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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 8
Date: May 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Ortega misses with the combination.
Richardson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ortega circles away quickly and effectively.
Ortega scores with a one two! Richardson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Juan Ortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Richardson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Richardson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Richardson as he jumps to the side.
Richardson misses with a double jab.
Richardson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ortega.
It looked like Richardson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Richardson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Richardson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richardson lands a nice looking body kick.
Ortega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ortega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Richardson misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Ortega connects with the punch.
Richardson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ortega has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Crunch! Richardson slams his shin into Ortega's torso.
Ortega should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ortega misses with a series of wild punches.
Richardson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Richardson.
We've been told by Richardson's head coaches at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY LAS VEGAS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Richardson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Richardson misses the target.
Richardson blocks the body kick.
Ortega moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Richardson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ortega doesn't seem bothered though.
Ortega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richardson.
Ortega tries to clinch there but Richardson circles away.
Richardson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Richardson scores with a jab to the head.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richardson lands a head shot.#TD2#
Ortega closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Richardson to the mat! Richardson manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ortega won't allow Richardson to sweep him here.
Richardson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Richardson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Richardson trying to keep a closed guard but Ortega is proving a slippery customer.
Richardson wants to sweep but no luck.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Richardson is working hard here to advance position.
Ortega postures up and lands a big shot to Richardson's brow. #T3#
Ortega keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Richardson's head.
Ortega lands a couple of elbows.
Ortega postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Richardson keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ortega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ortega shoots for a double leg takedown but Richardson sprawls well. He's pushed Ortega's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ortega will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ortega lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Richardson backs up against the cage.
#T4#
Ortega shoots in for a takedown but Richardson shows good takedown defense.
Richardson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Roy Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Ortega.
Ortega takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Juan Ortega has been cut.#CL2#
Ortega gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Richardson breaks from the clinch.
Richardson throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Richardson backs off Ortega throws a huge counter combo but Richardson manages to avoid it all.
Richardson slips a jab and a cross from Ortega.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richardson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ortega.
A slapping leg kick lands for Richardson.
#TD2#
Ortega gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Richardson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ortega throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Richardson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Ortega's cut.
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#
Ortega misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Richardson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ortega.
Richardson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Richardson misses with a few strikes there.
Ortega takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ortega throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Richardson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ortega fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega throws a nice looking combination but Richardson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Ortega darts in and clinches Richardson up against the cage.#BC#
Richardson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Richardson tries to keep at a distance but Ortega has taken the fight into the clinch.
Richardson tries to break the clinch but Ortega is controlling the position. #T1##BC#
Richardson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richardson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Richardson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ortega tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Richardson. #CL2#
Ortega has Richardson up against the cage in a clinch.
Ortega wants to break free but Richardson has control.
Ortega wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Richardson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Richardson throws a right hand that Ortega ducks under and follows up with a left that Ortega also avoids with ease.
Ortega throws a head kick but Richardson moves out of range.
#T2#
Ortega misses with a series of wild punches.
Ortega throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Roy Richardson is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Ortega drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Richardson wants to get back to his feet but Ortega passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVR#
Juan Ortega has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ortega is trying to control the action in half guard but Richardson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ortega lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Ortega is looking for a kimura here.
Richardson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ortega scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Ortega is looking to take a break and control but Richardson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richardson wants to improve his position but Ortega is controlling well.
Richardson wants to control but Ortega is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Ortega is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Richardson as he works his way to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richardson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ortega.
Ortega has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#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.
Ortega keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Richardson's head.
Ortega not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Richardson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ortega on the ground.
Ortega stopping the sweep attempt from Richardson.
Ortega in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ortega is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Richardson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortega.
Richardson throws a head kick that half lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Juan Ortega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Juan Ortega's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ortega tries to bum rush Richardson with a series of wild strikes but Richardson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Richardson as he avoids it easily.
Ortega swinging wildly here.
Ortega showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Richardson.
Richardson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good leg kick by Richardson.
Richardson motions for Ortega to come forward. Richardson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Richardson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ortega momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortega.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Richardson. Ortega shrugs it off though.
Roy Richardson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A thudding body kick lands there by Richardson!
Ortega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Richardson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ortega finds it's way round the side to connect with Richardson's head. #T1#
Ortega throws a series of punches but Richardson avoids them all with ease.
Ortega lands a really nice looking cross but Richardson seems unphased.
Ortega walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ortega misses with the combination.
Richardson throwing a counter right hand but Ortega manages to avoid it.
Roy Richardson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Richardson misses with a head kick.
Ortega slips under a jab from Richardson.
Richardson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Richardson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Richardson tries to bum rush Ortega with a series of wild strikes but Ortega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Richardson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ortega rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Richardson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Richardson misses with a jab to the body
and Ortega counters with a left to the body.
Ortega throws a series of strikes that have Richardson backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richardson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
Ortega clinches up with Richardson and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Richardson is trying to force a seperation but Ortega has the dominant position.#BC#
Richardson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Richardson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ortega throws a right hand that Richardson ducks under and follows up with a left that Richardson also avoids with ease.
Ortega tries to land a body kick
enabling Richardson to counter with a crisp jab.
Ortega looks to land a combination but Richardson avoids it well.
Ortega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Richardson throws a front kick that sends Ortega stumbling back into the cage.
Richardson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Richardson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ortega circles away quickly and effectively.
