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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Minasian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cunnig, pushing him back against the cage.
Minasian has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cunnig after a bit of a struggle.
Minasian has Cunnig pressed against the cage, preventing Cunnig from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Minasian is looking for a takedown.
Cunnig prevents the takedown attempt.
Coon Cunnig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tigran Minasian.
Cunnig is trying to break free.
Cunnig has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cunnig is trying to force a seperation but Minasian has the dominant position.
Cunnig can't break the clinch.
Minasian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cunnig looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Minasian goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cunnig prevents it.
Cunnig is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cunnig is trying to break the clinch but Minasian has him pressed against the cage.
Minasian wants a takedown but no success here.
Cunnig has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cunnig gets underhooks to prevent Minasian's takedown attempt.
Minasian goes for a takedown attempt but Cunnig pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T1#
Cunnig avoids a punch combination nicely.
Minasian tries for a takedown but Cunnig sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cunnig stuffs the takedown.
Cunnig is looking to counter punch.
Cunnig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minasian.
Minasian doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Cunnig to counter with a crisp jab.
Minasian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cunnig's waist but Cunnig gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Minasian off to one side.
Minasian moves to clinch but Cunnig breaks away
and Cunnig counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Minasian moves into range and clinches up with Cunnig.
Cunnig is trying to break the clinch but Minasian is controlling him.
Minasian changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cunnig fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Coon Cunnig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cunnig as he jumps to the side.
Cunnig is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Minasian takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Minasian fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Cunnig was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cunnig keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck for Minasian with that takedown attempt.
Cunnig went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
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!#TD2#
Cunnig gets caught flat footed, as Minasian shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T3#
Minasian stays in close to Cunnig's body and controls the position.
Cunnig knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Minasian on the ground.
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Cunnig is retaining full guard.
Minasian not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Minasian pushing down on Cunnig's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Minasian seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Minasian works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Minasian is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Cunnig is trying to escape and Minasian transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Cunnig is forced to tap! Nice work there by Minasian! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tigran Minasian!
Tigran Minasian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Coon Cunnig had this to say: 'I'll be better next time got keep grinding'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Smity looks for a takedown but Hill sprawls well.
Smity fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Hill moves into range and clinches up with Smity.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smity.
Hill throws an elbow that misses.
Hill is looking to break free of the clinch but Smity has double underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smity takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill tries to break free but Smity pushes him back against the cage.
Smity blocks an elbow strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hill.#BC#
Smity escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Hill has closed the distance and engaged Smity in a clinch.
#T1#
Hill fails to pull guard.
Hill looking to stall.
#BC#
Smity breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Hill closes the distance and clinches.
Smity really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hill with a knee to the head.
Hill tries a knee to the head but Smity blocks it.
Smity jumps guard but Hill turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Smity. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill has Smity pushed against the cage.
Hill misses with a punch on the inside.
Hill can't find room to land a body shot as Smity controls the action.
Smity looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Smity pulls Hill into guard.
#SUB#
Smity looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Smity managing to control the position. #ES#
Smity pushes Hill off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Smity keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smity tries to counter with a takedown but Hill is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Hill drives through and clinches with Smity against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smity misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hill.
Hill prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hill wants a takedown.
#T3#
Hill stalls.
Smity jumps guard but Hill stands there with Smity around his waist. Smity gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hill wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hill lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Joey Smity has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hill.
Hill tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hill is trying to stall.
Hill can't get the takedown.
Smity pushes Hill back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hill lands with a light punch inside.
Hill working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Smity manages to pull guard.
#T4#
Smity preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smity has his hands on Hill's head, controlling the position.
Hill with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hill really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smity. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hill postures up.
Smity bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hill's guard. #REVR#
Smity is stalling in the full guard.
Smity advances to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dex Hill will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joey Smity's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hill wants to clinch.
Smity fails with the takedown.
Hill lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smity backs up against the cage.
#CL2#
Hill closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smity digs a right hand underneath Hill's ribcage. Hill let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Smity escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hill throws a right hand that Smity ducks under and follows up with a left that Smity also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Hill takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Smity is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Smity jumps guard and drags Hill to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Smity looking to control.
