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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
HFC 45: Patrice vs Nimjal
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Wong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A punch combination from Garcia misses.
Wong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Garcia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Wong counters with a shoot takedown. Garcia fights it but they end up in guard.
Garcia is wriggling around but Wong manages to pass to half guard.
Wong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#REVB##SUB#
Wong seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Garcia is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ty Wong!
Ty Wong decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
300.F.C FIGHT 6
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Ferreira looking to score a takedown here. Price is defending well but Ferreira drives through and ends up in Price's guard.
Ferreira distracts Price with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Price wants to hit a sweep here but Ferreira passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Price there! #SUB2#
Ferreira is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Price is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francisco Ferreira! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Askren goes for a double leg but King avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as King continues to drive forward.
King has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Askren is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
King 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.
Askren has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by King after a bit of a struggle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
King has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Askren is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
King is trying to maintain a safe position but Askren gets an underhook and turns King into the cage.
King can't get the takedown.
Ben Askren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex King.
King prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Askren wants the takedown. King is fighting it off but Askren persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in King's guard against the cage.
King really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Askren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
King is looking for a triangle but Askren pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Askren got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Askren has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if King can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Askren drops back looking for a leg! King is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and King manages to kick Askren off! Askren jumps back into King's guard. #T1#
Askren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
King looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Askren preventing the sweep.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Askren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Askren preventing the sweep.
Askren throwing strikes from guard but King blocks nicely.
Askren trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Askren wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
Askren working some strikes from top position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
King controls Askren momentarily but Askren frees himself.
Askren lands a couple of digs.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
King 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.
Askren trying to control but King is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Askren fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
King tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Askren defends well and King ends up having to push Askren into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Askren shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
King is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Askren looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Askren shoots in and drives through. King sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by King or perhaps it was just good defense by Askren, which made it look bad.
Askren misses with a takedown attempt - King sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.
Askren is breathing heavily.
Askren tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but King defends well and Askren ends up having to push King into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Askren has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by King after a bit of a struggle.
King has Askren pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Askren manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
King is trying to maintain a safe position but Askren gets an underhook and turns King into the cage.#T4#
King is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Askren is defending well.
King gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Askren.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
King gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Askren.
#TD#
Askren has clasped his hands together around King's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
King is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Askren dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from King.
Ben Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askren tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but King defends well and Askren ends up having to push King into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Askren as King tries to tie him up.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Askren gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from King.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Askren after a bit of a struggle.
Ben Askren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex King.
Askren is looking to take this one to the mat.
Askren has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. King avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Askren is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. King can't fight it off and eventually Askren manages to take the fight to the floor. King looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
King is trying to keep Askren in close.
King keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
King is pulling down on Askren's head. It's preventing any offense from Askren, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Askren drops back looking for a leg! King is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and King manages to kick Askren off! Askren jumps back into King's guard.
Askren stopping the sweep attempt from King.#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.
Askren with a nice head shot there.
Askren working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Askren distracts King with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Askren trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Askren passes King's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Askren thows a huge punch but King dodges it nicely.
King trying to hold on to Askren's head to control him but Askren postures up.
Ben Askren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
King controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King is staying active underneath Askren, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Askren blocks the strikes from King.
#T3#
Askren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed King's head. #SUB2#
King actively working from the bottom here.
Askren is thwarting King's attempts to control the position.
Askren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
King missing with punches from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Askren shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense.
King is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
King fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
King drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Askren explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T4#
Askren stuffs the takedown.
Askren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts King as he jumps to the side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
King drives through with a takedown into guard.
Askren has his feet on King's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
King darts in looking for a takedown but Askren gets double underhooks and turns King into the cage.
Askren feinted with a counter takedown.
Askren shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Askren closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. King quickly recovers to half guard.
Askren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
King is trying to maintain the position but Askren is very close to passing his half guard.
Askren trying to control from half guard but King is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Askren dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
King shoots in but no luck this time.
Askren stuffs the takedown.
King shoots and misses #TD#
and Askren counters with a nice double leg into side control. King won't be happy with that.