Ortega tries to bum rush Richardson with a series of wild strikes but Richardson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Ortega. Those never looked like landing.
Richardson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Richardson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ortega.#T3#
Richardson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ortega's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Richardson misses with a kick to the body.
Richardson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Richardson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ortega has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Richardson.
Ortega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ortega tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Richardson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ortega has a takedown stuffed.
Ortega takes a kick to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Ortega.
Ortega connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Good leg kick by Richardson.
Ortega tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Richardson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ortega has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortega wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Richardson has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Richardson breaks the clinch.
Ortega misses with a series of wild punches.
Richardson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Richardson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ortega fails to land with a series of punches.
Richardson throws a quick counter head kick but Ortega was just out of range.
Richardson thumps Ortega with a low kick.
Richardson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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 Roy Richardson.
I think Richardson 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Richardson!
A relieved looking Roy Richardson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Batt closes the distance and clinches up with Deluc, looking for a takedown. Batt pushes Deluc against the cage but Deluc circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#KD2#
Deluc sends Batt crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Deluc is motioning to the referee to let Batt up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#It looks like Dylan Batt has been cut.
Batt motions for Deluc to come forward. Batt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Batt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Deluc moves into range and clinches up with Batt.
Deluc lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deluc scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#Batt is rocked!
Deluc misses with a punch on the inside.
Oh Batt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Deluc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Deluc fails to land.
Deluc has a couple of punches blocked by Batt.
Deluc misses with the head strike.
Deluc is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Deluc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Deluc misses with the head strike.
Deluc working aggressively here.
Batt seems to have got his legs back now.
A short uppercut from Deluc.
Deluc digs a right hand into Batt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Batt's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Deluc.
Batt is breathing heavily.
Deluc pushes Batt against the cage. Deluc is working some dirty boxing. Deluc pushes off with a quick right hook! Batt goes down! Batt tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Deluc moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Deluc!
Jean Deluc managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, WW clothing, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Holcombe throws a right and a left that Batt avoids nicely.
Batt is looking for the big counter here.
Batt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Holcombe throws a body punch but Batt moves out of range.
Holcombe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Batt pinned against the cage. Batt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Holcombe misses with a two punch combination.
Batt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Batt wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Batt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Holcombe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Holcombe sneaks out the side door and pushes Batt away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batt goes for a double leg but Holcombe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Holcombe continues to drive forward.
Batt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Good work by Batt as he checks the leg kick.
Batt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holcombe at a distance.
#T1#
Holcombe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD2#
Batt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Holcombe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holcombe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Batt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Batt tries to stand and escape but Holcombe is controlling the position.
Batt is taking a breather. Holcombe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Batt drops an elbow to the side of Holcombe's head.
Batt winds up and cracks Holcombe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Batt is trying to control. Holcombe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Holcombe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Batt on the ground.
Batt is thwarting Holcombe's attempts to control the position.
It looks like Batt is going to stand back up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Batt content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Batt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Batt shoots in looking for a takedown. Holcombe tries to sprawl out of it but Batt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holcombe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Holcombe fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Holcombe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holcombe defends it nicely.#CL#
Holcombe has closed the distance and engaged Batt in a clinch.
Batt goes for a takedown attempt but Holcombe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Batt lands a head kick!
#T4#
Holcombe moves to clinch but Batt breaks away
and Batt counters with a stiff right hand.
Holcombe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Batt defends it nicely.
Batt wants to counter the offense by Holcombe and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Holcombe closes the distance and clinches.
Holcombe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Batt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Batt fails to pull guard.
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 Jesse Holcombe will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Batt.
Holcombe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Batt sprawls well. Batt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Holcombe gets slowly back to his feet.
Batt avoids the head kick by Holcombe.
Holcombe looks to land a combination but Batt avoids it well.
Batt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Batt tries to clinch there but Holcombe circles away.
Batt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holcombe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Batt's waist but Batt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holcombe off to one side.
Batt is looking to clinch but Holcombe is avoiding it.
Holcombe darts in looking for a takedown but Batt gets double underhooks and turns Holcombe into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Holcombe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batt tries to score a body lock takedown but Holcombe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Holcombe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Holcombe shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holcombe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Batt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Batt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Batt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Holcombe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Batt wanted to stand there but Holcombe had control of the position.
Batt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dylan Batt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Batt trying to control but Holcombe is working from the bottom. #T2#
Batt is pushing down on Holcombe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Holcombe is fighting to maintain full guard but Batt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Batt works his way into side control.
Batt taking a breather here.
Holcombe is trying to control Batt's posture but Batt avoids it. #SUB2#
Batt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Holcombe is not content to let Batt control the position.
Batt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#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.
You can see the frustration on Holcombe's face as Batt controls the position.
Holcombe pushes Batt away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Batt gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Batt 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 Holcombe's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Batt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Holcombe has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Batt tries for a kimura but Holcombe is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holcombe prevents Batt from moving into mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Batt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Batt shoots in looking for a takedown but Holcombe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Batt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Batt fails with the takedown.
Holcombe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Holcombe has Batt up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Holcombe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Holcombe rushes Batt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Holcombe breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Batt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Holcombe on his heels. He'll look to pass Holcombe's guard now, I'm sure.
Batt wants to pass the guard but Holcombe is keeping the position.
Batt throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Batt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holcombe keeping moving, preventing Batt from controlling successfully.
