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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2025 |
#R1#
Money looks to land a right hand but Kirby moved out of range.
Kirby defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Money.
Kirby tries to counter with a takedown but Money is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Money shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Money is thwarting Kirby's attempts to control the position.
Kirby is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Money is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Money missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Kirby looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Money controlling the pace.
Money trying to control the action but Kirby is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Money seems content to control.#SUB#
Kirby actively working from the bottom here.
Money sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kirby defending well though.
Money looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kirby with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kirby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Money.
Money is taking a breather. Kirby says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Money's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Money moves into full mount! Kirby won't be happy about that!
Money controlling the position easily from mount.
Kirby on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kirby tries to get out of the position.
Kirby tries to hold on but Money pushes him away.
Money wants to control the pace but Kirby is squirming around nicely.
Money controlling his opponent.
Money working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T3#
Kirby is looking to improve his position but Money isn't that keen on the idea.
Money in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Money with good strikes from the mount here!
Money wants to control the pace but Kirby is squirming around nicely.
Kirby is trying to escape the mount.
Money is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kirby can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Money controlling from mount.
Money is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kirby can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Money controlling the pace for now.
Money has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Money can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kirby is looking to escape. #T4#
Money controlling his opponent.
Money lands a big shot there that rocks Kirby but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirby is looking to improve his position but Money isn't that keen on the idea.
Money takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Money landing strikes from the mount and Kirby is in trouble!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Money wants to control the pace but Kirby is squirming around nicely.
Money is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Money landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slick Money dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Money fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kirby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Money shoots in but Kirby avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Money shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Kirby with that takedown attempt.
Money circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kirby leaves Money with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Logan Kirby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slick Money.
Money shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kirby counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money shoots in looking for a takedown. Kirby tries to sprawl out of it but Money keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kirby manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Logan Kirby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kirby changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Money tries to avoid it but Kirby manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Money to the ground. Money escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Money fails with a takedown attempt.
Kirby was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1##CL#
Kirby pushes Money up against the cage in a clinch.
Kirby goes for a takedown in the clinch but Money prevents it.
#BC#
Kirby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Money tries to clinch there but Kirby circles away.
Slick Money seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kirby.
Money shoots in but no luck this time.
Money shoots for a double leg takedown but Kirby sprawls well. He's pushed Money's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kirby misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Kirby gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Kirby is trying to pull guard but Money has him pressed against the cage.
Money is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kirby gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kirby is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Money to keep the fight standing.
Kirby tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Money smiles and moves away.
Kirby throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Money's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kirby is defended easily by Money.
Kirby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Kirby throws a sloppy head kick and Money moves out of range easily.
Money tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kirby sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Money somewhat.#TD2#
Money drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kirby keeping moving, preventing Money from controlling successfully.
Kirby 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.#T4##SUB#
Kirby working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Money doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Money manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Slick Money has got the better of the ground game so far.
Money is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Kirby is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Money is aware though and is defending well.
Money controlling from the top position.
Money scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Money slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Money is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Kirby dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Money shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kirby but Kirby pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Kirby moves into the clinch successfully.
Kirby lands a body punch.
Money prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Kirby manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money shoots in for a takedown but Kirby shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Money looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kirby is fending him off so far but Money persists. Nope, Kirby circles away and we're back to standing.
Kirby is looking to counter with a body kick.
Logan Kirby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slick Money.#TD2#
Money looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Money takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kirby is looking to escape.#T1#
Money with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Money thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kirby trying to control here.
Kirby wants to get back to full guard.
Kirby is trying to control but can't.
Money wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kirby keeps working.
Money lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kirby has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Money is working away from the top position though.#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.
Money drops an elbow to the side of Kirby's head.
Money throwing shots but Kirby is blocking nicely.
Kirby has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Money is working away from the top position though.
Money seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Money wants to pass the guard but Kirby is defending well.
Kirby tries to roll over but Money keeps him under control.
Money drops an elbow to the side of Kirby's head.
Money working over Kirby with some ground and pound. Kirby looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Money working Kirby over with strikes.
Money takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
More stalling from Money.
Money seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kirby does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Money content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kirby trying to control here.
Kirby keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Money takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Money dives in for a single leg takedown but Kirby sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kirby stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Kirby moves into range and clinches up with Money.#T4##BC#
Kirby breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Money fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kirby sprawls well initially but Money persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Money not doing much here.
Kirby is not content to let Money control the position.
Money sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kirby defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Money not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Logan Kirby.
I think Kirby 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Logan Kirby! |
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