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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Ruiz shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Bickell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ruiz lands a nice uppercut.
Bickell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bickell slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Bickell gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ruiz regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bickell trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom.
Bickell throwing strikes from guard but Ruiz blocks nicely.
Bickell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ruiz's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bickell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ruiz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bickell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Ruiz is trying to escape the mount.
Ruiz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ruiz regains half guard.
Ruiz is pressing down on Bickell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ruiz looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruiz, not yet.
Bickell wants to control from the top but Ruiz keeps moving. #T2#
Ruiz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bickell manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ruiz postures up.
#SUB2#
Bickell has his foot on Ruiz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ruiz works his way back into a safe position though.
Bickell working a defensive guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bickell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bickell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruiz.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bickell throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bickell is striking but Ruiz is not phased and passes to half guard.
Ruiz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bickell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ruiz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3##SUB#
Ruiz seems to be working for a kimura but Bickell defends the submission attempt.
Ruiz is trying to control the action in half guard but Bickell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ruiz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ruiz stops Bickell from getting back to his feet.
Ruiz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bickell's head.
Ruiz prevents Bickell from improving his position.
Ruiz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ruiz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ruiz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bickell trying to control here.
#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ruiz in particular looking to stall.
Ruiz is looking to advance position but Bickell won't allow it.
Ruiz wants to control but Bickell is keeping him busy.
Bickell tries to get to full guard but Ruiz has control of the leg.
Bickell has hold of Ruiz's hands but Ruiz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ruiz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruiz passes to full mount!
Bickell tries to hold on but Ruiz pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kody Ruiz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ruiz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ruiz.
Ruiz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Bickell moves into the clinch.
Bickell gets underhooks to prevent Ruiz's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Bickell has Ruiz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bickell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ruiz tumbling to the mat - Bickell dives into Ruiz's guard.
Ruiz striking off his back but it's not causing Bickell any problems.
Bickell trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bickell's guard. #REVR#
Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bickell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Bickell wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruiz postures up.
Ruiz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ruiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bickell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ruiz lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Bickell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruiz is aware though and is defending well.
Ruiz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ruiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ruiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ruiz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ruiz 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.
Ruiz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Ruiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruiz connects with a couple of short punches.
Ruiz lands a couple of digs.
Bickell keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully.
Ruiz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Ruiz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bickell is breathing heavily.
Ruiz stays in close to Bickell's body and controls the position.
Ruiz trying to control but Bickell is working from the bottom.
Ruiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Ruiz is looking to work some ground and pound but Bickell has wrist control.
Ruiz stopping the sweep attempt from Bickell.
Ruiz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ruiz trying to control but Bickell is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Bickell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ruiz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ruiz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bickell is pressing down on Ruiz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ruiz is holding on for now.
Ruiz moves into full guard.
Bickell won't allow Ruiz to get back to his feet. #T4#
Ruiz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bickell's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bickell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruiz is one step ahead there.
Ruiz throwing strikes but missing.
Ruiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bickell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kody Ruiz dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Bickell shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ruiz is trying to defend but Bickell finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ruiz kicks off Bickell and gets to his feet. #CL#
Bickell gets tackled into the cage by Ruiz. Ruiz maintains the clinch.
Ruiz working aggressively here.
Bickell misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Ruiz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruiz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bickell avoids it really well and circles away.
Ruiz closes the distance and clinches up with Bickell, looking for a takedown. Ruiz pushes Bickell against the cage but Bickell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ruiz shoots in but Bickell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kody Ruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ruiz moves to clinch but Bickell breaks away
and Bickell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bickell circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bickell counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Bickell gets caught flat footed, as Ruiz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bickell scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Bickell gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Bickell has picked Ruiz up - he's going for a ride! Bickell dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ruiz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bickell keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Ruiz is trying to trip Bickell. He has hold of a leg but Bickell is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ruiz persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bickell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Bickell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bickell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruiz stands up over Bickell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bickell trying to control the position.
Ruiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bickell trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bickell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruiz throws an elbow that misses. Bickell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruiz's guard. Nice move by Bickell!#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruiz is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3#
Ruiz wants to control from the top but Bickell keeps moving.
Ruiz pushing down on Bickell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ruiz slips a nice elbow through Bickell's hands, connecting with Bickell's forehead.
Bickell is trying to control but can't.
Ruiz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bickell can do to turn this around?
Ruiz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ruiz prevents Bickell from improving his position.
Ruiz scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Bickell is trying to maintain the position but Ruiz is very close to passing his half guard.
Ruiz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bickell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ruiz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bickell is trying to maintain the position but Ruiz is very close to passing his half guard.
Ruiz working the head and body with strikes.
Ruiz tries to pass to full mount but Bickell defends it.
Ruiz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Ruiz there.
Wilbur Bickell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kody Ruiz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ruiz is nestled in close to Bickell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kody Ruiz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ruiz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kody Ruiz! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Castro tries for a takedown but Bickell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bickell works Castro's body with a nice hook.