Batt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Holcombe trying to control the position.
Holcombe has his hands on Batt's head, controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Holcombe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Batt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Batt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holcombe as he avoids it easily.
Jesse Holcombe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Batt.#TD2#
Batt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Batt lands in his opponent's guard.
Holcombe pushes Batt off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jesse Holcombe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut lands for Batt. That snapped Holcombe's head back.
Batt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Holcombe has time to react.
Sloppy strikes from Batt. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Batt tries to clinch but Holcombe is having none of it.
Batt tries to clinch but Holcombe moves out of range.
Holcombe dives in for a single leg takedown but Batt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Batt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Holcombe breaks the clinch.
Holcombe moves to clinch but Batt breaks away
and Batt counters with a series of strikes. Holcombe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Holcombe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Batt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Holcombe's half guard.
Holcombe manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Batt shoots for a double leg takedown but Holcombe sprawls well. He's pushed Batt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Holcombe tries to clinch up but Batt circles away and keeps his distance.
Batt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holcombe defends it nicely.
Holcombe tries to counter by clinching up but Batt breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Batt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Holcombe sprawls well initially but Batt persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Holcombe has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Batt is on him like a limpet, forcing Holcombe back against the cage.#BC#
Holcombe breaks the clinch.
Holcombe avoids the head kick by Batt.
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 Jesse Holcombe.
I think Holcombe 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dylan Batt! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Batt goes for a double leg but Bernard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bernard continues to drive forward.
A countering left hand to the body from Bernard misses.
Bernard has Batt pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bernard takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bernard continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Bernard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bernard scores with a shot to the side of Batt's head. #CUT2#It looks like Dylan Batt has been cut.#BC2#
Bernard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Bernard as Batt shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Batt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bernard connects with the punch.
Bernard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A punch combination from Batt misses.
Bernard unleashes a big counter combination but Batt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Batt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bernard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Batt fails with a takedown attempt.
Batt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bernard as he jumps to the side. #T1#
A combination from Bernard does no damage.
Batt tries to counter by clinching up but Bernard breaks away and moves out of range.
Declan Bernard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bernard throws a right and a left that Batt avoids nicely.
Bernard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bernard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#ROC2#Batt is rocked!
Bernard misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Bernard. Those never looked like landing.
Batt slips a jab and a cross from Bernard.
Bernard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bernard misses with a series of wild punches.
Batt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Batt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bernard works the jab nicely.#T2#
Batt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bernard counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Batt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Batt loses concentration momentarily and Bernard pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Batt crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Bernard finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Declan Bernard! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Tentative gets tackled into the cage by Batt. Batt maintains the clinch.
Tentative is trying to break free.
Tentative is trying to break the clinch but Batt is controlling him.
Batt tries to score a body lock takedown but Tentative shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Batt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tentative gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Batt.
Tony Tentative has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Batt.
Batt takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batt stalling the fight.
Batt is trying to break free.
Batt has Tentative pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tentative manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Tentative is trying to push Batt away but Batt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Batt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tentative walks away with a smile on his face. Batt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Batt fails with the takedown.
Batt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tentative sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Batt goes for a double leg but Tentative avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tentative continues to drive forward.
Batt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tentative but Tentative pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Batt doesn't manage to clinch there - Tentative circles away.
It looked like Tentative wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tentative really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Batt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tentative manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Tentative misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tentative misses with a hook. Batt ducked under it nicely.
Batt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Batt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tentative throws an overhand right that lands on Batt's shoulder, as Batt tries to avoid the shot.
Batt slips a straight right by Tentative.
Tentative jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Batt misses with a series of wild punches.
Tentative looks to throw the jab but Batt is out of range. #T3##CL2#
Batt moves into the clinch successfully.
Tentative gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Batt.
Tentative is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Batt jumps guard but Tentative stands there with Batt around his waist. Batt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Batt jumps guard but Tentative stands there with Batt around his waist. Batt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Batt is looking to control Tentative's arms but Tentative gets an underhook and turns him. Now Batt has his back to the cage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#BC2#
Batt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tentative circles away from the clinch attempt.
Batt wants to clinch up but Tentative keeps it at a distance.
Batt shoots in looking for a takedown. Tentative tries to sprawl out of it but Batt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tentative manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tentative throwing a counter right hand but Batt manages to avoid it.
Tentative slaps away a takedown attempt from Batt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tentative is looking to counter punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tentative loads up on a big right hand but Batt slips the punch.
Tentative misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Tentative dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Batt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Tentative. No joy for Batt on that attempt.
Batt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tentative manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Batt with that takedown attempt.
Batt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tentative.
Batt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tentative misses with a left hand
and Batt finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tentative is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Batt can do to turn this around?
Tentative misses the jab.
A big right from Tentative misses. #T1#
Batt connects with a leg kick.
Batt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tentative sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Batt somewhat.
A little feinted left hand from Tentative on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tony Tentative has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Batt.
Batt moves in looking to clinch but Tentative pushes him off.
Batt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Batt looks for a takedown but Tentative sprawls well.
Batt looks for a takedown but Tentative sprawls well.#T2#
Batt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tentative paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tentative fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batt manages to avoid it.
Tony Tentative is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Batt shoots in for a double leg but Tentative sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tentative swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Batt misses with a takedown attempt - Tentative sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tentative is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Batt scores with a kick to the midsection.
