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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
AVKT 15: Bigger and Badder
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Lodge tries to clinch up but Kobelikos circles away and keeps his distance.
Kobelikos looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lodge avoids the body shot from Kobelikos.
Lodge throws a sloppy head kick and Kobelikos moves out of range easily.
Kobelikos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lodge lunges at Kobelikos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kobelikos's hand.
Lodge shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kobelikos sprawls well. Kobelikos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lodge gets slowly back to his feet.
Kobelikos avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Kobelikos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lodge.
Lodge throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lodge looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kobelikos!
Kobelikos's coaches at Cozad Amsterdam have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kobelikos wants to get back to his feet but Lodge drags him back down.#T1#
Kobelikos takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lodge scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kobelikos being controlled for a moment.
Kobelikos is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lodge connects with a decent elbow. #ROC2#Kobelikos is rocked!
Lodge cracks Kobelikos with a big right hand but Kobelikos just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Oh Kobelikos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lodge lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kobelikos is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lodge connects with a decent elbow. #T2#
Lodge working away.
Lodge is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kobelikos's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lodge working the ground and pound from side control.
Lodge scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Kobelikos is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Lodge can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Lodge! |
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Event:
NYF 12: St. Claire vs Mendez
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1#
McDavid misses with a two punch combination.
Taylor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McDavid's waist but McDavid gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taylor off to one side.
Taylor swinging wildly here.
McDavid swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Taylor tries to clinch there but McDavid circles away.
Charlie McDavid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDavid.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Taylor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
McDavid misses with an uppercut.
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDavid.#T1#
McDavid throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
Taylor slips a straight right by McDavid.
McDavid misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
Taylor tries to counter with a takedown but McDavid is quick to defend against it.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McDavid manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor throws a head kick but McDavid moves out of range.
#KD2#
McDavid lands a big uppercut and Taylor crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Taylor looks OK. McDavid waves Taylor back to his feet!#ROC2#Taylor is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Hayden Taylor has been cut.
McDavid knocks out Taylor with a massive right hand! The ref tackles McDavid before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. McDavid picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlie McDavid! |
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Event:
SSG 116 Waterman vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Lieb Fraumilch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; David Sterling!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sterling or perhaps it was just good defense by Fraumilch, which made it look bad.
Lieb Fraumilch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Fraumilch fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sterling to the ground. Fraumilch is now in Sterling's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fraumilch (2) vs (0) Sterling
Fraumilch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fraumilch's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fraumilch passes into half guard.
Fraumilch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Sterling regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fraumilch slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fraumilch tries to free his leg and advance position but Sterling is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Sterling is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fraumilch defends well.
Sterling can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fraumilch controls the pace.
Fraumilch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sterling on the ground.#T2#
Fraumilch seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sterling for as long as he can get away with.
Fraumilch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Sterling throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fraumilch uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fraumilch (5) vs (0) Sterling
Sterling being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Sterling tries to buck Fraumilch off but Fraumilch is having none of it.
Sterling is trying to control Fraumilch's posture but Fraumilch avoids it.
Sterling tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Fraumilch is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sterling's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sterling wants to control but Fraumilch postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Further stalling from Fraumilch.
We've been hearing that Fraumilch has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T5#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Fraumilch is stinking the place up with his stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sterling wants to control but Fraumilch postures up.#T6#
Fraumilch controlling from side mount.
Sterling is looking to regain half guard here but Fraumilch keeps moving and retains side control.
Sterling is still trying to improve position.
The referee asks Fraumilch politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fraumilch prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sterling is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T7#
Sterling can't do much from the bottom here.
Sterling tries to bench press Fraumilch off him but Fraumilch keeps the position.
Sterling being controlled for a moment. #T8#
Sterling tries to bench press Fraumilch off him but Fraumilch keeps the position.
Fraumilch is staying tight to Sterling's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sterling is trying to control Fraumilch's posture but Fraumilch avoids it.
Fraumilch controls the position from side control.#T9#
Sterling tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fraumilch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fraumilch controls the position. #T10#
Sterling tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fraumilch is staying tight to Sterling's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sterling tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T11#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sterling gets back to half guard.
Sterling trying to hold on to Fraumilch's head to control him but Fraumilch postures up.
#T12##SUB#
Fraumilch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sterling sees it coming and defends easily.
Sterling wants to control but Fraumilch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fraumilch works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fraumilch (8) vs (0) Sterling
Fraumilch controlling the pace for now.
Fraumilch fails to move to back control. #T13#
Sterling is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fraumilch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sterling is desperately trying to improve his position but Fraumilch has a good base and remains in mount.
Fraumilch controlling from the full mount. #T14#
Fraumilch continues to stall.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Fraumilch.
