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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1187 Round 4
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Messi shoots in looking for a takedown but Laxson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Messi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Laxson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Messi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Messi looking for a guillotine here but Laxson defends easily.
Laxson wants to control from the top but Messi keeps moving.
Laxson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Messi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laxson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laxson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laxson trying to control the position from guard on top but Messi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Laxson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Laxson tries for a kimura but Messi is defending well.
Laxson is looking to take a break and control but Messi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Messi regains half guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Laxson is trying to control. Messi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Messi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Laxson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Messi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laxson.
Messi landing a few short strikes.
Messi trying to control from the bottom.
Messi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Laxson. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laxson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Messi has his hands on Laxson's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Messi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Laxson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Laxson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Messi connects with a decent elbow.
Messi landing strikes.
Laxson tries to bench press Messi off him but Messi keeps the position. #T4#
Laxson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Messi landing strikes.
Laxson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Messi is looking for a kimura but Laxson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Messi to get the leverage.
Messi content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Leonard Messi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Messi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Messi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Laxson did well to prevent Messi getting side control.
Laxson is trying to escape back to his feet but Messi uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Messi is putting a hurting on Laxson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Messi trying to control the action but Laxson is working from the bottom.
Messi controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Messi trying to control the action but Laxson is working from the bottom.
Messi wants to stand but Laxson has his arm trapped. #T1#
A lull in the action here as Messi stalls from top position.
Leonard Messi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Laxson is looking for a sweep.
Laxson is still trying to improve position.
Laxson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Messi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laxson can do to turn this around?
Laxson tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Messi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Laxson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Laxson is trying to control Messi's posture but Messi avoids it.
Laxson is looking to regain half guard here but Messi keeps moving and retains side control.
Messi scoring with punches and elbows.
Messi wants to stand but Laxson has his arm trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Laxson wants to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Laxson is looking for a sweep.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Messi avoids the head kick by Laxson.
#TD2#
Laxson gets a double leg takedown into Messi's guard.
Laxson is breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Messi is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Messi wants to stand but Laxson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Messi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Messi pushing down on Laxson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Messi trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Messi passes to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Messi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Some wild striking there from Laxson.
Messi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Laxson.
Laxson fails with a takedown attempt.
Leonard Messi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Messi gets a clinch.
Messi is struggling to control the position.
Laxson stops a takedown attempt from Messi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Messi successfully pulls guard.
Laxson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Messi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Messi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Messi tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Messi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Messi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laxson defends it easily.
Laxson trying to control the position from guard on top but Messi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laxson postures up in Messi's guard and throws a big left but Messi blocks it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Messi has his hands on Laxson's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Laxson leaves Messi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Messi shoots in for a takedown but Laxson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonard Messi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Messi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laxson swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laxson missing with a left hand there. Messi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laxson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Messi.
Laxson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Messi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Laxson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Laxson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Messi stuffs the takedown attempt from Laxson. Laxson gets slowly back to his feet. #T3##CL#
Messi darts in and clinches Laxson up against the cage.#BC#
Messi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laxson shoots for a double leg takedown but Messi sprawls well. He's pushed Laxson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Messi rushes Laxson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Messi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Laxson. No joy for Messi on that attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Laxson or perhaps it was just good defense by Messi, which made it look bad. #CL#
Messi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laxson, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Laxson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Laxson takes a knee right on the jaw!
#TD#
Messi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Laxson trying to control the position from guard on top but Messi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Messi trying to keep a closed guard but Laxson is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Laxson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Messi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Messi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Messi! #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Messi tries to stand but Laxson is controlling his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonard Messi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Messi, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Leonard Messi!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Leonard Messi!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Leonard Messi!
Leonard Messi wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1187 Round 3
Date: Apr 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Laxson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Laxson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lee shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Laxson eats them both and turns towards Lee to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Laxson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Lee closes the distance and pushes Laxson back into the cage.