Batt on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Dylan Batt has been cut.
A slow jab from Tentative misses its intended target.
Batt unleashes a big counter combination but Tentative bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Batt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tentative paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Batt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tentative.
Batt tries for a takedown but Tentative sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tentative fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batt manages to avoid it.
Tentative takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Batt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Tentative on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Batt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tentative is fending him off so far but Batt persists. Nope, Tentative circles away and we're back to standing.
Tentative misses with a hook.
Batt fails to land the takedown.
Tentative is looking to counter punch.
Batt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tentative.
Dylan Batt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Batt. Those never looked like landing.
Tentative circles away from the clinch attempt.
Batt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tentative as he jumps to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Tentative misses the target.
Batt slips under a jab.
Tentative misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Batt.
Batt fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Tentative dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dylan Batt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Batt tries for a takedown but Tentative sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Batt shoots in looking for a takedown but Tentative manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Batt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Batt loads up on a big right hand but Tentative slips the punch.
Batt tries to clinch but Tentative moves out of range.
Batt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tentative throws out a loose jab but Batt uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Batt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tentative was covering up waiting for the punch and Batt finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tentative uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tentative throws a big shot that misses.
Batt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Batt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tentative was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Batt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tentative.
Tentative misses with a looping left.
Tentative stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tentative wants it to stay on the feet.
Tentative swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tony Tentative has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Batt.
Tentative stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tentative wants it to stay on the feet.
Batt shoots for a double leg takedown but Tentative sprawls well. He's pushed Batt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Batt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Batt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tentative counters with a straight right hand.
Batt defending well as Tentative loads up on a big left hand.
Tentative missing with a left hand there. Batt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Tentative stuffs the takedown attempt from Batt. Batt gets slowly back to his feet.
Batt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tentative.
Tentative misses with a few strikes there.
Tentative circles away from the clinch attempt.
Batt throws a sloppy head kick and Tentative moves out of range easily.
Tentative swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tentative looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Batt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL2#
Batt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Batt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tentative has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T3#
Tentative wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tentative working hard to break the clinch.
Batt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tentative pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tentative slips a jab and a cross from Batt.
Tentative missing with a left hand there. Batt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Batt with the counter takedown but Tentative avoids it easily.
Batt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Batt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tentative sprawls well. Tentative wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Batt gets slowly back to his feet.
Tentative throwing a counter right hand but Batt manages to avoid it.#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.
Tentative misses the shot to the body.
As Tentative backs off Batt throws a huge counter combo but Tentative manages to avoid it all.
Batt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Batt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tentative stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tentative wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Tentative wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tentative looks to score with a jab to the body but Batt is just out of range.
Batt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice sprawl there from Tentative as Batt shoots in.
Batt tries to clinch but Tentative moves out of range.
Tentative was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Batt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tentative.
Nice takedown defense from Tentative. No joy for Batt on that attempt.
Tentative seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dylan Batt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tony Tentative is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Batt misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Tentative showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tentative, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Tentative! |
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Event:
RSE 2: Broken Bones
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Cortez tries to clinch up.
Fingus looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fingus on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Bob Fingus has been cut.
Cortez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fingus defends it nicely.
Cortez shoots for a takedown but Fingus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cortez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cortez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fingus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fingus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cortez somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortez doesn't manage to clinch there - Fingus circles away.
#T1#
Fingus throws a nice looking combination but Cortez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cortez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fingus manages to circle out of the way.
Cortez tries to clinch but Fingus is having none of it. #CL#
Fingus gets tackled into the cage by Cortez. Cortez maintains the clinch. #BC#
Cortez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Fingus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cortez to the mat! Cortez manages to get full guard.
Fingus wants to stand but Cortez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cortez is trying to control the position but Fingus postures up. #T2##SUB#
Cortez working for a triangle but Fingus defends it easily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SU2#
Fingus gets to his feet. Cortez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The fight stays on the outside here - Cortez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fingus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cortez defends it well.
Cortez lands a jab to Fingus's midsection.#T3#
Cortez works over Fingus's head and body with a nice combination.
Fingus has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Cortez tries a head kick but it misses.
Fingus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fingus leaves Cortez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fingus as he jumps to the side.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fingus but Fingus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cortez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fingus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4##CL2#
Fingus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Cortez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fingus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
No luck for Cortez with that takedown attempt.
Cortez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cortez.
Fingus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cortez throws a lazy head kick
and Fingus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Fingus has Cortez up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bob Fingus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bob Fingus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cortez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fingus swats away the attempt to clinch by Cortez.
Fingus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cortez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fingus tries to clinch up but Cortez circles away and keeps his distance.
Fingus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortez connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson Cortez is winning the standup battle so far.
Cortez has a takedown stuffed.
Fingus is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Fingus drives through with a takedown into Cortez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1#
Fingus wants to stand but Cortez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cortez trying to control the position.
Fingus tries to stand but Cortez is controlling from the bottom.
Fingus postures up.
Cortez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fingus on the ground.
Cortez wants to stand and escape but Fingus is having none of it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cortez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fingus doesn't manage to clinch there - Cortez circles away.
Fingus throws a poor cross that misses
and Cortez counters with an outside leg kick.
Cortez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fingus tries to avoid it but Cortez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fingus to the ground. Fingus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fingus wants to counter with a clinch but Cortez pushes him away.
