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Event:
RMMA 17 - Cooper v Kataski 2
Date: May 03, 2025 |
#R1#
Martinez throws out a loose jab but Hayes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martinez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hayes was well out of range. Poor timing from Martinez.
Martinez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Martinez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hayes moves out of range as Martinez strikes.
Hayes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hayes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martinez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Martinez throws a solid leg kick but Hayes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Martinez.
Hayes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hayes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martinez circles away.
Martinez lands a jab to the head.
Martinez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've been told by Martinez's head coaches at Fighter Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Martinez clinches. #BC#
Martinez manages to break the clinch.
Martinez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hayes ducks right into an uppercut from Martinez.
Martinez throws an off balance right hand
and Hayes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Martinez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hayes tries to pull guard but Martinez holds him up against the cage and eventually Hayes drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Martinez breaks the clinch.
Martinez misses with a lunging right hand
and Hayes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
A head kick misses from Hayes. #CL#
Martinez clinches with his opponent.
Hayes jumps guard but Martinez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Estevan Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nolan Hayes.
Hayes has Martinez pressed against the cage, preventing Martinez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Martinez wants to get back to striking at distance but Hayes won't allow it.
#BC#
Martinez manages to break the clinch.
Hayes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hayes slips a straight right by Martinez.
Hayes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Martinez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayes manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Martinez.#CL2#
Hayes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Martinez is trying to break the clinch but Hayes is controlling him.
Martinez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Martinez breaks from the clinch.
Martinez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hayes.
Estevan Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez lands a slapping body shot.
#CL#
Martinez forces Hayes back against the cage and clinches.
Martinez missing with knees to the body.
#T2##BC#
Martinez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hayes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Martinez gets caught napping as Hayes dives in and scores a takedown. Martinez manages to retain guard.
Hayes is in close to Martinez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Martinez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Martinez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Martinez has his foot on Hayes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hayes works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Martinez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hayes defends it easily.#T3##SUB#
Martinez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hayes is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Martinez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#ES#
Martinez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hayes is trying to pull guard but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.
Martinez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Martinez breaks the clinch.
Martinez throws a jab when Hayes was well out of range.
Hayes moves out of range of the strikes.
Martinez misses with a wild combination.
Martinez misses with a looping left.#T4#
Hayes digs a good hook to Martinez's body.
Hayes throws a head kick that misses.
Hayes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hayes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martinez is fending him off so far but Hayes persists. Nope, Martinez circles away and we're back to standing.
Hayes darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Martinez forces Hayes back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Martinez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hayes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martinez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hayes somewhat.
Hayes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martinez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hayes somewhat.
Martinez's corner calls for a 1-2. Martinez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Martinez misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Estevan Martinez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hayes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Martinez misses with a wild body shot.
Martinez connects with a leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Martinez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martinez throws a body shot but no joy.
Hayes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martinez circles away.
Hayes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Martinez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Martinez misses with a looping left.
Martinez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martinez's waist but Martinez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hayes off to one side.
Estevan Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nolan Hayes.
Hayes checks a leg kick.
Hayes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Estevan Martinez is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Hayes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hayes lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES#
Martinez wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Hayes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Martinez instigates a clinch.
Hayes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martinez's efforts to push away.
Martinez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Martinez is trying to break free.
Hayes is trying to break the clinch but Martinez is controlling him.#BC#
Martinez manages to break the clinch.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martinez as he avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Martinez.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hayes.
Estevan Martinez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martinez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hayes counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Hayes slips under a jab.
Martinez throws a poor cross that misses
and Hayes counters with a series of strikes. Martinez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Martinez swings widly with a right hand
letting Hayes counter with a right hand.
Martinez looks to land a left hand but Hayes moved out of range nicely.
Hayes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martinez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hayes can do to turn this around?
Martinez throws a shot from downtown. Hayes moves away and avoids it.
Hayes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martinez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hayes somewhat.
Martinez throws a jab when Hayes was well out of range.
Martinez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Donk. Martinez catches Hayes right on the button with a cross.
Martinez throws a leg kick but Hayes checks it.
Hayes feints the counter takedown.
