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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 28
Date: Apr 26, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Daws fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Collazo, pushing him back against the cage.
Daws lands a body shot in the clinch.
Daws is pushing Collazo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Daws just leaning against Collazo, taking a breather.
Daws is working Collazo over against the cage.
Collazo fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Daws - that landed with a thud.
Collazo being controlled against the cage.
Daws lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collazo misses with an elbow over the top.
Daws stalls. #T1##TD2#
Daws is fighting off a takedown attempt but Collazo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Daws to the mat. Daws regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Collazo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daws has his hands on Collazo's head, controlling the position.
Daws preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Collazo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Collazo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Collazo wants to pass the guard but Daws is keeping the position.
Collazo is looking to advance position but Daws has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Daws controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Daws continues to stall.
Collazo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Collazo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Daws controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Daws wants to take Collazo's back here but Collazo is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Collazo squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Collazo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Daws takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Daws avoids the attempt from Collazo to control.
Collazo 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Daws is trying to take his opponent's back.
Collazo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Collazo tries to improve his position but instead Daws has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Daws dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Collazo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Daws counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Collazo tries to clinch
and Daws counters with a nice uppercut.
Collazo misses with a takedown attempt
and Daws counters with a right hand to the body.
Collazo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Daws counters with a nice body shot.
Daws throws a shot to the body.
#CL#
Daws closes the distance and pushes Collazo back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Daws as the two fighters clinch.
Collazo wants to get back to striking at distance but Daws won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Daws - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Daws works on Collazo's body with a couple of short punches.
Collazo is breathing heavily.#T1#
Daws lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Daws breaks the clinch.
Collazo looks to clinch
and Daws counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daws looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Daws closes the distance and clinches.
Daws lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#Collazo is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Daws .
Daws digs a right hand into Collazo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Collazo's gas tank.
Daws is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Collazo can do to turn this around?
Daws scores with a nice hook to the head.
Collazo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Daws gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Grant Daws has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Collazo.
Collazo letting Daws take a breather here.
Daws pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Daws .
Daws cracks Collazo with a nice body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Collazo wants a takedown.
Daws works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Daws lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collazo has Daws pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Daws manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Daws stalling against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Daws . #T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Daws scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Daws lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Collazo tries to land knees in the clinch but Daws avoids the damage to the body.
Collazo is trying to push Daws away but Daws has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A bit of stalling here from Daws .
Collazo has Daws pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Daws manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Daws stalling in the clinch.
Daws scores with a shot to the side of Collazo's head. #T4#
Daws stalling against the cage.
Daws lands with a left to the head.
Come on Daws - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Collazo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daws walks away with a smile on his face. Collazo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Daws closes the distance and clinches.
Collazo is trying to pull guard but Daws turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Collazo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Daws to keep the fight standing.
Daws scores with a hook to the body.
Collazo wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short uppercut from Daws .
Collazo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Daws is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Daws dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Daws jabs Collazo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Daws digs a good body shot into Collazo's ribs.
Collazo throws a poor cross that misses
and Daws makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Daws lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Collazo at a distance.
Daws fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Collazo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Collazo misses with a takedown
and Daws counters with a nice body shot.
Daws thuds a left hand into Collazo's body.#CL#
Daws gets a clinch.
Collazo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daws works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Daws .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daws lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Daws digs a right hand underneath Collazo's ribcage. Collazo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Daws is leaning against Collazo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Daws .
Come on Daws - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Daws pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Daws .
A nice right hand lands inside from Daws .
Daws lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Collazo backwards.
Daws avoiding damage.
Collazo jumps guard but Daws turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Daws leaning his opponent against the cage.
Grant Daws has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A body shot lands from Daws .
Daws is pushing Collazo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Grant Daws .#CL#
Daws forces Collazo back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Daws lands with a left to the head.
Daws is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T3#
Daws is leaning against Collazo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Collazo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Collazo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Daws pulls his leg out and moves away.
Grant Daws has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Collazo.
