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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2025 |
#R1##CL# Jourdain tries to keep at a distance but Nolan has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2# Jourdain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nolan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nolan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Nolan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jourdain at a distance.
Nolan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Nolan punishes Jourdain's body with a nice straight punch. Nolan misses with a double jab
and Jourdain counters with a two punch combo. #CL# Jourdain gets tackled into the cage by Nolan. Nolan maintains the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nolan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jourdain just stands there and leans against the cage. Jourdain jumps guard but Nolan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Nolan tries to pull guard but Jourdain holds him up against the cage and eventually Nolan drops back down to his feet.
#BC# Nolan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nolan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nolan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jourdain's head.#T1##CL2# Jourdain drives through and clinches with Nolan against the cage.
#BC2# Jourdain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jourdain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Nolan is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Nolan throws a series of punches but Jourdain moves out of range. Jourdain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nolan's waist but Nolan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jourdain off to one side. #TD2# Jourdain gets a double leg takedown into Nolan's guard. Jourdain looks winded! Nolan is looking to stand back up but Jourdain counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nolan. Nolan pushes Jourdain off looking to stand but Jourdain dives back in and keeps control.
Jourdain missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2# Jourdain thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Jourdain missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Jourdain is looking to advance position but Nolan won't allow it. Nolan looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jourdain is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Nolan reverses the position - he's now on top in Jourdain's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Jourdain tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3# Nolan tries to stand but Jourdain is controlling from the bottom. Jourdain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU# Jourdain is working an open guard so Nolan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL# Nolan moves into the clinch successfully.
Nolan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jourdain fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damon Nolan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nolan misses with a hook.#CL2# Jourdain gets a clinch. #BC2# Jourdain breaks from the clinch.
Nolan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Nolan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jourdain paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jourdain's coach down at Cozad MMA Tokyo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jourdain's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Nolan lands with a cross. Nolan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Nolan stuffs the takedown.#T4##CL# Nolan closes the distance and pushes Jourdain back into the cage. Nolan wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC# Nolan manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nolan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL# Nolan instigates a clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC# Nolan breaks from the clinch.
Nolan fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL# Nolan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jourdain, pushing him back against the cage.#TD# Nolan pulls guard effortlessly. Jourdain looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Jourdain passes Nolan's right leg, so he's now in half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damon Nolan dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL# Nolan forces Jourdain back against the cage and clinches.#BC# Nolan breaks from the clinch.
Nolan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jourdain. Nolan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jourdain can do to turn this around? Jourdain fails in his attempt to clinch. Nolan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jourdain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Nolan pushes Jourdain away with a front kick. Jourdain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nolan moves in looking to clinch but Jourdain pushes him off. Jourdain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jourdain tries to counter with a clinch but Nolan shakes him off and moves away. Jourdain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jourdain doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nolan moves to clinch but Jourdain breaks away #TD2# and Jourdain counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jourdain. Jourdain looking to sit in guard and control but Nolan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Jourdain is breathing heavily. 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! Nolan wanted to stand there but Jourdain had control of the position. #T1##SUB2# Nolan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jourdain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nolan has managed to get both his arms back between Jourdain's legs - danger averted. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU# Nolan stands and steps away. Jourdain gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. No joy there for Nolan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL# Nolan rushes Jourdain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Nolan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nolan working Jourdain over with knees to the body. Nolan has Jourdain pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jourdain manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC# Nolan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nolan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Jourdain blocks a leg kick. Nolan doesn't manage to clinch there - Jourdain circles away.
Jourdain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nolan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jourdain swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2# Nolan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2# Jourdain closes the distance and clinches. Nolan misses with a punch to the body.
#BC# Nolan breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! Jourdain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Nolan doesn't manage to clinch there - Jourdain circles away.
#CL# Nolan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC# Nolan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Damon Nolan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL# Nolan closes the distance and pushes Jourdain back into the cage. Nolan is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2# Jourdain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD# Nolan drops Jourdain with a beautiful combination! Jourdain stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nolan is looking for the KO!#ROC#Jourdain is rocked! Nolan connects with a stiff jab that staggers Jourdain - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Damon Nolan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2025 |
#R1# Ball fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Ball will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jourdain was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Horrible takedown attempt by Jourdain or perhaps it was just good defense by Ball, which made it look bad. #TD# Ball gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jourdain to score an easy takedown into full guard. Ball can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jourdain controls the pace. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ball wants to stand but Jourdain is controlling the position. Jourdain showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1# Jourdain passes into half guard. #SUB# Jourdain is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Jourdain not doing much here.