Laxson tries for a takedown but Lee manages to get underhooks.
Jae Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dalton Laxson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to break free but Laxson has control.
Laxson wants to stall.
Laxson looking to throw knees to the head but Lee is blocking nicely.
Lee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Laxson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1##BC2#
Laxson breaks the clinch.
Laxson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Laxson wants it to stay on the feet.
Laxson throws a counter combo.
Lee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Laxson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Laxson leaves Lee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Laxson sprawls well. Laxson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laxson is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, Laxson circles away and we're back to standing.
Laxson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lee will feel that in the morning.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Laxson slaps away a takedown attempt from Lee, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Lee fails to land the takedown.
Jae Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Laxson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Laxson controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Laxson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Lee keeping moving, preventing Laxson from controlling successfully.
Laxson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laxson won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Laxson wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lee is looking to clinch but Laxson is avoiding it.
Laxson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Laxson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Laxson is defended easily by Lee.#T4#
Lee's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lee duly obliges.
Laxson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Laxson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
Lee wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jae Lee will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Laxson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
Lee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Laxson is defending well.#BC2#
Laxson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laxson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jae Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laxson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laxson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Laxson tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily#CL#
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lee. #T1#
Laxson tries to pull guard but Lee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Laxson lands a takedown into guard.
Laxson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Laxson is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laxson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lee is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Laxson dives into side control.
#T2#
Lee is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Laxson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SUB2#
Laxson goes for an armbar but Lee turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lee.
Laxson is trying to keep Lee in close.
#SU#
Lee stands and steps away. Laxson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Laxson is breathing heavily.#T3##CL#
Lee pushes Laxson up against the cage in a clinch.
Laxson is working for takedown but Lee is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lee is looking for a takedown.
Lee is trying to drag Laxson to the mat but Laxson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Come on Laxson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Laxson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4##TD#
Lee pulls Laxson into guard.
Dalton Laxson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laxson controls the pace.#SUB#
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laxson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Laxson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown. Laxson tries to sprawl out of it but Lee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Laxson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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 Jae Lee will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Laxson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lee did well to prevent Laxson getting side control.
Lee makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Laxson shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lee.
Lee shoots in but Laxson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Laxson, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Laxson against the cage but Laxson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jae Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Laxson drives through with a takedown into Lee's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laxson slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Laxson in particular looking to stall.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laxson.
Laxson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lee tries to roll over but Laxson keeps him under control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Lee is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Laxson has latched onto it... Big trouble! Laxson pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Lee is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Laxson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dalton Laxson!
Dalton Laxson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1187 Round 2
Date: Apr 22, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Mantiinium has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Laxson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mantiinium trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mantiinium trying to control the position from guard on top but Laxson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantiinium working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laxson trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Laxson working for a triangle but Mantiinium defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mantiinium avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mantiinium looking to sit in guard and control but Laxson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Laxson looking to pass the guard.
Laxson wants to control from the top but Mantiinium keeps moving.
Laxson slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Mantiinium.
Laxson trying to control the action but Mantiinium is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Mantiinium trying to control here.
Laxson is taking a breather. Mantiinium 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.
Laxson prevents Mantiinium from improving his position.
Laxson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mantiinium pushes Laxson off looking to stand but Laxson dives back in and keeps control.
Laxson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3##SUB#
Mantiinium actively working from the bottom here.
Mantiinium tries to get to full guard but Laxson has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Laxson moves into range and clinches up with Mantiinium.
Mantiinium wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Laxson misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Laxson breaks from the clinch.
Mantiinium shoots in and drives through. Laxson sprawls well.
Mantiinium scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Mantiinium misses with a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Laxson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mantiinium - the referee stops the clock and Laxson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mantiinium. Laxson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Laxson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantiinium.
Mantiinium is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Laxson.
Laxson fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Laxson moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Laxson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mantiinium trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Laxson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Mantiinium fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Laxson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mantiinium.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton Laxson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Laxson shoots in but Mantiinium avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mantiinium fails to land the takedown.
