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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kiang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bitok counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #TD2#
Kiang closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bitok quickly recovers to half guard.
Still in half guard, Kiang seems content to control.
Bitok is controlling Kiang's trapped leg to prevent Kiang from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bitok trying to control but Kiang postures up.
#T1#
Bitok controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kiang stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bitok shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kiang sprawls well. Kiang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bitok gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bitok throws a head kick but Kiang moves out of range.
Kiang has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Kiang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Kiang gets a takedown into half guard.
Kiang stalling. #T4#
Bitok keeping hold of Kiang's head, controlling as best he can.
Still in half guard, Kiang seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bitok wants to control but Kiang is keeping busy.
Bitok is trying to control but Kiang manages to pass to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yawa Kiang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Kiang decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bitok is pressing down on Kiang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yawa Kiang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bitok trying to control the position here.
Kiang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bitok swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiang trying to control but Bitok is working from the bottom.
Bitok managing to control the position. #SUB#
Bitok is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kiang is aware though and is defending well.
Bitok wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bitok is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bitok avoids the body shot from Kiang.
Bitok with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Kiang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bitok's guard.
Kiang stays in close to Bitok's body and controls the position.
Bitok pulls Kiang in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Kiang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bitok's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bitok continues to stall.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bitok wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kiang is now in half guard.
Kiang not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yawa Kiang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Kiang tries to sprawl but Bitok drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kiang is trying is best to control the position here.
Bitok trying to control from half guard but Kiang is working away.
Bitok slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiang wants to control but Bitok is keeping busy.
#T1#
Bitok perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiang is looking to improve his position.
Bitok takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kiang looks for a takedown but Bitok sprawls well.
Bitok stuffs the takedown attempt from Kiang. Kiang gets slowly back to his feet.
Bitok tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kiang swivels and escapes.
Kiang counters with a body kick.#T3##TD#
Bitok changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kiang looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kiang is looking for a sweep.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kiang struggling a bit here.
Kiang dodges the ground and pound from Bitok.
A lull in the action here.
Kiang struggling a bit here.#T4#
Bitok happy to just control the position for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kulata Bitok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yawa Kiang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bitok looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kiang is avoiding damage well.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulata Bitok showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kiang 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yawa Kiang! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Libat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Buut.
Libat doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Buut counters with a big head kick but Libat shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buut shoots in for a takedown but Libat shows good takedown defense.
Buut moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLibat.#TD#
Buut closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Libat's guard.#T1#
Buut is fighting to break Libat's control of his arms but Libat is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Buut is pushing down on Libat's leg trying to pass to half guard. Libat is fighting to maintain full guard but Buut has managed to sneak the leg through.
Libat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Buut is working away from the top position though.
Buut trying to mount his opponent but Libat defends it.
Buut prevents Libat from improving his position.#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.
Buut is controlling the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Buut misses with a body kick.
Libat follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T3#
Buut with a poor takedown
and Libat counters with a low kick, right behind Buut 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walay Buut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Libat dives in and grabs Buut's left leg, looking for a takedown. Buut pushes down on Libat's head and hops out.
Buut is looking to counter with a body kick.#TD#
Buut drives through with a takedown into guard.
Libat manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Libat misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Buut fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Libat to the ground. Buut is now in Libat's guard.#T4#
Buut wants to control from the top but Libat keeps moving.
Buut is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Libat has control of Buut's left arm, preventing Buut from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walay Buut 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.#R2#
Buut fails with a takedown attempt.
Buut shoots in but Libat avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buut looks for a takedown but Libat sprawls well.
Libat counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walay Buut. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD2#
Libat shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Libat showed some decent athleticism there.
Buut is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Libat stalling. #T2#
Libat is continuing to stall.#T3#
Buut wants to get back to full guard but Libat has mounted him!
Libat lands a nice shot to the head.
Buut tries to hold on but Libat postures up.
Libat tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Buut is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Buut tries to lock up and control but Libat gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Buut is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Libat is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Libat content just to control the position here.
Libat landing strikes, looking to finish!
Higanti Libat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Libat looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Higanti Libat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Buut fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Libat counters with a body kick.
Buut shoots for a double leg takedown but Libat sprawls well. He's pushed Buut's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Libat replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Buut blocks it well.
Libat misses with a takedown attempt - Buut sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Libat backs away, Buut returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Libat gets caught napping as Buut dives in and scores a takedown. Libat manages to retain guard.#T1#
Libat managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buut sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Libat has control of Buut's left arm, preventing Buut from doing any damage.