Sterling bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fraumilch (8) vs (2) Sterling
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fraumilch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fraumilch takes the fight on points by 8 to 2. |
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Event:
NYF 11: Donal vs Myth
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Adams tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
#CL#
Adams gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones has Adams pressed against the cage, preventing Adams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Adams looks winded!
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Adams with a big uppercut! Adams tries to clinch up but Jones pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Adams to the mat! Adams covers up and Jones unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bob Jones!
A very excited looking Bob Jones made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Dias explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dias tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Rees counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dias preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SU2#
Rees stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Dias to get to his feet.
Dias throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Rees counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dias really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rees tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rees takes a knee to the side of the body. #TD2#
Rees jumps guard and drags Dias to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rees wants to sweep but no luck.
Dias wants to control from the top but Rees keeps moving.
Rees lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Rees trying to control the position from guard on top but Dias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dias keeping full guard, as Rees tries to pass. #SUB#
Dias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dias keeping full guard, as Rees tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rees advances position into side control!
Rees working away.
Rees working the ground and pound but Dias is defending the strikes.
Dias is trying to control Rees's posture but Rees avoids it.
Rees wants to control but Dias is keeping him busy. #T3##SU2#
Rees stands up and beckons Dias to his feet.
Dias with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL#
Dias fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rees, pushing him back against the cage.
Dias throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dias unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dias is breathing heavily.
Rees fails to pull guard.
Dias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dias tries to land a knee to the head but Rees blocks with his arms.
Rees is working for takedown but Dias is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bruno Dias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matias H Rees.#BC#
Dias escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Rees shoots in but Dias avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Rees tries to get set, Dias tries to push him back and clinch up but Rees manages to avoid the attempt.
Dias lands a nice looking body kick.
Dias throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dias throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dias looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL#
Dias closes the distance and pushes Rees back into the cage.
Rees is struggling to control the position.
Rees tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rees throws a punch but it's blocked by Dias. #TD2#
Rees jumps into guard, dragging Dias to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rees is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bruno Dias will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dias's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dias misses with the body kick#CL2#
and Rees counters by moving into the clinch.
Dias avoiding damage.
Dias trying to land knees to the body.
Rees tries for a takedown but Dias manages to get underhooks.
Rees misses with a body punch.
Rees is looking for a takedown.
Rees jumps guard but Dias turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bruno Dias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matias H Rees.
Rees avoiding damage as Dias throws knees to the body.
Dias tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dias with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dias tries to land a knee to the head but Rees blocks with his arms.
Dias with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Dias gets underhooks to prevent Rees's takedown attempt.
Rees prevents Dias from breaking the clinch.
Rees has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dias avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Dias breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dias thuds his shin into the meat of Rees's side.
Dias pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Dias tries to keep at a distance but Rees has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Rees drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU#
Dias decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rees fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dias avoids it really well and circles away.#T2##TD2#
Rees feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rees throws a big right hand that misses.
Rees is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dias might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Dias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rees trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dias wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Rees looking to sit in guard and control but Dias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dias stopping the sweep attempt from Rees.
Rees is controlling Dias's posture.
Dias has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dias would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dias preventing the sweep.
Rees is trying to control the position but Dias postures up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Rees working for a triangle but Dias defends it easily.
Rees throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SU#
Rees is working an open guard so Dias takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Rees tries to keep at a distance but Dias has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dias looking to stall.
#BC#
Dias breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Rees closes the distance and pushes Dias back into the cage.#TD2#
Rees is trying to trip Dias. He has hold of a leg but Dias is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rees persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
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 Bruno Dias will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dias's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
No luck for Dias with that takedown attempt.
Rees tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dias defends well and Rees ends up having to push Dias into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dias is looking for a counter combo.
Dias throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Rees counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rees.
Dias pushes Rees off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dias throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rees feints the counter takedown.
Rees tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dias swivels and escapes.
Dias misses with a body kick.
Dias plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rees enables Dias to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rees manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dias tries to stand but Rees is controlling from the bottom.
Rees pulls Dias in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Rees trying to keep a closed guard but Dias is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Dias stands and steps away. Rees gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice body kick there by Dias.
Rees dives in and grabs Dias's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dias pushes down on Rees's head and hops out.
Bruno Dias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matias H Rees.#CL#
Dias gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Rees drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU#
Dias stands and steps away. Rees gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
Dias throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rees.
Dias stalks Rees and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rees's face. Rees staggers backwards, shaken.
Rees tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dias defends well and Rees ends up having to push Dias into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Dias has managed to clinch.
Dias working Rees over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rees has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dias trying to control the position but instead, Rees has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dias into the cage.
Rees misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Rees breaks from the clinch.
Dias closes the distance and clinches up with Rees, looking for a takedown. Dias pushes Rees against the cage but Rees circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bruno Dias is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##TD2#
Dias gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rees to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Matias H Rees has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rees trying to control the position from guard on top but Dias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rees forces his way into half guard.
