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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSG 247 Chai vs Jones
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Franklin Bourne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Marc Vazquez!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Bourne moves into range and clinches up with Vazquez.
Bourne prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Bourne has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vazquez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bourne (4) vs (0) Vazquez
Vazquez tries to escape but Bourne has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bourne is looking to control Vazquez but Vazquez is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bourne is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vazquez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Vazquez defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bourne (4) vs (2) Vazquez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vazquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Vazquez looking to pass the guard.
Bourne being controlled here, momentarily.
Bourne is trying to control the position but Vazquez postures up. #SUB#
Vazquez has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bourne to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Vazquez is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bourne pulls down on the head and he's put Vazquez to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Franklin Bourne! |
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Event:
SSG 243 Sadiq vs Takeshi
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Franklin Bourne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dontez Yates!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Yates keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yates tries to clinch but Bourne moves out of range. #CL#
Bourne clinches with his opponent.
Yates wants a takedown.
Yates is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bourne is defending well.
Yates is trying to drag Bourne to the mat but Bourne just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Franklin Bourne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dontez Yates.
Yates wants to take the fight to the mat but Bourne manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Bourne pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bourne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yates doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yates manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bourne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bourne trying to control the position here. #T1#
Yates content to stall in guard here.
Yates postures up.
Bourne is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Yates drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yates jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bourne trying to keep a closed guard but Yates is proving a slippery customer.
Yates stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bourne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bourne looking to control.
Yates trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yates trying to control but Bourne is working from the bottom.
Bourne will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Bourne working a defensive guard here.
Yates works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yates trying to control from half guard but Bourne is working away.
Bourne trying to hold on to Yates's head to control him but Yates postures up.
Yates wants to pass to mount but Bourne is defending the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bourne makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bourne.
Bourne wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Yates drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yates jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Yates tries to free his leg and advance position but Bourne is retaining full guard.
Bourne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bourne can't keep his opponent in guard - Yates advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bourne wants to control but Yates is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bourne really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yates 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.#SUB2#
Yates is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Yates seems to be looking for submissions.
Yates looks winded!#SUB2#
Yates is looking for a kimura here.
Yates is thwarting Bourne's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Bourne keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bourne trying to control but Yates postures up.
Yates trying to mount his opponent but Bourne defends it.
Bourne is trying to maintain the position but Yates is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Yates is looking for a kimura but Bourne is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yates to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Yates is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bourne has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bourne is looking to control Yates's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bourne avoid being mounted?#T5#
Bourne is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yates is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Bourne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yates is thwarting Bourne's attempts to control the position.
Yates wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bourne keeps working.
Yates wants to pass the guard but Bourne is defending well. #SUB#
Bourne looking for a kimura from the bottom but Yates passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bourne (0) vs (3) Yates
You can see the frustration on Bourne's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bourne tries to buck Yates off but Yates is having none of it.#T6#
Bourne struggling a bit here.
Yates has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bourne! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bourne (0) vs (5) Yates#SUB2#
Yates is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bourne has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Yates working for a submission but Bourne is keeping him at bay.
Yates prevents Bourne from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Yates looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bourne sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T7#
Bourne is trying to maintain the position but Yates is very close to passing his half guard.
Bourne is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Yates is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Bourne actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Yates maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bourne could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Yates has cracked it and Bourne is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Yates!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dontez Yates! |
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Event:
Enfusion MMA #4
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Yates gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Exokwriglopok to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Yates wants to stand up but Exokwriglopok is controlling him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Exokwriglopok is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SU2#
Exokwriglopok stands and steps away. Yates gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jaylin Yates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yates swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yates lands a right hook to the body.
A punch combination from Exokwriglopok misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exokwriglopok tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Yates manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Exokwriglopok drives through and clinches with Yates against the ropes.
Exokwriglopok is trying to pull guard but Yates has him pressed against the ropes.
Yates tries to break free but Exokwriglopok pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Exokwriglopok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Yates goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Yates is looking to land body kicks.
Yates goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2#
Exokwriglopok closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yates really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Exokwriglopok thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yates's head.
Exokwriglopok tries to stand and escape but Yates is controlling the position.
Exokwriglopok keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Exokwriglopok seems to be working for a kimura but Yates defends the submission attempt.
Exokwriglopok drops an elbow to the side of Yates's head.
Exokwriglopok is pressing down on Yates's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yates is holding on for now. #T2#
Yates is trying to stand back up but Exokwriglopok is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yates will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
Exokwriglopok shoots in and bounces Yates off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yates wants to stand but Exokwriglopok is controlling the position.
Exokwriglopok really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yates. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Exokwriglopok trying to stand up but can't free himself from Yates's guard.
Exokwriglopok landing with the ground and pound.
Exokwriglopok slips nicely into half guard.
Exokwriglopok controlling the pace. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Exokwriglopok drops an elbow to the side of Yates's head.