Hill throwing strikes from guard but Smity blocks nicely.
Smity wants to get back to his feet but Hill is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smity trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Smity doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hill landing with the ground and pound.
Smity looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Smity trying to keep a closed guard but Hill is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Smity keeping full guard, as Hill tries to pass.
Hill wants to stand but Smity is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smity fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Smity. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hill or perhaps it was just good defense by Smity, which made it look bad.
Smity keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Smity moves into the clinch.#T3#
Hill wants to get back to striking at distance but Smity won't allow it.
Hill trying to control the position but instead, Smity has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hill into the cage.
Hill blocks an elbow strike from Smity.
Smity is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Smity breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Smity rushes Hill and presses him up against the cage.
Smity wants a takedown.
Smity taking a breather.#TD2#
Hill pulls guard successfully.
Smity in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smity postures up.
#T4#
Smity postures up and lands a big shot to Hill's brow.
Hill trying to control the position.
Smity not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hill is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smity shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hill as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Smity has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dex Hill will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joey Smity's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Smity feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hill wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Smity wants to pass the guard but Hill is keeping the position.
Smity controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smity preventing the sweep. #SU#
Smity gets to his feet - Hill follows without any prompting. #CL#
Smity moves into range and clinches up with Hill.
Hill tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smity avoids it.#T1#
Smity is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hill to keep the fight standing.
Smity is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hill is defending well.#BC2#
Hill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Smity.
Hill checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hill fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Hill clinches with his opponent.
Smity has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hill is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Smity. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hill with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hill tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hill throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hill dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Hill breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Hill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smity fails with a takedown attempt.
Hill stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hill wants it to stay on the feet.
Hill is looking for the big counter here.
Hill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Hill gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hill lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hill tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smity smiles and moves away.
Joey Smity is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hill doesn't manage to clinch there - Smity circles away.
Smity tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hill paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hill with the counter takedown but Smity avoids it easily.#T3#
Smity fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Hill has managed to clinch.
Hill gets through Smity's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smity fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Smity breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hill tries to clinch up.
Hill misses with a low kick.
Smity tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hill manages to circle out of the way.
Hill works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Hill moves into the clinch.
Hill is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smity pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
Smity drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hill gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hill jumps guard but Smity stands there with Hill around his waist. Hill gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Hill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Hill rushes Smity and presses him up against the cage.
Hill tries to land knees in the clinch but Smity avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Hill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hill is looking to clinch but Smity is avoiding it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smity is looking to clinch.
A combination from Smity does no damage.
Joey Smity has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dex Hill is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smity throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dex Hill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hill 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dex Hill!
A less than humble Dex Hill 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
Crabs walks into a left hand.
Crabs shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Crabs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#KD#
Crabs ducks straight into an uppercut from Jackson and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Crabs manages to regain guard straight away.
#ROC#Crabs is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Helmit Crabs has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Crabs is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Crabs throws a counter combo.
Crabs seems to have recovered his senses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Crabs or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
Jackson fakes the body blow, causing Crabs to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Crabs goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Von Jackson!
Von Jackson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Montenegro clinches.
Gooningham is trying to drag Montenegro to the mat but Montenegro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A knee to the head by Gooningham.
#CUT2#It looks like Juan Pablo Montenegro has been cut.
Nice body punch from Montenegro. #TD#
Montenegro gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Gooningham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Montenegro trying to control the position from guard on top but Gooningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gooningham working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Montenegro has passed into half guard!
Montenegro working over Gooningham with some ground and pound. Gooningham looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Montenegro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gooningham does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Montenegro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montenegro wants to take a breather but Gooningham is having none of it. #T1#
Ground and pound from Montenegro.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montenegro is looking to advance position but Gooningham won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gooningham actively working from the bottom here.
Gooningham moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montenegro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Gooningham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Montenegro scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC#Gooningham is rocked!
Montenegro gets to his feet and stands over Gooningham, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Gooningham felt that one! Montenegro unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Gooningham from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Pablo Montenegro! |
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Event:
DFN 3
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Townsum keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Austin slaps away a takedown attempt from Townsum, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Austin throwing a counter right hand but Townsum manages to avoid it.