Hayes looks for a takedown but Martinez sprawls well.#T3#
Martinez checks a leg kick.
Hayes moves out of range of the strikes.
Hayes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martinez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hayes somewhat.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martinez sprawls well. Martinez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hayes gets slowly back to his feet.
Hayes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hayes slips under a jab from Martinez.
Martinez connects with the punch.#CL#
Martinez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Martinez breaks from the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martinez, as that shot connected.
Martinez looks for the body kick but Hayes saw that one coming. #T4#
Martinez stuffs the takedown attempt from Hayes. Hayes gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Hayes clinches.
Martinez wants to get back to striking at distance but Hayes won't allow it.
#BC#
Martinez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Hayes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Martinez breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinez throws a jab when Hayes was well out of range.
Martinez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hayes throws a looping overhand right but Martinez ducks down to avoid it.
Martinez throws a good cross that connects.
Hayes tests Martinez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hayes looks for a takedown but Martinez sprawls well.#CL#
Martinez drives through and clinches with Hayes against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Estevan Martinez dominated that second round.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Martinez lands a really nice looking cross but Hayes seems unphased.
#CL#
Martinez clinches up against the cage.
Hayes presses Martinez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hayes is trying to pull guard but Martinez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Estevan Martinez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hayes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Martinez manages to break the clinch.
Martinez connects with a looping right hand.
Martinez 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.#CL2#
Hayes clinches with his opponent.
Martinez is trying to push Hayes away but Hayes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Martinez manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martinez misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Martinez.
Martinez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hayes.#CL#
Martinez clinches up with Hayes and pushes him back against the cage.#T1##BC#
Martinez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hayes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martinez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice shot by Martinez.
Hayes just misses with a punch to the body.
Hayes tries to clinch up but Martinez circles away and keeps his distance.
Hayes thuds a left hand into Martinez's body.
Martinez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Martinez throws a hook but Hayes blocks it.
Martinez throws a hook but Hayes blocks it.
Martinez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hayes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Martinez scores with a jab.
Martinez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hayes throws a counter combo.
Martinez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martinez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hayes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Martinez finds it's way round the side to connect with Hayes's head.
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!#CL2#
Hayes drives through and clinches with Martinez against the cage.
Hayes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martinez's efforts to push away.#T2#
Martinez prevents the takedown attempt.
Estevan Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nolan Hayes.
Martinez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hayes lands a right hand. #BC2#
Hayes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martinez tries to clinch up.
Hayes lands a slapping body shot.
Martinez is looking to chop away at Hayes's legs.
Hayes throws a push kick but Martinez slaps the foot to one side.
A big right from Martinez misses.
Hayes tries to counter with a clinch but Martinez shakes him off and moves away.
Martinez jabs at Hayes's body.
Nolan Hayes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hayes goes for a double leg but Martinez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Martinez continues to drive forward.
Hayes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martinez misses with a two punch combination.
Martinez lands a slapping body shot.
Martinez avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Martinez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hayes moves out of range as Martinez strikes.
Martinez connects with the punch.
Martinez misses with a looping left.
Hayes is looking to clinch but Martinez is avoiding it.
Martinez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Martinez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martinez misses with a series of wild punches.
Hayes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martinez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Martinez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hayes.
Martinez throws an overhand right that lands on Hayes's shoulder, as Hayes tries to avoid the shot.
Martinez lands a front kick.
Martinez throws a big shot that misses.#T4##CL#
Martinez rushes Hayes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Martinez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Martinez moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martinez is looking to break free of the clinch but Hayes has double underhooks. #BC#
Martinez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hayes scores with a shot to the body.
Martinez misses the shot to the body.
Martinez misses with an uppercut. Hayes saw that one coming.
Hayes takes one to the chin there.
Martinez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Martinez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martinez sets himself, and Hayes steps forward looking for the clinch! Martinez avoids it this time.
Martinez misses with an uppercut. Hayes saw that one coming.
Estevan Martinez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hayes ducks under a wild hook from Martinez.
Hayes blocks a jab.
Nolan Hayes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hayes throws a series of punches but Martinez moves out of range.
Hayes throws a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Estevan Martinez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Martinez 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Estevan Martinez!