Collazo misses with a body shot
and Daws counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Collazo thinking.
Daws bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Collazo is still on wobbly legs! Can Daws finish him?
Daws lands with a shot to the body.
Collazo walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Daws swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Grant Daws ! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 25
Date: Mar 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Collazo misses with a takedown attempt - Miklotov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Miklotov scores with a leg kick.
Collazo fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Miklotov counters with a head kick that drops Collazo to the mat! Collazo scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Collazo is rocked!
Miklotov throws a leg kick which misses Collazo's front leg but catches the back leg as Collazo tries to avoid it.
Oh Collazo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miklotov lands an overhand right.
Miklotov scores with a push kick.
Miklotov scores with a kick to the body.
Collazo looks for a takedown but Miklotov sprawls well.
Collazo seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendan Collazo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collazo is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miklotov lands a big head kick that sends Collazo to the canvas! Miklotov follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Camus Miklotov! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night Rio
Date: Mar 08, 2024 |
#R1#
A left and a right from Nunes both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Manny Rivera has been cut.
Nunes throws a big shot that misses.
Nunes misses with an uppercut. Rivera saw that one coming.
Rivera with the counter takedown but Nunes avoids it easily.
Nunes throws a combination. Rivera tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC#Rivera is rocked!
Nunes tests Rivera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rivera is still on wobbly legs! Can Nunes finish him?
Nunes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rivera seems to have recovered his senses.
Mateus Nunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses.
Rivera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nunes tries to avoid it but Rivera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nunes to the ground. Nunes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nunes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rivera has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nunes.
Rivera is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nunes lands a head shot.
Rivera steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nunes. That one must have hurt.
Nunes throws an overhand right that lands on Rivera's shoulder, as Rivera tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick lands for Nunes.
Nunes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rivera thumps Nunes with a low kick.#T1#
Nunes lands a front kick.
A punch combination from Nunes misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nunes.
Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Rivera moves out of range easily.
Rivera feints the counter takedown.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nunes as he jumps to the side.
Nunes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nunes misses with a series of wild punches.
Nunes throws a push kick but Rivera slaps the foot to one side.
Nunes is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Rivera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nunes tries to bum rush Rivera with a series of wild strikes but Rivera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nunes. #T2#
Nunes misses with a wild combination.
Nunes sets himself, and Rivera steps forward looking for the clinch! Nunes avoids it this time.
Nunes lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nunes lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Rivera goes down and covers up as Nunes starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mateus Nunes! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Gadzhimagomedov blocks a head kick by Dunn.
Dunn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Gadzhimagomedov feints and as Dunn raises his hands in defense, Gadzhimagomedov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dunn pushes Gadzhimagomedov off and gets back to his feet.
Dunn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Gadzhimagomedov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Gadzhimagomedov has clasped his hands together around Dunn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gadzhimagomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dunn on the ground.
Gadzhimagomedov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Gadzhimagomedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dunn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Gadzhimagomedov tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Dunn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Gadzhimagomedov decides to stand back up. #TD#
Gadzhimagomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gadzhimagomedov showed some decent athleticism there.
Dunn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Dunn wants to control but Gadzhimagomedov is keeping busy.
Dunn looks winded!
Nice strikes from Gadzhimagomedov there.
Gadzhimagomedov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Dunn controls his leg.
Dunn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gadzhimagomedov is working away from the top position though.
Dunn is looking to escape.
Gadzhimagomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Gadzhimagomedov trying to control the pace.
Gadzhimagomedov is looking to advance position but Dunn won't allow it.
Gadzhimagomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gadzhimagomedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gadzhimagomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Dunn is holding on for dear life with his legs. #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.
Dunn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dunn taking some punishment here, with Gadzhimagomedov in his half guard.
Dunn is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gadzhimagomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gadzhimagomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gadzhimagomedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Gadzhimagomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gadzhimagomedov.
Dunn throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Gadzhimagomedov throws a half hearted mid kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dunn.