Townsum tries to close the distance and clinch but Austin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Townsum shoots in but Austin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Austin shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Austin feints and as Townsum raises his hands in defense, Austin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU#
Austin stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Townsum gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Townsum prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Austin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Austin is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Townsum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Austin stuffs the takedown.
Townsum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Austin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Austin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1##TD#
Townsum gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Austin to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SU#
Austin stands up and waves to Townsum to follow him. #TD#
Austin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Townsum quickly recovers to half guard.
Austin trying to pass the guard but Townsum defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Townsum wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Townsum can do anything to dispel that myth.
Townsum trying to hold on to Austin's head to control him but Austin postures up.
Townsum looks winded!#SU#
Austin decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T2#
Townsum connects with the punch.
Austin shoots for a double leg takedown but Townsum sprawls well. He's pushed Austin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Townsum lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Austin.
Austin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Townsum looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bron Townsum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Townsum closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Townsum gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Townsum wants to control from the top but Austin keeps moving.
Austin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Townsum wanted to stand there but Austin had control of the position.
Townsum trying to control but Austin is working from the bottom.
Townsum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Austin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Townsum avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Austin keeping moving, preventing Townsum from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Townsum shoots in and gets a takedown into Austin's guard.
Townsum trying to control but Austin is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Townsum stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Townsum closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Townsum is leaning against Austin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Townsum is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #T5#
Townsum lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Townsum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Townsum wants to clinch.
Townsum scores with a head kick. Austin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Austin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Townsum. That one must have hurt.
Townsum tries to clinch up.
Townsum wants to clinch up but Austin keeps it at a distance.
Townsum shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Austin eats them both and turns towards Townsum to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T6#
Austin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Townsum can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Townsum instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Townsum breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Austin tries to keep at a distance but Townsum has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Townsum prevents a takedown attempt there.
Townsum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Austins head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Townsum. #TD2#
Townsum gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Townsum is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Townsum is keen to just control but Austin is a slippery customer.#T7#
Townsum tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Austin gets back to full guard.
Townsum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Austin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Townsum tries to free his leg and advance position but Austin is retaining full guard.
Townsum pushes down on Austin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Townsum seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Austin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Townsum seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Townsum content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Townsum throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Townsum fails to land with a series of punches.
Townsum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Austin pinned against the ropes. Austin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Austin has a takedown stuffed.#T9#
Townsum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Townsum lets loose with a powerful body kick. Austin will feel that in the morning.#CL2#
Townsum takes the fight into the clinch.
Townsum goes for a takedown attempt but Austin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Townsum stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Townsum wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Townsum has taken the fight to the clinch.
Austin takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Townsum takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Austin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Townsum is defending well.
Austin takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bron Townsum dominated that 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!#R2#
Townsum tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Austin defends well and Townsum ends up having to push Austin into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Townsum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Townsum fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Austin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Townsum wants to clinch up but Austin keeps it at a distance.
Austin throwing a counter right hand but Townsum manages to avoid it.
Austin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Townsum counters with a left and a right that stings Austin.
Townsum explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Townsum wants to clinch up but Austin keeps it at a distance.
Austin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Townsum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Austin somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Townsum looks for a takedown but Austin sprawls well.
Austin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice takedown defense from Townsum. No joy for Austin on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Austin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Austin feints and as Townsum raises his hands in defense, Austin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T1##SUB#
Austin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Austin wants to get up but he can't break Townsum's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Austin won't allow Townsum to get back to his feet. #SU#
Austin stands and steps away. Townsum gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bron Townsum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Austin misses with a hook.#CL2#
Townsum takes the fight into the clinch.
Townsum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Townsum.
Austin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Townsum after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Townsum manages to break the clinch.
Townsum shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Austin eats them both and turns towards Townsum to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T2#
Townsum lands a two punch combo.
A head kick by Townsum misses
enabling Austin to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Townsum has taken the fight to the clinch.
Austin tries for a takedown but Townsum manages to get underhooks.
Townsum wants to stall.
Townsum is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Austin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Austin has Townsum pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Townsum manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Austin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Townsum pulls his leg out and moves away.
Austin looks for a takedown but Townsum sprawls well.#CL2#
Townsum gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Austin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Townsum after a bit of a struggle.