A less than humble Estevan Martinez misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
RMMA - New York 2
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Charelston stuffs the takedown attempt from Hayes. Hayes gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Charelston looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Charelston has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Charelston keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hayes's head.
Charelston lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Charelston lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Charelston throwing strikes from guard but Hayes blocks nicely.
Charelston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Charelston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charelston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Charelston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hayes on the ground.
Charelston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Charelston throws an elbow that misses. Hayes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Charelston's guard. Nice move by Hayes!#REVB#
Charelston 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.#T1#
Hayes trying to control the position from guard on top but Charelston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayes stops Charelston from standing up.
Hayes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Charelston's guard.#ES#
Charelston manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hayes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Charelston to score with a decent uppercut.
Charelston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Charelston shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Charelston tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hayes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hayes is looking to control Charelston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hayes avoid being mounted?
Charelston throwing shots but Hayes is blocking nicely. #T2#
Charelston is nestled in close to Hayes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Charelston is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charelston thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Charelston looks to land a strike but Hayes avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Charelston throws a strike but Hayes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES#
Charelston has his feet on Hayes's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD#
Hayes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Charelston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Charelston will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hayes wants to stand but Charelston is controlling the position.
Charelston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hayes works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Charelston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Charelston avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Charelston content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hayes has locked up a guillotine! Hayes's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Charelston is holding on here and Hayes must be using up a lot of energy. Charelston has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hayes gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nolan Hayes! |
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Event:
RMMA - Rio
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Matador throws a lazy right hand but Hayes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hayes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matador throws a jab but it's blocked by Hayes.
Hayes tries to clinch there but Matador circles away.
Hayes throws a head kick that misses.
Matador now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matador listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matador stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matador wants it to stay on the feet.
Hayes throws a leg kick but Matador sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hayes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hayes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matador.
Matador lands with a cross.
Matador misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hayes or perhaps it was just good defense by Matador, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nolan Hayes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayes ducks under a wild hook from Matador.
Hayes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matador.
Hayes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hayes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Matador throws a big shot that misses.
Eduardo Matador is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matador comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Matador 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.
Hayes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL2#
Matador gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matador throws a head punch that misses.
Matador is looking to break free of the clinch but Hayes has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Matador.
Hayes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Matador is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Matador lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matador throws an elbow but it misses.
Matador pushes off an throws an elbow but Hayes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Matador misses with a punch to the body.
Hayes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matador smiles and moves away.
Matador lands a front kick.#T2#
Matador showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hayes.
Matador raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Matador throws a jab when Hayes was well out of range.
Matador looks to land a left hand but Hayes moved out of range nicely.
Hayes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hayes tries to clinch there but Matador circles away.
Hayes slips a jab from Matador.
Hayes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Matador manages to circle out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matador jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hayes shoots in but Matador avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hayes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hayes.
Matador tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Hayes has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Matador's face.
Matador really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hayes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Matador is squirming around, avoiding Hayes's attempts to control the action.
Matador is desperately trying to improve his position but Hayes has a good base and remains in mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Hayes there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Matador is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Hayes has taken his back!
Matador is trapped and Hayes is scoring with shots to the head and body.
You can see the frustration on Matador's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Matador covering up well and avoiding damage.
Matador is trying to stand back up. #T4#
Hayes wants to control but Matador is keeping busy.#SUB#
Hayes is persistently looking for the submission but Matador is defending it well.
Matador avoids the strikes from Hayes. #SUB#
Hayes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Matador dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Matador fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hayes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matador has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matador walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hayes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Eduardo Matador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matador keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matador as he avoids it easily.
Hayes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hayes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Matador defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nolan Hayes. 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.
Hayes dives in and grabs Matador's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matador pushes down on Hayes's head and hops out.
Matador looks to throw the jab but Hayes is out of range.
Hayes throws a sloppy head kick and Matador moves out of range easily.
Hayes slips a jab from Matador.
Hayes takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Hayes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matador avoids it really well and circles away.
Matador misses with a double jab
and Hayes counters with a series of strikes. Matador will be more careful next time no doubt.
Matador swings for the body but Hayes moves out of range.