Rees lands with a punch from half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rees working his ground and pound in the gym.
Rees sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Dias trying to hold on to Rees's head to control him but Rees postures up.
#SUB2#
Rees is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rees seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dias keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dias won't allow Rees to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Dias showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dias, 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Dias!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruno Dias thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 115 Barnes vs Cheese
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; David Sterling! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; David Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gomes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sterling's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sterling (0) vs (2) Gomes#SUB#
Sterling has his foot on Gomes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gomes works his way back into a safe position though.
Sterling controls Gomes momentarily but Gomes frees himself.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Sterling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sterling keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Sterling keeps moving.
Gomes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
Gomes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sterling (0) vs (5) Gomes#T1#
Gomes advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sterling (0) vs (7) Gomes
Gomes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sterling is looking to escape.
Gomes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sterling looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sterling (0) vs (10) Gomes
Sterling is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Chuckles Strenght and Conditioning that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Gomes is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gomes tries to get the hooks in deep but Sterling pushed the leg off. #T2#
Gomes controlling the position well here. Sterling rolled but Gomes kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sterling trying to control the action but Gomes just sinks the hooks in.
Sterling is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Gomes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
What can Sterling do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Gomes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sterling is defending well though. Gomes let's go of the attempt for now.#T3##SUB2#
Sterling is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gomes gets his way!
Sterling is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Gomes looking for the choke from the back.
Sterling trying to control the action but Gomes just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Gomes tightening his grip on Sterling, looking for the choke. #T4##SUB2#
Gomes is looking for the choke from the back position but Sterling is controlling his hands well.
You can see the frustration on Sterling's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Sterling defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gomes's arms. #SUB2#
Gomes is looking for a rear naked choke here but Sterling reverses the position brilliantly into Gomes's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sterling (2) vs (10) Gomes#T5#
Gomes pulls Sterling in close to his closed guard and prevents Sterling from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Gomes looking for a guillotine here but Sterling defends easily.
Sterling pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Gomes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sterling doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sterling manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T6#
Sterling preventing the sweep.
Gomes wants to hit a sweep here but Sterling passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gomes there! Score +3 for passing guard: Sterling (5) vs (10) Gomes
Gomes tries to lock up and control but Sterling gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Sterling looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gomes holds on for dear life, controlling Sterling's posture momentarily. #T7#
Gomes wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sterling (8) vs (10) Gomes#SUB#
Sterling working for the choke.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Gomes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gomes prevents Sterling from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Sterling working for a choke but Gomes is defending well.
Gomes manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sterling's guard. Nice work there by Gomes.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sterling (8) vs (12) Gomes#T8#
Sterling looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gomes advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Gomes seems content to control.
Sterling is looking for a sweep. Gomes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sterling is breathing heavily.
Gomes stalling away here and it's allowed Sterling to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Sterling keeps moving.
Gomes passes Sterling's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T9##SUB2#
Gomes is looking for a kimura here.
Gomes trying to mount his opponent but Sterling defends it.
Sterling is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Gomes passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sterling (8) vs (15) Gomes
Sterling stops Gomes from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gomes controlling from mount. #T11#
Sterling keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gomes content just to control the position here.
Sterling manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gomes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Gomes has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sterling defend it? Gomes steps over the head and cranks it - Sterling is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gomes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Gomes!
David Gomes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
NYF 10: Mendez vs Kuznecov
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Kopel slaps away a takedown attempt from Taylor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kopel looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Taylor avoids the head kick by Kopel.
Taylor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kopel swivels and escapes.
Kopel throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kopel!
Taylor working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SU#
Taylor decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kopel to his feet. #TD#
Taylor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kopel is trying to improve his position.
Taylor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kopel keeps working. #T1##SUB#
Taylor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kopel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Taylor trying to control the position but Kopel is working away. #SUB#
Taylor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kopel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The referee asks Taylor politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Taylor prefers to stall for the moment though.#SU#
Taylor decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Kopel gets caught napping as Taylor dives in and scores a takedown. Kopel manages to retain guard.#T2##SU#
Taylor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Taylor tries to clinch but Kopel is having none of it.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Kopel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hayden Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kopel on the side of the head. #TD#
Taylor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Taylor lands in his opponent's guard.
Kopel pushes Taylor off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kopel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horrible takedown attempt by Taylor or perhaps it was just good defense by Kopel, which made it look bad. #T3##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Taylor enables Kopel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Taylor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kopel postures up.
#SUB#
Taylor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kopel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Taylor looking for a guillotine here but Kopel defends easily.
Taylor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Taylor tries to get out of the position.
Taylor controlling the position.#T4##SUB#
Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kopel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kopel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taylor looking to control.
#SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taylor 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hayden Taylor will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Taylor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kopel to the mat! Kopel manages to get full guard.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kopel keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.
Kopel wants to sweep here but Taylor controlling him for the moment.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Kopel is keeping the position.
Taylor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kopel is breathing heavily.#T1#
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Kopel is retaining full guard.
Taylor is looking to advance position but Kopel has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Taylor wants to control but Kopel is having none of it.
Taylor regains half guard.
Taylor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kopel on the ground.
Taylor is pressing down on Kopel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Taylor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kopel defends well.#T2#
Kopel wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving. #SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Taylor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kopel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taylor trying to keep a closed guard but Kopel is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Taylor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Taylor is pressing down on Kopel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kopel is holding on for now.
Taylor perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Kopel is defending well. #SUB#
Taylor seems to be working for a kimura but Kopel defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Taylor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Taylor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Taylor wants to control but Kopel is keeping him busy.
Taylor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kopel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Taylor shoots in and gets a takedown into Kopel's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hayden Taylor dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Taylor fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kopel to the ground. Taylor is now in Kopel's guard.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Kopel is retaining full guard.
Taylor wants to get up but he can't break Kopel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kopel can do to turn this around?
Taylor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU#
Taylor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Taylor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kopel's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Kopel keeps moving.
Taylor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Taylor slips nicely into half guard.
Kopel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taylor is working away from the top position though.
Taylor passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kopel!
Taylor looking to ground and pound but Kopel is blocking nicely.
Taylor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kopel is looking to escape.
Kopel tries to hold on but Taylor postures up.#T2#
Kopel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Taylor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kopel is looking to escape.
Kopel stops Taylor from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Taylor trying to control but Kopel is having none of it. #T3#
Kopel is desperately trying to improve his position but Taylor has a good base and remains in mount.
Kopel is still trying to improve position.#SU#
Taylor stands up from mount. Strange move.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kopel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hayden Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Taylor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kopel, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Kopel pulls guard effortlessly.
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kopel is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Kopel keeps moving.
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taylor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kopel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taylor.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Taylor feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hayden Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taylor, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hayden Taylor! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Greene misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Rees holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Greene has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rees has Greene pressed against the cage, preventing Greene from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rees prevents Greene from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Rees manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Greene looking to sit in guard and control but Rees gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Rees wants to pass the guard but Greene is keeping the position.
Rees postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rees controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1##SUB#
Greene is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rees preventing the sweep.
Rees throws an elbow that misses. Greene uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rees's guard. Nice move by Greene!#REVR#
Greene wants to control from the top but Rees keeps moving.
Greene knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rees on the ground.
Greene won't allow Rees to get back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Greene showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Greene postures up.
Greene wanted to stand there but Rees had control of the position.
Greene could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circling - Greene throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Greene misses.
Greene misses with a looping left.#T3#
Rees staying out of range there.
Greene cracks Rees with a good jab.#CL2#
Rees gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Greene wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Rees wants the takedown. Greene is fighting it off but Rees persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Greene's guard against the cage.
Rees pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greene is keeping the position for now.
Rees missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rees is pushing down on Greene's leg trying to pass to half guard. Greene is fighting to maintain full guard but Rees has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rees wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greene keeps working.
Greene keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Greene trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rees manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greene's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Rees is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Greene to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Greene shrugs it off.
Rees trying to control but Greene is having none of it.
Rees might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Greene haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greene tries to lock up and control but Rees gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matias H Rees dominated that round.
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#
Greene pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rees back to the cage. Greene follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Greene misses with a series of wild punches.
Greene throws a lazy right hand but Rees sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Greene throws a right hand that Rees ducks under and follows up with a left that Rees also avoids with ease.
Rees unleashes a big counter combination but Greene bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Greene drops Rees with a big left hand! Rees is injured, injured bad! Greene jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brayden Greene!
Brayden Greene decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Rees tries to keep at a distance but Needle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Needle looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rees lands a left hand that snaps the head of Needle backwards.
Rees lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Needle is trying to pull guard but Rees has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Rees has Needle pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rees pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Needle tumbling to the mat - Rees dives into Needle's guard.
Rees wants to pass the guard but Needle is keeping the position.
Needle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rees throws a big elbow that misses.
Needle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Needle is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rees not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Needle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rees.
Rees wants to pass the guard but Needle is keeping the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rees is still trying to improve position.
Rees stands and throws Needle's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Needle is trying to escape the position but Rees is controlling the position.
Rees wants to control but Needle is keeping him busy.
Rees looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Needle is avoiding damage well.
#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.#SUB2#
Rees is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Needle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SU2#
Rees decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
Rees instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Rees manages to break the clinch.
Needle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Rees moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Rees breaks from the clinch.
Nick Needle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##TD2#
Rees fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Needle to the ground. Rees is now in Needle's guard.