Townsum lands a damaging elbow.
Townsum lands a good knee to the midsection. Austin won't want to take too many of those.
Townsum lands a right hand.
Bron Townsum seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Townsum.
Townsum lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Townsum throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD2#
Townsum has picked Austin up - he's going for a ride! Townsum dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Townsum prevents Austin from improving his position.#SUB#
Austin actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB#
Austin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Townsum is trying to control the action in half guard but Austin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Austin wants to get back to his feet.
Townsum sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T5#
Townsum throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Austin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Townsum gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Townsum is trying to maintain a safe position but Austin gets an underhook and turns Townsum into the ropes.
Townsum lands a good knee to the midsection. Austin won't want to take too many of those.
Townsum works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Austin as Townsum tries to tie him up.
Townsum lands an elbow inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Townsum. #T6#
Austin wants to take the fight to the mat but Townsum manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Townsum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Austins head.
Townsum is trying to drag Austin to the mat but Austin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Austin looking for a takedown.
Townsum scores with a shoulder strike.
Townsum is leaning against Austin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Townsum lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Townsum - that landed with a thud.
Townsum gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Townsum breaks from the clinch.
Austin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Townsum.
Nice sprawl there from Townsum as Austin shoots in.#T7#
Townsum shoots in and drives through. Austin sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Austin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Townsum moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Austin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Townsum.
Austin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Townsum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Austin somewhat.
Townsum tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Townsum drives through and clinches with Austin against the ropes.
Townsum lands an elbow that stopped Austin in his tracks for a moment. #T8##BC2#
Townsum breaks the clinch.
Townsum lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Townsum. That's going to slow Austin down.
Townsum looks for a takedown but Austin sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Austin misses the target.#TD#
Austin gets a double leg takedown into Townsum's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Austin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Austin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Austin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Townsum is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Austin, into his guard. #REVB#
Townsum trying to control but Austin is working from the bottom. #T9#
Townsum looking to sit in guard and control but Austin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB#
Austin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Townsum manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Austin has Townsum in his guard.#REVB#
Townsum wants to control from the top but Austin keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bron Townsum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Townsum has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Bron Townsum!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Bron Townsum!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Bron Townsum!
Bron Townsum wins by unanimous decision!
Bron Townsum was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
DFN 3
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Correia wants to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Cunnig. #CUT2#It looks like Carlos Correia has been cut.
Cunnig closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Correia tries to clinch up but Cunnig circles away and keeps his distance.
Correia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Correia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cunnig. #CL2#
Cunnig fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Correia, pushing him back against the ropes.
Cunnig leaning against his opponent.
Cunnig prevents a body shot from Correia.
Cunnig has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Correia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cunnig blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cunnig managing to block the knees to the body from Correia.
Cunnig lands a left hand that snaps the head of Correia backwards. #T1#
Cunnig is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Correia is breathing heavily.
Correia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cunnig lands a right hand.
Cunnig wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cunnig lands a hook that snaps the head of Correia backwards.
Cunnig looking to slow down the pace here.
Cunnig drops down looking for an ankle pick but Correia pulls his leg out and moves away.
Carlos Correia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coon Cunnig.
Cunnig works over Correia's head and body with a nice combination.
Cunnig moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Correia moves in looking to clinch but Cunnig pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Correia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Cunnig closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Correia quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cunnig lands strikes from half guard.
Cunnig missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cunnig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Correia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cunnig seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Correia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Still in half guard, Cunnig seems content to control.
Cunnig thows a huge punch but Correia dodges it nicely.
Cunnig looks to land a strike but Correia avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cunnig connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Cunnig throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cunnig is looking to work some ground and pound but Correia has wrist control.
Cunnig trying to control the position from guard on top but Correia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cunnig works over Correia with some ground and pound from guard.
Cunnig loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Cunnig fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Correia, pushing him back against the ropes.
Cunnig lands a shoulder strike.
Cunnig pushes Correia back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Cunnig pulls Correia into guard.
Cunnig 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.
Cunnig really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Correia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Correia wants to control from the top but Cunnig keeps moving. #T4#
Cunnig trying to control the position.
