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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Luciano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Savage has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Luciano finds it's way round the side to connect with Savage's head.
Luciano scores with a decent looking hook.
Luciano throws a body punch but Savage moves out of range.
Savage tries to land a front kick but Luciano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sonny Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Savage looks for the body kick but Luciano saw that one coming.
Luciano cracks Savage with an open hand slap.
Savage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice leg kick lands there from Savage.
A shot to the liver by Luciano. Beautiful body shot.
Savage lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Luciano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Luciano scores with a nice right hand.
Luciano scores with a nice strike.
Good standup being displayed there by Savage as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Savage misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Luciano instigates a clinch.
Savage is looking to break free of the clinch but Luciano has double underhooks.
Luciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Savage wants to break free but Luciano has control.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luciano.
Nice body punch from Luciano - that landed with a thud.
Luciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luciano digs a right hand underneath Savage's ribcage. Savage let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Luciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Savage backwards.
Luciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Luciano is working Savage over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Savage backwards. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Luciano.
Luciano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Luciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savage on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Luciano throws a shot to the body.
Luciano connects with a single shot there.
Luciano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Savage on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Luciano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Savages jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Luciano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Luciano lands a right hand.
Luciano avoiding damage as Savage throws knees to the body.
Luciano gets through Savage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luciano lands a left hand.
Savage wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Luciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Savage backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Luciano.
Luciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Savages head.
Still in the clinch, Luciano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Luciano digs a right hand into Savage's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Savage's gas tank.
Luciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Savage backwards.
Luciano is working Savage over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Luciano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Savage with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Luciano to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Luciano takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Luciano on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage tries a body shot but Luciano blocks it.
A short right from Luciano on the inside. #T4#
Luciano lands with a left to the head.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Savage backwards.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Luciano.
Savage misses with some punches.
Luciano keeps control of Savage as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Luciano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luciano. #BC#
Luciano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Luciano as he connects with a hook.
A left lands for Luciano.
Luciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#KD2#
Savage lands a left and a right that send Luciano crashing to the mat, dazed. Savage thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Sonny Luciano has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savage does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Savage throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Luciano counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for Savage.#ROC2#Luciano is rocked!
Luciano throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Luciano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sonny Luciano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Luciano there.
Luciano lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Luciano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Savage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Luciano has him pressed against the cage.
Savage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Luciano has him pressed against the cage.
Luciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Savage backwards.
Good body shot from Luciano.
Luciano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Savage's efforts to push away.
Savage tries to circle away but Luciano has him pinned against the cage.
Savage is looking to break free of the clinch but Luciano has double underhooks.
Savage is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Savage backwards.
Luciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Savage backwards. #BC#
Luciano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Luciano blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Luciano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Luciano scores with a jab to the head.
Luciano misses with a lunging right hand
#KD2#
and Savage counters with a head kick that drops Luciano to the mat! Luciano scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Oh Luciano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luciano lands a head shot.
Duke Savage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luciano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Savage counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Luciano falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Duke Savage! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Savage tries to clinch up.
Hammer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Savage throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hammer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Savage went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Savage is looking to clinch.
Hammer keeps the fight on the outside.
Hammer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Savage throws a nice looking combination but Hammer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Savage circles away from the clinch attempt.
Savage throws a head kick that Hammer semi-blocks.
Greg Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer throws a hook but Savage blocks it.
As Hammer looks to move away, Savage throws a big counter combo but Hammer just gets out of the way.
Hammer wants to clinch up but Savage keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Hammer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Savage!
Savage is trying to buck Hammer off.#SU2#
Hammer stands up and we're back to a striking position. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Savage has knocked Hammer down with a huge combo! Savage steps away and waves a wobbly Hammer back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Hammer is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Greg Hammer has been cut.#T1##CL2#
Hammer moves into the clinch successfully.
Hammer is still on wobbly legs! Can Savage finish him?
Savage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hammer has him pressed against the cage.
Savage keeps control of Hammer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Savage is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hammer fails to pull guard.
Savage wants to get back to striking at distance but Hammer won't allow it.
Savage wants to break free but Hammer has control.
Hammer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Savage avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hammer seems to have recovered his senses.