Cortez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fingus avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortez fails to land the takedown.
Cortez misses the shot to the body.
Fingus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3##CL2#
Fingus clinches up with Cortez and pushes him back against the cage.
Fingus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Cortez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cortez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL#
Cortez rushes Fingus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Cortez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cortez shoots in looking for a takedown. Fingus tries to sprawl out of it but Cortez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fingus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cortez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fingus circles away.#T4#
Fingus cracks Cortez with an open hand slap.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown but Fingus shows good takedown defense.
Fingus throws a counter combo.
Fingus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fingus wants it to stay on the feet.
Cortez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fingus's waist but Fingus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cortez off to one side. #CL2#
Fingus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cortez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fingus is defending well.
Fingus lands with a right to the head.
Cortez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Cortez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson Cortez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cortez connects with a right hand. Fingus shakes it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Fingus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bob Fingus's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Fingus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fingus tries to clinch but Cortez is having none of it. #KD#
Cortez lands a big head kick that sends Fingus tumbling to the mat! Cortez takes a step backwards and waves Fingus back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cortez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Fingus moves into the clinch.#BC#
Cortez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fingus swats away the attempt to clinch by Cortez.
Fingus wants to counter the offense by Cortez and move into the clinch position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez misses with a head kick.
Cortez shoots for a double leg takedown but Fingus sprawls well. He's pushed Cortez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cortez lands a leg kick that knocks Fingus off balance momentarily.#T1#
Cortez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Fingus rushes Cortez and presses him up against the cage.
Cortez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cortez jumps guard but Fingus stands there with Cortez around his waist. Cortez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Fingus breaks the clinch.
A low kick lands for Cortez.
Fingus's corner calls for a 1-2. Fingus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Cortez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cortez misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Fingus drives through and clinches with Cortez against the cage.
Cortez dodges an elbow strike from Fingus.
#BC#
Cortez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Fingus has managed to clinch.
Cortez fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Cortez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cortez wants to clinch.#T3#
Cortez shoots in but no luck this time.
Cortez sets himself, and Fingus steps forward looking for the clinch! Cortez avoids it this time.
Fingus misses with a kick to the body.
Cortez misses with a takedown attempt - Fingus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cortez has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cortez wants a takedown but no success here.
#T4##BC2#
Fingus breaks the clinch.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Fingus looking to score a takedown here. Cortez is defending well but Fingus drives through and ends up in Cortez's guard.
Cortez is wriggling around but Fingus manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Cortez is looking to get back to full guard here but Fingus has managed to pass to side control instead.#SU2#
Fingus stands up and beckons Cortez to his feet.
Jackson Cortez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bob Fingus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fingus misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bob Fingus.
I've got Fingus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Fingus! |
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Event:
KIFC 76
Date: Jun 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Bat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bat slips under a jab from Shimada.
Shimada with a nice cross.
Shimada looks to throw the jab but Bat is out of range.
Bat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shimada avoids it really well and circles away.
Shimada lands a really nice looking cross but Bat seems unphased.
#ROC#Bat is rocked!
Shimada cracks a nice hook into Bat's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shimada changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shimada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shimada, as that shot connected.
Bat is still on wobbly legs! Can Shimada finish him?
Shimada fakes the body blow, causing Bat to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Bat goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Misao Shimada! |
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Event:
Ajax Friday Fight Night 1
Date: Jun 02, 2023 |
Dylan Batt had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 185.8, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Carlos De Gracia was cancelled. |
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Event:
AFC #6
Date: May 20, 2023 |
Dylan Batt had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 185.8, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Gunt Jernit was cancelled. |
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Event:
AVKT 22: The End is Near…
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Rodriquez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Warner is trying to defend but Rodriquez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Warner is looking for a sweep. Rodriquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Warner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodriquez is working away from the top position though.
Warner moves into full guard.
Warner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Warner looking for a guillotine here but Rodriquez defends easily.
#SUB#
Warner pushes a forearm under Rodriquez's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Rodriquez is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sahil Warner!
Jorge Rodriquez was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent.Great performance. Sad to lose this fight but this will only make me grow as a fighter.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee calls for Cortez to work.
#TD2#
Cortez pulls guard successfully.
Da Silva Barbosa is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cortez working for a triangle but Da Silva Barbosa defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Cortez 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#
Da Silva Barbosa wants to improve his position but Cortez is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Cortez is trying to work for a kimura but Da Silva Barbosa is defending well.
Cortez is just content to waste time from the top position. Da Silva Barbosa takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Da Silva Barbosa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Cortez wants to pass the guard but Da Silva Barbosa is keeping the position.
Da Silva Barbosa pulls Cortez in to control the position.
Cortez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Da Silva Barbosa keeps moving.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to sweep but no luck.
Da Silva Barbosa is breathing heavily.
Da Silva Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Da Silva Barbosa keeping full guard, as Cortez tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD#
Da Silva Barbosa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cortez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Da Silva Barbosa is in Cortez's guard.
Cortez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Da Silva Barbosa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Da Silva Barbosa preventing the sweep.