Cunnig is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Correia is controlling him.
Cunnig looking to control.
Cunnig is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Correia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cunnig controls Correia momentarily but Correia frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T5#
A nice combination there by Cunnig.
#CUT2#Carlos Correia's cut is getting worse.
Correia lands with a good body shot.
Cunnig scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Correia slips a jab and a cross from Cunnig.
Correia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Cunnig clinches up with Correia and pushes him back against the ropes.
Cunnig has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Correia seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cunnig can turn it around.
Cunnig lands a nice uppercut.
Cunnig looking to slow down the pace here.
Cunnig wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cunnig tries to circle away but Correia has him pinned against the ropes.
Correia lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Cunnig pulls guard effortlessly.
Correia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Correia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cunnig is keeping the position for now.
Cunnig looking to control.
Cunnig wants to stand and escape but Correia is having none of it.
Correia postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Correia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T7#
Cunnig wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Correia controlling from side mount.
Cunnig is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Correia is controlling him well.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Correia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cunnig misses with the combination.
Correia moves in looking to clinch but Cunnig pushes him off.
Cunnig throws a counter combo.#T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Correia moves in looking to clinch but Cunnig pushes him off.
And Cunnig tries to counter it with a takedown but Correia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Correia dodges the punch combination from Cunnig.
The fight stays on the outside here - Correia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Correia backs off Cunnig throws a huge counter combo but Correia manages to avoid it all.
Cunnig is working the combinations to good effect here.
Cunnig scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Correia tries to clinch there but Cunnig circles away.
Cunnig throws a counter combo.
Correia wants to clinch up but Cunnig keeps it at a distance.
Correia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cunnig tries to bum rush Correia with a series of wild strikes but Correia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cunnig swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cunnig lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#Carlos Correia's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Correia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cunnig swivels and escapes.
Correia fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T9#
Cunnig throws a head kick that misses.
Correia is looking to clinch.
Cunnig lands the left hand.
Cunnig throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Correia throwing a counter right hand but Cunnig manages to avoid it.
Correia avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cunnig pushes off an throws an elbow but Correia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Cunnig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Correia landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Correia missing with knees to the body.
Cunnig working Correia over with knees to the body.
Cunnig jumps guard but Correia stands there with Cunnig around his waist. Cunnig gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cunnig.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Coon Cunnig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Correia's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R2#
A nice combination there by Cunnig.
Correia doesn't manage to clinch there - Cunnig circles away.
Cunnig looks to land a combination but Correia avoids it well.
Cunnig throws a right and a left that Correia avoids nicely.
Cunnig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cunnig looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cunnig avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Correia doesn't manage to clinch there - Cunnig circles away.
Cunnig feints the counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Correia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cunnig is looking for the big counter here.
No joy there for Cunnig, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Correia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cunnig swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Cunnig clinches up against the ropes.
Correia tries to work over Cunnig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cunnig creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cunnig on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Coon Cunnig seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Cunnig managing to block the knees to the body from Correia.
#BC2#
Cunnig pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cunnig fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice body punch from Cunnig.
Correia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cunnig connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carlos Correia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Cunnig shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cunnig throwing strikes from guard but Correia blocks nicely.
Cunnig throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cunnig throwing strikes from guard but Correia blocks nicely.
Cunnig must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Correia looking for a sweep. Not yet Correia, not yet. #T2#
Cunnig wants to control from the top but Correia keeps moving.
Cunnig lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Correia keeping moving, preventing Cunnig from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Correia checks a low kick from Cunnig.
Cunnig misses with the combination.
Cunnig throws a right and a left that Correia avoids nicely.
Correia moves in looking to clinch but Cunnig pushes him off.#CL#
Correia takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Cunnig can't get the takedown.
Cunnig on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Cunnig pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Cunnig gets tackled into the ropes by Correia. Correia maintains the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Cunnig.
#BC2#
Cunnig pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coon Cunnig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cunnig lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cunnig.
Cunnig keeps the fight on the outside.
Cunnig unleashes a big counter combination but Correia bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Correia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cunnig stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Correia.
Correia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Coon Cunnig is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Correia tries to clinch but Cunnig is having none of it.