Libat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Buut is looking to stand up but Libat won't let him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Libat holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Buut misses with a takedown attempt - Libat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walay Buut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Libat misses with a takedown
and Buut counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Libat fails with the takedown
and Buut counters with a good, hard body kick but Libat shrugs it off.
Libat shoots in looking for a takedown. Buut tries to sprawl out of it but Libat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Buut manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And Buut counters with a quick kick to the body but Libat blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walay Buut showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Buut has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Mibangon shoots in for a double leg but Sapi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sapi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mibangon dives in for a single leg takedown but Sapi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Sapi. No joy for Mibangon on that attempt.
Sapi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Wala Sapi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minatay Mibangon.#TD2#
Mibangon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapi trying to control the position here.
Mibangon preventing the sweep. #T1#
Mibangon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sapi managing to control the position.
Sapi controls Mibangon momentarily but Mibangon frees himself. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mibangon is fighting to break Sapi's control of his arms but Sapi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Mibangon dives in and scores a takedown into Sapi's guard.
Mibangon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Sapi has Mibangon pulled in close to control his posture.
Mibangon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sapi pulls Mibangon in to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mibangon content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mibangon with a poor takedown
and Sapi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sapi has a takedown stuffed.
Mibangon follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minatay Mibangon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mibangon shoots in for a takedown but Sapi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sapi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Sapi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mibangon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sapi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mibangon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sapi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mibangon pulls Sapi in close to his closed guard and prevents Sapi from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mibangon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sapi is fending him off so far but Mibangon persists. Nope, Sapi circles away and we're back to standing.
Sapi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mibangon is defended easily by Sapi.
Sapi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wala Sapi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minatay Mibangon.#T3##TD#
Sapi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sapi lands some shots froms side control.
Sapi controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mibangon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sapi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mibangon keeping his opponent close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wala Sapi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Mibangon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mibangon stays in close to Sapi's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mibangon won't allow Sapi to get back to his feet.
Mibangon being controlled here momentarily.
Sapi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sapi has momentary wrist control but Mibangon slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mibangon trying to control the position from guard on top but Sapi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sapi or perhaps it was just good defense by Mibangon, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#TD#
Sapi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T3#
Sapi trying to control but Mibangon is working from the bottom.
Mibangon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sapi controls the pace.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Sapi.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sapi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Minatay Mibangon.
I think Mibangon 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Buktot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nada jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nada dives in and grabs Buktot's left leg, looking for a takedown. Buktot pushes down on Nada's head and hops out.
Nada sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#TD2#
Buktot shoots in and bounces Nada off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada pulls Buktot in to control the position. #T1#
Nada is trying to control the position but Buktot postures up.
Buktot slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nada holds on and takes a little breather.
Buktot looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nada controlling Buktot's posture. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Buktot controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nada shoots in looking for a takedown but Buktot manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nada's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A nice side step and Buktot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nada.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Way Nada. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Nada or perhaps it was just good defense by Buktot, which made it look bad.
Buktot looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buktot steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Buktot closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T4#
Nada wants to control but Buktot postures up.
Nada seems a little lost for a moment, as Buktot dominates the positioning.
Nada is trying to control Buktot's posture but Buktot avoids it.
Who's going to make the next move?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nada is trying to control Buktot's posture but Buktot avoids it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dawindi Buktot dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Nada shoots in for a takedown but Buktot shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Buktot thinks about the counter body kick.
Nada tries to clinch but Buktot is having none of it.
Buktot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nada is fending him off so far but Buktot persists. Nope, Nada circles away and we're back to standing.
Buktot leaves Nada with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buktot tries for a takedown but Nada sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Nada shoots in and drives through. Buktot sprawls well.
Buktot is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Way Nada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nada tries for a takedown but Buktot sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Buktot bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Nada sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Nada trying to control from the bottom.
Nada keeping hold of Buktot's head, controlling as best he can.
Buktot is thwarting Nada's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Nada is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Buktot is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nada misses with a takedown attempt - Buktot sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nada misses with a takedown attempt - Buktot sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Buktot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nada swivels and escapes.
It appears Nada was looking to counter with a kick there.#TD2#
Buktot scores with a takedown into Nada's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nada manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Buktot manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dawindi Buktot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nada dives in and grabs Buktot's left leg, looking for a takedown. Buktot pushes down on Nada's head and hops out.
Buktot stuffs the takedown attempt from Nada. Nada gets slowly back to his feet.