Rees wants to control from the top but Needle keeps moving.
Rees controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Needle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rees.
Needle keeping moving, preventing Rees from controlling successfully.
Rees is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rees throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Rees advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Rees working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rees working the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rees working the ground and pound.
Needle gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matias H Rees dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Needle shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Rees throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Needle was covering up waiting for the punch and Rees finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rees engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rees trying to control but Needle is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SU2#
Rees decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Needle, up you get! #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rees lands with a left to the head.
Rees softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rees utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rees controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD2#
Rees has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Needle clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T2##SUB2#
Rees looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Rees patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rees keeps control of the position as Needle tries to break free.
Rees biding his time, controlling Needle. #SUB2#
Rees is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Needle is keeping busy.
#T3#
Needle can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Rees working for a choke but Needle is defending well.
Rees throwing sloppy strikes.
Rees avoiding Needle 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Needle grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Needle is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Needle trying to control the hands but Rees won't let him.
Rees is riding his opponent, not letting Needle buck him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Rees is persistently looking for the submission but Needle is defending it well.
Rees keeps control of the position easily here as Needle tries to buck him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matias H Rees showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Rees shoots in and gets a takedown into Needle's guard.
Rees throws a big elbow that misses.
Rees slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Needle controls Rees momentarily but Rees frees himself.
Matias H Rees has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rees working some strikes from top position.
Rees stands and throws Needle's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Needle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rees tries to advance to mount but Needle denies him.
Rees misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rees is looking to take a break and control but Needle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rees lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rees has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Rees trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rees controlling the position easily from mount.
BOOM! Rees connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#SUB2#
Rees has control of Needle's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Needle regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Needle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Rees looking to control and managing it successfully. #SU2#
Rees gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
A looping hook to the body misses from Needle. Rees does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Needle gets caught flat footed, as Rees shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T4#
Rees trying to control the position from guard on top but Needle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rees wants to stand but Needle is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rees engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rees must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nick Needle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matias H Rees is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Rees has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matias H Rees comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rees has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matias H Rees!
After winning the bout, Matias H Rees thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Lodge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Russian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lodge tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Russian counters with a two punch combo.
Lodge throws a lazy uppercut
and Russian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Jon Lodge has been cut.
Jon Lodge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lodge misses with a takedown
and Russian counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lodge throws a leg kick
and Russian counters with a stiff right hand.
Lodge closes the distance but Russian moves to the side
and Russian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lodge moves in looking to clinch but Russian pushes him off.
Lodge scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Little Russian has been cut.#T1##TD2#
Lodge dives in and scores a takedown into Russian's guard.#SU2#
Lodge gets to his feet. Russian looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lodge throws a sloppy head kick and Russian moves out of range easily.
Lodge tries for a takedown but Russian circles away easily
and Russian counters with a left and a right that stings Lodge.
Lodge shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Russian scores with a counter punch that sends Lodge to the canvas! Russian smells blood - he's punishing Lodge with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Lodge has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Little Russian! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Levine changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sterling tries to avoid it but Levine manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sterling to the ground. Sterling escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Levine looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL2#
Sterling has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Sterling lands a takedown into guard.
Sterling passes Levine's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SU2#
Sterling decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Sterling shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sterling was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Sterling is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Levine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sterling tries to score with some ground and pound. Levine controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Sterling looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1##SUB2#
Sterling is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Levine has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sterling trying to control the action but Levine is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Sterling decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
Sterling rushes Levine and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Levine drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Come on Sterling - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Levine has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sterling after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dustin Levine. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Sterling pulls guard successfully.
Sterling is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Sterling is looking to take a break and control but Levine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sterling is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Levine taking some punishment here, with Sterling in his half guard.
Levine looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Levine blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sterling.
Sterling has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sterling not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SU2#
Sterling decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2#
Sterling fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Levine sprawls well initially but Sterling persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sterling looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
It looks like Sterling might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SU2#
Sterling stands up and beckons Levine to join him on the feet. #TD2#
Sterling scores with a takedown into Levine's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Sterling 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##CL2#
Sterling takes the fight into the clinch.
Levine changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sterling fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Sterling forces Levine back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Sterling pulls guard effortlessly.
Levine has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sterling is looking to cinch up a triangle. Levine throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sterling's body to avoid the submission. Sterling has instead reached around Levine's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sterling arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Sterling! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Parling has Sterling up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Sterling - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Parling is looking to control Sterling's arms but Sterling gets an underhook and turns him. Now Parling has his back to the cage.
Sterling has had enough of the clinch but Parling keeps him there for the moment.
Parling changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sterling fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Parling tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sterling swivels and escapes.