Cunnig throws a sloppy head kick and Correia moves out of range easily.
Correia tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cunnig manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Correia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Correia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cunnig.
Correia appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Cunnig gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Correia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cunnig.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Cunnig.
A left hand lands to the body for Cunnig.
Cunnig lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Cunnig's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Cunnig darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cunnig missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cunnig thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T5##SUB2#
Cunnig is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cunnig throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Cunnig is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Correia is just riding it out for now. Cunnig eventually gives up the hold.
Cunnig wants to stand up but Correia manages to regain full guard. #T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Correia wants to stand but Cunnig is controlling the position.
Correia keeping moving, preventing Cunnig from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cunnig lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cunnig postures up in Correia's guard and throws a big left but Correia blocks it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Correia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cunnig lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cunnig.
Correia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Cunnig finds it's way through Correia's defenses. #T7#
Cunnig cracks Correia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Correia tries to clinch but Cunnig is having none of it.
Cunnig is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cunnig lands a head kick!
Cunnig throws a series of punches but Correia moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Correia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Cunnig has closed the distance and engaged Correia in a clinch.
Correia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cunnig displaying some good clinch control by pressing Correia up against the ropes.
Cunnig lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cunnig tries to break the clinch but Correia is controlling the position.
Correia tries to work over Cunnig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T8#
Cunnig lands an elbow inside that Correia shrugs off.
Cunnig tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Correia just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Cunnig tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cunnig on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cunnig wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Correia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cunnig unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cunnig creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Cunnig pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Correia moves in looking to clinch but Cunnig pushes him off.
Correia tries to clinch there but Cunnig circles away.
Cunnig drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Correia defends it well.
Cunnig scores with a crisp jab that stopped Correia in his tracks.
Cunnig misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Correia wants to clinch.#T9#
Cunnig keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL2#
Cunnig gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Cunnig breaks from the clinch.
Cunnig tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Cunnig drives through and clinches with Correia against the ropes.
A short right from Cunnig.
Correia lands a nice elbow.
Cunnig is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Correia is keeping busy.
Correia pushes Cunnig back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cunnig as Correia tries to tie him up.
Carlos Correia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coon Cunnig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cunnig is trying to pull guard but Correia turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coon Cunnig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cunnig has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Coon Cunnig!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Coon Cunnig!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Coon Cunnig!
Coon Cunnig wins by unanimous decision!
Coon Cunnig bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
DFN 2: Araujo vs. Kamazat
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Hill tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Magomedov defends well and Hill ends up having to push Magomedov into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Hill moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hill breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Hill forces Magomedov back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2#
Hill breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Hill fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magomedov , pushing him back against the ropes.
Magomedov avoiding damage as Hill throws knees to the body.
Hill misses with a knee to the head.
Hill using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill crunches a lovely knee into Magomedov 's ribcage.
Magomedov takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Sergei Magomedov has been cut.#TD2#
Hill has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Magomedov regains guard immediately.
Magomedov pushes Hill off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1#
Dex Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Magomedov gets tackled into the ropes by Hill. Hill maintains the clinch.
Hill dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.#BC2#
Hill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Hill closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Hill has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Magomedov uses from the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hill looking for a sweep. Not yet Hill, not yet.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Hill is keeping the position.#SUB#
Magomedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hill trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hill really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magomedov . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Magomedov trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Hill has Magomedov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Magomedov avoiding damage as Hill throws knees to the body.
Hill working Magomedov over with knees to the body.
Magomedov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hill lands a damaging elbow.
Hill stops a takedown attempt from Magomedov .
Hill using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hill gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hill is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hill tries a knee to the head but Magomedov blocks it.
Hill tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magomedov avoids it.#T4##BC2#
Hill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hill darts in and clinches Magomedov up against the ropes.
Magomedov managing to block the knees to the body from Hill.
Hill with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Hill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Magomedov tries to keep at a distance but Hill has taken the fight into the clinch.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hill lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hill can't get the takedown.
Sergei Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dex Hill.
Magomedov blocks an elbow strike from Hill.
Hill jumps guard but Magomedov turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Hill tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magomedov avoids it.#T5#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hill creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Hill has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#BC2#
Hill breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Hill closes the distance and pushes Magomedov back into the ropes.