Bickell shoots for a takedown but Castro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wilbur Bickell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castro shoots in for a double leg but Bickell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Castro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bickell as he jumps to the side.
Wilbur Bickell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Castro.#CL#
Bickell clinches up with Castro and pushes him back against the cage.
Castro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bickell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bickell jumps guard.
Castro trying to control the position from guard on top but Bickell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castro throwing strikes from guard but Bickell blocks nicely.
Bickell wants to get back to his feet but Castro is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Castro trying to control but Bickell is working from the bottom.
Castro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Castro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bickell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Bickell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Castro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Castro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bickell can't keep his opponent in guard - Castro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Castro is working for a kimura but Bickell is defending it quite comfortably.
Bickell wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Bickell tries to roll over but Castro keeps him under control.
Bickell is trying to stand up here but Castro is controlling him well.
Bickell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bickell tries to get out of the position.
Castro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Castro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Castro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Castro wants to take a breather but Bickell is having none of it. #SUB2#
Castro in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bickell tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Castro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antonio Castro! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Ruiz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bickell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruiz is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruiz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bickell defending well though.
Bickell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bickell tries to get out of the position.
Ruiz prevents Bickell from improving his position.
Ruiz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bickell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bickell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ruiz.
Ruiz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ruiz working Bickell over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bickell looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ruiz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ruiz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Bickell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ruiz lands a couple of elbows.
Bickell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ruiz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bickell keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully.
Ruiz landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ruiz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ruiz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ruiz scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Bickell working for submissions but it's allowed Ruiz to get to half guard.
#T2#
Bickell is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Ruiz stands up from half guard. #CL#
Bickell has closed the distance and engaged Ruiz in a clinch.
Ruiz wants a takedown.
#BC#
Bickell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruiz lands with a nice body kick. #TD#
Bickell looking to score a takedown here. Ruiz is defending well but Bickell drives through and ends up in Ruiz's guard.
Bickell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ruiz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Bickell trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom.
Ruiz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SU#
Bickell stands and steps away. Ruiz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ruiz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Bickell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ruiz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ruiz sneaks out the side door and pushes Bickell away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
Bickell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ruiz to the mat! Ruiz manages to get full guard.
Ruiz manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Ruiz manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Bickell closes the distance and clinches.
Bickell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ruiz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kody Ruiz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Bickell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bickell working hard to break the clinch.
Bickell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD#
Bickell pulls guard.
Ruiz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kody Ruiz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ruiz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bickell trying to keep a closed guard but Ruiz is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Bickell has his foot on Ruiz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ruiz works his way back into a safe position though.
Bickell looking to control.
#T1##SUB2#
Ruiz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bickell wants to sweep here but Ruiz controlling him for the moment.
Ruiz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ruiz chips away with some ground and pound.
Bickell wants to stand up but Ruiz is controlling him.
Ruiz stays in close to Bickell's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Bickell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bickell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ruiz goes for a double leg but Bickell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bickell continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Ruiz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bickell bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Bickell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ruiz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bickell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bickell digs a right hand underneath Ruiz's ribcage. Ruiz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bickell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ruiz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bickell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T3#
Bickell scores with a hook to the body.
Ruiz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bickell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wilbur Bickell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kody Ruiz.#TD2#
Ruiz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bickell sprawls well initially but Ruiz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bickell has hold of Ruiz's hands but Ruiz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bickell is trying to stand.
Ruiz is nestled in close to Bickell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've been informed that Ruiz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ruiz scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Ruiz seems to be working for a kimura but Bickell defends the submission attempt.
Bickell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Bickell flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ruiz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bickell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ruiz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bickell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bickell is trying to stand.
Bickell throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ruiz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bickell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ruiz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ruiz working Bickell over with strikes.
Bickell tries to roll over but Ruiz keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruiz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ruiz working over Bickell with some ground and pound. Bickell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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 Wilbur Bickell will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Ruiz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ruiz lands in his opponent's guard.
Bickell scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ruiz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Bickell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Bickell successfully pulls guard.
Ruiz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ruiz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bickell working a defensive guard here.
Ruiz scoring with some ground and pound.
Ruiz landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Ruiz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Ruiz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruiz postures up and lands a big shot to Bickell's brow.
Ruiz content to stall in guard here.
Bickell is trying to control the position but Ruiz postures up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Bickell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruiz defends it easily.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wilbur Bickell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Ruiz misses.
Ruiz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kody Ruiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Bickell closes the distance and clinches.
Bickell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ruiz.
#BC#
Bickell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Bickell takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Bickell has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ruiz uses from the top position. #T3#
Ruiz stands up over Bickell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ruiz landing with the ground and pound.
Bickell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ruiz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ruiz working some strikes from top position.
Ruiz postures up and lands a big shot to Bickell's brow.
Ruiz stays in close to Bickell's body and controls the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ruiz is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Bickell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ruiz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bickell being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Bickell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ruiz!
