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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Walsh lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Ivan Kovalev has been cut.
Kovalev looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Walsh slaps away a takedown attempt from Kovalev, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Walsh instigates a clinch.
Kovalev wants to take the fight to the mat but Walsh manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kovalev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC2#
Walsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walsh leaves Kovalev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Kovalev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh connects with a stiff jab that staggers Kovalev - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Darcy Walsh!
Post fight, an emotional Darcy Walsh said 'We out here adlay cmon now. Representing the fingle adlay someone sign me up.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Abdulayev gets a double leg takedown into Kovalev's guard.
Kovalev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abdulayev controls the pace.
Abdulayev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Abdulayev 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdulayev tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Kovalev's face as Abdulayev controls the position.
Abdulayev wants to stand but Kovalev is controlling his arm.
Kovalev seems a little lost for a moment, as Abdulayev dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Abdulayev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Abdulayev takes a little break here. Kovalev wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Abdulayev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kovalev keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Abdulayev gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kovalev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kovalev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Kovalev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Abdulayev looking for a sweep. Not yet Abdulayev, not yet. #SUB#
Kovalev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Abdulayev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kovalev has managed to get both his arms back between Abdulayev's legs - danger averted.
Kovalev with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Abdulayev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kovalev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kovalev throwing strikes from guard but Abdulayev blocks nicely.
Kovalev is working Abdulayev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kovalev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kovalev throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kovalev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abdulayev seems keen to control Kovalev's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Abdulayev is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Abdulayev is breathing heavily.
Kovalev is trying to keep Abdulayev in close.
Abdulayev trying to control the position from guard on top but Kovalev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kovalev trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Said Abdulayev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Kovalev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Abdulayev was covering up waiting for the punch and Kovalev finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Abdulayev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Abdulayev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Said Abdulayev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abdulayev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalev working some strikes from top position.
Abdulayev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abdulayev is looking to stand up but Kovalev isn't so interested in that idea.
Kovalev being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Kovalev throwing strikes but missing.
Kovalev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kovalev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Abdulayev wants to sweep here but Kovalev controlling him for the moment.
Kovalev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kovalev throws a strike but Abdulayev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Abdulayev content to stall in guard here.
Abdulayev tries to free his leg and advance position but Kovalev is retaining full guard. #T2#
Abdulayev controlling from the top position.
Kovalev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Abdulayev is pushing down on Kovalev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kovalev is fighting to maintain full guard but Abdulayev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Abdulayev wants to pass to mount but Kovalev is defending the position. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Abdulayev in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Kovalev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Abdulayev quickly recovers to half guard.
Abdulayev is positioning himself well to prevent Kovalev advancing to mount.
Kovalev thows a huge punch but Abdulayev dodges it nicely.
Abdulayev trying to control from the bottom.
Abdulayev is trying to stand back up but Kovalev is controlling him
#T4#
Kovalev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kovalev lands with a punch from half guard.
Kovalev winds up and cracks Abdulayev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Abdulayev desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Abdulayev has hold of Kovalev's hands but Kovalev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kovalev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kovalev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kovalev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abdulayev's head.
Kovalev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kovalev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kovalev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Abdulayev looks for a takedown but Kovalev sprawls well.#TD2#
Kovalev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Abdulayev wants to control but Kovalev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kovalev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Abdulayev moves into full guard.
Kovalev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kovalev throws an elbow that misses. Abdulayev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kovalev's guard. Nice move by Abdulayev!#REVR#
Abdulayev is stalling in the full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Abdulayev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kovalev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kovalev being controlled here, momentarily.
Abdulayev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Kovalev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Abdulayev 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Kovalev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Abdulayev to the ground. Kovalev is now in Abdulayev's guard.
Abdulayev has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kovalev is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Abdulayev lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#T4#
Abdulayev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Abdulayev not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kovalev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abdulayev is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Said Abdulayev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Abdulayev 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Said Abdulayev!
Said Abdulayev spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Speagle drives through and clinches with Kovalev against the cage.
#TD#
Speagle successfully pulls guard.
Speagle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kovalev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Speagle is fighting to break Kovalev's control of his arms but Kovalev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Speagle wants to control from the top but Kovalev keeps moving.
Kovalev wants to get back to his feet but Speagle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speagle would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kovalev keeping moving, preventing Speagle from controlling successfully. #T1#
Speagle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Speagle pushing down on Kovalev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kovalev is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Speagle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kovalev defending well though.
Kovalev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Speagle.
Kovalev felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Speagle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Speagle is trying to control. Kovalev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Speagle throwing shots but Kovalev is blocking nicely.
Kovalev is refusing to be controlled, as Speagle sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Speagle misses with a takedown attempt - Kovalev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Speagle scores with a three punch combo!
Speagle has a takedown stuffed.
Kovalev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3##CL#
Speagle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kovalev, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Speagle is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kovalev can't fight it off and eventually Speagle manages to take the fight to the floor. Kovalev looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kovalev is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovalev wants to sweep here but Speagle controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Speagle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kovalev is keeping the position for now.
Speagle trying to move into half guard but instead Kovalev has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Kovalev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kovalev landing some decent shots from guard.
Kovalev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kovalev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Speagle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kovalev has managed to get both his arms back between Speagle's legs - danger averted.
Kovalev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kovalev landing with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spike Speagle 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#
Kovalev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Speagle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kovalev somewhat.#CL#
Speagle clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Speagle manages to break the clinch.
Kovalev has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kovalev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Speagle quickly recovers to half guard.
Speagle makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kovalev fails with a takedown attempt.
Spike Speagle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Kovalev.#T1#
Speagle shoots in but no luck this time.
Speagle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kovalev can do to turn this around?
Kovalev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Speagle connects with the punch.
Speagle is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Speagle is defended easily by Kovalev.
Speagle shoots in for a takedown but Kovalev shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Kovalev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Speagle's half guard.
Kovalev working Speagle over with strikes. #ROC2#Speagle is rocked!#T2#
Kovalev lands a big elbow - Speagle is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Kovalev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Kovalev! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Kovalev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Francis!
Kovalev sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Francis is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ground and pound from Kovalev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Francis gets back to half guard.
Kovalev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kovalev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Francis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kovalev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Francis on the ground.
Kovalev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Francis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kovalev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Francis is looking to escape.#ES2#
Francis has one foot on Kovalev's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Francis throws a hook but Kovalev avoids it easily.
Francis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Kovalev looking to score a takedown here. Francis is defending well but Kovalev drives through and ends up in Francis's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Francis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kovalev postures up.
Kovalev is in close to Francis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kovalev is looking to work some ground and pound but Francis has wrist control.
Kovalev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Francis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kovalev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kovalev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kovalev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kovalev throwing strikes but missing.
Francis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kovalev.
Kovalev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kovalev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC#Francis is rocked!
Kovalev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Francis is still in real trouble! Can Kovalev finish him?
Kovalev postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Francis covers up, he's hurt! Kovalev keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kovalev and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kovalev can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Kovalev! |
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