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Symphony closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Childers is trying to break the clinch but Symphony is controlling him.
Childers missing with knees to the body.
Childers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Symphony fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Symphony has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Symphony looks for the body kick but Childers saw that one coming.
Symphony shoots in and drives through. Childers sprawls well.
Symphony shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Childers pinned against the cage. Childers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Symphony fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Andrew Childers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pontimonious Symphony.#T3##TD2#
Symphony shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Symphony was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pontimonious Symphony has got the better of the ground game so far.
Symphony is breathing heavily.
Symphony in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Childers is trying to get back to half guard.
Childers sneaks back into half guard.#T4##SUB#
Childers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Childers is looking to control Symphony's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Childers avoid being mounted?
Childers wants to improve his position but Symphony is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Symphony seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andrew Childers will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Childers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Symphony but Symphony pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Childers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Childers wants it to stay on the feet.
Andrew Childers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Symphony misses with a takedown attempt
and Childers counters with a big head kick but Symphony shrugs it off. #CL2#
Symphony closes the distance and clinches.
Childers tries to break the clinch but Symphony is controlling the position. #BC#
Childers breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Symphony shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Childers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Andrew Childers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pontimonious Symphony.#CL2#
Symphony takes the fight into the clinch.
Symphony effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Childers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Symphony.
#TD#
Childers jumps into guard, dragging Symphony to the mat.
Childers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Symphony trying to control but Childers is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Symphony stands and steps away. Childers gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Childers tries to clinch up but Symphony circles away and keeps his distance.
Symphony avoids the head kick by Childers.
#TD#
Childers gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Symphony tries to bench press Childers off him but Childers keeps the position. #SUB#
Childers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Childers tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T3#
Childers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Symphony keeps working.
Childers tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Childers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The strikes coming from Childers are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Childers trying to control the action but Symphony is working from the bottom.
Symphony tries to bench press Childers off him but Childers keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Childers is looking to take a break and control but Symphony is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Symphony can't do much from the bottom here.
Symphony manages to get back to half guard.
Childers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Symphony's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Symphony preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Symphony gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Childers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Childers has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Childers! |
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