As Nada backs off Buktot throws a huge counter combo but Nada manages to avoid it all.
Nada leaves Buktot with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Nada counters with a quick kick to the body but Buktot blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buktot tries for a takedown but Nada sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Buktot pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nada quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nada shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Buktot but Buktot pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Way Nada. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Buktot tries to sprawl but Nada drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Buktot kicks off Nada and gets to his feet. #T2#
Buktot has his takedown stuffed
and Nada makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Buktot really felt that one!#TD2#
Nada gets caught napping as Buktot dives in and scores a takedown. Nada manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nada trying to control the position.
#T3#
Buktot slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nada is pulling down on Buktot's head to control his posture. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nada has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Nada.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Way Nada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dawindi Buktot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dawindi Buktot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Buktot 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dawindi Buktot! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bitok fails with a takedown attempt.
Bitok displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Buktot.
Bitok looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bitok shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1#
Bitok looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Buktot is controlling Bitok's trapped leg to prevent Bitok from advancing to side control.
Buktot is continuing to stall.#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.
Buktot slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bitok is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bitok has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Bitok looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bitok not doing much here.
Bitok's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Buktot is concentrating on defense, preventing Bitok from advancing position.
Bitok thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Buktot is positioning himself well to prevent Bitok advancing to mount.
Buktot looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kulata Bitok 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.#R2#
Buktot tries for a takedown but Bitok sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Buktot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bitok as he jumps to the side.
Buktot closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bitok circles away.
Kulata Bitok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dawindi Buktot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitok shoots in but no luck this time.
And Buktot responds with a good body kick, but Bitok manages to step out the way in time.
Bitok will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Buktot steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Buktot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Bitok counters with a takedown into side control.
Buktot is being controlled here.
Buktot is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bitok perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bitok trying to mount his opponent but Buktot defends it. #T2#
Buktot wants to control but Bitok is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Buktot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Buktot steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T3##TD#
Bitok shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Buktot napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bitok is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Buktot knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bitok in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Buktot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bitok controls the position from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kulata Bitok dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2#
Buktot throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bitok was covering up waiting for the punch and Buktot finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Buktot is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitok keeping moving, preventing Buktot from controlling successfully.
Buktot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kulata Bitok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bitok 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.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Buktot being controlled here momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bitok keeping full guard, as Buktot tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Bitok throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Buktot was covering up waiting for the punch and Bitok finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T3#
Buktot wants to control the position but Bitok says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Buktot wants to improve his position but Bitok is controlling well.
Bitok thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bitok in particular looking to stall.
Buktot scores with a few weak punches.
Buktot desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dawindi Buktot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kulata Bitok is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Buktot gets back to full guard.
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 Kulata Bitok.
Well Bitok has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kulata Bitok! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Buut slaps away a takedown attempt from Mibangon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Buut is defended easily by Mibangon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mibangon.
Buut was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mibangon is defended easily by Buut.
Buut jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Walay Buut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minatay Mibangon.#TD#
Buut shoots in and gets a takedown into Mibangon's guard.#T2#
Buut controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mibangon wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Mibangon wants to stand up but Buut is controlling him.
Buut controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Buut fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Buut moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMibangon.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mibangon misses with a takedown attempt
and Buut counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Buut keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mibangon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Buut as he avoids it easily.
Buut throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mibangon avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walay Buut dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Buut stuffs the takedown.
Buut throws a counter high kick but Mibangon was just alert enough to avoid it.#TD#
Buut scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Buut performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buut's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buut is thwarting Mibangon's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Buut in particular looking to stall.
Mibangon is looking for a sweep. Buut is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mibangon keeps trying to improve his position.
Mibangon wants to control but Buut is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Buut is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mibangon's half guard.
Buut controlling the action here.
Buut is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mibangon can do to turn this around?
Further stalling from Buut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Buut seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mibangon for as long as he can get away with.
Mibangon is concentrating on defense, preventing Buut from advancing position.
Buut looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mibangon tries to get to full guard but Buut has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Buut thows a huge punch but Mibangon dodges it nicely.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Buut dives in and grabs Mibangon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mibangon pushes down on Buut's head and hops out.
And Mibangon responds with a good body kick, but Buut manages to step out the way in time.
Buut stuffs the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buut shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mibangon but Mibangon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mibangon thinks about the counter body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walay Buut dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Mibangon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Buut napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Buut's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buut tries to improve position but can't.