Mantiinium connects with a single shot there.
Laxson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Mantiinium to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Laxson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mantiinium is trying to defend but Laxson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantiinium is looking to control Laxson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mantiinium avoid being mounted?#T1#
Laxson is pressing down on Mantiinium's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mantiinium is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Laxson seems to be working for a kimura but Mantiinium defends the submission attempt.
Mantiinium tries to get to full guard but Laxson has control of the leg.
Dalton Laxson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laxson is keen to just control but Mantiinium is a slippery customer.
Mantiinium is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mantiinium keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Laxson wants to free his trapped foot but Mantiinium is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Laxson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mantiinium doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laxson.
Mantiinium is looking for a sweep. Laxson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Laxson is taking a breather. Mantiinium 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.
Mantiinium wants to improve his position but Laxson is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Mantiinium gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Laxson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Laxson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Laxson passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU2#
Laxson decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Laxson feints and as Mantiinium raises his hands in defense, Laxson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Laxson stopping the sweep attempt from Mantiinium.#SUB2#
Laxson drops back looking for a leg! Mantiinium is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mantiinium manages to kick Laxson off! Laxson jumps back into Mantiinium's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mantiinium lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton Laxson 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#
Mantiinium doesn't manage to clinch there - Laxson circles away.
Mantiinium defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laxson.
Laxson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laxson is looking to clinch.
Laxson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mantiinium is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Laxson.
Laxson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantiinium fails to pull guard.
Come on Mantiinium - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Laxson is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Mantiinium fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antilliar Mantiinium. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mantiinium gets underhooks to prevent Laxson's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Laxson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mantiinium tries to clinch but Laxson moves out of range.
Laxson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mantiinium.
Laxson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Laxson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mantiinium tries to counter by clinching up but Laxson breaks away and moves out of range.
Mantiinium tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Laxson pushes Mantiinium up against the cage in a clinch.
Mantiinium is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Laxson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Laxson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2#
Laxson jumps guard but Mantiinium turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Laxson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mantiinium is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Laxson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mantiinium wants to stall.
Mantiinium wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Mantiinium pulls guard successfully.
Mantiinium wants to stand and escape but Laxson is having none of it.
Laxson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Laxson stands up and waves to Mantiinium to follow him. #T3#
Laxson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mantiinium swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mantiinium shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Laxson but Laxson pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Laxson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mantiinium tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Laxson moves to back control.
Laxson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mantiinium's body.
Mantiinium trying to control the position but Laxson manages to sink in the hooks. #T4##SUB2#
Laxson working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Mantiinium is doing well to defend. Laxson seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Mantiinium is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dalton Laxson!
Dalton Laxson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1187 Round 1
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Ching Dong gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Ching Dong pulls guard effortlessly.
Ching Dong keeping moving, preventing Laxson from controlling successfully.
Ching Dong pulls Laxson in to control the position.
Laxson wants to control from the top but Ching Dong keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laxson controlling from the top position.
Ching Dong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laxson is one step ahead there. #T1#
Ching Dong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Laxson is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ching Dong fails with a takedown attempt.
Ching Dong tries for a takedown but Laxson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Laxson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laxson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laxson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yong Ching Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ching Dong. #T2##TD2#
Laxson shoots in and bounces Ching Dong off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Laxson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ching Dong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laxson has managed to get both his arms back between Ching Dong's legs - danger averted.
Laxson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Laxson wants to control from the top but Ching Dong keeps moving.
Laxson content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Ching Dong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laxson defends it easily.#T3#
Laxson postures up.
Ching Dong wants to stand up but Laxson is controlling him.
Laxson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ching Dong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ching Dong seems keen to control Laxson's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ching Dong wants to stand and escape but Laxson is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Laxson doesn't manage to clinch there - Ching Dong circles away.