Cortez trying to keep a closed guard but Da Silva Barbosa is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Cortez is looking for a triangle but Da Silva Barbosa pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Cortez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Da Silva Barbosa manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
Cortez wants to stand but Da Silva Barbosa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cortez looking to sit in guard and control but Da Silva Barbosa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Da Silva Barbosa prevents Cortez from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Cortez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Da Silva Barbosa tries for a takedown but Cortez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cortez fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Cortez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Da Silva Barbosa, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Cortez successfully pulls guard.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to stand but Cortez has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Da Silva Barbosa stands and steps away. Cortez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Cortez forces Da Silva Barbosa back against the cage and clinches.#T1##TD2#
Cortez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Da Silva Barbosa can't fight it off and eventually Cortez manages to take the fight to the floor. Da Silva Barbosa looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cortez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cortez tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Silva Barbosa is retaining full guard. #ES#
Da Silva Barbosa manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Cortez scores with a shot to the side of Da Silva Barbosa's head.
Cortez wants to take the fight to the mat but Da Silva Barbosa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Cortez.#TD2#
Cortez gets control of Da Silva Barbosa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cortez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Da Silva Barbosa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cortez 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.#T2#
Cortez is trying to keep Da Silva Barbosa in close.
Cortez is looking to stand up but Da Silva Barbosa isn't so interested in that idea.
Cortez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cortez keeping moving, preventing Da Silva Barbosa from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Da Silva Barbosa tries to clinch but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Da Silva Barbosa defends it nicely.#CL2#
Cortez clinches up with Da Silva Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa stops a takedown attempt from Cortez.
Cortez lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa has been cut.#BC2#
Cortez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Da Silva Barbosa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cortez counters with a one-two to the body.
Da Silva Barbosa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Cortez clinches up with Da Silva Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Cortez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Da Silva Barbosa walks away with a smile on his face. Cortez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cortez fails with the takedown.
Cortez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to clinch but Cortez is having none of it. #CL2#
Cortez clinches up with Da Silva Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Cortez decides to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Cortez working for a triangle but Da Silva Barbosa defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva Barbosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Cortez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cortez fails with the takedown.
Cortez lands with a slapping head kick.
Cortez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Da Silva Barbosa.
Cortez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cortez shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Da Silva Barbosa misses the target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Cortez clinches with his opponent.
Cortez is trying to pull guard but Da Silva Barbosa has him pressed against the cage.
Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Cortez.#BC2#
Cortez breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Da Silva Barbosa is looking to clinch.
Cortez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Da Silva Barbosa avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Cortez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Cortez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Cortez. Those never looked like landing.
Cortez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cortez.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to counter by clinching up but Cortez breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Cortez tries for a takedown but Da Silva Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Silva Barbosa shoots and misses
and Cortez counters with a left and a right that stings Da Silva Barbosa.
Cortez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Da Silva Barbosa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Da Silva Barbosa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Da Silva Barbosa doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Cortez counters by moving into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Cortez.
Da Silva Barbosa fails to pull guard.
Cortez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cortez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Da Silva Barbosa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break the clinch but Cortez is controlling him.#T3#
Cortez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cortez is looking for a takedown.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cortez smiles and moves away.
Da Silva Barbosa has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Cortez moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Cortez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cortez fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Cortez pushes Da Silva Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.#T4##BC2#
Cortez breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Cortez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Da Silva Barbosa, pushing him back against the cage.
Cortez wants a takedown.
Da Silva Barbosa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Cortez manages to break the clinch.
Cortez lands a head kick!
Da Silva Barbosa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cortez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Da Silva Barbosa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson Cortez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Cortez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Cortez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cortez 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Cortez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Phillips moves into the clinch.
Gayden looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Gayden goes for a takedown in the clinch but Phillips prevents it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Phillips gets underhooks to prevent Gayden's takedown attempt.
Phillips lands an elbow just above Gayden 's eye. #CUT2#Huang Gayden's cut is getting worse.#BC2#
Phillips manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Phillips pushes Gayden up against the cage in a clinch.
Phillips stalls.
Gayden wants to break free but Phillips has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD2#
Phillips has hold of one of Gayden's legs. Gayden is fighting the takedown attempt but Phillips gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Phillips controlling from the top position.
Phillips postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Phillips's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gayden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Phillips on the ground.
Phillips trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gayden could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Phillips scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Phillips postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Phillips is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SU2#
Phillips gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Phillips throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gayden.
Phillips fails with the takedown.#T2#
Phillips doesn't manage to clinch there - Gayden circles away.
Phillips shoots in for a double leg but Gayden sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gayden half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Phillips dives in for a single leg takedown but Gayden sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Huang Gayden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Phillips.#CL2#
Phillips rushes Gayden and presses him up against the cage.
Phillips taking a breather.
Phillips lands a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Phillips pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phillips fails with the takedown.
Phillips shoots for a takedown but Gayden saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A lazy body kick from Gayden
and Phillips counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Phillips gets a clinch. #T3##BC2#
Phillips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phillips fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Phillips shoots in but no luck this time.
Phillips closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Phillips lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Phillips lands a glancing blow to the side of Gayden's head.
Phillips darts in looking for a takedown but Gayden gets double underhooks and turns Phillips into the cage. #CL2#
Phillips drives through and clinches with Gayden against the cage.
#TD2#
Phillips jumps guard.
Phillips has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Phillips is trying to keep Gayden in close.
#SUB2#
Phillips escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gayden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phillips manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gayden manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Phillips dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Huang Gayden's cut.
That's time! Gayden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gayden is defended easily by Phillips.#CL2#
Phillips clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Phillips pulls Gayden into guard.