Hill lands a damaging elbow.
Hill landing knees to the body.
Hill's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hill lands a shot to the body.
Hill lands with a left to the head.
Magomedov has had enough of the clinch but Hill keeps him there for the moment.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Hill to keep the fight standing.
Hill has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Magomedov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Hill manages to break the clinch.
#T6##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hill stalling the fight.
Magomedov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Hill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Hill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hill gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hill is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magomedov is defending well for now.#BC2#
Hill breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Magomedov . No joy for Hill on that attempt.
Hill looks winded!#T7##TD2#
Magomedov gets caught flat footed, as Hill shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Magomedov is scooting his butt against the ropes and has managed to get back to his feet. Hill presses him back against the ropes, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hill has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Magomedov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Magomedov fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Hill has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Magomedov uses from the top position.
Magomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Magomedov drops back looking for a leg! Hill is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hill manages to kick Magomedov off! Magomedov jumps back into Hill's guard.
Magomedov trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom. #T8#
Magomedov passes into half guard. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Magomedov is trying to control. Hill wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Magomedov seems to be working for a kimura but Hill defends the submission attempt.
Magomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hill defending well though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Magomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T9#
Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Hill is defending the position.
Hill wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Magomedov lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Magomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Magomedov is working for a kimura but Hill is defending it quite comfortably.
Hill is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dex Hill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Magomedov 's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R2##CL2#
Hill closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #TD2#
Hill gets control of Magomedov 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hill will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hill is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomedov defends well.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Magomedov drops back looking for a leg! Hill is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hill manages to kick Magomedov off! Magomedov jumps back into Hill's guard.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sergei Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedov .
Hill preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magomedov passes Hill's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Magomedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Hill is defending against the submission attempts here by Magomedov .
#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.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Hill is defending well.
Hill avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magomedov .
Hill is staying active underneath Magomedov , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but Hill is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magomedov to get the leverage.
Magomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hill trying to control here.
#SUB#
Hill is defending against the submission attempts here by Magomedov .
Hill blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magomedov . #T3#
Hill looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Hill drives through and clinches with Magomedov against the ropes.
Magomedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hill smiles and moves away.
Hill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Hill has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Hill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
The fighters circling - Magomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Hill closes the distance and clinches.
Magomedov wants to get back to striking at distance but Hill won't allow it.
Hill misses with a knee strike.
Hill has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Magomedov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hill is breathing heavily.
Magomedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hill stalling in the clinch but Magomedov improves position.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hill creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Hill pulls guard effortlessly.
Magomedov slips nicely into half guard.#SU#
Magomedov decides to stand up.
Hill displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magomedov . #T5#
Hill is looking to clinch.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Hill is looking for the big counter here.
Magomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magomedov has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Magomedov . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Hill drives through and clinches with Magomedov against the ropes.
#TD2#
Hill pulls guard effortlessly. #T6#
Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov throwing strikes from guard but Hill blocks nicely.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
Magomedov postures up in Hill's guard and throws a big left but Hill blocks it.
Magomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Hill has wrist control.
Hill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Magomedov drops back looking for a leg! Hill is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hill manages to kick Magomedov off! Magomedov jumps back into Hill's guard. #T7#
Hill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedov .
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Magomedov is working for a submission of some sort.
#T8#
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.#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hill defends it well.
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Hill is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Magomedov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hill has managed to free his arm - good work.
Magomedov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Magomedov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T9##SUB#
Magomedov wants to finish this one by submission but Hill is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Magomedov .
Magomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hill is looking to escape. #SUB#
Magomedov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hill manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sergei Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
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 Sergei Magomedov .
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Dex Hill!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Dex Hill!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Dex Hill!
Dex Hill wins by unanimous decision!
Dex Hill 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:
DFN 2: Araujo vs. Kamazat
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Gooningham doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#KD2#
Aurelius cracks Gooningham with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gooningham looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Aurelius finish him?
#CUT2#It looks like Chev Gooningham has been cut.
Aurelius grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Gooningham takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Aurelius cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lucius Aurelius! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Cudlitz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cunnig quickly recovers to half guard.
Cunnig is trying to get back to full guard.