#CL#
Laxson tries to keep at a distance but Ching Dong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ching Dong tries to pull guard but Laxson won't allow it.
Ching Dong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Laxson walks away with a smile on his face. Ching Dong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Laxson has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Ching Dong counters by moving into the clinch.
Ching Dong has Laxson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Laxson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laxson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ching Dong to keep the fight standing.
Laxson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ching Dong to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Ching Dong pulls guard effortlessly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yong Ching Dong will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Laxson feints and as Ching Dong raises his hands in defense, Laxson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ching Dong working a defensive guard here.
Ching Dong is really struggling to control Laxson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ching Dong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ching Dong wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Laxson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Laxson shoots in and bounces Ching Dong off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ching Dong trying to keep a closed guard but Laxson is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Laxson trying to control but Ching Dong is working from the bottom.
Ching Dong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laxson controls the pace.
Ching Dong is trying to control the position but Laxson postures up.
Ching Dong wants to sweep here but Laxson controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ching Dong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ching Dong lands a nice shot that snaps Laxson's head back.
#CL#
Ching Dong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ching Dong looking for a takedown.
Laxson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Laxson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ching Dong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Laxson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ching Dong shoots for a double leg takedown but Laxson sprawls well. He's pushed Ching Dong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yong Ching Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Ching Dong moves into range and clinches up with Laxson.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laxson.
Ching Dong landing knees to the head.
#BC2#
Laxson breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Laxson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Laxson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laxson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dalton Laxson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ching Dong slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Laxson slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Laxson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ching Dong is trying to control but can't.
Ching Dong preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ching Dong is looking for a sweep. Laxson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laxson stops Ching Dong from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton Laxson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Laxson connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Laxson gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Laxson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ching Dong is just riding it out for now. Laxson eventually gives up the hold.
Ching Dong is looking for a sweep. Laxson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Laxson wants to take a breather but Ching Dong is having none of it.
Ching Dong trying to hold on to Laxson's head to control him but Laxson postures up.
Ching Dong wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Laxson seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ching Dong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ching Dong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Laxson defends well and Ching Dong ends up having to push Laxson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Laxson jumps guard but Ching Dong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ching Dong tries to pull guard but Laxson holds him up against the cage and eventually Ching Dong drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
Laxson can't get the takedown.
Ching Dong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Laxson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yong Ching Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Laxson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ching Dong is looking for a sweep. Laxson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laxson controlling the action here.
Ching Dong trying to control from the bottom.
Ching Dong is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laxson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Laxson looks to land a strike but Ching Dong avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T3#
Laxson wants to control from the top but Ching Dong keeps moving.
Ching Dong 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Laxson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ching Dong did well to prevent Laxson getting side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laxson is looking to take a break and control but Ching Dong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ching Dong is trying to stand.
Ching Dong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Laxson. #T4#
Ching Dong manages to get to full guard.
Laxson wants to control from the top but Ching Dong keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ching Dong managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Ching Dong closes the distance and pushes Laxson back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dalton Laxson.
I think Laxson 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Dalton Laxson!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Dalton Laxson!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Dalton Laxson!
Dalton Laxson wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Dalton Laxson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Albertson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Albertson.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Albertson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Albertson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones is trying to control the position but Albertson postures up.
Albertson with a nice head shot there.
Albertson with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones 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.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Albertson controls the pace.
It looks like Albertson 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.#T1#
Jones pulls Albertson in close to prevent any damage.
Albertson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Albertson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Albertson 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. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Albertson defends well.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Albertson gets a takedown into half guard.
Jones wants to stand back up but Albertson manages to pass into side control.
Jones prevents Albertson from moving into mount. #SU2#
Albertson stands up.
Albertson looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.#T3#
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Albertson, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Albertson against the cage but Albertson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Albertson wants to counter with a clinch but Jones pushes him away.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Albertson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Albertson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Albertson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Albertson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Albertson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Albertson trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Albertson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Albertson stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Albertson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones controls Albertson momentarily but Albertson frees himself.
