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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
FCL - 5
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Calvin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tecca napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tecca looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tecca takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tecca on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tecca felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Calvin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Calvin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tecca takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Calvin grinds an elbow into Tecca's temple.
Tecca taking a bit of punishment here - Calvin scoring with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tecca takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Calvin working the ground and pound.
Calvin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Calvin working the head with strikes.
Calvin scoring with punches and elbows.
Calvin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tecca to see if he's OK.#T1#
Calvin lands an elbow.
Tecca is not content to let Calvin control the position.
Calvin lands a nice forearm strike.
Calvin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Calvin working the head and body with strikes.
Calvin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tecca to see if he's OK.
Calvin wants to control but Tecca is keeping him busy.
Tecca takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Calvin scoring with punches and elbows.
Tecca on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T2#
Calvin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Calvin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tecca taking punishment in the form of punches.
Calvin landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tecca on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Calvin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Calvin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tecca on the ground.
Calvin working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calvin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tecca takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Calvin scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calvin working the head with strikes.
Calvin scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
Tecca is trying to escape the position but Calvin is controlling the position.
Calvin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Calvin looks up at the clock and then as Tecca takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Calvin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Calvin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tecca some visible discomfort.
Calvin working the ground and pound.
Calvin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tecca down.
Calvin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Check out the look on Calvin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Calvin lands a nice forearm strike.
Tecca takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Calvin working the head with strikes.
Calvin looks up at the clock and then as Tecca takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Calvin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Calvin lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calvin cracks Tecca with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Calvin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tecca takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Calvin scores with punches from side control.
Tecca taking punishment in the form of punches.
Calvin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tecca some visible discomfort.
Tecca on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Calvin cracks Tecca with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Calvin working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calvin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Calvin is chipping away with strikes.
Calvin scores with punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Calvin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Calvin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tecca on his heels. He'll look to pass Tecca's guard now, I'm sure.
Calvin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Calvin connects with a couple of short punches.
Calvin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Calvin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Calvin works over Tecca with some ground and pound from guard.
Calvin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tecca's head.
Calvin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tecca's head.
Calvin landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calvin postures up and lands a big shot to Tecca's brow.
Calvin trying to control the position from guard on top but Tecca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calvin is working Tecca over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Calvin lands a couple of elbows.
Tecca is breathing heavily.
Calvin wants to control from the top but Tecca keeps moving.
Calvin is in close to Tecca's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tecca has momentary wrist control but Calvin slips an elbow through the middle.
Calvin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tecca's head.
Calvin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Calvin chips away with some ground and pound.
Tecca has momentary wrist control but Calvin slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Calvin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Calvin chips away with some ground and pound.
Calvin stands up over Tecca, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Calvin's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Calvin landing some decent shots from guard.
Calvin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Calvin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Calvin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Calvin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Calvin postures up and lands a big shot to Tecca's brow.
Calvin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Calvin lands a couple of elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Calvin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Calvin stands up over Tecca, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Calvin working some strikes from top position.
Calvin trying to control but Tecca is working from the bottom.
Tecca keeping full guard, as Calvin tries to pass. #T3#
Calvin is working hard here to advance position.
Calvin is working Tecca over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Calvin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tecca's head.
Tecca has momentary wrist control but Calvin slips an elbow through the middle.
Calvin lands a couple of digs.
Calvin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tecca's head.
Tecca has momentary wrist control but Calvin slips an elbow through the middle.
Calvin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Calvin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Calvin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Calvin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Calvin distracts Tecca with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Calvin landing with the ground and pound.
Calvin lands a couple of elbows.
Calvin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Calvin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Calvin chips away with some ground and pound.
Calvin stands up over Tecca, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calvin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Calvin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tecca's head.
Calvin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Calvin dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Calvin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Calvin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tecca keeps working.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Calvin lands a nice short elbow.
Calvin winds up and cracks Tecca with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Calvin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Calvin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calvin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Calvin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tecca takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Calvin connects with a nice short shot to Tecca's temple. #T1#
Tecca has hold of Calvin's hands but Calvin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Calvin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Calvin is nestled in close to Tecca, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Calvin lands with a punch from half guard.
Calvin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Calvin lands strikes from half guard.
Calvin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Calvin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Calvin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Scott Calvin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Calvin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tecca with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tecca is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Tecca on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Calvin winds up and cracks Tecca with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Calvin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Calvin lands strikes from half guard.