Ben Askren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex King.#SUB#
Askren has hold of King's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! King tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Askren cranks the arm and King screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from King, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ben Askren! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Denson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Askren's waist but Askren gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Denson off to one side. #TD#
Askren shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Askren is keen to just control but Denson is a slippery customer.
Askren passes to side control. #SUB#
Askren is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Denson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Askren is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Denson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Askren trying to control the action but Denson is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Askren is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Denson has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Askren thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Askren swings around for an armbar but Denson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Askren's guard.
Askren on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Askren tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Denson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Askren manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Denson has Askren in his guard.#REVR#
Denson looks winded!
Askren working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Askren looking to pass the guard.
Askren passes into half guard.
Askren looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Askren takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Denson is looking for a sweep. Askren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Denson quite badly. Denson pulls Askren in close trying to recover. Askren postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Denson on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Denson doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Askren! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Sousa shoots in for a takedown but Trevena shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Trevena looks winded!
Sousa throws a head kick that Trevena semi-blocks.
Sousa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Trevena steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sousa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trevena is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sousa tries to clinch but Trevena is having none of it.
Trevena looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL#
Sousa pushes Trevena up against the cage in a clinch.
Sousa is trying to pull guard but Trevena turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Sousa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trevena tries to work over Sousa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sousa jumps guard but Trevena turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sousa jumps guard but Trevena turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Sousa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sousa letting Trevena take a breather here.
Sousa is trying to pull guard but Trevena has him pressed against the cage.
Sousa tries to pull guard but Trevena forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sousa tries to pull guard but Trevena holds him up against the cage and eventually Sousa drops back down to his feet.
Sousa fails to pull guard.
Sousa jumps guard but Trevena stands there with Sousa around his waist. Sousa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sousa is trying to pull guard but Trevena turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sousa jumps guard but Trevena stands there with Sousa around his waist. Sousa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sousa tries to pull guard but Trevena forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sousa tries to pull guard but Trevena won't allow it.
Trevena misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sousa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Trevena to keep the fight standing.
Sousa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3#
Sousa tries to pull guard but Trevena holds him up against the cage and eventually Sousa drops back down to his feet.
Sousa tries to pull guard but Trevena won't allow it.
Sousa is trying to pull guard but Trevena has him pressed against the cage.
Sousa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Trevena walks away with a smile on his face. Sousa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sousa shoots for a takedown but Trevena saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sousa lands with a nice combination. Trevena backs away looking to recover.
Sousa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Trevena counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sousa is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T4#
Sousa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Trevena tries to avoid it but Sousa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Trevena to the ground. Trevena escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Trevena replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sousa blocks it well.
Sousa shoots in looking for a takedown. Trevena tries to sprawl out of it but Sousa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Trevena manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sousa.
And Trevena responds with a good body kick, but Sousa manages to step out the way in time.
Sousa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trevena paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sousa.
Trevena throws a fast counter high kick but Sousa manages to duck under it in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sousa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Trevena thinks about the counter body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
King Trevena 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#
Sousa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Sousa with that takedown attempt.
Sousa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sousa has a takedown stuffed.
We've been informed that Trevena has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Sousa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sousa tries to clinch there but Trevena circles away.
Trevena thinks about the counter body kick.
Trevena is breathing heavily.
Sousa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joao Sousa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sousa tries to close the distance and clinch but Trevena swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trevena circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trevena throws a big counter head kick but Sousa avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Sousa fails with a takedown attempt.
Sousa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Trevena 's waist but Trevena gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sousa off to one side.
Sousa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Trevena circles away.
Trevena shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sousa tries to clinch but Trevena is having none of it.
Sousa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sousa is looking to clinch.
Trevena steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sousa moves in looking to clinch but Trevena pushes him off.
Sousa shoots in for a double leg but Trevena sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sousa.
Trevena shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sousa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trevena looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Trevena avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trevena is trying to counter with his kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sousa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trevena keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Trevena swats away the attempt to clinch by Sousa.
Sousa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trevena paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trevena has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sousa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sousa moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTrevena .
Sousa misses with a takedown attempt - Trevena sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sousa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trevena shapes to counter with a head kick.
Trevena swats away the attempt to clinch by Sousa.
Trevena looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sousa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sousa tries to clinch up.
Sousa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trevena sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sousa wants to clinch.