Albertson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Albertson is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Albertson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Albertson gets a takedown into half guard.
Jones kicks off Albertson and gets to his feet.
Albertson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Albertson scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albertson cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Albertson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
John Albertson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Albertson stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.#T1#
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Albertson controls the pace.
Albertson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Albertson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Albertson from controlling successfully.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Albertson postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Albertson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Albertson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Albertson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Albertson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Albertson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Albertson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Albertson connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Albertson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Albertson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Albertson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Albertson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Albertson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Albertson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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. Albertson connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple. #T4#
Albertson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Albertson tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Jones is looking to escape.
Jones trying to control here.
Albertson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Albertson is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if Albertson 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.
John Albertson 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Albertson shoots in.
Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Albertson is quick to defend against it.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Albertson sprawls well. Albertson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Albertson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Albertson shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Albertson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Jones manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Albertson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Derrick Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Albertson.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Albertson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Albertson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones avoiding damage as Albertson throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Albertson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Albertson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Albertson looking to control.
Albertson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Albertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Albertson wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Albertson has Jones pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Albertson looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Albertson shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Albertson from controlling successfully. #T3##SU2#
Albertson stands up and waves to Jones to follow him.
Albertson shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Albertson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Albertson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jones on his heels. He'll look to pass Jones's guard now, I'm sure.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Albertson is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Albertson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Albertson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
John Albertson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
Albertson controlling the position.
Derrick Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Derrick Jones.
I think Albertson 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Albertson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Holcombe throws a right and a left that Batt avoids nicely.
Batt is looking for the big counter here.
Batt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Holcombe throws a body punch but Batt moves out of range.
Holcombe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Batt pinned against the cage. Batt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Holcombe misses with a two punch combination.
Batt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Batt wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Batt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Holcombe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Holcombe sneaks out the side door and pushes Batt away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batt goes for a double leg but Holcombe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Holcombe continues to drive forward.
Batt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Good work by Batt as he checks the leg kick.
Batt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holcombe at a distance.
#T1#
Holcombe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD2#
Batt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Holcombe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holcombe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Batt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Batt tries to stand and escape but Holcombe is controlling the position.
Batt is taking a breather. Holcombe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Batt drops an elbow to the side of Holcombe's head.
Batt winds up and cracks Holcombe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Batt is trying to control. Holcombe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Holcombe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Batt on the ground.
Batt is thwarting Holcombe's attempts to control the position.
It looks like Batt is going to stand back up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Batt content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Batt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Batt shoots in looking for a takedown. Holcombe tries to sprawl out of it but Batt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holcombe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Holcombe fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Holcombe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holcombe defends it nicely.#CL#
Holcombe has closed the distance and engaged Batt in a clinch.
Batt goes for a takedown attempt but Holcombe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Batt lands a head kick!
#T4#
Holcombe moves to clinch but Batt breaks away
and Batt counters with a stiff right hand.
Holcombe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Batt defends it nicely.
Batt wants to counter the offense by Holcombe and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Holcombe closes the distance and clinches.
Holcombe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Batt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Batt fails to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jesse Holcombe will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Batt.
Holcombe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Batt sprawls well. Batt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Holcombe gets slowly back to his feet.
Batt avoids the head kick by Holcombe.
Holcombe looks to land a combination but Batt avoids it well.
Batt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Batt tries to clinch there but Holcombe circles away.
Batt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holcombe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Batt's waist but Batt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holcombe off to one side.
Batt is looking to clinch but Holcombe is avoiding it.
Holcombe darts in looking for a takedown but Batt gets double underhooks and turns Holcombe into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Holcombe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batt tries to score a body lock takedown but Holcombe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Holcombe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Holcombe shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holcombe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Batt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Batt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Batt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Holcombe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Batt wanted to stand there but Holcombe had control of the position.