Walay Buut overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Buut can't do much from the bottom here.
Mibangon controls the position from side control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Buut fails with a takedown attempt.
Mibangon thinks about the counter body kick.
Mibangon dives in for a single leg takedown but Buut sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Buut thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mibangon goes for a double leg but Buut avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Buut continues to drive forward.#T3#
Mibangon blocks the body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Mibangon misses.
Mibangon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Walay Buut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minatay Mibangon.
Buut tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mibangon swivels and escapes.
Mibangon follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Buut shoots in for a takedown but Mibangon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Buut stuffs the takedown.
Buut quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#TD#
Buut shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mibangon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mibangon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Minatay Mibangon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walay Buut is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buut engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Minatay Mibangon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Buut has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walay Buut! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Sapi shoots in and drives through. Libat sprawls well.#TD#
Sapi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Libat is trying to defend but Sapi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Libat moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Libat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sapi's guard. #REVB##T1#
Libat controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Libat might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Libat works over Sapi with some ground and pound from guard.
Sapi pulls Libat in close to prevent any damage.
Sapi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Libat controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Sapi goes for a double leg but Libat avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Libat continues to drive forward.
Sapi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Libat avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wala Sapi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sapi prevents Libat from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Sapi pulls Libat into guard.
Sapi pulls Libat in close to his closed guard and prevents Libat from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Libat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Higanti Libat dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sapi slaps away a takedown attempt from Libat, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Sapi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Libat thows a body kick. Sapi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Libat keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Libat steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1##TD2#
Libat is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sapi's half guard.
Sapi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Libat with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Libat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sapi keeps working.
Libat controlling the pace.
Sapi keeping hold of Libat's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Sapi is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Libat connects with a body shot that sends Sapi's belly button to the back.
Libat tries to land a front kick but Sapi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sapi throws a counter high kick but Libat was just alert enough to avoid it.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Libat fails with the takedown#TD#
and Sapi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Libat's guard.
Sapi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sapi is fighting to break Libat's control of his arms but Libat is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Higanti Libat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Libat throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Libat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sapi.
Libat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Libat closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sapi quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapi trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T1#
Libat sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Libat landing shots from mount.
Libat unloading with bombs!
Sapi wants to control but Libat is having none of it.
Higanti Libat has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sapi is working to get back to half guard.
Sapi tries to hold on but Libat postures up.
Libat content just to control the position here.
Libat avoids the attempt from Sapi to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Libat controlling from mount.
Sapi tries to hold on but Libat postures up.
Sapi is in a horrible position here. Libat smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Libat content just to control the position here.
Wala Sapi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Higanti Libat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sapi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Higanti Libat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Libat 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Higanti Libat! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Nada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kiang's waist but Kiang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nada off to one side.
Nada fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Kiang decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiang is taking a breather. Nada says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Nada is trying is best to control the position here.
Kiang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nada or perhaps it was just good defense by Kiang, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Way Nada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiang avoids the head kick by Nada.
Kiang now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kiang fails with a takedown attempt.
Nada appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3##TD2#
Kiang closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nada did well to prevent Kiang getting side control.
Nada tries to kick Kiang off in order to stand up. Kiang Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Nada wants to control but Kiang postures up.
Nada holds on to Kiang's head and controls the position momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nada is trying to control Kiang's posture but Kiang avoids it.
Nada manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Nada wants to control but Kiang is keeping busy.
Nada holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Nada moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nada 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yawa Kiang dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Nada closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kiang quickly recovers to half guard.
Kiang trying to control but Nada postures up.
Nada with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Nada darts in looking for a takedown but Kiang gets double underhooks and turns Nada into the cage.
Kiang is trying to drag Nada to the mat but Nada just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nada gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kiang.
#T3##TD2#
Kiang jumps into guard, dragging Nada to the mat.
Nada looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kiang is trying to control the position but Nada postures up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kiang keeping moving, preventing Nada from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiang striking off his back but it's not causing Nada any problems.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nada wants to control from the top but Kiang keeps moving.
Kiang pulls Nada in close to prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Way Nada dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Nada shoots in for a takedown but Kiang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kiang lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kiang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kiang counters with a body kick that stops Nada in his tracks momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Way Nada. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nada shoots in for a takedown but Kiang shows good takedown defense.
Kiang raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD#
Nada throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kiang was covering up waiting for the punch and Nada finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nada wants to control from the top but Kiang keeps moving.
Way Nada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nada is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kiang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Kiang tries to strike from the bottom.