Hammer tries to pull guard but Savage won't allow it.
Duke Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Hammer.
Savage tries to break free but Hammer pushes him back against the cage.
Savage is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Savage is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Savage wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hammer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hammer is looking for a takedown.
Hammer looks winded!#TD2#
Hammer has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Savage is trying to keep an underhook but Hammer manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Savage wants to get back to his feet.
Hammer trying to control the pace. #T2#
Hammer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hammer lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Hammer.
Savage pushes Hammer off looking to stand but Hammer dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer thows a huge punch but Savage dodges it nicely.
Hammer wants to free his trapped foot but Savage is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hammer stops Savage from getting back to his feet.
Savage taking some punishment here, with Hammer in his half guard.
Hammer is nestled in close to Savage, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hammer scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Hammer prevents Savage from standing back up.
Hammer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hammer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Savage knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Hammer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Savage is trying to stand back up but Hammer is controlling him
Hammer is nestled in close to Savage, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Savage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hammer.
Savage is trying to stand up here but Hammer is controlling him well.
Savage is in trouble now - Hammer has advanced to mount!
Savage wants to try and get back to his feet.#T4#
Hammer with the ground and pound from mount.
Hammer breaks from Savage's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hammer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hammer unloading with bombs!
Savage wants to get back to his feet.
Hammer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Savage looks a forlorn figure.
Hammer connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hammer cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Savage wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hammer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Hammer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Greg Hammer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Savage gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hammer stops Savage from standing up.
Hammer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Savage is looking to stand up but Hammer isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammer landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammer won't allow Savage to get back to his feet. #T1#
Hammer with a nice head shot there.
Savage can't keep his opponent in guard - Hammer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hammer winds up and cracks Savage with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hammer is taking a breather. Savage 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.
Hammer working over Savage with some ground and pound. Savage looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Savage on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hammer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hammer working Savage over with strikes.
Hammer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hammer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Savage with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hammer lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Hammer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hammer working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Hammer.
Hammer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hammer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hammer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hammer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammer working over Savage with some ground and pound. Savage looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Hammer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hammer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Savage on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hammer is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Savage!
Hammer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hammer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Savage looks a forlorn figure.
Hammer landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hammer breaks from Savage's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hammer connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hammer looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
A nice elbow there by Hammer.
Hammer with the ground and pound from mount.
Savage wants to get back to his feet.
Hammer lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hammer with the ground and pound from mount.
Hammer won't let Savage get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Hammer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer with a couple of short strikes.
Hammer lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Savage's face.
Savage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hammer on the ground.
Hammer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hammer controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Hammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Greg Hammer's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Savage lands with a slapping head kick.
Savage misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Hammer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hammer tries to clinch up but Savage circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Hammer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Savage!
Hammer grinds an elbow into Savage's temple.
Hammer controlling the position from side mount.
Let's hope that Hammer 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hammer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Savage being controlled for a moment.
Hammer landing a few strikes.
Hammer grinds an elbow into Savage's temple.
Hammer cracks Savage with a big right hand but Savage just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Savage is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hammer has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hammer working the ground and pound.#T2#
Hammer lands an elbow.
Hammer working the ground and pound.
Savage is trying to buck Hammer off.
Hammer in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Savage takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hammer staying calm.
Hammer lands some shots froms side control.
Hammer lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Savage down.
Hammer is working Savage over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3#
Hammer cracks Savage with a big elbow.
Hammer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hammer cracks Savage with a big right hand but Savage just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hammer lands a few punches from side control.
Hammer working the head with strikes.
Hammer lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hammer lands a few punches from side control.
Hammer landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Savage pushes Hammer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hammer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Greg Hammer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammer looks up at the clock and then as Savage takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hammer smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hammer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Savage wants to get back to his feet.
Greg Hammer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Hammer remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hammer scoring with punches from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Savage is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hammer asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hammer takes a little break here. Savage wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hammer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Hammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hammer 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Hammer!
During a confident post fight interview, Greg Hammer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Savage misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL#
Tyson gets a clinch.
Savage wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Tyson manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Tyson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tyson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Savage won't allow Tyson to sweep him here.