Calvin is trying to control. Tecca wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calvin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tecca on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tecca wants to control but Calvin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Calvin lands a nice short elbow.
Calvin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tecca taking some punishment here, with Calvin in his half guard. #T3#
Calvin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Calvin there.
Calvin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Calvin there.
Calvin winds up and cracks Tecca with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Calvin lands strikes from half guard.
Calvin lands strikes from half guard.
Calvin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Calvin winds up and cracks Tecca with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Calvin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tecca can do to turn this around?#T4#
Calvin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Calvin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Calvin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Calvin lands strikes from half guard.
Calvin working the head and body with strikes.
Calvin wants to control but Tecca is keeping him busy.
Tecca taking some punishment here, with Calvin in his half guard.
Lil Tecca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott Calvin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calvin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tecca does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Calvin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Calvin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Calvin! |
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Event:
FCL - 3
Date: Jan 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Hopkins dives in and grabs Brooks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brooks pushes down on Hopkins's head and hops out.#CL2#
Hopkins gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Hopkins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brooks was covering up waiting for the punch and Hopkins finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brooks looking to control.
Brooks wants to hit a sweep here but Hopkins passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brooks there!
Brooks is looking to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Hopkins is pulling down on Brooks's head to control his posture. #T1#
Brooks is looking to pass into half guard but Hopkins pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hopkins is in guard.#REVB#
Hopkins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brooks is trying to hold Hopkins in close to prevent damage but Hopkins has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hopkins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brooks has managed to free his arm - good work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hopkins connects with a nice short shot to Brooks's temple.
Brooks is looking for a sweep. Hopkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brooks wants to get back to full guard but Hopkins has passed into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Brooks is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Brooks taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SU2#
Hopkins stands up.
Hopkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brooks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brooks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins shoots in and drives through. Brooks sprawls well.#TD2#
Brooks gets caught napping as Hopkins dives in and scores a takedown. Brooks manages to retain guard.
Hopkins looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brooks 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.#SUB#
Brooks working for a triangle but Hopkins defends it easily.
Hopkins postures up and lands a big shot to Brooks's brow. #T3#
Brooks trying to keep a closed guard but Hopkins is proving a slippery customer.
Hopkins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hopkins landing some decent shots from guard.
Brooks wants to hit a sweep here but Hopkins passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brooks there!
Hopkins controlling from the full mount.
Brooks is working to get back to half guard.
Brooks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hopkins on the ground.
Brooks wants to hold on but Hopkins pushes him away.#T4#
Hopkins controlling the pace for now.
Brooks tries to reverse the position but Hopkins maintains control.
Hopkins controlling from mount.
Brooks wants to control but Hopkins is having none of it.
Hopkins dominating with strikes here.#SU2#
Hopkins get's back to his feet.
Hopkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brooks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Hopkins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hopkins wants to clinch but Brooks slips to the side
and Brooks counters with a left to the body.
Brooks lands a head kick. Hopkins smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hopkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hopkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brooks appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brooks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hopkins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick and Brooks moves out of range easily.
Brooks misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Hopkins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brooks was covering up waiting for the punch and Hopkins finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hopkins is pushing down on Brooks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brooks is fighting to maintain full guard but Hopkins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hopkins prevents Brooks from improving his position.
Brooks is trying to control but can't.
Brooks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hopkins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hopkins's back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Brooks doesn't have the hooks in and Hopkins manages to turn into his guard.
Brooks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Brooks is working for a submission of some sort.
Brooks trying to mount his opponent but Hopkins defends it.
Hopkins is controlling Brooks's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Brooks wants to take a breather but Hopkins is having none of it. #SUB#
Brooks looking for a submission but Hopkins manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Hopkins 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##T2#
Hopkins working over Brooks with some ground and pound. Brooks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Well, if Hopkins is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Brooks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hopkins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hopkins tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Brooks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Brooks is defending against the submission attempts here by Hopkins.
Brooks taking some punishment here, with Hopkins in his half guard. #T3##SUB#
Brooks looking for submissions off his back.
Brooks is trying to control but Hopkins passes into side control!
Hopkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU2#
Hopkins has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Atreyu Brooks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Hopkins is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brooks's half guard.
Brooks trying to control here.
Hopkins working over Brooks with some ground and pound. Brooks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hopkins is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Brooks is looking for a sweep. Hopkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hopkins working the head and body with strikes.