Kiang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kiang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kiang is controlling Nada's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD#
Nada shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kiang is looking to control Nada's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kiang avoid being mounted?
Nada controlling the action here.#T4#
Nada wants to control but Kiang is keeping him busy.
Well, if Nada is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiang is refusing to be controlled, as Nada sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Way Nada showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nada has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Way Nada! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Lazardo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Libat tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lazardo is in Libat's guard.#SUB2#
Lazardo drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Lazardo seems to have locked his on tight now - Libat screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Lazardo, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Lionel Lazardo!
Lionel Lazardo 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Kiang darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kiang is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kiang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiang wants to take a breather but Bitok is having none of it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitok is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kiang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Kiang throwing shots but Bitok is blocking nicely.
Kiang working over Bitok with some ground and pound. Bitok looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kiang avoids the body shot from Bitok.
Kiang counters with a body kick.
Kiang shoots for a double leg takedown but Bitok sprawls well. He's pushed Kiang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Bitok looking to score a takedown here. Kiang is defending well but Bitok drives through and ends up in Kiang's guard.#T2#
Bitok's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kiang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bitok slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Kiang 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kiang or perhaps it was just good defense by Bitok, which made it look bad.
Bitok throws a big counter combination but Kiang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Bitok closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kiang did well to prevent Bitok getting side control.
Well, if Bitok is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Kiang is positioning himself well to prevent Bitok advancing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kulata Bitok dominated that round.
That's time! Bitok's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Bitok. No joy for Kiang on that attempt.
Bitok thinks about countering with a body kick.#TD#
Bitok throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kiang was covering up waiting for the punch and Bitok finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kiang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiang seems keen to control Bitok's posture.
Bitok wants to control from the top but Kiang keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kiang trying to control the position here.
Kiang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bitok content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bitok goes for a double leg but Kiang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kiang continues to drive forward.
Kiang steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Kiang pulls guard successfully.
Kiang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bitok postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Kiang has Bitok pulled in close to control his posture.
Bitok not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kulata Bitok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kiang holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bitok shoots for a takedown but Kiang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kiang is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bitok shoots in for a takedown but Kiang shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kulata Bitok. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bitok darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiang controlling the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kulata Bitok dominated that second round.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Kiang fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bitok sprawls well initially but Kiang persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bitok tries to get to full guard but Kiang has control of the leg.
Kiang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitok trying to hold on to Kiang's head to control him but Kiang postures up.
#T1#
Kiang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ground and pound from Kiang.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kiang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kiang dives in for a single leg takedown but Bitok sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bitok thinks about countering with a body kick.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kiang misses with a takedown attempt - Bitok sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bitok is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bitok will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kiang thinks about the counter body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kiang.
Bitok tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kiang defends well and Bitok ends up having to push Kiang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kiang follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T3#
Bitok has Kiang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kiang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kulata Bitok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bitok jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kiang walks away with a smile on his face. Bitok gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bitok fails with the takedown
and Kiang counters with a left and a right that stings Bitok. #TD2#
Kiang shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bitok is trying to defend but Kiang finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kiang in particular looking to stall.
Yawa Kiang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kulata Bitok is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Kiang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yawa Kiang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bitok has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kulata Bitok! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Mibangon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Buut tries to avoid it but Mibangon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Buut to the ground. Buut escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Buut quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mibangon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mibangon with a poor takedown
and Buut counters with a solid body kick. #TD#
Buut changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mibangon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mibangon is trying to improve his position.
Buut controls the position.#T1#
Buut seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mibangon for as long as he can get away with.
Buut continues to stall.#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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Buut shoots for a takedown but Mibangon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And Mibangon responds with a good body kick, but Buut manages to step out the way in time.#TD2#
Mibangon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Buut's half guard.
Buut is holding on to half guard well.
Buut's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Mibangon is controlling the pace.
Buut preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Well, if Mibangon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mibangon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walay Buut dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Buut fails with a takedown attempt.
Mibangon is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mibangon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mibangon wants it to stay on the feet.
And Mibangon responds with a good body kick, but Buut manages to step out the way in time.
Buut is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mibangon can do to turn this around?
A thudding body kick lands there by Mibangon!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mibangon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mibangon content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Buut preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mibangon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Buut is looking to control Mibangon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Buut avoid being mounted?
Mibangon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Buut trying to hold on to Mibangon's head to control him but Mibangon postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
No luck for Buut with that takedown attempt.