A punch combination from Gadzhimagomedov misses. #TD#
Gadzhimagomedov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gadzhimagomedov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dunn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dunn is breathing heavily.
Gadzhimagomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Ground and pound from Gadzhimagomedov.
Gadzhimagomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gadzhimagomedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gadzhimagomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ground and pound from Gadzhimagomedov.
Gadzhimagomedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Gadzhimagomedov trying to mount his opponent but Dunn defends it.
Still in half guard, Gadzhimagomedov seems content to control.
Gadzhimagomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gadzhimagomedov wants to pass the guard but Dunn is defending well. #T3#
Dunn is looking to control Gadzhimagomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dunn avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gadzhimagomedov misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Gadzhimagomedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gadzhimagomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gadzhimagomedov working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Gadzhimagomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Dunn has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gadzhimagomedov is looking to stand up but Dunn won't let him.
Dunn wants to stand up but Gadzhimagomedov is controlling him.
Gadzhimagomedov wants to get up but he can't break Dunn's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Gadzhimagomedov stands and steps away. Dunn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gadzhimagomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Gadzhimagomedov dominated that second round.
That's time! Gadzhimagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Gadzhimagomedov has Dunn up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Gadzhimagomedov jumps guard.
Gadzhimagomedov wants to sweep here but Dunn controlling him for the moment.
Gadzhimagomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gadzhimagomedov tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Dunn gets to his feet - Gadzhimagomedov follows without any prompting.
Dunn misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Gadzhimagomedov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dunn did well to prevent Gadzhimagomedov getting side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gadzhimagomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dunn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gadzhimagomedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dunn is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Gadzhimagomedov wants to pass to mount but Dunn is defending the position.
Gadzhimagomedov is controlling the pace.
Gadzhimagomedov working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Well, if Gadzhimagomedov 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.
Gadzhimagomedov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dunn trying to control here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Dunn needs to keep his hands up - Gadzhimagomedov had a free shot at his head there.
Dunn wants to clinch up but Gadzhimagomedov keeps it at a distance.
Gadzhimagomedov throws a head kick but Dunn moves out of range.
Dunn throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Gadzhimagomedov has Dunn up against the cage in a clinch.
Dunn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Gadzhimagomedov decides to pull guard.
Gadzhimagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dunn can do to turn this around?#T4#
Gadzhimagomedov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dunn stops Gadzhimagomedov from standing up.
Dunn wants to control from the top but Gadzhimagomedov keeps moving. #SUB#
Gadzhimagomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dunn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dunn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magomed Gadzhimagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dunn wants to control from the top but Gadzhimagomedov keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomed Gadzhimagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gadzhimagomedov 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magomed Gadzhimagomedov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Collazo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hendricks quickly recovers to half guard.
Collazo working Hendricks over with strikes.
Hendricks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Collazo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Collazo controlling the action here.
Hendricks wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collazo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Collazo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Collazo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hendricks is trying to stand.
Collazo working the head and body with strikes.
Collazo trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Hendricks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Collazo pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Collazo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Collazo drops an elbow to the side of Hendricks's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Collazo wants to control but Hendricks is keeping him busy.
Collazo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Collazo seems to be looking for submissions.
Collazo content to control rather than advance.
Collazo lands strikes from half guard.
Collazo trying to control the pace.
Collazo lands with a punch from half guard.
Hendricks tries to kick Collazo off but Collazo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Collazo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Collazo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hendricks is trying to control but can't.
#T2##SUB#
Collazo seems to be working for a kimura but Hendricks defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Collazo is trying to work for a kimura but Hendricks is defending well.
Collazo wants to pass to mount but Hendricks is defending the position.
Collazo moves nicely into side control.
Collazo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hendricks some visible discomfort.
Hendricks can't do much from the bottom here.
Collazo trying to control the action but Hendricks is working from the bottom.
Hendricks is trying to escape the position but Collazo is controlling the position. #SUB#
Collazo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hendricks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SU#
Collazo stands up and beckons Hendricks to his feet.
