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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Kueller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takuma Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Takuma Jr fails to land the takedown.
Kueller lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Kueller clinches with his opponent.
Kueller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takuma Jr avoids it.
Takuma Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Kueller gets an underhook and turns Takuma Jr into the cage.
Takuma Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Kueller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takuma Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kueller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takuma Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kueller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takuma Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kueller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takuma Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Takuma Jr gets tackled into the cage by Kueller. Kueller maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Kueller manages to break the clinch.
Kueller lands with a right hand.
Takuma Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1##CL2#
Kueller takes the fight into the clinch.
Kueller keeps control of Takuma Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takuma Jr tries to pull guard but Kueller holds him up against the cage and eventually Takuma Jr drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Takuma Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kueller tries to land knees in the clinch but Takuma Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Takuma Jr is looking to control Kueller's arms but Kueller gets an underhook and turns him. Now Takuma Jr has his back to the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kueller. #BC2#
Kueller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Kueller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Kueller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takuma Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Takuma Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Kueller.
#T2#
Takuma Jr shoots in and drives through. Kueller sprawls well.#CL2#
Kueller instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Kueller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kueller looks to land a combination. Takuma Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Ryo Takuma Jr has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takuma Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kueller as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Kueller clinches up with Takuma Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Takuma Jr tries to break free but Kueller pushes him back against the cage.
Takuma Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Kueller.
Kueller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kueller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takuma Jr backwards.
Kueller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Kueller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
A combination from Kueller does no damage.
Takuma Jr blocks the body kick.
Takuma Jr misses with a wild body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takuma Jr.
Takuma Jr shoots in for a takedown but Kueller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kueller tries to work over Takuma Jr's front leg with a kick but Takuma Jr checks it.
Kueller misses with a few strikes there.
Kueller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takuma Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kueller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kueller. #CL2#
Kueller clinches.
Kueller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takuma Jr's efforts to push away.
Kueller misses with an elbow strike.
Takuma Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
#T4#
Takuma Jr avoiding damage as Kueller throws knees to the body.
Takuma Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kueller has him pressed against the cage.
Kueller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takuma Jr backwards.
Kueller digs a right hand into Takuma Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takuma Jr's gas tank.
Takuma Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takuma Jr avoiding damage as Kueller throws knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takuma Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kueller is stalling here.
Kueller is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Takuma Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Kueller won't allow it.
Takuma Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Kueller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryo Takuma Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Takuma Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kueller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kueller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Kueller.#CL2#
Kueller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Kueller.
Kueller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takuma Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kueller lands with a left to the head.
Kueller lands a damaging elbow.
Kueller trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Kueller manages to break the clinch.
#KD2#
Nice combo by Kueller! Oh, that's hurt him - Takuma Jr falls to the canvas and Kueller follows him into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kueller 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 Takuma Jr's shoulder. That is not cool. #SU2#
Kueller stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Takuma Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Kueller sprawls well. He's pushed Takuma Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Kueller looks to land a body kick but Takuma Jr moved away.
Kueller misses with a head kick.
Kueller connects with an inside leg kick.
Takuma Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Kueller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Takuma Jr tries to clinch up but Kueller circles away and keeps his distance.
Benjamin Kueller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kueller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Benjamin Kueller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Kueller misses.
Kueller connects with a leg kick.
Kueller lands with a cross.
Takuma Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#Takuma Jr is rocked!
Kueller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takuma Jr.
Oh Takuma Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kueller catches Takuma Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kueller feints a jab and as Takuma Jr dips his head, Kueller unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Takuma Jr right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Takuma Jr falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Kueller smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Benjamin Kueller! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Gigante tries to clinch but Testtree is having none of it. #CL#
Gigante closes the distance and pushes Testtree back into the cage.
Gigante throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gigante landing knees to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Squids Testtree has been cut.
Gigante tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gigante tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gigante trying to land knees to the body.
Testtree is looking to break free of the clinch but Gigante has double underhooks. #TD#
Gigante jumps guard.
Gigante avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gigante is adopting a defensive guard.
Gigante keeping full guard, as Testtree tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gigante utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Gigante scores with a nice shot.
Testtree controlling from the top position.
Testtree has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Gigante has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Testtree can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Testtree trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Gigante closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #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.
Testtree fails to pull guard.
Gigante changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Testtree fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Gigante clinches with his opponent.
Gigante has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Testtree after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gino Gigante. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Gigante manages to pull guard.
Testtree trying to control but Gigante is working from the bottom.
Gigante 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.
Gigante has a closed guard, preventing Testtree from standing up. #T3##SU2#
Testtree gets to his feet. Gigante looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Testtree closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like Gino Gigante has been cut.
Testtree shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gigante defends it nicely.
Testtree tries to clinch but Gigante moves out of range.
Testtree is looking to clinch but Gigante is avoiding it.
Gigante wants to clinch.