Cudlitz controlling the action here.
Cunnig is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cudlitz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cunnig is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cudlitz scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cudlitz content to control rather than advance.
Cunnig really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cudlitz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Cunnig is trying to control but can't.
Cudlitz working the head and body with strikes.
Cudlitz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cudlitz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cunnig wants to get back to his feet.
Cudlitz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cudlitz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cudlitz 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.
Cudlitz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#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.
Cudlitz wants to free his trapped foot but Cunnig is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cudlitz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cudlitz moves into full mount! Cunnig won't be happy about that!
Cunnig tries to reverse the position but Cudlitz maintains control.
Cunnig taking shots to the head.
Cudlitz landing strikes from the mount.
Cudlitz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cudlitz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cudlitz breaks from Cunnig's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#Cunnig is rocked!
Cunnig looks winded!
A big strike lands for Cudlitz! That's really hurt Cunnig and he's turned his back - Cudlitz keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Cudlitz jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cudlitz!
After the big win, Michael Cudlitz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Coon Cunnig was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be better next time got keep grinding'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Gooningham gets the takedown into side control.
Wein could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wein gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gooningham with good strikes from the mount here!
Gooningham connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gooningham lands with some strikes.
Wein holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gooningham tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gooningham controlling his opponent.
Wein tries to hold on but Gooningham pushes him away.
Gooningham content just to control the position here.
Gooningham trying to control but Wein is having none of it. #T1#
Gooningham avoids the attempt from Wein to control.
Gooningham pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gooningham lands a big elbow.
Wein taking shots to the head.
Gooningham punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gooningham postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wein looks a forlorn figure.
Gooningham cracks Wein with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T2#
Gooningham landing strikes from the mount.
Gooningham landing punches.
Gooningham looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wein tries to hold on but Gooningham pushes him away.
Wein takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC2#Wein is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Test Wein has been cut.
Gooningham landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oh Wein is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Gooningham! Wein is hurt baaadly! Gooningham is firing away with more strikes - Wein is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chev Gooningham!
In his post fight interview, Chev Gooningham started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Effiong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Hill moves into the clinch.
Effiong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hill is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Effiong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hill is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dex Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bwana Effiong.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hill.
Effiong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Effiong tries to circle away but Hill has him pinned against the cage.
Effiong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hill just stands there and leans against the cage.
A body shot lands from Hill.
#BC#
Hill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Effiong misses with a double jab
and Hill counters with a left and a right that stings Effiong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Effiong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Effiong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Hill counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Hill pulls Effiong into guard.
#T1#
Effiong won't allow Hill to sweep him here.
Hill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Hill is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Effiong is aware though and is defending well.
Effiong wants to pass the guard but Hill is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Effiong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Effiong throws a big right hand that misses.
Hill wants to sweep here but Effiong controlling him for the moment.
Effiong throws a strike but Hill rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Effiong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Effiong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hill works over Effiong with some ground and pound from guard.
Hill trying to control but Effiong is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Effiong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hill defends well.
Hill wants to control from the top but Effiong keeps moving.
Effiong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Effiong looking for a guillotine here but Hill defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hill wants to control from the top but Effiong keeps moving. #T3#
Hill lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Hill is sitting in close to Effiong's body. Effiong has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hill is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hill is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Effiong.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bwana Effiong! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Townsum forces Aurelius back against the cage and clinches.
Townsum tries a knee to the head but Aurelius blocks it.
A short right from Aurelius on the inside. #BC2#
Aurelius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aurelius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Townsum shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aurelius sprawls well. Aurelius wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Townsum gets slowly back to his feet.
Aurelius swats away the attempt to clinch by Townsum.
Townsum slips a jab and a cross from Aurelius.
Townsum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Townsum throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD2#
and Aurelius counters with a nice right hand that sends Townsum toppling to the canvas! Townsum scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Aurelius finish him?!#CUT2#It looks like Bron Townsum has been cut.
Bron Townsum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Townsum tries to clinch up but Aurelius circles away and keeps his distance.
Townsum walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Townsum limp body while Aurelius jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucius Aurelius!
The defeated Bron Townsum had this to say: 'Got keep Pushing Forward '. |
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