Batt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dylan Batt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Batt trying to control but Holcombe is working from the bottom. #T2#
Batt is pushing down on Holcombe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Holcombe is fighting to maintain full guard but Batt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Batt works his way into side control.
Batt taking a breather here.
Holcombe is trying to control Batt's posture but Batt avoids it. #SUB2#
Batt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Holcombe is not content to let Batt control the position.
Batt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Holcombe's face as Batt controls the position.
Holcombe pushes Batt away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Batt gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Batt is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Holcombe's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Batt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Holcombe has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Batt tries for a kimura but Holcombe is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holcombe prevents Batt from moving into mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Batt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Batt shoots in looking for a takedown but Holcombe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Batt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Batt fails with the takedown.
Holcombe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Holcombe has Batt up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Holcombe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Holcombe rushes Batt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Holcombe breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Batt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Holcombe on his heels. He'll look to pass Holcombe's guard now, I'm sure.
Batt wants to pass the guard but Holcombe is keeping the position.
Batt throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Batt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holcombe keeping moving, preventing Batt from controlling successfully.
Batt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Holcombe trying to control the position.
Holcombe has his hands on Batt's head, controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Holcombe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Batt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Batt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holcombe as he avoids it easily.
Jesse Holcombe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Batt.#TD2#
Batt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Batt lands in his opponent's guard.
Holcombe pushes Batt off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jesse Holcombe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut lands for Batt. That snapped Holcombe's head back.
Batt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Holcombe has time to react.
Sloppy strikes from Batt. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Batt tries to clinch but Holcombe is having none of it.
Batt tries to clinch but Holcombe moves out of range.
Holcombe dives in for a single leg takedown but Batt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Batt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Holcombe breaks the clinch.
Holcombe moves to clinch but Batt breaks away
and Batt counters with a series of strikes. Holcombe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Holcombe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Batt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Holcombe's half guard.
Holcombe manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Batt shoots for a double leg takedown but Holcombe sprawls well. He's pushed Batt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Holcombe tries to clinch up but Batt circles away and keeps his distance.
Batt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holcombe defends it nicely.
Holcombe tries to counter by clinching up but Batt breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Batt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Holcombe sprawls well initially but Batt persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Holcombe has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Batt is on him like a limpet, forcing Holcombe back against the cage.#BC#
Holcombe breaks the clinch.
Holcombe avoids the head kick by Batt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jesse Holcombe.
I think Holcombe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dylan Batt! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Path stuffs the takedown attempt from Moore. Moore gets slowly back to his feet.
Path displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moore throws out the jab.
Nice cross by Path.
Path throws a jab when Moore was well out of range.#CL2#
Moore has taken the fight to the clinch.
Path wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moore has Path pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Path manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Moore has Path pressed against the cage, preventing Path from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Path can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Path breaks the clinch.
Path throws a jab when Moore was well out of range.#T1#
Moore throws out a leg kick but Path moves out of range and Moore only half commits.
Moore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Path.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Path.
Moore avoids the body shot from Path.
Path misses with a body shot.
Moore throws a one two combo.
Left Path is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Path is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moore.
Moore unleashes a big counter combination but Path bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Moore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moore misses with a few strikes there.
As Moore looks to move away, Path throws a big counter combo but Moore just gets out of the way.
Moore misses with a series of wild punches.
Path throwing a counter right hand but Moore manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moore. Path does a little dance to reset his feet.
Path throws out a loose jab but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Path stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Path wants it to stay on the feet.
Left Path has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Moore.
Moore moves in looking to clinch but Path pushes him off.
Moore tries to clinch but Path moves out of range.
Path throws a shot from downtown. Moore moves away and avoids it.
Path looks to land a right hand but Moore moved out of range.
Left Path seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Path waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moore.
Path digs a good body shot into Moore's ribs.
Moore looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore swinging wildly here.
Moore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Path.
