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Event:
MMAHKI 8
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Hofmann fails with the takedown
enabling Hargreaves to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Hargreaves darts in and clinches Hofmann up against the cage.
Hargreaves is looking to break free of the clinch but Hofmann has double underhooks.
Hargreaves dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hargreaves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hargreaves is trying to break the clinch but Hofmann has him pressed against the cage.
Hargreaves lands a hook that snaps the head of Hofmann backwards.
Hargreaves stops a takedown attempt from Hofmann.
Hargreaves is pressed up against the cage. Hofmann has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hargreaves down to the mat. Hargreaves avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Hofmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hofmann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hargreaves tries to avoid it but Hofmann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hargreaves to the ground. Hargreaves escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofmann has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hargreaves after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Hargreaves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hargreaves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hargreaves prevents the takedown attempt.
Hofmann drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hargreaves gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1##BC2#
Hargreaves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hofmann tries for a takedown but Hargreaves sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hargreaves throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Watson Hargreaves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hofmann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hargreaves slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hofmann takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hargreaves stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hargreaves wants it to stay on the feet.
Hargreaves scores with a shot to the body.
Hargreaves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hofmann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hargreaves circles away.
Hargreaves closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like Albert Hofmann has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hargreaves throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Hargreaves has closed the distance and engaged Hofmann in a clinch.
#BC2#
Hargreaves manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Hargreaves moves into the clinch successfully.
Hargreaves looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Hargreaves tries to work over Hofmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hargreaves tries to land knees in the clinch but Hofmann avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Hargreaves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hargreaves cracks Hofmann with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hofmann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hofmann tries to counter with a takedown but Hargreaves is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Hargreaves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hofmann blocks a body shot from Hargreaves.
Hofmann is working for takedown but Hargreaves is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hargreaves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hofmann.
#BC2#
Hargreaves manages to break the clinch.
Hofmann shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hargreaves defends it nicely.#CL2#
Hargreaves clinches with his opponent.
#T3#
Hargreaves is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hofmann wants a takedown but no success here.
Hofmann drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hargreaves scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Hargreaves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hargreaves looks to score with a jab to the body but Hofmann is just out of range.
Hargreaves throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hofmann.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hofmann.
Hofmann shoots and misses
and Hargreaves counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hargreaves lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Hargreaves forces Hofmann back against the cage and clinches.
Hofmann is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hargreaves is defending well.
Hargreaves scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Hargreaves looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Hargreaves manages to break the clinch.
Hofmann is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hargreaves lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hofmann on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Hofmann looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hargreaves!
An elbow from Hofmann crashes against the mat.
Hargreaves is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hargreaves wants to control but Hofmann postures up.
Hargreaves is looking for a sweep.
Hargreaves can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hargreaves gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Watson Hargreaves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Hofmann's cut.
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.#R2#
Hargreaves throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Hofmann counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hofmann.
Hofmann trying to control but Hargreaves is working from the bottom.
Hargreaves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hofmann keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hargreaves's head.
Hofmann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hofmann looking to sit in guard and control but Hargreaves gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hargreaves trying to control but Hofmann is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hargreaves trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hofmann's guard.
Hofmann preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Hargreaves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hofmann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hofmann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hofmann working a defensive guard here.
Hofmann 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.
Hargreaves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hofmann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hargreaves preventing the sweep. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hargreaves is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hargreaves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hargreaves wants to pass the guard but Hofmann is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hofmann misses with a takedown attempt
and Hargreaves counters with a straight right hand.
Hofmann looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hargreaves is fending him off so far but Hofmann persists. Nope, Hargreaves circles away and we're back to standing.
Hargreaves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Hofmann fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hargreaves to the ground. Hofmann is now in Hargreaves's guard.
Hargreaves manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Hargreaves as Hofmann shoots in.
Hargreaves wants to counter with a clinch but Hofmann pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Hofmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hargreaves misses with a head kick.
Hofmann chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hargreaves can pounce on him.
#T3#
Hargreaves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hargreaves throws a jab but it's blocked by Hofmann.
Hofmann tries to counter with a takedown but Hargreaves is quick to defend against it.