Savage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyson is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Savage manages to pass to side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Tyson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Tyson is holding on to half guard well.
Tyson is looking for a sweep. Savage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyson keeps working. #SUB2#
Savage is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Savage wants to take a breather but Tyson is having none of it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tyson taking some punishment here, with Savage in his half guard.
Tyson is trying to stand up here but Savage is controlling him well.
Tyson is not content to let Savage control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyson trying to hold on to Savage's head to control him but Savage postures up.
Savage slips a nice elbow through Tyson's hands, connecting with Tyson's forehead.
Tyson gets back to full guard.
Savage won't allow Tyson to get back to his feet. #T3#
Savage being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Duke Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Tyson drives through and clinches with Savage against the cage.
Tyson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Savage wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tyson pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Tyson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tyson blocks a head kick by Savage.
Tyson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Tyson looking to score a takedown here. Savage is defending well but Tyson drives through and ends up in Savage's guard.
Savage has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tyson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Tyson is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Savage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyson on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#It looks like Mike Tyson has been cut.
Savage gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Savage doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyson circles away.
Savage listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Savage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Savage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Tyson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tyson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Savage sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyson slips a jab and a cross from Savage.
Savage misses with a body kick. #CL#
Tyson has closed the distance and engaged Savage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Savage's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Savage tries to break the clinch but Tyson is controlling the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Tyson.
Tyson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson crunches a lovely knee into Savage's ribcage.
Savage has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Tyson lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Duke Savage has been cut.
Savage has had enough of the clinch but Tyson keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Savage gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tyson.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tyson or perhaps it was just good defense by Savage, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson slips a jab and a cross from Savage.
Savage slaps away a takedown attempt from Tyson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Savage flicks out a counter leg kick but Tyson steps away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Savage throws a body shot but no joy.
Savage throws a one two combo.
Savage misses with a two punch combination.
#T2#
Tyson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Tyson moves into the clinch.#BC#
Tyson breaks from the clinch.
Tyson scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage tries to clinch up.
Duke Savage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Savage defends well and Tyson ends up having to push Savage into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Savage unleashes a big counter combination but Tyson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tyson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Tyson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Savage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Savage throws a counter combo.#T3#
Savage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tyson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mike Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Savage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tyson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Savage.
As Savage looks to move away, Tyson throws a big counter combo but Savage just gets out of the way.
Savage feints a jab promting Tyson to slip. Savage then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tyson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Savage.
Tyson misses with a takedown
and Savage counters with a one-two to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Savage scores with a four punch combination!
Tyson moves to clinch but Savage breaks away
and Savage counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Savage tries to clinch but Tyson is having none of it.
Tyson tries to counter by clinching up but Savage breaks away and moves out of range.
Savage keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Savage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tyson keeps the fight on the outside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savage misses with a kick to the body.
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Tyson.
Tyson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Savage eats them both and turns towards Tyson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Savage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tyson tries to clinch but Savage is having none of it.
Savage throws a leg kick
and Tyson counters with a one-two to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Duke Savage will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Savage wants to clinch up but Tyson keeps it at a distance.
Tyson fails to land the takedown.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Savage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Savage unleashes a big counter combination but Tyson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Savage wants to clinch up but Tyson keeps it at a distance.
Tyson blocks a head kick by Savage.
Tyson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tyson dodges the punch combination from Savage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Savage throws a counter combo.
Tyson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Tyson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Savage defends well and Tyson ends up having to push Savage into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Savage unleashes a big counter combination but Tyson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savage wants to break free but Tyson has control.
Tyson is trying to pull guard but Savage turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tyson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Savage is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Savage looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Savage is looking to break free of the clinch but Tyson has double underhooks.
Savage has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tyson has Savage pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Savage manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tyson has Savage pressed against the cage, preventing Savage from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Savage can't break the clinch.
Savage tries to break the clinch but Tyson is controlling the position. #BC#
Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #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.
Savage motions for Tyson to come forward. Savage throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tyson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Savage is fending him off so far but Tyson persists. Nope, Savage circles away and we're back to standing.
Savage throws a series of punches but Tyson moves out of range.
Savage goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Savage throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tyson's head.
Savage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy left from Savage finds it's target.