Moore is looking to clinch but Path is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Path tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Path missing with a left hand there. Moore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Path sets himself, and Moore steps forward looking for the clinch! Path avoids it this time.#T3#
No joy there for Path, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moore shoots in for a takedown but Path shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Moore takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Path looks to land a combination but Moore avoids it well.
Path throws a nice looking combination but Moore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Path throws a right hand that Moore ducks under and follows up with a left that Moore also avoids with ease.
An inside leg kick from Moore misses.
A jab from Path misses.
Moore gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Moore moves away from the strike by Path.
Moore moves out of range of the strikes.
Path fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Moore is looking for the big counter here.
Path just misses with a punch to the body.
As Path backs off Moore throws a huge counter combo but Path manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Path misses with a looping left.
Moore slips under a jab from Path.
Path connects with a body shot that sends Moore's belly button to the back.
Path jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore avoids the body shot from Path.
Path throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moore is looking for the big counter here.
Path throws the left hand but Moore avoids the punch easily.
Moore moves out of range as Path strikes.
Path lands with a shot to the body.
Moore slips a jab from Path.
A jab from Path misses.
As Path backs off Moore throws a huge counter combo but Path manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Left Path 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#
Path lands a two punch combo.
Moore fails with an attempt to clinch.
Path lands a jab.
Path fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Moore throws a counter combo.
Path takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Moore walks into a stiff left hand from Path.
Moore throws a sloppy head kick and Path moves out of range easily.
Path is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moore.
Path swings away with a body shot that misses
and Moore counters with a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Moore.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Path is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moore.
Path swats away the attempt to clinch by Moore.#T1#
Moore gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Path misses with a hook. Moore ducked under it nicely.
Path misses the shot to the body.
Path throws a right hand that Moore ducks under and follows up with a left that Moore also avoids with ease.
Path misses with the combination.
Path lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Path stuns Moore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Path pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Moore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Path throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Path bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Moore on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Path throws a looping overhand right but Moore ducks down to avoid it.
Path pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moore blocks a jab.
Moore avoids the body shot from Path.
It seemed like Moore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moore moves away from the strike by Path.
As Path backs off Moore throws a huge counter combo but Path manages to avoid it all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore is looking to clinch but Path is avoiding it.
Path is looking to counter punch.
Moore darts in looking for a takedown but Path gets double underhooks and turns Moore into the cage.
Path swings for the body but Moore moves out of range.
Moore appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Path ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Path swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Path ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Path misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moore.
Nice body punch from Path.
Path rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Path throws out the jab.
Moore has a takedown stuffed.
Path ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Path misses with a looping right.
Path throws an overhand right that lands on Moore's shoulder, as Moore tries to avoid the shot.
Jab from Path.
Path is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moore can do to turn this around?#T4#
Path fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Path swings for the body but Moore moves out of range.
Moore staying out of range there.
Left Path is winning the standup battle so far.
Path is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moore.
Path throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moore shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Path just misses with a punch to the body.
Path waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moore.
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!
Path misses with a jab, cross combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Path.
Moore has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Path finds it's way round the side to connect with Moore's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Left Path dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A swing and a miss from Path.
Moore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Moore.
Path throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Moore bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Path tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Path really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moore can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Path is looking to escape. #T1#
Moore avoids the attempt from Path to control.
Moore can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Path is looking to escape.
Path wants to control but Moore is having none of it.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Path keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Path tries to lock up and control but Moore gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Path is working to get back to half guard.
Path on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Path tries to get out of the position.
Path wants to try and get back to his feet.
Path is trying to escape the mount.
Path tries to hold on but Moore pushes him away. #T3#
Path manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Moore missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Path looks like he's trying to stand up.
Path trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Moore is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Path is pressing down on Moore's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Left Path is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Path lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Path controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Path passes into half guard.
Moore is staying active underneath Path, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Path stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Moore to get to his feet.
Christopher Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Path swings for the body but Moore moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Left Path.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Path, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Left Path! |
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