Gigante sets himself, and Testtree steps forward looking for the clinch! Gigante avoids it this time.#CL#
Gigante closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4##BC2#
Testtree manages to break the clinch.
Gigante doesn't manage to clinch there - Testtree circles away.
Testtree misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gigante seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Testtree wants to clinch up but Gigante keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Gigante fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Testtree, pushing him back against the cage.
Testtree managing to block the knees to the body from Gigante.
Gigante tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Testtree avoids it.
Testtree wants to get back to striking at distance but Gigante won't allow it.
#BC2#
Testtree's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Gigante closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Testtree tries to pull guard but Gigante forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Gigante wants the takedown. Testtree is fighting it off but Gigante persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Testtree's guard against the cage.
Testtree manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Gigante is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gigante throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Testtree blocks it with crossed arms.
Gigante throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gigante tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Testtree smiles and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gino Gigante dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Gigante's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Gigante drives through and clinches with Testtree against the cage.
Testtree is trying to pull guard but Gigante turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Testtree lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Testtree breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Gigante has Testtree up against the cage in a clinch.
Gigante misses with a knee to the head.
Gigante using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Testtree has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gigante tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Testtree just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Testtree breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Testtree shoots in and drives through. Gigante sprawls well.
Gigante takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL#
Gigante gets a clinch.
Gigante working Testtree over with knees to the body.
Gigante tries to pull guard but Testtree forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Testtree is breathing heavily.#T1#
Testtree is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gigante gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gino Gigante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Squids Testtree.
Gigante misses with a knee to the head.
Gigante is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Testtree is defending well for now.
Gigante blocks the elbow strike.
Gigante jumps guard but Testtree turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Testtree manages to break the clinch.
Testtree with a hook.
Testtree tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gigante swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Testtree tries to keep at a distance but Gigante has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gigante is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Testtree is defending well for now.
Testtree is trying to pull guard but Gigante has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Testtree pulls Gigante into guard.
Gigante wants to control from the top but Testtree keeps moving.
Gigante wants to get up but he can't break Testtree's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Gigante seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Testtree working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gigante doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gigante manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Gigante drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Testtree manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gigante has Testtree in his guard.#REVB#
Testtree lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Gigante looking to hit a scissor sweep but Testtree is one step ahead there.
Gigante doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Testtree has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gigante is proving hard to escape from.
Testtree stands up over Gigante, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gigante tries to land a sweep but no joy. #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.#SUB#
Gigante looking for a guillotine here but Testtree defends easily.
Testtree trying to control but Gigante is working from the bottom.
Testtree won't allow Gigante to get back to his feet.
Gigante trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Testtree tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gigante sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Testtree somewhat.
Testtree swats away the attempt to clinch by Gigante.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Squids Testtree 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Gigante keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Gigante closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gigante tries for a takedown but Testtree manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Testtree breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gigante tries to close the distance and clinch but Testtree swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Testtree feints a counter leg kick.
Testtree shoots in for a takedown but Gigante shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Gigante drives through and clinches with Testtree against the cage.
Gino Gigante has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gigante using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Testtree has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD2#
Testtree gets control of Gigante's arms and successfully pulls guard. Testtree will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gigante got a little sloppy there for a moment and Testtree has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gigante has managed to get both his arms back between Testtree's legs - danger averted.
Testtree looking to control.
Gigante is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Gigante works over Testtree with some ground and pound from guard.
Testtree wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Gigante gets to his feet. Testtree looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gigante avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Testtree tries to get set, Gigante tries to push him back and clinch up but Testtree manages to avoid the attempt.
Gino Gigante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Testtree gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gigante is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Testtree is defending well.
Gigante throws a knee to the head but misses.
Testtree trying to stall but Gigante improves his position.
#TD#
Gigante has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Testtree uses from the top position.
Testtree throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gigante works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Testtree trying to control the position from guard on top but Gigante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gigante is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Testtree is controlling him. #SUB#
Gigante is looking for a triangle but Testtree pushes his legs off easily.
Gigante keeping moving, preventing Testtree from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Testtree sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gigante's guard.
Gigante preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gigante is trying to stand back up but Testtree is controlling him
#SUB2#
Testtree is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Testtree in particular looking to stall.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gigante wants to improve his position but Testtree is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Testtree closes the distance and clinches up with Gigante, looking for a takedown. Testtree pushes Gigante against the cage but Gigante circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gino Gigante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Squids Testtree.
Gigante tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gigante wants to clinch up but Testtree keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Gigante moves into the clinch.
Testtree takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gigante tries to pull guard but Testtree forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Testtree is trying to pull guard but Gigante has him pressed against the cage.
Testtree tries to pull guard but Gigante holds him up against the cage and eventually Testtree drops back down to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Testtree on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gigante connects with a nasty looking knee right to Testtree's face.
Testtree takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gino Gigante showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gigante 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gino Gigante! |
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