Mibangon replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Buut blocks it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walay Buut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buut fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Buut fails with a takedown attempt.
Buut shoots in looking for a takedown but Mibangon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Buut's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And Mibangon responds with a good body kick, but Buut manages to step out the way in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mibangon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Buut as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minatay Mibangon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mibangon with a poor takedown
and Buut counters with a body kick that stops Mibangon in his tracks momentarily.
Nice body punch from Buut.
Buut dives in and grabs Mibangon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mibangon pushes down on Buut's head and hops out.
Mibangon tries a quick counter leg kick but Buut is wise to it.
Buut is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mibangon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mibangon is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buut shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mibangon as he jumps to the side.
Buut backing away here, and Mibangon unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walay Buut. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mibangon. #TD#
Buut throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mibangon was covering up waiting for the punch and Buut finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Buut throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Mibangon being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mibangon pulls Buut in close to prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mibangon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mibangon moves out of range of the body kick from Buut.
Mibangon thinks about the counter body kick.#TD#
Mibangon tries to sprawl but Buut drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Buut controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Walay Buut showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Buut has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Sapi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Buktot tries to avoid it but Sapi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Buktot to the ground. Buktot escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And Buktot responds with a good body kick, but Sapi manages to step out the way in time.
Buktot shoots for a takedown but Sapi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sapi is looking to counter with a body kick.
Buktot stuffs the takedown attempt from Sapi. Sapi gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Buktot closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1#
Buktot seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Buktot is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sapi sees it coming and defends easily.
Sapi wants to control but Buktot is keeping busy.
Buktot not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Buktot shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Buktot content to control rather than advance.
Sapi wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Buktot sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sapi keeping hold of Buktot's head, controlling as best he can.
Buktot controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dawindi Buktot dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Sapi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Buktot's guard.
Sapi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Buktot trying to control the position here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Buktot lands an upkick as Sapi stands over him.
Buktot controlling Sapi's posture. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Buktot can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sapi controls the pace.
Further stalling from Sapi.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Buktot throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Buktot defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sapi.#T3#
Sapi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Buktot pinned against the cage. Buktot gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And Buktot responds with a good body kick, but Sapi manages to step out the way in time.
Buktot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buktot blocks the body kick.
Buktot is trying to counter with his kicks.
Buktot shoots for a takedown but Sapi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And Sapi counters with a quick kick to the body but Buktot blocks it.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Buktot is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sapi's half guard.
Sapi is controlling Buktot's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buktot prevents Sapi from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buktot perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dawindi Buktot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sapi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Buktot shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sapi defends it nicely.
Sapi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sapi.
Buktot thinks about the counter body kick.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buktot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sapi tries to avoid it but Buktot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sapi to the ground. Sapi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sapi tries to counter with a takedown but Buktot is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Sapi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Buktot is trying to defend but Sapi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Buktot tries to get to full guard but Sapi has control of the leg. #T2#
Sapi controlling the pace.
Sapi wants to pass to mount but Buktot is defending the position.
Buktot trying to control but Sapi postures up.
Buktot is controlling Sapi's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Sapi controlling the action here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sapi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Buktot swivels and escapes.
Buktot shoots in and drives through. Sapi sprawls well.
Wala Sapi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dawindi Buktot.
Sapi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Buktot counters with a body kick.
Sapi fails with a takedown attempt.
Buktot thinks about the counter body kick.
Wala Sapi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
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.#TD#
Sapi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Buktot to the mat! Buktot manages to get full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wala Sapi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Buktot 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dawindi Buktot! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Lazardo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lazardo cracks Mibangon with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
Lazardo is trying to get an arm triangle but Mibangon is defending well.
Mibangon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lazardo on the ground.#SUB2#
Lazardo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lazardo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mibangon is avoiding damage well.
Lazardo looks up at the clock and then as Mibangon takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lazardo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
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!#SUB2#
Lazardo is trying to get an arm triangle but Mibangon is defending well.
Lazardo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lazardo in side control, throwing shots but Mibangon defends.
Lazardo tries to score with some ground and pound. Mibangon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T1#
Lazardo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Lazardo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mibangon has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Lazardo is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Mibangon is trying to escape and Lazardo transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Mibangon is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lazardo! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lionel Lazardo!
After the fight, Lionel Lazardo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bitok goes for a double leg but Buktot avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Buktot continues to drive forward.
Bitok wants to take the fight to the mat but Buktot manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Bitok works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bitok is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitok has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Buktot striking off his back but it's not causing Bitok any problems.