Savage throws a combination that misses
and Tyson counters with a three punch combo that has Savage backing up. Savage nods at Tyson to acknowledge the strikes.
Savage misses with a combination
#CL#
and Tyson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Tyson jumps guard and drags Savage to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T3#
Tyson 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.
Tyson wants to improve his position but instead Savage has moved into half guard.
Savage wants to control but Tyson is keeping him busy.
Savage prevents Tyson from improving his position.
Savage is looking to take a break and control but Tyson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savage might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tyson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Tyson is kicking away at Savage from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Savage grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Tyson trying to push Savage off... Tyson taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Duke Savage!
Mike Tyson was interviewed post fight and said 'He did a great job and uhh, It was a great fight he just was the better man'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Savage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Savage tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Savage tries a low kick but King avoids it.
King has his takedown stuffed
and Savage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Jim King has been cut.#CL2#
Savage rushes King and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
King has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Savage uses from the top position.
Savage wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is striking but Savage is not phased and passes to half guard.#T1#
King controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Savage is keen to just control but King is a slippery customer.
King preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
King is looking to improve his position.
King is staying active underneath Savage, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Savage might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control King haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Savage tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
King moves into the clinch.
King jumps guard but Savage stands there with King around his waist. King gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Savage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King dodges the punch combination from Savage.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Savage connects with an inside leg kick.
Savage lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Savage lands the left hand.#T3##TD#
King shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Savage manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
King is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
King seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Savage for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU#
King stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savage tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Savage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim King's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
King fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Savage digs a good hook to King's body.
#KD2#
Savage lands a left and a right that send King crashing to the mat, dazed. Savage thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#TD#
King shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Savage's guard.
Savage kicks King off and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
Savage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
Savage throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
King steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Savage. That one must have hurt.
Savage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Duke Savage seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
King instigates a clinch. #T1#
King slowing the pace effectively.
King is trying to pull guard but Savage has him pressed against the cage.
King tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Savage smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savage lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick
and King counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Savage scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. King doesn't seem bothered though.
Savage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Savage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
King throws a head kick but Savage moves out of range.
Savage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
King shoots in looking for a takedown. Savage tries to sprawl out of it but King keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Savage manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Duke Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savage throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! King crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Duke Savage! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Savage darts in trying to clinch
letting Maia counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Duke Savage has been cut.
Savage tries to close the distance and clinch but Maia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maia should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Savage tries to clinch there but Maia circles away.
A big right from Maia misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Savage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Savage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Savage lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maia's sensitive parts. #T1#
Savage pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Savage throws a head kick that misses.
Savage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Savage tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maia is able to avoid easily.
Savage fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maia on the side of the head.
Savage wants to clinch
and Maia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Savage thinking.
Duke Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Savage. #T2#
Savage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savage tries to clinch up but Maia circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maia! But no joy.
Maia cracks Savage with a good jab.
Savage fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maia! But no joy.
Maia blocks a head kick by Savage.
Savage is looking to clinch.
Maia throws out a counter right but Savage avoids it with no problem.
Savage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Savage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Savage throws a nice inside leg kick.
Savage takes a swing at Maia's ribcage but misses.
Maia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Savage misses with a body kick.
Savage throws out a powerful jab.
Savage wants to clinch but Maia slips to the side
enabling Maia to counter with a crisp jab.
Maia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Savage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice side step and Maia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Savage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maia circles away quickly and effectively.
Savage tries to clinch there but Maia circles away.
Maia throws a hook but Savage avoids it easily.
Maia looks winded!
Maia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maia lands with a good body shot.
Savage throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maia swings for the body but Savage moves out of range.
Savage throws a push kick but Maia slaps the foot to one side.
Maia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
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 Duke Savage will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Duke Savage's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Maia misses with a jab to the body
and Savage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Savage moves in looking to clinch but Maia pushes him off.
Maia swats away the attempt to clinch by Savage.
Savage is looking to clinch.
Maia keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Savage tries to clinch but Maia moves out of range.
Duke Savage is winning the standup battle so far.
Savage wants to clinch
and Maia counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Maia swats away the attempt to clinch by Savage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savage. Maia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maia keeps the fight on the outside.