Ruiz tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kody Ruiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kody Ruiz! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Bickell takes a swing at Yoottawaree's ribcage but misses.
Yoottawaree looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Bickell moves into range and clinches up with Yoottawaree.
Yoottawaree being controlled against the cage.
Yoottawaree wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yoottawaree wants to break free but Bickell has control.
Yoottawaree prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Bickell manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bickell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bickell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yoottawaree to keep the fight standing.
Yoottawaree is looking to break free of the clinch but Bickell has double underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Bickell.
#T1#
Bickell is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilbur Bickell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bickell drags the fight down to the ground.
Bickell trying to keep a closed guard but Yoottawaree is proving a slippery customer.
Bickell trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bickell controls Yoottawaree momentarily but Yoottawaree frees himself.
Bickell wants to stand and escape but Yoottawaree is having none of it. #SUB#
Bickell looking for a guillotine here but Yoottawaree defends easily.
#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.#SUB#
Bickell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yoottawaree defends it easily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Bickell looking for subs off his back but Yoottawaree has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bickell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3##ES#
Bickell has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Yoottawaree is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Bickell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Bickell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yoottawaree defends well.
Yoottawaree stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bickell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bickell controls Yoottawaree momentarily but Yoottawaree frees himself. #T4#
Yoottawaree 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.
Bickell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bickell controls Yoottawaree momentarily but Yoottawaree frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bickell shoots in for a takedown but Yoottawaree shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bickell shoots in looking for a takedown but Yoottawaree manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bickell'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.
Wilbur Bickell dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bickell wants to clinch.
Bickell stalks Yoottawaree and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yoottawaree's face. Yoottawaree staggers backwards, shaken.
Bickell shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bickell has a takedown stuffed.
Yoottawaree is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Yoottawaree as Bickell shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilbur Bickell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bickell darts in looking for a takedown but Yoottawaree gets double underhooks and turns Bickell into the cage.
Bickell looking for a takedown.
Bickell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yoottawaree prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Yoottawaree breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bickell tries to clinch up.
Bickell has his takedown stuffed
and Yoottawaree counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bickell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Bickell backs off Yoottawaree throws a huge counter combo but Bickell manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Yoottawaree throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wilbur Bickell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bickell throws an off balance right hand
and Yoottawaree counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bickell's knee momentarily.
Bickell shoots in and drives through. Yoottawaree sprawls well.
Yoottawaree only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Bickell.
Bickell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yoottawaree connects with a leg kick.
Bickell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yoottawaree sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bickell somewhat.
Yoottawaree is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Yoottawaree throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bickell closes the distance and clinches up with Yoottawaree, looking for a takedown. Bickell pushes Yoottawaree against the cage but Yoottawaree circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bickell blocks a head kick by Yoottawaree.
Bickell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yoottawaree feints and then cracks Bickell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bickell down. #CL#
Bickell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yoottawaree, pushing him back against the cage.
Yoottawaree has had enough of the clinch but Bickell keeps him there for the moment.
Yoottawaree wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4#
Bickell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yoottawaree avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bickell is trying to drag Yoottawaree to the mat but Yoottawaree just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Bickell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Bickell with that takedown attempt.
Bickell tries to clinch but Yoottawaree is having none of it.
Yoottawaree is looking for the big counter here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bickell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yoottawaree sprawls well. Yoottawaree wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bickell gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sudarat Yoottawaree showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Bickell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yoottawaree to the ground. Bickell is now in Yoottawaree's guard.
Yoottawaree has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bickell off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bickell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yoottawaree tries a quick counter leg kick but Bickell is wise to it.
Bickell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yoottawaree swats away the attempt to clinch by Bickell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bickell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yoottawaree takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##BC#
Bickell manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Bickell clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Bickell breaks the clinch.
Bickell shoots in looking for a takedown but Yoottawaree manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bickell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Bickell rushes Yoottawaree and presses him up against the cage.
Yoottawaree wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bickell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yoottawaree's efforts to push away.
Bickell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yoottawaree smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilbur Bickell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bickell is looking to clinch. #T2#
Bickell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yoottawaree is fending him off so far but Bickell persists. Nope, Yoottawaree circles away and we're back to standing.
Sudarat Yoottawaree is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bickell shoots in looking for a takedown. Yoottawaree tries to sprawl out of it but Bickell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yoottawaree manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yoottawaree doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Yoottawaree avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bickell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yoottawaree's waist but Yoottawaree gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bickell off to one side.
Bickell moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromYoottawaree.
Bickell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bickell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yoottawaree sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bickell somewhat.#T3#
Yoottawaree moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sudarat Yoottawaree seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bickell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yoottawaree defends it nicely.#CL#
Bickell rushes Yoottawaree and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bickell prevents Yoottawaree from breaking the clinch.
Bickell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yoottawaree has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yoottawaree is trying to force a seperation but Bickell has the dominant position.
Bickell's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoottawaree tries to break free but Bickell pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sudarat Yoottawaree.
I think Yoottawaree 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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