Sterling went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Sterling gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Sterling gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SU#
Sterling stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Parling drives through and clinches with Sterling against the cage.
#TD#
Parling is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sterling is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Parling to the mat. Parling regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sterling sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sterling passes Parling's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Sterling is trying for a kimura here. Parling looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sterling wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Sterling! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Rees closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sads did well to prevent Rees getting side control.
Rees moves nicely into side control.
Sads is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Rees is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Sads really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rees postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sads looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC2#Sads is rocked!#SUB2#
Rees is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Rees extends the arm and Sads is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matias H Rees!
After the fight, Matias H Rees was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Jordan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lodge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
Lodge feints and as Jordan raises his hands in defense, Lodge changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lodge is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodge postures up in Jordan's guard and throws a big left but Jordan blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jordan wants to stand but Lodge is controlling the position.
Lodge throws a big right hand that misses.
Lodge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lodge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Jordan tries to sprawl but Lodge drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Lodge there.
Lodge missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lodge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lodge winds up and cracks Jordan with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lodge lands a nice short elbow.
Lodge throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lodge thows a huge punch but Jordan dodges it nicely.
Lodge seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lodge working over Jordan with some ground and pound. Jordan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lodge connects with a nice short shot to Jordan's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lodge is controlling the pace.
Lodge is nestled in close to Jordan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#Jordan is rocked!#T3#
Lodge is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Lodge.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lodge lands a nice short elbow.
Lodge looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jordan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lodge sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lodge has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lodge is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jordan!
Lodge in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Oh Jordan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Lodge! Jordan is hurt baaadly! Lodge is firing away with more strikes - Jordan is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Lodge! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Lodge throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grigorev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lodge swinging wildly here.
Grigorev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lodge fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Lodge closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Grigorev is trying to escape the position but Lodge is controlling the position.
Grigorev is trying to buck Lodge off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as Lodge stalls from top position.
Lodge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grigorev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodge landing a few strikes. #T1#
Grigorev is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Grigorev is looking for a sweep.
Lodge crunches a massive hammerfist down on Grigorev - he's out! Lodge Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jon Lodge! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Rees shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rees showed some decent athleticism there.
Simon trying to control here.
Rees is looking to take a break and control but Simon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rees seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Rees seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simon is controlling Rees's posture.#T1#
Rees wants to pass the guard but Simon is keeping the position.
Rees keeps trying to improve his position.
Rees won't allow Simon to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Simon closes the distance but Rees moves to the side #TD2#
and Rees counters with a single leg into guard. Simon didn't expect that. #SUB#
Simon working for a triangle but Rees defends it easily.
Simon is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Rees wants to stand but Simon is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rees postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rees wants to stand but Simon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rees wants to control from the top but Simon keeps moving. #T3#
Simon looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Simon moves to clinch but Rees breaks away
and Rees counters with a two punch combo.
Rees looks to score with a jab to the body but Simon is just out of range.#CL2#
Rees gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rees is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rees stalls.
Simon tries to circle away but Rees has him pinned against the cage.
Simon is looking to break free of the clinch but Rees has double underhooks.
Simon is trying to force a seperation but Rees has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Simon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rees looking for a takedown. #T4#
Simon is trying to break the clinch but Rees has him pressed against the cage.
Simon has had enough of the clinch but Rees keeps him there for the moment.
Simon is trying to push Rees away but Rees has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Simon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rees misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Carter Simon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Rees drags the fight down to the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rees controls Simon momentarily but Simon frees himself.
Simon throws a strike but Rees rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matias H Rees dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Simon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rees circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simon tries to clinch up.
Rees avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rees shoots in for a double leg but Simon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rees wants to counter with a clinch but Simon pushes him away.
Simon ducks under a wild hook from Rees.
Rees keeps the fight on the outside.
Rees avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Simon gets the takedown into side control.
Rees wants to get back to his feet but Simon is dominant here and he's now got Rees's back!
Rees just trying to survive but Simon is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rees is keeping busy.
#T1#
Rees can't escape the position.
Simon is looking to control Rees but Rees is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Simon avoiding Rees 's attempts to control his hands.
Simon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rees doesn't escape. #SUB#
Simon is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rees knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rees for a finish.
Rees trying to get back to his feet but Simon is in full control for now. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Simon controlling well, preventing Rees from escaping the position.
Rees manages to reverse the position and now he's in Simon's guard. Nice work there by Rees.
Simon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rees is one step ahead there.
Simon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simon trying to keep a closed guard but Rees is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Rees won't allow Simon to sweep him here.
Rees postures up.
Rees stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rees looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rees trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Matias H Rees has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Rees drops back looking for a leg! Simon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simon manages to kick Rees off! Rees jumps back into Simon's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rees keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Rees feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Simon is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rees presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Rees jumps guard.
