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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Yonic counter with a right hand.
Palmer moves out of range as Yonic strikes.
Alex Palmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yonic counters with a left to the body.
Palmer tries for a takedown but Yonic circles away easily
and Yonic counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Palmer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manager Yonic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Palmer.
Palmer moves forwards but Yonic connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Yonic avoids the body shot from Palmer.
Yonic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Palmer clinches with his opponent.
Yonic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Yonic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Palmer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yonic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yonic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Palmer tries for a takedown but Yonic circles away easily
and Yonic counters with a crisp right that sends Palmer to the canvas! Yonic follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manager Yonic! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furgusen misses with a straight right.
Furgusen throws a body shot but no joy.
Furgusen slaps away a takedown attempt from Palmer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Furgusen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good shot there by Furgusen.#CL#
Furgusen has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Furgusen fails to land. #BC2#
Palmer breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Furgusen shoots in and gets a takedown into Palmer's guard.
Furgusen preventing the sweep.
Furgusen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Furgusen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Palmer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Furgusen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Furgusen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Palmer has his foot on Furgusen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Furgusen works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
Palmer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Palmer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Palmer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Palmer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Furgusen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Palmer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2##SUB2#
Palmer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Furgusen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Furgusen is looking for a sweep. Palmer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Furgusen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Furgusen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Furgusen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palmer.
Furgusen looking for a sweep. Not yet Furgusen, not yet.
Furgusen is trying to control the position but Palmer postures up. #SUB2#
Palmer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Furgusen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Furgusen has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Palmer has momentary wrist control but Furgusen slips an elbow through the middle.
Furgusen connects with a couple of short punches.
Furgusen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Furgusen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Furgusen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Palmer's head.
Our spies down at at Island Training Centre inform us that Palmer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Furgusen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Palmer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Furgusen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Furgusen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Palmer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Palmer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Palmer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Palmer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Palmer is looking to work some ground and pound but Furgusen has wrist control.
Furgusen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Palmer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Furgusen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Palmer throws a big right hand that misses.
Furgusen is trying to keep Palmer in close.
Palmer preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB2#
Palmer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Palmer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Palmer looks winded!
Furgusen wants to sweep here but Palmer controlling him for the moment.
Palmer is looking to work some ground and pound but Furgusen has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furgusen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Furgusen is trying to keep Palmer in close.
Furgusen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Palmer is one step ahead there.
Palmer throws a big elbow that misses.
Furgusen controls Palmer momentarily but Palmer frees himself.
Furgusen wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Khaba Furgusen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Furgusen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palmer shoots for a double leg takedown but Furgusen sprawls well. He's pushed Palmer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Furgusen leaning against his opponent.
Furgusen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Palmer has had enough of the clinch but Furgusen keeps him there for the moment.
Palmer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Furgusen has him pressed against the cage.
Furgusen is pressed up against the cage. Palmer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Furgusen down to the mat. Furgusen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Palmer fails with a takedown attempt.
Furgusen feinted with a counter takedown.
Khaba Furgusen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Palmer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Furgusen. No joy for Palmer on that attempt.
Furgusen lands a jab.
Palmer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Furgusen as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Palmer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Palmer fails to land with a series of punches.
Furgusen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Palmer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Furgusen defends it nicely.
Palmer is breathing heavily.
Palmer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Furgusen.
#CL#
Furgusen instigates a clinch.
Furgusen misses with a body punch.
Palmer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Palmer jumps guard and drags Furgusen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Furgusen landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Furgusen connects with a couple of short punches.
Furgusen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Furgusen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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!
Furgusen working the ground and pound from side control.
Furgusen working the ground and pound.
Palmer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Palmer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Furgusen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC#Palmer is rocked!
Furgusen scores with a big shot! Palmer's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Palmer! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khaba Furgusen! |
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Event:
Kings 11: Hilly vs Manner
Date: May 06, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Palmer moves into the clinch.
Sampaio has a couple of punches blocked by Palmer.
Sampaio struggles to land a body shot inside as Palmer controls his hands.
Palmer managing to block the knees to the body from Sampaio.
#TD#
Palmer turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Palmer manages to end up in side control.
Sampaio is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Palmer is looking for a kimura here.
Sampaio moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Sampaio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Palmer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sampaio's head.#SUB2#
Sampaio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Palmer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Palmer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sampaio on the ground.#SUB2#
Sampaio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sampaio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Sampaio wants to control from the top but Palmer keeps moving.
Sampaio advances position into side control!
Sampaio is looking to take a break and control but Palmer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sampaio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Palmer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sampaio's guard! Nice work there by Palmer!
Sampaio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Palmer's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Palmer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sampaio is aware though and is defending well.
Sampaio tries to free his leg and advance position but Palmer is retaining full guard.