Bitok is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Buktot tries to sprawl but Bitok drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Buktot is not content to let Bitok control the position.
Bitok is taking a breather. Buktot says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Buktot preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Buktot trying to control here.
#T3#
Buktot holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Buktot wants to get back to full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Buktot is looking to get back to full guard here but Bitok has managed to pass to side control instead.
Buktot seems a little lost for a moment, as Bitok dominates the positioning.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bitok working away.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Bitok closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bitok is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Buktot will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bitok working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bitok is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kulata Bitok dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Bitok drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bitok working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buktot is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Buktot wants to control but Bitok postures up.#ES2#
Buktot bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
Bitok drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bitok controls the position.
Bitok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buktot can do to turn this around?#T2#
Buktot is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bitok off and has taken his back!
Buktot really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bitok.#T3#
Bitok holding both Buktot 's hands and preventing any damage.
Buktot is not going to allow Bitok to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Buktot trying to control.
Bitok trying to control but not successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Even with his hooks in, Buktot manages to miss with strikes from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kulata Bitok will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bitok with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Buktot counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Buktot wants to control from the top but Bitok keeps moving.
Buktot sitting in guard here, content to control.
Buktot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buktot is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Bitok trying to keep a closed guard but Buktot is proving a slippery customer.
Buktot slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bitok has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bitok tries to score a power double leg takedown but Buktot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bitok somewhat.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Buktot darts in looking for a takedown but Bitok gets double underhooks and turns Buktot into the cage.
And Bitok counters with a quick kick to the body but Buktot blocks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bitok.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kulata Bitok. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Bitok dives in for a single leg takedown but Buktot sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Bitok jumps guard.
Buktot controls from within his opponent's guard.
Buktot wants to pass the guard but Bitok is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bitok being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dawindi Buktot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kulata Bitok is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Buktot stopping the sweep attempt from Bitok.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bitok is pulling down on Buktot's head to control his posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dawindi Buktot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bitok has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dawindi Buktot! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Nice takedown defense from Buut. No joy for Libat on that attempt.
It looked like Buut was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Libat.
Buut fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Libat avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Buut closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Libat quickly recovers to half guard.#T1#
Libat keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Libat is looking to improve his position.
Libat preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Buut is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Libat tries to get to full guard but Buut has control of the leg.
Buut controlling the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Libat keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Buut shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Libat sprawls well. Libat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buut gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Buut shoots in looking for a takedown. Libat tries to sprawl out of it but Buut keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Libat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walay Buut. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Libat drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Libat misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buut controls the position for a moment.
Buut has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walay Buut dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Libat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Buut is fending him off so far but Libat persists. Nope, Buut circles away and we're back to standing.
Buut feinted with a counter takedown.
Libat slaps away a takedown attempt from Buut, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Libat misses.
Buut stuffs the takedown attempt from Libat. Libat gets slowly back to his feet.
It appears Buut was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buut shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Libat pinned against the cage. Libat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Libat is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Libat leaves Buut with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walay Buut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Libat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Buut is fending him off so far but Libat persists. Nope, Buut circles away and we're back to standing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Buut.
Libat steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Libat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Buut.
Libat replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Buut blocks it well.
Buut closes the distance and clinches up with Libat, looking for a takedown. Buut pushes Libat against the cage but Libat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Libat is trying to counter with his kicks.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3#
Buut with a lazy takedown attempt
and Libat counters with a nice body kick.
Libat goes for a double leg but Buut avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Buut continues to drive forward.
Libat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Buut.
Libat replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Buut blocks it well.#TD2#
Libat closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Libat lands in his opponent's guard.
Buut is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Libat dives into side control.
#T4##REVR#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buut wants to control but Libat postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Higanti Libat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Buut shoots in for a takedown but Libat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Libat shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Libat was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Libat just content to control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Buut wants to control but Libat postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.#T1#
Buut is trying to control Libat's posture but Libat avoids it.
Buut is being controlled here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buut is trying to control Libat's posture but Libat avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Buut shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Libat pinned against the cage. Libat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Libat is trying to counter with his kicks.
Buut fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Buut moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLibat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walay Buut. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Libat looks to land a body kick but Buut moved away.
Buut appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Buut fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Libat avoids it really well and circles away.
Buut displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Libat.
Buut swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
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.
Nice sprawl there from Libat as Buut shoots in.#TD2#
Libat bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buut is being controlled here.