Hayes takes one to the side of the head.
Hayes shoots in for a double leg but Matador sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Hayes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Matador tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hayes is in Matador's guard.
Matador has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hayes is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hayes prevents a body shot from Matador.
Matador tries a body shot but Hayes blocks it.
Hayes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matador is keeping busy.
Hayes jumps guard but Matador stands there with Hayes around his waist. Hayes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Matador tries a body shot but Hayes blocks it.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matador. #TD#
Hayes manages to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matador accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matador preventing the sweep.
Hayes working a defensive guard here.
Hayes thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hayes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hayes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Hayes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Matador postures up.
Matador looking to pass the guard.
Matador throwing strikes but missing. #T3##ES#
Hayes manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nolan Hayes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hayes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matador swivels and escapes.
Matador looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hayes is looking to clinch.
Hayes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matador avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hayes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matador tries to avoid it but Hayes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matador to the ground. Matador escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matador is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hayes closes the distance and clinches up with Matador, looking for a takedown. Hayes pushes Matador against the cage but Matador circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matador throws out a counter right but Hayes avoids it with no problem.
Hayes tries to move into range but Matador moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hayes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice sprawl there from Matador as Hayes shoots in.
Eduardo Matador seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good standup being displayed there by Matador as he connects with a hook.#T4##CL2#
Matador gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayes tries to pull guard but Matador forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Matador is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hayes can't fight it off and eventually Matador manages to take the fight to the floor. Hayes looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hayes pulls Matador in close to his closed guard and prevents Matador from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hayes has momentary wrist control but Matador slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matador lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Matador wants to control from the top but Hayes keeps moving.
Hayes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hayes 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.
Matador postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Matador showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. 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#
Nice defenses there by Hayes.#TD#
Hayes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Matador on his heels. He'll look to pass Matador's guard now, I'm sure.
Matador wriggles free and stands up.
Matador throws a body kick that misses.
Matador misses with a straight right.
Matador misses with a low kick.
Matador defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hayes.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matador sprawls well. Matador wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hayes gets slowly back to his feet.
Hayes closes the distance and clinches up with Matador, looking for a takedown. Hayes pushes Matador against the cage but Matador circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nolan Hayes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick lands for Matador.
Matador misses with a left hand #TD#
and Hayes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matador manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hayes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matador is in close to Hayes's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Hayes working a defensive guard here.
Matador trying to control but Hayes is working from the bottom.
Hayes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hayes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hayes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hayes controlling Matador's posture.
Hayes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matador is one step ahead there.
Matador must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Matador is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hayes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hayes has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Hayes wants to control from the top but Matador keeps moving. #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.
Hayes is really struggling to control Matador but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Matador is trying to keep Hayes in close.
Hayes controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Matador is looking to stand up but Hayes isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayes stays in close to Matador's body and controls the position.
Hayes wants to control from the top but Matador keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matador as he avoids it easily.
Matador clobbers Hayes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matador as he jumps to the side. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice takedown defense from Matador. No joy for Hayes on that attempt.
Hayes fails with a takedown attempt.
Matador is looking to slow Hayes down with leg kicks.
Matador swats away the attempt to clinch by Hayes.
Hayes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matador.
Hayes shoots for a double leg takedown but Matador sprawls well. He's pushed Hayes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matador throws a head kick that Hayes semi-blocks.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matador as he jumps to the side.
Nolan Hayes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab from Matador.#ROC2#Hayes is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Matador comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matador 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Matador!
Eduardo Matador decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
RMMA 2 - Yurchon v Mclovin
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Tito throws a solid leg kick but Hayes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tito.
Tito throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hayes.
Tito blocks a low kick nicely.
Tito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tito scores with a jab to the head.
Hayes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hayes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tito defends well and Hayes ends up having to push Tito into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Tito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hayes shoots in for a double leg but Tito sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hayes checks a leg kick nicely.
Tito throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hayes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hayes closes the distance and clinches up with Tito, looking for a takedown. Hayes pushes Tito against the cage but Tito circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tito drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hayes defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nolan Hayes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Tito finds it's way through Hayes's defenses.