Phillips wants to hit a sweep here but Gayden passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Phillips there!
Phillips reaches up and holds on to Gayden to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T1#
Phillips tries to hold on but Gayden postures up.
Phillips regains half guard.
Phillips is trying to stand.
#ES2#
Phillips has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gayden is on him like a limpet, forcing Phillips back against the cage.#BC2#
Phillips escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Phillips closes the distance and pushes Gayden back into the cage.#TD2#
Phillips gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T2#
Phillips stands up over Gayden, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gayden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Phillips drops back looking for a leg! Gayden is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gayden manages to kick Phillips off! Phillips jumps back into Gayden's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phillips pushing down on Gayden's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Phillips passes to full mount!
Phillips has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phillips controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Phillips has hold of Gayden's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gayden manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T3##SUB2#
Phillips is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gayden can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Phillips controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Gayden defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Phillips. #T4#
Phillips prevents Gayden from getting the reversal.
Phillips controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gayden wants to hold on but Phillips pushes him away.
Phillips sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Phillips showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Huang Gayden's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Gayden leaves Phillips with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gayden has been working on his balance at Elite Island Training, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Phillips.#TD2#
Phillips closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gayden did well to prevent Phillips getting side control.
Phillips scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Phillips seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gayden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Phillips slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Phillips is working for a kimura but Gayden is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips controlling the action here.
James Phillips has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Phillips passes the guard and advances to mount!
Phillips lands a couple of good shots and Gayden has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Phillips gets his hands free as Gayden looks to control. #T2#
Gayden is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Phillips.
#SUB2#
Gayden fending off the submission attempt from Phillips.
What can Gayden 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#
Gayden is squirming around looking to escape but he's just wriggling himself into more trouble. Phillips sinks in the hooks and manages to tighten his grip on a rear naked choke. Gayden has no choice but to tap and Phillips jumps to his feet to celebrate and slick submission win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Phillips! |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 9
Date: May 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Robins digs a good body shot into Oliviera's ribs.
Oliviera misses with a takedown
and Robins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robins lands a nice shot that snaps Oliviera's head back.
We've been told by Robins's head coaches at Besta-Fera Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Oliviera darts in looking for a takedown but Robins gets double underhooks and turns Oliviera into the cage.
Robins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robins's corner calls for a 1-2. Robins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oliviera moves to clinch but Robins breaks away
and Robins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oliviera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Robins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Oliviera is rocked!
Gabe Oliviera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oliviera is still on wobbly legs! Can Robins finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliviera with a lazy takedown attempt
and Robins counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Oliviera out cold! What a finish! Robins is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jett Robins! |
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Event:
KIFC 61
Date: May 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Bat fails with the takedown.
Bat connects with an inside leg kick.
Bat is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bat throws an overhand right that lands on Zayer Jr's shoulder, as Zayer Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Zayer Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Zayer Jr gets a clinch. #TD#
Zayer Jr has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bat clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Bat preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Zayer Jr. #SUB#
Bat defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Zayer Jr's arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zayer Jr has the hooks in. Bat is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T1#
Zayer Jr lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #SUB#
Zayer Jr has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Bat is in real trouble here. Zayer Jr gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Bat is tapping out! Zayer Jr wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Christian Zayer Jr! |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 8
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Oliviera clinches with his opponent.
Janjan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oliviera smiles and moves away.
Janjan closes the distance and clinches up with Oliviera, looking for a takedown. Janjan pushes Oliviera against the cage but Oliviera circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oliviera tries to clinch
and Janjan counters with a one-two to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oliviera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oliviera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Janjan throwing a counter right hand but Oliviera manages to avoid it.
Oliviera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oliviera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Janjan as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliviera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Janjan.
Oliviera tries to clinch up.
Janjan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Oliviera has Janjan up against the cage in a clinch.
Janjan is looking for a takedown.
Janjan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dodong Janjan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Janjan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Oliviera using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Janjan jumps guard but Oliviera stands there with Janjan around his waist. Janjan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Oliviera manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Oliviera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Janjan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oliviera trying to control the position.
Janjan chips away with some ground and pound.
Janjan landing with the ground and pound.
Janjan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC#Oliviera is rocked!
Janjan throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Janjan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oliviera is still in real trouble! Can Janjan finish him?
Janjan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Janjan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Oliviera keeping moving, preventing Janjan from controlling successfully.
Oliviera seems to have recovered his senses.
Janjan cracks Oliviera with a solid left hand.
Janjan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Janjan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Janjan landing some decent shots from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Janjan with a nice head shot there.
Janjan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Janjan's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Janjan wants to control from the top but Oliviera keeps moving.
Janjan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Janjan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Janjan arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Oliviera's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dodong Janjan! |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 8
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Valla 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 manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD#
Simon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Valla to the ground. Simon is now in Valla's guard.
Simon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Valla trying to keep a closed guard but Simon is proving a slippery customer.
Valla is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Valla working for a triangle but Simon defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valla being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Simon wants to pass the guard but Valla is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Valla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simon passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Simon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Simon content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Valla is trying to maintain the position but Simon is very close to passing his half guard.
Simon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valla on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Simon in particular looking to stall.
Valla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Valla trying to control here.
Valla looks winded!
Simon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Simon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Simon lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simon content to control rather than advance.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Simon lands a nice short elbow.
Simon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Valla won't allow Simon to pass to mount.