Simon stops Rees from standing up. #SUB2#
Rees is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rees is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rees has Simon pulled in close to control his posture.
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 Carter Simon will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Simon closes the distance and clinches up with Rees, looking for a takedown. Simon pushes Rees against the cage but Rees circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rees drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Simon defends it well.
Rees tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
No luck for Rees with that takedown attempt.
Rees keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Rees drives through and clinches with Simon against the cage.
#TD2#
Rees lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Simon trying to control here.
Simon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rees's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rees's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rees tries to escape but Simon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rees looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T1##SUB#
Rees showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Simon goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Rees escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rees tries to pass to full mount but Simon defends it. #T2#
Rees is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rees missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rees tries to stand and escape but Simon is controlling the position.
Simon tries to kick Rees off but Rees keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Simon gets full guard.
Rees is stalling in the full guard.
Simon tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SU2#
Rees gets to his feet - Simon follows without any prompting.
Carter Simon is winning the standup battle so far.
Rees tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Simon does no damage.
Rees looks to land a body kick but Simon moved away.
As Rees looks to move away, Simon throws a big counter combo but Rees just gets out of the way.
Simon misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Simon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simon misses with a double jab.
Rees drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Simon defends it well.#TD2#
Rees bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Simon's face as Rees controls the position.
Let's hope that Rees has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Carter Simon.
I think Simon 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Carter Simon! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Lodge dives in and scores a takedown into Master's guard.
Master looks winded!
Lodge is pushing down on Master's leg trying to pass to half guard. Master is fighting to maintain full guard but Lodge has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lodge is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lodge passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Lodge quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Lodge but it's paid off an Master is forced to tap! Nice work by Lodge.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Lodge! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Adams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Adams gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jcool wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Adams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jcool slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Adams can't do much from the bottom here.
Jcool connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Adams some visible discomfort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jcool advances to mount.
Jcool trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Adams is trying to stand.#SUB#
Jcool looking to secure an arm triangle but Adams defends it well.
Jcool controlling from mount.
Adams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jcool seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Adams for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Jcool looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Adams wants to control but Jcool is having none of it.#T2#
Jcool content just to control the position here.
Adams is looking to get to half guard.
Adams tries to hold on but Jcool postures up.
Adams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jcool. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Adams is wriggling around trying to escape.
Adams tries to hold on but Jcool postures up.
Jcool working the ground and pound effectively.
#T3#
Adams tries to lock up and control but Jcool gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Adams is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jcool sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Jcool is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Adams has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Adams sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Adams pushes Jcool off looking to stand but Jcool dives back in and keeps control.
#T4#
Adams trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams has hold of Jcool's hands but Jcool slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Jcool seems content to control.
Jcool passes to side control.
Adams being controlled for a moment.
Jcool scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Adams to see if he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jcool has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Adams!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Jcool dominated that round.
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##CL#
Jcool rushes Adams and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Adams jumps guard.
Jcool stands and throws Adams's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jcool working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Jcool is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Adams has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jcool is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams can do to turn this around?
Jcool taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jcool working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jcool just content to control the position. #T1#
Adams throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Adams is trying to buck Jcool off.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Adams is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Jcool wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Adams, who protects the arm well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Jcool thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jcool just content to control the position.
Adams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jcool wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jcool taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Adams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Jcool taking a breather here. #SUB#
Jcool tries for a kimura but Adams is defending well.
Adams wants to control but Jcool postures up.
Adams is not content to let Jcool control the position.
Adams wants to control but Jcool postures up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jcool fails to land the takedown.
Adams throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#TD2#
Adams shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jcool's guard.
Jcool wants to sweep here but Adams controlling him for the moment.
Jcool pulls Adams in close to his closed guard and prevents Adams from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adams lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Jcool dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Jcool scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Adams tries to improve position but can't.
Jcool trying to control the position but Adams is working away.
Adams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jcool wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jcool lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Adams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Adams is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jcool is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Adams is trying to escape and Jcool transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Adams is forced to tap! Nice work there by Jcool! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abdul Jcool!
Abdul Jcool spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Rees gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leonard scores with a knee to the head.
Rees tries to land a knee to the head but Leonard blocks with his arms.
Leonard lands a left hand.
Rees has a couple of punches blocked by Leonard.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rees - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rees wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Leonard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Leonard has Rees pressed against the cage, preventing Rees from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rees is looking to take this one to the mat.
Leonard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Leonard tries to throw a body punch but Rees avoids it by throwing Leonard back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Leonard fails to land.
Leonard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rees really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rees blocks a body shot from Leonard.
Leonard scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Rees pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rees leaning against his opponent.
Leonard throws an elbow but it misses.
Leonard keeps control of Rees as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rees stalling.
Rees has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Leonard tries to stall but Rees uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD#
Rees pulls guard.