Hayes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tito swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes tries to clinch but Tito is having none of it.
A jab from Tito misses.
Tito will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tito avoids the head kick by Hayes.
Tito throws out a leg kick but Hayes moves out of range and Tito only half commits. #T1#
Hayes throws a wild body kick that Tito sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Tito has closed the distance and engaged Hayes in a clinch.
#BC2#
Tito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tito swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hayes has a takedown stuffed.
Tito misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Hayes moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Tito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hayes fails with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Tito. Those never looked like landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hayes.
Tito swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hayes to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Hayes moves into the clinch successfully.
Tito is trying to push Hayes away but Hayes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Tito wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Hayes manages to break the clinch.
Tito connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tito stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tito wants it to stay on the feet.
Hayes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tito can pounce on him.
Tito buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tito keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hayes doesn't manage to clinch there - Tito circles away.
#CL#
Hayes takes the fight into the clinch.
Hayes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Tito breaks from the clinch.
Tito tries to work over Hayes's front leg with a kick but Hayes checks it.
Hayes fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Tito tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hayes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hayes tries to clinch but Tito is having none of it. #CL2#
Hayes gets tackled into the cage by Tito. Tito maintains the clinch.
Tito wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hayes has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Tito gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hayes regains guard.
Hayes uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hayes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tito.
No luck for Hayes with that takedown attempt.
Hayes shoots for a takedown but Tito saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hayes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hayes shoots in but Tito avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayes misses with a two punch combination.
Hayes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hayes is breathing heavily.#T4#
Hayes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chuncho Tito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown but Tito shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hayes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tito pinned against the cage. Tito gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Tito closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Tito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hayes fails with the takedown.
Hayes dives in for a single leg takedown but Tito sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Tito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tito misses with a looping right.
Hayes feinted with a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chuncho Tito dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tito throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nolan Hayes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tito as he avoids it easily.
Tito blocks a head kick by Hayes.
A low kick lands for Tito.
Hayes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tito.
Tito connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hayes wants to clinch.
A big left from Tito misses.
A shot to the liver by Hayes. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tito leaves Hayes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tito keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nolan Hayes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tito.#T1#
Tito will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tito scores with a shot to the body.
Tito moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Hayes moves into the clinch successfully.
Tito is trying to force a seperation but Hayes has the dominant position.#BC#
Hayes breaks the clinch.
Tito throws a lazy right hand but Hayes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hayes blocks a head kick by Tito.
Tito misses the shot to the body.
Tito is breathing heavily.
Tito misses the jab.
Hayes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No luck for Hayes with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Tito stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tito wants it to stay on the feet.
Hayes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hayes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tito defends it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Tito. Those never looked like landing.
As Tito tries to get set, Hayes tries to push him back and clinch up but Tito manages to avoid the attempt.
Tito lands with an uppercut that bounces Hayes off the cage and back into range.
Chuncho Tito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hayes looks for a takedown but Tito sprawls well.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayes tries to clinch but Tito is having none of it.
Tito feints the counter takedown.
Tito tries to bum rush Hayes with a series of wild strikes but Hayes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hayes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tito defends it nicely.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tito as he avoids it easily. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Tito.
Hayes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tito avoids the head kick by Hayes.
Tito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hayes.
Hayes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tito swings for the body but Hayes moves out of range.
Hayes closes the distance and clinches up with Tito, looking for a takedown. Hayes pushes Tito against the cage but Tito circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hayes throws a nice head kick!
Hayes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tito defends well and Hayes ends up having to push Tito into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Tito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Tito.
Tito is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
No luck for Hayes with that takedown attempt.
Hayes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tito.
Tito misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Tito.
Hayes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hayes shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hayes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tito throws a big shot that misses.
Tito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hayes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chuncho Tito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hayes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A low kick lands for Tito.
Tito looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hayes moves in looking to clinch but Tito pushes him off.
Hayes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hayes looks to land a combination. Tito sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hayes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
No luck for Hayes with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tito lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hayes fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nolan Hayes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayes avoids the body shot from Tito.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Hayes clinches with his opponent.
Tito throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Tito's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Tito closes the distance and clinches.