Sampaio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Palmer keeping moving, preventing Sampaio from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Palmer is looking for a triangle but Sampaio pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Sampaio postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Palmer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sampaio, into his guard. #REVR#
Palmer looking to pass the guard.
Palmer preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Palmer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Palmer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sampaio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Palmer is one step ahead there.
Palmer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sampaio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3##SUB2#
Sampaio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Palmer defends well.
Palmer throwing strikes from guard but Sampaio blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palmer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Sampaio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Palmer defends it easily.
Sampaio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Palmer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Sampaio trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sampaio might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Palmer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Sampaio is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Palmer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sampaio trying to control but Palmer is working from the bottom. #T4#
Palmer trying to keep a closed guard but Sampaio is proving a slippery customer.
Sampaio works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Sampaio is looking for a kimura but Palmer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sampaio to get the leverage.
Sampaio is looking to stall here but Palmer recovers full guard.
Sampaio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palmer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sampaio wants to control from the top but Palmer keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Allan Sampaio will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Palmer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sampaio to the ground. Palmer is now in Sampaio's guard.#SUB2#
Sampaio throws his legs up looking for a submission but Palmer uses it to pass to side control.
Sampaio is trying to get back to half guard.
Palmer misses with the ground and pound.
Sampaio is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Palmer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Alex Palmer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Palmer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sampaio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Palmer. #SUB#
Palmer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sampaio is just riding it out for now. Palmer eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Palmer seems to be working for a kimura but Sampaio defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Sampaio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sampaio controls Palmer momentarily but Palmer frees himself. #SUB2#
Sampaio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Sampaio is looking for a triangle but Palmer pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Sampaio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sampaio keeping moving, preventing Palmer from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Palmer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
Sampaio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Palmer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Palmer wants to pass the guard but Sampaio is keeping the position.
Sampaio is looking to sweep but instead, Palmer has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Sampaio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sampaio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Palmer wants to control from the top but Sampaio keeps moving.
Palmer looking to pass the guard.
Palmer stands up over Sampaio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sampaio is trying to control the position but Palmer postures up. #T3#
Palmer wants to pass the guard but Sampaio is keeping the position.
Sampaio working a defensive guard here.
Sampaio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Palmer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Sampaio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sampaio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sampaio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Sampaio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sampaio trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sampaio pushing down on Palmer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Sampaio is thwarting Palmer's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Sampaio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Sampaio wants to work for an arm triangle but Palmer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sampaio wants to control but Palmer is keeping him busy.
Palmer tries to roll over but Sampaio keeps him under control.
Sampaio passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Palmer!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Sampaio has control of Palmer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Palmer regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sampaio looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allan Sampaio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Palmer darts in looking for a takedown but Sampaio gets double underhooks and turns Palmer into the cage. #TD#
Sampaio gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Palmer postures up in Sampaio's guard and throws a big left but Sampaio blocks it. #SUB2#
Sampaio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Palmer defends it easily.#SUB#
Palmer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sampaio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Palmer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Sampaio passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sampaio looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Sampaio is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1##SUB#
Palmer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Sampaio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Palmer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sampaio is trying to control. Palmer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Palmer is trying to get back to full guard.
Palmer is pressing down on Sampaio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sampaio passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Sampaio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Palmer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Sampaio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Palmer, who protects the arm well.
Sampaio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Palmer keeps working.
Palmer tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Sampaio tries for a kimura but Palmer is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Sampaio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sampaio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Sampaio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Palmer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sampaio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sampaio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sampaio is looking to improve his position.
Sampaio gets full guard.
Sampaio is trying to keep Palmer in close.
#SUB2#
Sampaio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Palmer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB2#
Palmer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sampaio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Palmer has managed to get both his arms back between Sampaio's legs - danger averted.
Sampaio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Palmer postures up in Sampaio's guard and throws a big left but Sampaio blocks it.
Sampaio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Palmer working for a triangle but Sampaio defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Palmer holds on and takes a little breather.
Sampaio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Allan Sampaio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sampaio winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allan Sampaio!
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Event:
Kings 5: Manner vs Rerorero
Date: Apr 22, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Vema drives through and clinches with Palmer against the cage.
Vema gets underhooks to prevent Palmer's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Palmer is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vema can't fight it off and eventually Palmer manages to take the fight to the floor. Vema looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Palmer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Palmer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Palmer drops back looking for a leg! Vema is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vema manages to kick Palmer off! Palmer jumps back into Vema's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Palmer drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Palmer as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Vema screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Palmer! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Alex Palmer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Palmer moves in looking to clinch but McRay pushes him off.
Palmer doesn't manage to clinch there - McRay circles away.
#CL2#
McRay moves into the clinch successfully.
Palmer goes for a takedown attempt but McRay pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McRay comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Palmer avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRay uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McRay lands with a right hand.
McRay tests Palmer's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Palmer gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! McRay gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott McRay!
A very excited looking Scott McRay made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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