Hargreaves lands with an overhand left.
Hargreaves lands a jab to the nose.
Hargreaves scores with a shot to the body.
Hofmann moves out of range of the strikes.
Hargreaves throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Hofmann counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hofmann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hofmann working over Hargreaves with some ground and pound. Hargreaves looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hofmann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hargreaves wants to control but Hofmann is keeping busy.
Hargreaves is trying to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hargreaves can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hofmann lands a nice short elbow.
Albert Hofmann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
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!
Hofmann looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hargreaves is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hofmann scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hargreaves manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hofmann throws a big right hand that misses.
Hofmann throws an elbow that misses. Hargreaves uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hofmann's guard. Nice move by Hargreaves!#REVB#
Hofmann keeping moving, preventing Hargreaves from controlling successfully.
Hargreaves controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Watson Hargreaves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Albert Hofmann's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Hargreaves closes the distance and clinches.
Hofmann is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Hargreaves breaks from the clinch.
Hargreaves looks to clinch #TD#
and Hofmann counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hargreaves manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hargreaves scores with the left hand. Hofmann knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice sprawl there from Hargreaves as Hofmann shoots in.
It seemed like Hargreaves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Hofmann scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hargreaves is trying to escape back to his feet but Hofmann uses the scramble to pass into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hargreaves is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hargreaves wants to control but Hofmann postures up.
Hofmann working the ground and pound.#T1#
Hofmann working the head and body with strikes.
Hofmann is looking to take a break and control but Hargreaves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Hofmann are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hargreaves taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hargreaves parries the strikes from Hofmann easily there. Hofmann is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hargreaves to escape.
Hargreaves is trying to get back to his feet.
Hofmann tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hargreaves taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hargreaves is trying to work for a sweep but Hofmann has mounted him!
Hofmann landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
A nice elbow there by Hofmann.
Hofmann raining down shots from the mount!
Hargreaves tries to hold on but Hofmann postures up.
Hargreaves is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hargreaves regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hargreaves is trying to stand up here but Hofmann is controlling him well.
Hofmann lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hofmann takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Hofmann is thwarting Hargreaves's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Hofmann seems content to control.
Hargreaves tries to kick Hofmann off but Hofmann keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hofmann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Albert Hofmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hofmann lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hofmann slips a nice elbow through Hargreaves's hands, connecting with Hargreaves's forehead.
Hargreaves tries to get to full guard but Hofmann has control of the leg.
Hargreaves wants to control but Hofmann is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hargreaves tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Hofmann manages to move to mount!
Hofmann working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
Hofmann raining down shots from the mount!
Watson Hargreaves is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hofmann lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#ROC#Hargreaves is rocked!
Hargreaves wants to control but Hofmann is having none of it.
Hofmann landing strikes from the mount.
Hargreaves is still in real trouble! Can Hofmann finish him?
Hargreaves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hofmann postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Hargreaves bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Hofmann and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Hofmann!
During a confident post fight interview, Albert Hofmann thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 3
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Fairburn slips under a jab from Hargreaves.
Fairburn with the counter takedown but Hargreaves avoids it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fairburn has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL#
Hargreaves moves into the clinch.
Hargreaves is stalling here.
Fairburn misses with a punch on the inside.
Hargreaves missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Hargreaves manages to break the clinch.
Fairburn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fairburn shoots for a double leg takedown but Hargreaves sprawls well. He's pushed Fairburn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Hargreaves moves into the clinch.
Hargreaves missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Hargreaves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fairburn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hargreaves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hargreaves throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fairburn's head.
Hargreaves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1##CL#
Hargreaves has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hargreaves is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Hargreaves manages to break the clinch.
Fairburn shoots in for a double leg but Hargreaves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hargreaves half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Watson Hargreaves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carson Fairburn.#CL#
Hargreaves moves into the clinch.
Hargreaves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fairburn tries to work over Hargreaves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hargreaves is pushing Fairburn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fairburn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hargreaves is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hargreaves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hargreaves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fairburn backwards. #BC#
Hargreaves breaks from the clinch.