Rees is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leonard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU2#
Leonard stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rees falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leonard counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2##CL#
Rees closes the distance and clinches.
Leonard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rees prevents a body shot from Leonard.
Rees prevents the takedown attempt.
Leonard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rees is trying to pull guard but Leonard turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rees wants to break the clinch but can't.
Leonard has Rees pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rees manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Matias H Rees has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Leonard.
Leonard is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rees is keeping busy.
Leonard pushes Rees back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leonard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Leonard breaks from the clinch.
Leonard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rees.
Leonard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rees.
Leonard throws a sloppy head kick and Rees moves out of range easily. #T3#
Rees throws a head kick that misses.
Leonard lands a high kick!
Leonard steps in with a hook that catches Rees right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Leonard follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Rees looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Leonard!
An out of breath Carlos Leonard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Medeiros avoids the head kick by Yoshikawa.
Medeiros keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yoshikawa swinging wildly here.
Medeiros is looking to counter the offense by Yoshikawa and move into the clinch.
Yoshikawa walks into a stiff left hand from Medeiros.
Yoshikawa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Medeiros changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yoshikawa dives in and grabs Medeiros's left leg, looking for a takedown. Medeiros pushes down on Yoshikawa's head and hops out.
A little feinted left hand from Medeiros on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodrigo Medeiros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Senshi Yoshikawa.#TD#
Medeiros scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Medeiros taking a breather here. #T1#
Medeiros has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Medeiros.#SU#
Medeiros decides to stand back up. Medeiros steps back and let's Yoshikawa get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Medeiros with a jab.
Medeiros will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yoshikawa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Medeiros was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yoshikawa darts in trying to clinch
and Medeiros counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Medeiros changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yoshikawa throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Medeiros counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Medeiros sitting in guard here, content to control.
Medeiros continues to stall.#T3#
More hug and hope from Medeiros.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Medeiros slips a straight right by Yoshikawa.
Medeiros is looking to counter punch.
Medeiros with a nice cross.
Yoshikawa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yoshikawa throws a nice head kick!
Medeiros scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yoshikawa in his tracks. #CUT#That has opened up Senshi Yoshikawa's cut even more.
Yoshikawa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yoshikawa walks into a left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Medeiros lands a lovely overhand right.
Medeiros lands with an uppercut that bounces Yoshikawa off the cage and back into range.
Medeiros lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Medeiros dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Senshi Yoshikawa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A jab from Medeiros does it's job there.
Yoshikawa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Medeiros connects with a right hand. Yoshikawa shakes it off.#ROC#Yoshikawa is rocked!#TD#
Medeiros closes the distance looking for a takedown. Yoshikawa stuffs it but Medeiros still has hold of him. Medeiros picks Yoshikawa up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Medeiros slams Yoshikawa to the floor and that's really hurt Yoshikawa - he doesn't know where he is! Medeiros throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Medeiros! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Taylor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson misses with the ground and pound.
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by Jackson.
Taylor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson throws an elbow but Taylor slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jackson 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.
Taylor gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jackson is keen to just control but Taylor is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a head shot. Taylor uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jackson trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Jackson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Taylor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Taylor has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Taylor won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Jackson is trying to keep Taylor in close.
#SUB2#
Taylor 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.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor wanted to stand there but Jackson had control of the position.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Taylor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Taylor wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB2#
Taylor tries for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Taylor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Taylor looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jackson is avoiding damage well.
#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.
Taylor wants to take a breather but Jackson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Taylor.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing Taylor from standing up. #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!#TD#
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Taylor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hayden Taylor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Taylor checks a leg kick nicely.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Taylor breaks from the clinch.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Taylor bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Taylor working away.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson is trying to control Taylor's posture but Taylor avoids it. #T1#
Taylor wants to take a breather but Jackson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Taylor.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Taylor pulls Jackson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jackson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up. #T2#
Jackson wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving. #SU#
Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Taylor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Taylor persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Taylor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Taylor wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Taylor is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Taylor is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Taylor not doing much here.
Taylor is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Taylor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taylor.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hayden Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES#
Jackson kicks Taylor off and gets back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD2#
Taylor drives through with a takedown into Jackson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Taylor is standing up over Jackson. Jackson looks to escape but Taylor dives into side control.
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 Bo Jackson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Bo Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Taylor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Taylor feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully. #T1#
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taylor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD2#
Taylor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Taylor passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Taylor trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
Jackson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Taylor stops Jackson from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Taylor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Taylor is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Taylor passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jackson!
Taylor looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Taylor's attempts to control the action. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Taylor swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jackson is now in Taylor's guard. A big mistake from Taylor there, giving up the dominant position!
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Taylor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Taylor has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hayden Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taylor 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hayden Taylor! |
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