Savage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Savage scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2#
Maia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Savage wants to clinch.
Maia throws out a counter right but Savage avoids it with no problem.
Savage blocks a jab.
Savage shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Maia eats them both and turns towards Savage to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A low kick from Savage misses
and Maia counters with a straight right hand.
Maia is breathing heavily.
Savage lands a front kick.
Maia keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Savage.
Savage wants to clinch up but Maia keeps it at a distance.
Savage wants to clinch up but Maia keeps it at a distance.
Maia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD#
Savage cracks Maia with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Maia looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Savage finish him?
#ROC#Maia is rocked!
Savage feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Maia collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Duke Savage! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1015 Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage fails with an attempt to clinch.
#KD2#
Savage lands a big head kick that sends Zabransky tumbling to the mat! Savage takes a step backwards and waves Zabransky back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Zabransky is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jakub Zabransky has been cut.
Savage moves in looking to clinch but Zabransky pushes him off.#TD#
Zabransky shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Savage manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savage being controlled here, momentarily.
Savage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zabransky 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.
Savage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zabransky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Zabransky wants to stand but Savage is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zabransky 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.
Zabransky is looking to stand up but Savage won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Zabransky closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Savage did well to prevent Zabransky getting side control.#SUB#
Zabransky is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Savage sees it coming and defends easily.
Zabransky really is a fat lump.#T2#
Zabransky landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zabransky working the head and body with strikes.
Zabransky trying to control the pace.
Zabransky stops Savage from getting back to his feet.
#ES2#
Savage kicks off Zabransky and gets to his feet.
Savage lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zabransky will feel that in the morning.
Zabransky circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Zabransky counters with a shoot takedown. Savage fights it but they end up in guard. #T3#
Zabransky trying to stand up but can't free himself from Savage's guard.
Zabransky sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zabransky content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Savage wants to get back to his feet but Zabransky is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zabransky stays in close to Savage's body and controls the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Savage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zabransky.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Zabransky scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zabransky advances position into side control!
Savage is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zabransky asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Zabransky works to advance to full mount. Savage defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Zabransky fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
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 Jakub Zabransky will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jakub Zabransky's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Savage wants to clinch#TD#
and Zabransky counters with a single leg into guard. Savage didn't expect that.
Zabransky is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage wants to get back to his feet but Zabransky is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Savage is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Zabransky stands up from Savage's guard - Zabransky perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Savage throws a head kick but Zabransky moves out of range.
Savage misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Zabransky drives through with a takedown into Savage's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Savage is breathing heavily.
Zabransky is stalling in the full guard.
Savage has momentary wrist control but Zabransky slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Zabransky forces his way into half guard.
Zabransky tries to stand but can't do so whilst Savage controls his leg.
Savage looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SU#
Zabransky stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Savage to get to his feet. #TD#
Zabransky fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Savage sprawls well initially but Zabransky persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3#
Zabransky working over Savage with some ground and pound. Savage looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zabransky lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zabransky has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nice strikes from Zabransky there.
Zabransky seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jakub Zabransky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Savage has hold of Zabransky's hands but Zabransky slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Savage is looking to get back to is feet but Zabransky passes into side control.
#SU#
Zabransky stands up and beckons Savage to his feet.
Zabransky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savage can do to turn this around?
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zabransky moves away.
Savage looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Savage fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Savage blocks a head kick by Zabransky.
Savage is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Zabransky changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Savage looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Savage bucks up and tries to throw Zabransky off but instead Zabransky has got his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zabransky trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Savage doesn't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Zabransky dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jakub Zabransky's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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##CL#
Zabransky has managed to clinch.
Savage looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A bit of stalling here from Zabransky.
Savage wants to break free but Zabransky has control.
Savage has had enough of the clinch but Zabransky keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zabransky pressing his opponent against the cage.
Savage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zabransky avoiding damage as Savage throws knees to the body.
#TD#
Zabransky has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Savage clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T1#
Savage is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Zabransky patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Zabransky biding his time, controlling Savage. #SUB#
Zabransky is cranking Savage's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Savage! He's tightened the choke and Savage is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jakub Zabransky!
A pretty intense looking Jakub Zabransky took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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