Fairburn takes one on the button.#T2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hargreaves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fairburn takes one to the side of the head.
Hargreaves cracks Fairburn with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Hargreaves finds it's way through Fairburn's defenses. #ROC#Fairburn is rocked!
Fairburn needs to keep his hands up - Hargreaves had a free shot at his head there.
Fairburn is still on wobbly legs! Can Hargreaves finish him?
BOOM! Hargreaves lands a beautiful left hook that drops Fairburn. Fairburn tries to recover but Hargreaves is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Fairburn lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Watson Hargreaves! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Hargreaves misses with a two punch combination.
Firelove fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hargreaves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hargreaves loads up on a big right hand but Firelove slips the punch.
Hargreaves sizes up Firelove with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hargreaves moves out of range of the body kick.
Firelove shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hargreaves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Firelove darts in and clinches Hargreaves up against the cage.
Hargreaves struggles to land a body shot inside as Firelove controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Hargreaves breaks the clinch.
Firelove uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hargreaves.
Hargreaves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Firelove steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hargreaves.
Hargreaves throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Firelove tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hargreaves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hargreaves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Firelove rushes Hargreaves and presses him up against the cage.
Hargreaves has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Firelove is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Hargreaves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hargreaves throws a lazy right hand but Firelove sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Firelove is looking to clinch but Hargreaves is avoiding it.
#CL#
Hargreaves moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Hargreaves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hargreaves throws a body punch but Firelove moves out of range.
Firelove avoids a kick to the body.
Firelove ducks under a wild hook from Hargreaves.
Firelove unleashes a big counter combination but Hargreaves bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Watson Hargreaves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hargreaves misses with a low kick.
Firelove misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Watson Hargreaves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Queen Firelove.#T2#
Hargreaves misses with a looping left.#CL#
Hargreaves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Hargreaves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hargreaves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Firelove takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hargreaves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hargreaves. Firelove does a little dance to reset his feet.
Firelove throws out a counter right but Hargreaves avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Hargreaves rushes Firelove and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Firelove breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Hargreaves closes the distance and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Firelove has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hargreaves is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Hargreaves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Hargreaves throws out a powerful jab.
Hargreaves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hargreaves missing with a left hand there. Firelove was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Firelove shoots in looking for a takedown but Hargreaves manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Firelove's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hargreaves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Firelove.
Firelove shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Firelove avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Firelove fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Hargreaves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Firelove is trying to maintain a safe position but Hargreaves gets an underhook and turns Firelove into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hargreaves as Firelove tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Firelove manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Firelove throws a sloppy head kick and Hargreaves moves out of range easily.
Hargreaves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Firelove with the counter takedown but Hargreaves avoids it easily.
Watson Hargreaves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Firelove keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hargreaves.
Hargreaves scores with a sloppy right hand. Firelove should have avoided that one. #CL#
Hargreaves moves into range and clinches up with Firelove.#BC#
Hargreaves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hargreaves swings for the body but Firelove moves out of range.
Hargreaves moves in looking to clinch but Firelove pushes him off.
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!
Hargreaves throws a leg kick that misses.
Firelove appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hargreaves takes a swing at Firelove's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Firelove instigates a clinch. #BC#
Hargreaves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Firelove goes for a double leg but Hargreaves avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hargreaves continues to drive forward.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Watson Hargreaves dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hargreaves throws a head kick but Firelove moves out of range.
Firelove is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hargreaves sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Firelove.
Watson Hargreaves is winning the standup battle so far.
Firelove fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Watson Hargreaves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Queen Firelove.
Firelove closes the distance and clinches up with Hargreaves, looking for a takedown. Firelove pushes Hargreaves against the cage but Hargreaves circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hargreaves appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hargreaves scores with a jab.
Hargreaves looks to land a right hand but Firelove moved out of range.
Hargreaves is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firelove looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hargreaves throws a big shot that misses.
Hargreaves misses with an uppercut
enabling Firelove to counter with a crisp jab.
Hargreaves looks to land a left hand but Firelove moved out of range nicely.
Firelove wants to counter the offense by Hargreaves and move into the clinch position.