Yates wants to get back to his feet.
Exokwriglopok moves into full mount! Yates won't be happy about that!
Yates wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Exokwriglopok controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Exokwriglopok dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Exokwriglopok throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Yates tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Exokwriglopok is in Yates's guard.
Yates is looking to stand up but Exokwriglopok isn't so interested in that idea.
Exokwriglopok tries to free his leg and advance position but Yates is retaining full guard.
Yates is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Exokwriglopok is controlling him.
Exokwriglopok slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exokwriglopok looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Yates is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Exokwriglopok is controlling him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yates will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
Exokwriglopok shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yates napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Yates wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Exokwriglopok tries to move into full mount but can't pass Yates's legs.
Yates is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Exokwriglopok is controlling him well.#T2#
The referee asks Exokwriglopok politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Exokwriglopok prefers to stall for the moment though.
Exokwriglopok cracks Yates with a big right hand but Yates just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Yates on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Yates is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Exokwriglopok controls the position.
Yates tries to escape but Exokwriglopok is in control.
Exokwriglopok content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Exokwriglopok cracks Yates with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
Yates is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yates throws a leg kick but Exokwriglopok moved away.
Yates throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Exokwriglopok throws a jab when Yates was well out of range.
Exokwriglopok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Yates. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Yates misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Exokwriglopok looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Exokwriglopok sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Exokwriglopok prevents Yates from getting back to his feet. #SU2#
Yates is working an open guard so Exokwriglopok takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A combination from Yates does no damage.
Yates blocks a head kick by Exokwriglopok.
Sloppy strikes from Yates. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Exokwriglopok 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#
Yates swinging wildly here.
Yates scores with a jab.
Yates connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Exokwriglopok tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Yates paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Yates.
Exokwriglopok wants to counter the offense by Yates and move into the clinch position.
Exokwriglopok throws a head kick that half lands.
Jaylin Yates is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exokwriglopok avoids the head kick by Yates.
Yates throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Exokwriglopok drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Exokwriglopok is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yates keeping full guard, as Exokwriglopok tries to pass. #T1#
Exokwriglopok cracks Yates with a solid left hand.
Adonis Exokwriglopok has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yates wants to stand up but Exokwriglopok is controlling him.
Yates being controlled here, momentarily. #SU2#
Exokwriglopok stands up from Yates's guard - Exokwriglopok perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yates blocks a head kick by Exokwriglopok.
Exokwriglopok looks for a takedown but Yates sprawls well.
Yates fails to land with a series of punches.
Exokwriglopok moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Exokwriglopok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Exokwriglopok misses with a hook. Yates ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Yates on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yates misses with a two punch combination.
Exokwriglopok changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yates throws a right and a left that Exokwriglopok avoids nicely.
Exokwriglopok shoots in for a takedown but Yates shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Yates misses the target.
Exokwriglopok misses with a takedown attempt
and Yates cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jaylin Yates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adonis Exokwriglopok.
Good standup being displayed there by Yates as he connects with a hook.
Jaylin Yates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Exokwriglopok fails with the takedown
and Yates counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Yates will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yates fails to land with a series of punches.
Exokwriglopok closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yates circles away.
Yates misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yates throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Exokwriglopok. #CL2#
Exokwriglopok drives through and clinches with Yates against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Exokwriglopok.
Exokwriglopok tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yates just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Yates tries to break free but Exokwriglopok pushes him back against the ropes.
Yates tries to circle away but Exokwriglopok has him pinned against the ropes.#T4#
Yates is trying to break the clinch but Exokwriglopok has him pressed against the ropes.
Exokwriglopok drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yates has had enough of the clinch but Exokwriglopok keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Exokwriglopok pulls guard successfully.
Yates wants to stand but Exokwriglopok is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaylin Yates showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Exokwriglopok has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Jaylin Yates!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Adonis Exokwriglopok!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Adonis Exokwriglopok!
Adonis Exokwriglopok wins by split decision! |
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Event:
Enfusion MMA #3
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Aliev shoots in for a takedown but Exokwriglopok shows good takedown defense.
Aliev looks for a takedown but Exokwriglopok sprawls well.#CL#
Exokwriglopok closes the distance and clinches.
Aliev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Exokwriglopok smiles and moves away.
Adonis Exokwriglopok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esad Aliev.
Exokwriglopok scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exokwriglopok lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Exokwriglopok fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aliev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Exokwriglopok is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aliev's half guard.
Exokwriglopok really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aliev controlling the position for now.#T1#
Exokwriglopok misses with a head shot. Aliev uses the momentum to regain guard.
Exokwriglopok has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aliev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Aliev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Exokwriglopok wants to control from the top but Aliev keeps moving.
Aliev seems keen to control Exokwriglopok's posture.