Tito looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Tito manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Tito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown but Tito shows good takedown defense.
Hayes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hayes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tito scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tito works Hayes's body with a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tito.
Hayes has a takedown stuffed.
Tito is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Tito lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hayes circles away quickly and effectively.
Hayes shoots for a takedown but Tito saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hayes throws a sloppy head kick and Tito moves out of range easily.
Tito scores with a spinning back kick!
Tito throws a jab but it's blocked by Hayes.
Tito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hayes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hayes.
Tito tries to clinch up.
Tito throws a leg kick
and Hayes counters with a three punch combo that has Tito backing up. Tito nods at Hayes to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Tito pushes Hayes up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Tito manages to break the clinch.
Tito throws a series of strikes that have Hayes backpedaling.
#T3#
Hayes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tito swivels and escapes.
Hayes tries to clinch but Tito moves out of range.
Tito drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hayes defends it well.
Tito throws a combination that misses
and Hayes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hayes misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Tito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tito misses with a wild combination.
Hayes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tito sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hayes somewhat.#CL#
Hayes instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Tito is trying to trip Hayes. He has hold of a leg but Hayes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tito persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T4#
Hayes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tito is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hayes is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Hayes forces his way into half guard.
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!
Well, if Hayes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Chuncho Tito is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuncho Tito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tito 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuncho Tito!
Chuncho Tito tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
JF X - Return of the TaterTard
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Kvaratskhelia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hayes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kvaratskhelia in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayes can't do much from the bottom here.
Kvaratskhelia in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kvaratskhelia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the action but Hayes is working from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kvaratskhelia lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kvaratskhelia lands a few punches from side control.
Hayes struggling a bit here.
Kvaratskhelia lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1#
Hayes taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hayes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hayes struggling a bit here.
Kvaratskhelia just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hayes, who protects the arm well.
Hayes tries to buck Kvaratskhelia off but Kvaratskhelia is having none of it.
Kvaratskhelia scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Hayes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kvaratskhelia off and has taken his back!
Will Hayes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Hayes is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kvaratskhelia has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kvaratskhelia wants to escape the position.
Hayes tries to keep control of the position but Kvaratskhelia is staying busy.
Hayes is trying to stick to Kvaratskhelia's back but Kvaratskhelia is turning into Hayes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hayes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kvaratskhelia.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hayes keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully.
Kvaratskhelia is working Hayes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kvaratskhelia scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kvaratskhelia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kvaratskhelia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kvaratskhelia is working Hayes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hayes keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hayes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kvaratskhelia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of digs.
Kvaratskhelia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hayes's head.
Kvaratskhelia is in close to Hayes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#Hayes is rocked!#T4#
Hayes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hayes trying to control the position.
Kvaratskhelia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kvaratskhelia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hayes's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kvaratskhelia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Hayes is looking for a triangle but Kvaratskhelia pushes his legs off easily.
Hayes has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle.
Kvaratskhelia is working Hayes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oh Hayes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kvaratskhelia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Merab Kvaratskhelia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hayes works over Kvaratskhelia's head and body with a nice combination.
Hayes seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Kvaratskhelia closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hayes to the mat! Hayes manages to get full guard.
Kvaratskhelia landing with the ground and pound.
Hayes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kvaratskhelia won't allow Hayes to sweep him here.
Hayes keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully.
Kvaratskhelia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kvaratskhelia is working Hayes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Hayes with a solid left hand.
Kvaratskhelia landing with the ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia postures up.
#T1#
Kvaratskhelia works over Hayes with some ground and pound from guard.
Kvaratskhelia throws an elbow that misses. Hayes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kvaratskhelia's guard. Nice move by Hayes!#REVR#
Hayes is looking to stand up but Kvaratskhelia won't let him.
Kvaratskhelia striking from the bottom here.
Kvaratskhelia controls Hayes momentarily but Hayes frees himself.
Kvaratskhelia wants to sweep but no luck.
Hayes advances to half guard.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Hayes is looking to advance position but Kvaratskhelia won't allow it.
Hayes wants to get back to his feet.