Hendricks scores with a hook to the body. Collazo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hendricks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Collazo defends well and Hendricks ends up having to push Collazo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hendricks looks winded!
Collazo moves in looking to clinch but Hendricks pushes him off.
Collazo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Collazo wants it to stay on the feet.
Collazo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Collazo tries to keep at a distance but Hendricks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Collazo tries to score a body lock takedown but Hendricks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hendricks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Collazo misses with some punches.
Hendricks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Collazo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hendricks is keeping busy.
Hendricks lands a body punch.
Hendricks goes for a takedown attempt but Collazo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brendan Collazo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinten Hendricks.
Hendricks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Collazo's waist but Collazo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hendricks off to one side.
Collazo is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Hendricks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Collazo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hendricks smiles and moves away.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Collazo as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Collazo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hendricks to the ground. Collazo is now in Hendricks's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collazo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Collazo drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Collazo seems to have locked his on tight now - Hendricks screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Collazo, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Brendan Collazo!
Brendan Collazo got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2024 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rivera.#TD#
Johnson looking to score a takedown here. Rivera is defending well but Johnson drives through and ends up in Rivera's guard.
Rivera controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Rivera is looking to sweep but instead, Johnson has passed into half guard.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Johnson in particular looking to stall.
Rivera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rivera tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson 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#
Johnson trying to control the pace.
Rivera tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Rivera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rivera wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rivera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rivera tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL2#
Rivera moves into the clinch.
Johnson has Rivera pushed against the cage.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Rivera is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rivera down to the mat. Rivera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Johnson clinches.
Rivera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Rivera wants the takedown. Johnson is fighting it off but Rivera persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Johnson's guard against the cage.
Johnson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rivera has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rivera.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyree Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Rivera misses with a knee to the head.
Rivera wants a takedown.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rivera is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Rivera into the cage.#BC2#
Rivera breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson jumps guard but Rivera stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Rivera breaks from the clinch.
Rivera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
As Johnson backs off Rivera throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyree Johnson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rivera scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Rivera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Rivera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera lands with a kick to the ribs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Rivera, which made it look bad.
Johnson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rivera counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Rivera avoids it.
Rivera throws a one two combo.
Rivera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rivera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rivera somewhat.
Tyree Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Rivera.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Rivera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Rivera misses.
Tyree Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Johnson looks to land a combination but Rivera avoids it well.
Rivera is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Rivera gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Rivera jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Johnson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rivera regains guard.
Rivera is striking from the bottom but Johnson uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivera wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson controlling the pace.
Rivera is trying to control but Johnson passes into side control!
#T3#
Rivera tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Johnson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Johnson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rivera tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Johnson controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Johnson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rivera is looking to get to half guard.
Rivera wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Johnson.
#SU#
Johnson is standing up, even though he is in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivera leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Rivera.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tyree Johnson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson looks to land a combination but Rivera avoids it well.
Rivera throws a head kick that half lands.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Rivera dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Rivera's head and hops out.
Tyree Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivera thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Johnson if he has to take too many more of those.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Rivera circles away.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Rivera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rivera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rivera blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Manny Rivera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Rivera clinches up against the cage.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rivera after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyree Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Johnson jumps guard but Rivera stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Rivera manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Rivera. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rivera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Rivera as Johnson shoots in.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rivera as he avoids it easily.
Rivera throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.
Rivera lands with a kick to the temple. Johnson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rivera. Johnson shrugs it off though. #CL2#
Rivera has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rivera just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rivera connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
Rivera leaning against his opponent.
Rivera goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rivera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And Rivera tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Rivera's shoulder, as Rivera tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivera throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Johnson tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Rivera feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Rivera changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rivera scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Johnson 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.
Rivera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rivera trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Rivera might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Johnson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rivera defends it easily.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rivera throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.
Rivera throws a head kick that half lands.
Rivera connects with a high kick.
Rivera throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rivera lands with a slapping head kick.
A left and a right from Rivera both land. Nice combination.
Rivera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Rivera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyree Johnson! |
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