Exokwriglopok won't allow Aliev to sweep him here. #T3#
Exokwriglopok looking to sit in guard and control but Aliev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Aliev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Exokwriglopok working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Exokwriglopok working a defensive guard but Aliev passes into half guard.
Exokwriglopok trying to hold on to Aliev's head to control him but Aliev postures up.
Aliev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Exokwriglopok looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aliev is fending him off so far but Exokwriglopok persists. Nope, Aliev circles away and we're back to standing.
Aliev shoots in for a takedown but Exokwriglopok shows good takedown defense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aliev fails with a takedown attempt.
Exokwriglopok tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Aliev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Exokwriglopok 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#
Exokwriglopok moves into range and clinches up with Aliev.
Exokwriglopok tries to stall but Aliev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC#
Exokwriglopok's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aliev dives in for a single leg takedown but Exokwriglopok sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
It looked like Exokwriglopok was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Exokwriglopok shoots in for a double leg but Aliev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Exokwriglopok shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aliev defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliev shoots in for a takedown but Exokwriglopok shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Exokwriglopok half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Aliev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Exokwriglopok counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Exokwriglopok is looking to slow Aliev down with leg kicks.
Aliev swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Exokwriglopok shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adonis Exokwriglopok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aliev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Exokwriglopok as he jumps to the side.
Exokwriglopok connects with a high kick.
Exokwriglopok fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aliev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Exokwriglopok can pounce on him.
Exokwriglopok throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Exokwriglopok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aliev can do to turn this around?#T2#
Aliev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Exokwriglopok's waist but Exokwriglopok gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aliev off to one side.
As Aliev tries to get set, Exokwriglopok tries to push him back and clinch up but Aliev manages to avoid the attempt.
Exokwriglopok dives in for a single leg takedown but Aliev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Aliev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Exokwriglopok pulls guard successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aliev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Exokwriglopok will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aliev passes Exokwriglopok's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aliev slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Aliev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Exokwriglopok is just riding it out for now. Aliev eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Aliev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aliev working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Exokwriglopok's thigh. Exokwriglopok counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB#
Aliev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Exokwriglopok has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aliev has managed to get both his arms back between Exokwriglopok's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Exokwriglopok looking for subs off his back but Aliev has passed one foot through into half guard.
Aliev is taking a breather. Exokwriglopok 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Exokwriglopok dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Exokwriglopok looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aliev swats away the attempt to clinch by Exokwriglopok.
Aliev shoots in looking for a takedown. Exokwriglopok tries to sprawl out of it but Aliev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Exokwriglopok manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aliev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliev tries for a takedown but Exokwriglopok circles away easily
and Exokwriglopok counters with a solid body kick.
Adonis Exokwriglopok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esad Aliev.
Exokwriglopok tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Aliev paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Aliev misses with a takedown attempt - Exokwriglopok sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aliev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Exokwriglopok moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Exokwriglopok shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Aliev eats them both and turns towards Exokwriglopok to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Exokwriglopok defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aliev.
Aliev closes the distance and clinches up with Exokwriglopok, looking for a takedown. Aliev pushes Exokwriglopok against the ropes but Exokwriglopok circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Exokwriglopok tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Aliev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adonis Exokwriglopok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exokwriglopok lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aliev at a distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Exokwriglopok.#T2##CL#
Aliev gets tackled into the ropes by Exokwriglopok. Exokwriglopok maintains the clinch. #TD#
Exokwriglopok jumps guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Exokwriglopok wants to improve his position but instead Aliev has moved into half guard.
Aliev controlling the action here.
Exokwriglopok tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Aliev manages to move to mount!
Exokwriglopok working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Aliev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Exokwriglopok is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aliev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Exokwriglopok wants to hold on but Aliev pushes him away.#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.
Aliev controlling the pace for now.
Aliev thowing shots but they're missing.
Aliev controlling from mount.
Esad Aliev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adonis Exokwriglopok is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Exokwriglopok in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adonis Exokwriglopok showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Exokwriglopok, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight for Adonis Exokwriglopok!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Adonis Exokwriglopok!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Adonis Exokwriglopok!
Adonis Exokwriglopok wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Exokwriglopok shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Exokwriglopok showed some decent athleticism there.
Exokwriglopok is keen to just control but Jetstream is a slippery customer.
Jetstream tries to roll over but Exokwriglopok keeps him under control.
Jetstream regains full guard. Nicely done.
Exokwriglopok really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jetstream. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jetstream 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.
Exokwriglopok wants to stand but Jetstream has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Jetstream pushes a forearm under Exokwriglopok's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Exokwriglopok is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Jetstream!
Our winner, Billy Jetstream, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1176 Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Kaveri gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Kaveri tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kaveri has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Alvarez is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Kaveri has hold of Alvarez's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Alvarez seems comfortable defending it but Kaveri has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Alvarez is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Alvarez is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kaveri couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keskikokoinen Kaveri!
Keskikokoinen Kaveri decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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