Hayes trying to control the action but Kvaratskhelia is working from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia has hold of Hayes's hands but Hayes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kvaratskhelia gets back to full guard.
Hayes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
Kvaratskhelia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Kvaratskhelia decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kvaratskhelia slips a nice elbow through Hayes's hands, connecting with Hayes's forehead.
Kvaratskhelia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Kvaratskhelia there.
Hayes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia prevents Hayes from improving his position.
Kvaratskhelia working over Hayes with some ground and pound. Hayes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kvaratskhelia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hayes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kvaratskhelia connects with a nice short shot to Hayes's temple.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control from half guard but Hayes is working away.
Hayes wants to get back to full guard.
Kvaratskhelia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kvaratskhelia is looking to advance position but Hayes won't allow it.
Kvaratskhelia scores with a big shot! Hayes's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Hayes! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Merab Kvaratskhelia!
Merab Kvaratskhelia tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Martin. No joy for Hayes on that attempt.
Martin leaves Hayes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Martin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Martin has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Hayes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hayes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Hayes closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Hayes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martin fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Hayes has Martin up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Hayes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hayes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hayes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Martin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Martin looking for a sweep. Not yet Martin, not yet.
Hayes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hayes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Martin's guard.
Martin trying to control the position here.
Hayes trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Martin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hayes is in close to Martin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hayes wants to stand but Martin is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Martin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hayes is aware though and is defending well.
Hayes is stalling in the full guard.
Hayes trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hayes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3##CL#
Martin tries to keep at a distance but Hayes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Martin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hayes goes for a takedown attempt but Martin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nolan Hayes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Martin.
Hayes looks for a takedown but Martin sprawls well.
Hayes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martin's waist but Martin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hayes off to one side.
Hayes moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMartin.
Martin tries to clinch up but Hayes circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Martin wants to clinch up but Hayes keeps it at a distance.
Hayes misses with a few strikes there.
Hayes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt.
Hayes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Hayes moves into the clinch.#BC#
Hayes breaks from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hayes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayes manages to avoid it.
Martin shoots in for a double leg but Hayes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Martin backs away, Hayes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hayes scores with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nolan Hayes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hayes stuffs the takedown attempt from Martin. Martin gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin tries to clinch but Hayes moves out of range.
Hayes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hayes shoots in looking for a takedown but Martin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hayes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Martin.
Martin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hayes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Martin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hayes.
Martin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hayes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nolan Hayes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hayes throws a quick counter head kick but Martin was just out of range.#T1#
Hayes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Martin is breathing heavily.
Martin wants to clinch up but Hayes keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Hayes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Hayes pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Hayes working for a triangle but Martin defends it easily.
Hayes is trying to control the position but Martin postures up.
Hayes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?#T2#
Hayes is pulling down on Martin's head. It's preventing any offense from Martin, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Hayes is looking for a triangle but Martin pushes his legs off easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hayes holds on and takes a little breather.
Martin looking to sit in guard and control but Hayes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hayes 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. #T3#
Martin keeping moving, preventing Hayes from controlling successfully.
Martin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hayes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hayes content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Martin working for a triangle but Hayes defends it easily.
Hayes stays in close to Martin's body and controls the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hayes wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Hayes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hayes trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hayes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Martin counters by clinching up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hayes misses with a knee to the head.
Hayes landing knees to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nolan Hayes dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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#
Martin slips a jab and a cross from Hayes.
Hayes misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Martin counters with a shoot takedown. Hayes fights it but they end up in guard.
Hayes trying to control the position here.
Hayes trying to control the position.
Hayes trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Hayes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Hayes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hayes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hayes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hayes's waist but Hayes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side. #TD#
Hayes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Martin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Martin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hayes wants to stand but Martin has his arm trapped.
Hayes content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hayes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Martin looks to move to half guard but instead Hayes has passed into mount! Damn!
Hayes looking to control but Martin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hayes raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
Hayes dominating with strikes here.
Hayes controlling the pace for now.
Hayes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hayes punishing his opponent with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
BOOM! Hayes connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wayne Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nolan Hayes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hayes controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nolan Hayes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hayes 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nolan Hayes! |
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