Hargreaves has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hargreaves throws out a loose jab but Firelove uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Hargreaves throws a body shot but no joy.
Hargreaves lands a jab to the nose.
Firelove misses with a takedown attempt - Hargreaves sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hargreaves just misses with a punch to the body.
Firelove walks into a left hand. #CL#
Hargreaves has Firelove up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Hargreaves manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Firelove wants to pass the guard but Hargreaves is keeping the position.
Hargreaves is controlling Firelove's posture.#T2#
Hargreaves wants to sweep but no luck.
Firelove won't allow Hargreaves to get back to his feet.
Firelove stopping the sweep attempt from Hargreaves.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hargreaves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Hargreaves tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Firelove is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Firelove shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hargreaves counters with a stiff right hand.
Firelove tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hargreaves lands a jab to the head.
#CL#
Hargreaves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Firelove, pushing him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Firelove.
#BC#
Hargreaves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Firelove fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hargreaves. Firelove does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hargreaves jabs Firelove to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Firelove with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hargreaves counters with a nice body shot.
Queen Firelove is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Firelove is breathing heavily.
Hargreaves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Hargreaves looks to score with a jab to the body but Firelove is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Hargreaves lands an impressive looking overhand right. Firelove doesn't seem phased though.
Firelove drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Firelove takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hargreaves lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hargreaves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Firelove moves away.
Hargreaves scores with a decent looking hook.
Hargreaves scores with the left hand. Firelove knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Firelove gets tackled into the cage by Hargreaves. Hargreaves maintains the clinch.
Hargreaves is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Hargreaves breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Watson Hargreaves dominated that second round.
That's time! Hargreaves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Firelove misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Firelove shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hargreaves defends it nicely.
It looked like Hargreaves wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Firelove uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hargreaves.
Firelove misses with a looping left.
Hargreaves throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Firelove's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A punch lands to the side of Firelove 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Firelove steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hargreaves.
Firelove throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Firelove.
Hargreaves thuds a left hand into Firelove's body.
Hargreaves misses with a hook
and Firelove counters with a nice uppercut. #T1##CL#
Hargreaves takes the fight into the clinch.
Firelove tries to pull guard but Hargreaves holds him up against the cage and eventually Firelove drops back down to his feet.
Watson Hargreaves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Queen Firelove.
Firelove takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Hargreaves breaks the clinch.
Hargreaves missing with a left hand there. Firelove was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Firelove misses the target.
Hargreaves was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hargreaves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Firelove can do to turn this around?
Hargreaves swings for the body but Firelove moves out of range.
Hargreaves tries to bum rush Firelove with a series of wild strikes but Firelove uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Firelove fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Firelove doesn't manage to clinch there - Hargreaves circles away.
Hargreaves throws a series of punches but Firelove moves out of range.
Firelove steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hargreaves.
Hargreaves ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Firelove tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hargreaves swivels and escapes.
Firelove is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hargreaves is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Firelove.
Hargreaves lands a head shot.
Hargreaves missing with a left hand there. Firelove was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Firelove showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hargreaves.
Hargreaves throws a right and a left that Firelove avoids nicely.
Firelove ducks under a wild hook from Hargreaves.
Firelove unleashes a big counter combination but Hargreaves bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Hargreaves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Watson Hargreaves has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Firelove pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hargreaves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Firelove manages to avoid it.
Hargreaves moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFirelove.#T3#
Hargreaves tries to land a leg kick but Firelove saw it coming and moves away.
Firelove throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hargreaves's waist but Hargreaves gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Firelove off to one side.
Hargreaves misses with a straight right.
Hargreaves misses with a hook. Firelove ducked under it nicely.
Hargreaves misses with a hook.
Firelove throws a counter combo.
Firelove tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hargreaves sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Firelove somewhat.
Firelove avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hargreaves misses with a straight right.
No luck for Firelove with that takedown attempt.
Hargreaves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4##CL#
Hargreaves rushes Firelove and presses him up against the cage.
Firelove stalling in the clinch but Hargreaves improves position.
Watson Hargreaves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Hargreaves breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Hargreaves forces Firelove back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Firelove pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Firelove displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hargreaves throws out the jab.