And Trevena responds with a good body kick, but Sousa manages to step out the way in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sousa wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
King Trevena showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Sousa wants to clinch.
Trevena is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sousa tries to clinch there but Trevena circles away.
Sousa tries to clinch but Trevena moves out of range.
No luck for Sousa with that takedown attempt.
Trevena swats away the attempt to clinch by Sousa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sousa moves in looking to clinch but Trevena pushes him off.
Trevena is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sousa dives in and grabs Trevena 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trevena pushes down on Sousa's head and hops out.
Trevena throws a fast counter high kick but Sousa manages to duck under it in time.
Trevena takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Sousa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Trevena defends well and Sousa ends up having to push Trevena into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Sousa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sousa tries to pull guard but Trevena forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sousa fails to pull guard.
Sousa tries to pull guard but Trevena holds him up against the cage and eventually Sousa drops back down to his feet.
Sousa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Trevena walks away with a smile on his face. Sousa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sousa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sousa shoots and misses
and Trevena counters with a head kick. That will keep Sousa thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Trevena circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trevena steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Trevena displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sousa.
And Trevena responds with a good body kick, but Sousa manages to step out the way in time.
Sousa fails to land the takedown.
Sousa moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTrevena .
Sousa has a takedown stuffed.
Sousa tries to close the distance and clinch but Trevena swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trevena follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
King Trevena seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Trevena . No joy for Sousa on that attempt.
Trevena shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sousa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Trevena circles away.
Trevena thinks about the counter body kick.#T3#
Sousa looks for a takedown but Trevena sprawls well.
Sousa tries to clinch but Trevena moves out of range.
Trevena looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sousa wants to clinch.
Sousa closes the distance and clinches up with Trevena , looking for a takedown. Sousa pushes Trevena against the cage but Trevena circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Trevena thinks about the counter body kick.
King Trevena is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sousa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Trevena throws a fast counter high kick but Sousa manages to duck under it in time.#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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sousa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trevena replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sousa blocks it well.
Sousa wants to clinch up but Trevena keeps it at a distance.
Trevena defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sousa.
Trevena is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sousa or perhaps it was just good defense by Trevena , which made it look bad.
Trevena replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sousa blocks it well.
Sousa lands a nice looking body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sousa shoots and misses
and Trevena counters with a nice kick to the body.
Joao Sousa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King Trevena is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Trevena takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Trevena comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Trevena 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Trevena !
Post fight, King Trevena stared into the camera and said 'Watch the red and green lights in the sky at night. OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH buy those supplies so I don't '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Souza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thiago Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza looks to land a combination but Ferreira avoids it well.
Souza misses with the combination.
#CL#
Ferreira forces Souza back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Ferreira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Souza. Those never looked like landing.
Ferreira goes for a double leg but Souza avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Souza continues to drive forward.
Souza connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ferreira. Ferreira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A combination from Souza does no damage.
Ferreira dodges the punch combination from Souza.
Left hook, right uppercut from Souza.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Souza misses with the combination.
Ferreira appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ferreira has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Souza! But no joy.
Ferreira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Souza tries to avoid it but Ferreira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Souza to the ground. Souza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Ferreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Souza!
#CL#
Ferreira takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Ferreira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferreira shoots in for a takedown but Souza shows good takedown defense.
Souza misses with a head kick.
Ferreira seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Souza tries to land a front kick but Ferreira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Souza digs a good hook to Ferreira's body.
Souza throws a series of punches but Ferreira avoids them all with ease.
Ferreira misses with a series of wild punches.
Ferreira is breathing heavily.
Souza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferreira misses with a takedown attempt - Souza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Souza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Souza. #T2#
Souza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Souza misses with a head kick.
Souza goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Ferreira drives through and clinches with Souza against the cage.
Souza is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Ferreira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Souza throws a head kick that Ferreira semi-blocks.
Ferreira walks forward, straight into a front kick from Souza.
Souza scores with a leg kick.
Souza throws a wild body kick that Ferreira sees coming a mile off.
Souza feints a jab promting Ferreira to slip. Souza then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ferreira slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Souza wobbles Ferreira with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Souza dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Ferreira to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thiago Souza!
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