Brooks is looking for a sweep. Hopkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Hopkins is looking for a kimura here.
Brooks gets back to full guard.
Brooks working a defensive guard but Hopkins manages to pass into side control anyway.
Brooks tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hopkins easily slips into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Hopkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hopkins shoots in but Brooks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hopkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brooks swivels and escapes.
Brooks throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hopkins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brooks counters with a head kick.
Brooks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hopkins.
Atreyu Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Hopkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hopkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brooks lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Brooks punishes Hopkins's body with a nice straight punch.
Brooks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A head kick misses from Brooks.
Atreyu Brooks is winning the standup battle so far.
Brooks lands a two punch combo.
Brooks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick and Brooks moves out of range easily.
Brooks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brooks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brooks.
Brooks lands with a slapping head kick.
Brooks throws a nice looking combination but Hopkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hopkins throws a solid leg kick but Brooks takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hopkins.#TD2#
Hopkins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins controlling the action here.#T2#
Hopkins is trying to control the action in half guard but Brooks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Hopkins there.
Hopkins wants to pass to mount but Brooks is defending the position.
Brooks is looking to control Hopkins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brooks avoid being mounted?
Hopkins thows a huge punch but Brooks dodges it nicely.
Brooks is looking for a sweep. Hopkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brooks wants to control but Hopkins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hopkins is nestled in close to Brooks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brooks is trying to stand.
Hopkins prevents Brooks from improving his position.#T3#
Hopkins lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Brooks looking for subs from the bottom but Hopkins mounts him!
Hopkins controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Brooks is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Hopkins locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Brooks is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maximus Hopkins! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Pacheco fails with a takedown attempt.
Steele changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pacheco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pacheco connects with a jab.#TD2#
Steele throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pacheco tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Steele is in Pacheco's guard.
Steele wants to get up but he can't break Pacheco's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Steele got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pacheco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steele has managed to get both his arms back between Pacheco's legs - danger averted.
Steele stays in close to Pacheco's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pacheco is looking for a triangle but Steele pushes his legs off easily.
Steele lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Steele is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Steele is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Steele is stalling in the full guard.
Steele tries to free his leg and advance position but Pacheco is retaining full guard.
Steele is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Steele working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Steele postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Steele controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pacheco has momentary wrist control but Steele slips an elbow through the middle.
Steele lands a couple of digs.#ROC2#Pacheco is rocked!
Steele is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steele must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pacheco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steele works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pacheco is breathing heavily.
Steele trying to control the pace.
Steele is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Steele lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oh Pacheco is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4##SUB2#
Steele is looking for a kimura but Pacheco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steele to get the leverage.
Steele is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Steele seems to be working for a kimura but Pacheco defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Pacheco is defending against the submission attempts here by Steele.
Pacheco seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Steele is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pacheco sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Steele is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pacheco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Steele.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Steele is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emiliano Steele dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Pacheco misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
Steele drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Steele controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Steele drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steele jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Steele sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pacheco's guard.
Steele drops an elbow to the side of Pacheco's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Steele maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Pacheco could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Steele has cracked it and Pacheco is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Steele!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Emiliano Steele! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Haley leaves Tecca with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tecca lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lil Tecca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tecca.
Tecca shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haley as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lil Tecca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tecca changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Haley tries to avoid it but Tecca manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Haley to the ground. Haley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Tecca shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Haley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haley is controlling Tecca's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Haley works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Haley controlling Tecca's posture.
Haley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Haley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tecca is one step ahead there.
Haley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tecca's guard. #REVB##T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Haley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Haley lands a couple of elbows.
Haley is working Tecca over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Haley sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
It looks like Haley might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Tecca has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Haley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tecca can't keep his opponent in guard - Haley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Haley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tecca doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Haley.
Haley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haley working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lukas Haley dominated that round.
That's time! Tecca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Haley tries to close the distance and clinch but Tecca swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tecca throws a head kick but Haley moves out of range.
Tecca scores with a one two! Haley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tecca shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Haley. #TD2#
Haley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tecca is looking to get back to is feet but Haley passes into side control.
Haley has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tecca!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Haley cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
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!
Tecca slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Haley is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tecca!
Haley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Haley lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tecca hang on?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Haley is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tecca to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tecca shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Haley is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Haley extends the arm and Tecca is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lukas Haley! |
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