Hargreaves circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Hargreaves counter with a right hand.
Firelove misses with a double jab
enabling Hargreaves to counter with a crisp jab.
Queen Firelove has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Hargreaves has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Watson Hargreaves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hargreaves has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Watson Hargreaves! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Hargreaves clinches up against the cage.
Graham goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hargreaves prevents it.
Hargreaves is pressed up against the cage. Graham has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hargreaves down to the mat. Hargreaves avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Graham shoots in but Hargreaves avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hargreaves works the jab nicely.
Graham gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hargreaves fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hargreaves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Billy Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graham shoots for a takedown but Hargreaves saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Graham tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hargreaves swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from Hargreaves. No joy for Graham on that attempt.
Graham could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hargreaves displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Graham . #CL2#
Hargreaves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Graham , pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Hargreaves successfully pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graham throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Graham stopping the sweep attempt from Hargreaves.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hargreaves is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hargreaves sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Graham working for submissions but it's allowed Hargreaves to get to half guard.
Hargreaves throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Graham on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Graham tries to get out of the position.
Graham flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Graham tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hargreaves has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Graham is trying to reverse the position but instead Hargreaves has taken his back - oops!#T2#
Hargreaves is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Graham preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hargreaves.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hargreaves is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Graham avoids the strikes from Hargreaves.
Graham rolls, trying to escape but Hargreaves keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hargreaves tries to get the hooks in deep but Graham pushed the leg off.
Graham rolls, trying to escape but Hargreaves keeps control of the position.
#T3#
Graham covering up well under a series of strikes from Hargreaves.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hargreaves biding his time, controlling Graham .
Graham tries to roll but Hargreaves sticks to his back.
Graham might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Graham trying to control the hands but Hargreaves won't let him.
Hargreaves is working the ground and pound. Can Graham escape?
Hargreaves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hargreaves throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Hargreaves is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T4#
Hargreaves controlling well, preventing Graham from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Graham defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hargreaves's arms. #SUB2#
Graham preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hargreaves.
Graham wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graham trying to control but not successfully.
Graham looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hargreaves.
Graham tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Watson Hargreaves dominated that round.
That's time! Graham 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Graham lands with an uppercut that bounces Hargreaves off the cage and back into range.
Graham swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hargreaves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab by Hargreaves.
Graham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hargreaves getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hargreaves fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Graham on the side of the head.
Hargreaves scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hargreaves's corner calls for a 1-2. Hargreaves obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Graham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hargreaves sprawls well. Hargreaves wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Graham gets slowly back to his feet.
Graham takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hargreaves wants to slow Graham down by chopping away at his legs.
Watson Hargreaves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Graham closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hargreaves circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graham avoids the body shot from Hargreaves.
Hargreaves connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hargreaves jabs Graham right on the nose. Graham blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Graham has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hargreaves finds it's way round the side to connect with Graham 's head.
Watson Hargreaves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graham shoots and misses #CL2#
and Hargreaves counters by clinching up.
Graham is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hargreaves gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Graham wants a takedown but no success here.
Hargreaves has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hargreaves is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hargreaves will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Graham up against the cage.
Graham is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hargreaves pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Hargreaves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graham walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Graham takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hargreaves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graham fails with a takedown attempt.
Hargreaves is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Graham takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Graham takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graham shoots in and drives through. Hargreaves sprawls well.
Graham tries for a takedown but Hargreaves circles away easily
and Hargreaves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hargreaves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Graham tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hargreaves defends well and Graham ends up having to push Hargreaves into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hargreaves scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Hargreaves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graham swats away the attempt to clinch by Hargreaves.
Hargreaves connects with a crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from Hargreaves as Graham shoots in.
Hargreaves ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hargreaves connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Graham with a poor takedown
and Hargreaves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Graham is rocked!#CL2#
Hargreaves has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oh Graham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Hargreaves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graham throws a hook but Hargreaves avoids it easily.
Hargreaves pounces like a tiger and cracks Graham with a vicious hook! Graham is down but not out! Hargreaves follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Watson Hargreaves! |
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