Jourdain works his way into side control. Ball really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jourdain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB# Jourdain is working to tighten his grip on Ball's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ball has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jourdain is really squeezing tight and eventually Ball passes out! Jourdain breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Michael Jourdain! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2025 |
#R1##CL2# Jourdain pushes Todd up against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Todd decides to pull guard. Jourdain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Jourdain engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Jourdain working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Jourdain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Todd works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Todd managing to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jourdain with a flurry of punches that miss. Jourdain throws a big elbow that misses. #T1# Jourdain trying to control but Todd is working from the bottom. #SUB# Jourdain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jourdain stands and throws Todd's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2# Jourdain is trying to get an arm triangle but Todd is defending well. Jourdain tries to stand but Todd is controlling his head. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Todd is trying to control Jourdain's posture but Jourdain avoids it. Jourdain trying to control the action but Todd is working from the bottom. Jourdain is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Todd prevents Jourdain from improving position. Todd looks to move to half guard but instead Jourdain has passed into mount! Damn!#T3# Jourdain thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Jourdain landing strikes from the mount. Todd wants to control but Jourdain is having none of it. Jourdain controlling his opponent. Jourdain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Todd is looking to escape. Jourdain landing strikes from the mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Jourdain thowing shots but they're missing. Jourdain prevents Todd from getting the reversal. Todd looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB2# Jourdain has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Todd trying to control the hands but Jourdain won't let him. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jourdain has the hooks in. Todd is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jourdain dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2# Jourdain drives through and clinches with Todd against the cage.
Todd drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jourdain pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2# Jourdain moves into range and clinches up with Todd. Todd tries for a takedown but Jourdain manages to get underhooks.
#TD# Todd drags the fight down to the ground.
Jourdain wanted to stand there but Todd had control of the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Todd looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jourdain passes into half guard.
#T1# Todd is not content to let Jourdain control the position. Todd moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Todd keeping moving, preventing Jourdain from controlling successfully. Jourdain has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Todd has a closed guard, preventing Jourdain from standing up. Jourdain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB# Todd working for a triangle but Jourdain defends it easily.
Todd has Jourdain pulled in close to control his posture. Todd keeping moving, preventing Jourdain from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Jourdain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2# Jourdain gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3##TD# Todd has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jourdain uses from the top position. Jourdain trying to control the position from guard on top but Todd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jourdain wants to get up but he can't break Todd's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Todd looking for a sweep. Not yet Todd, not yet. Todd wants to improve his position but instead Jourdain has moved into half guard.
Todd is refusing to be controlled, as Jourdain sits in half guard. #T4# Jourdain lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Jourdain slips a nice elbow through Todd's hands, connecting with Todd's forehead. Todd tries to get to full guard but Jourdain has control of the leg. Todd keeps control of the position for the meantime. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jourdain trying to control from half guard but Todd is working away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jourdain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2# Jourdain moves into the clinch. Todd tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD# Todd jumps guard.
Jourdain wants to control from the top but Todd keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Todd is trying to hold Jourdain in close to prevent damage but Jourdain has managed to pass into half guard.
Jourdain is keen to just control but Todd is a slippery customer.#T1##SUB2# Jourdain wants to work for an arm triangle but Todd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jourdain is trying to control. Todd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Todd tries to roll over but Jourdain keeps him under control. Michael Jourdain has got the better of the ground game so far. Todd is controlling Jourdain's trapped leg to prevent Jourdain from advancing to side control. Jourdain trying to control the action but Todd is working from the bottom. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Jourdain prevents Todd from improving his position.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Jourdain moves into the clinch successfully.
Jourdain is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Jourdain is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD# Todd manages to pull guard.
Jourdain is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Jourdain preventing the sweep. #T3# Todd managing to control the position. Jourdain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Todd is keeping the position for now. Jourdain wants to stand and escape but instead Todd has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Jourdain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Todd's guard. #REVB# Jourdain tries to stand but Todd is controlling from the bottom. Jourdain looking to pass the guard. #T4# Todd keeping moving, preventing Jourdain from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Todd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Todd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jourdain stops Todd from standing up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jourdain trying to control the position from guard on top but Todd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Todd Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Michael Jourdain 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! I would just about give that final round to Michael Jourdain. I've got Jourdain 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Jourdain! |
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