Simon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Simon works his way into full mount!
Simon content just to control the position here. #T4##SUB#
Simon is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Valla can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Simon is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Simon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Simon rushes Valla and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Valla is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Valla pulls Simon into guard.
#SUB2#
Valla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simon is stalling in the full guard.
Valla controls Simon momentarily but Simon frees himself. #SUB2#
Valla working for a triangle but Simon defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Simon slips nicely into half guard.
Valla is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Simon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Simon lands strikes from half guard.
Simon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valla can do to turn this around?
Simon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #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.
Simon works his way into side control.
Simon landing strikes. #ROC#Valla is rocked!
Valla struggling a bit here.
Valla is still in real trouble! Can Simon finish him?#SUB#
Simon in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Valla is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carter Simon! |
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Event:
KIFC 54
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Rose moves into the clinch successfully.
Bat trying to stall but Rose improves his position.
#TD2#
Rose drags the fight down to the ground.
Bat throws an elbow that misses. Rose uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bat's guard. Nice move by Rose!#REVB#
Bat will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rose wants to control from the top but Bat keeps moving.
Rose controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bat trying to control the position.
Rose throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose slips nicely into half guard.
Rose is thwarting Bat's attempts to control the position.
Rose passes to side control.
Bat really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1##SUB2#
Rose has hold of Bat's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Bat tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Rose cranks the arm and Bat screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Bat, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Brandon Rose!
Brandon Rose gave a mention to Island clothing lite in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Batt instigates a clinch. #BC#
Fox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Batt.#CL2#
Batt closes the distance and clinches.
Batt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Batt wants a takedown but no success here.
Batt is trying to break the clinch but Fox is controlling him.#BC#
Fox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Batt pushes Fox up against the cage in a clinch.
Fox tries to pull guard but Batt won't allow it.
Batt misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Batt breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Batt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Batt is looking to clinch but Fox is avoiding it.
#T1##CL#
Fox drives through and clinches with Batt against the cage.
Batt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fox after a bit of a struggle.
Nik Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Batt.
Fox can't get the takedown.
Batt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fox content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fox controlling the action here for a moment.
Batt wants to get back to striking at distance but Fox won't allow it.
Batt wants to get back to striking at distance but Fox won't allow it.
Fox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batt tries to pull guard but Fox holds him up against the cage and eventually Batt drops back down to his feet.
Batt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fox pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2##BC2#
Batt breaks from the clinch.
Batt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fox is looking for a counter combo.
Batt shoots in for a double leg but Fox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Batt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fox sprawls well. Fox wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Batt gets slowly back to his feet.
Batt shoots in looking for a takedown. Fox tries to sprawl out of it but Batt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Batt tries to clinch but Fox moves out of range.
Batt goes for a double leg but Fox avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fox continues to drive forward.
Batt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Fox stuffs the takedown.
Batt looks winded!
Batt lands with a kick to the temple. Fox shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Fox instigates a clinch.
Batt taking a breather. #BC#
Fox breaks from the clinch.
Batt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Batt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Fox counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Fox ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fox no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fox is trying to control the position but Batt postures up.
Batt wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving. #T4#
Fox thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fox is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Batt tries to free his leg and advance position but Fox is retaining full guard.
Batt controls from within his opponent's guard.
Batt working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fox keeping full guard, as Batt tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nik Fox dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A shot to the liver by Batt. Beautiful body shot.
Batt throws a series of punches but Fox moves out of range.
Batt tries to clinch up but Fox circles away and keeps his distance.
Batt tries to clinch up.
Sloppy strikes from Fox. Those never looked like landing.
Fox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Batt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fox as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fox avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fox throws a head kick but Batt moves out of range.
#T1#
Batt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fox avoids it really well and circles away.
Nik Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Batt.#TD2#
Batt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fox looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Batt is working to tighten his grip on Fox's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Fox has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Batt is really squeezing tight and eventually Fox passes out! Batt breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dylan Batt!
Dylan Batt 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:
AVKT 17: Masters of Disaster
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Griggs.#CUT#It looks like Dylan Batt has been cut.
Batt looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Griggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
BOOM! Griggs lands a beautiful left hook that drops Batt. Batt tries to recover but Griggs is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Batt lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinny Griggs!
The defeated Dylan Batt had this to say: 'Tried my best but it is what it is. On to the next.'. |
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Event:
AVKT 16: Don't Get Fooled
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Warner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rodriquez defends well and Warner ends up having to push Rodriquez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rodriquez slaps away a takedown attempt from Warner, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Rodriquez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Warner trying to control from the bottom.
Rodriquez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Warner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Warner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez preventing the sweep.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Rodriquez content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Warner has locked up a guillotine! Warner's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Rodriquez is holding on here and Warner must be using up a lot of energy. Rodriquez has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Warner gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sahil Warner!
The defeated Jorge Rodriquez had this to say: 'Congratulations to my opponent.Great performance. Sad to lose this fight but this will only make me grow as a fighter.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Salazar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like James Phillips has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Phillips.
Justin Salazar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salazar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Phillips is defended easily by Salazar.
Salazar swinging wildly here.
Phillips wants to clinch.
Salazar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Phillipss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salazar scores with a jab.
Salazar pounces like a tiger and cracks Phillips with a vicious hook! Phillips is down but not out! Salazar follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Justin Salazar!
After winning the bout, Justin Salazar 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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