Libat trying to control the action but Buut is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Higanti Libat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Libat 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Higanti Libat! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Sapi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sapi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sapi is looking to take a break and control but Kiang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kiang is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Kiang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapi happy to just control the position for now. #T1#
Kiang wants to control but Sapi postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kiang is trying to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sapi blocks the body kick.
Sapi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kiang avoids it.
Kiang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sapi's waist but Sapi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kiang off to one side. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sapi dives in and grabs Kiang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kiang pushes down on Sapi's head and hops out.
Kiang is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kiang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sapi fails with a takedown attempt.
Kiang replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sapi blocks it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wala Sapi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Kiang has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Kiang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sapi was covering up waiting for the punch and Kiang finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sapi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Sapi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kiang is stalling in the full guard.
Sapi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wala Sapi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kiang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sapi sprawls well. Sapi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kiang gets slowly back to his feet.
Sapi is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sapi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kiang can do to turn this around?
Sapi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kiang is fending him off so far but Sapi persists. Nope, Kiang circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapi looks for a takedown but Kiang sprawls well.
Kiang only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Kiang stuffs the takedown attempt from Sapi. Sapi gets slowly back to his feet.
Kiang thinks about the counter body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wala Sapi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sapi tries to avoid it but Kiang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sapi to the ground. Sapi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sapi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Kiang. No joy for Sapi on that attempt. #TD#
Sapi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T2#
Kiang throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kiang controlling the position for now.#T3#
Sapi is trying to control the action in half guard but Kiang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sapi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sapi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Kiang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kiang happy to just control the position for now.
Wala Sapi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sapi can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yawa Kiang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Sapi fails with the takedown.
Kiang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sapi avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sapi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T1#
Kiang trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Kiang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #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.
Kiang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sapi landing shots from mount.
Sapi controlling the position easily from mount.
Sapi misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T3#
Kiang wants to hold on but Sapi pushes him away.
Sapi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kiang tries to hold on but Sapi pushes him away.
Sapi controlling the position easily from mount.
Kiang wants to hold on but Sapi pushes him away.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sapi looking to control but Kiang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sapi with shots to the head and body - Kiang looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sapi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kiang is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sapi content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wala Sapi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sapi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wala Sapi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bitok is defended easily by Buktot.
Buktot steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#TD#
Bitok shoots in and bounces Buktot off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buktot is looking to stand up but Bitok isn't so interested in that idea.
Buktot has Bitok pulled in close to control his posture.
Bitok sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Buktot looking for a sweep. Not yet Buktot, not yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bitok controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bitok misses with a takedown
and Buktot makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Buktot.
Bitok jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bitok dives in and grabs Buktot's left leg, looking for a takedown. Buktot pushes down on Bitok's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kulata Bitok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bitok shoots in for a double leg but Buktot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Buktot counters with a body kick.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bitok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bitok fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Buktot avoids it really well and circles away.
And Buktot responds with a good body kick, but Bitok manages to step out the way in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buktot defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bitok.
Buktot is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bitok shoots in for a takedown but Buktot shows good takedown defense.
Buktot follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kulata Bitok will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bitok's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bitok will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And Buktot responds with a good body kick, but Bitok manages to step out the way in time.#TD#
Bitok closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Buktot's guard.
Buktot seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Buktot keeping moving, preventing Bitok from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitok won't allow Buktot to sweep him here. #T1#
Bitok controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bitok has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Buktot shoots for a double leg takedown but Bitok sprawls well. He's pushed Buktot's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #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.#TD2#
Buktot drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bitok is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Buktot dives into side control.
#REVR#
Bitok is trying to get back to half guard.
Buktot is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bitok will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Bitok is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bitok is trying to get back to full guard.
Bitok desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Buktot controlling the action here.
Buktot stalling away here and it's allowed Bitok to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kulata Bitok dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Bitok shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Buktot manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Buktot controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitok seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Bitok throws a strike but Buktot rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buktot lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kulata Bitok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Buktot slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bitok looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Buktot sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Bitok misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Buktot fails with the takedown.
Bitok tries to score a power double leg takedown but Buktot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bitok somewhat.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buktot misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Bitok to counter with a crisp jab.
Dawindi Buktot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kulata Bitok is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD2#
Buktot 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bitok pulls Buktot in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dawindi Buktot.
I think Bitok has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Buut.#TD2#
Mibangon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Buut is trying to defend but Mibangon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buut controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1#
Buut wants to control but Mibangon is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mibangon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Buut has his hands clasped together around Mibangon's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mibangon is taking a breather. Buut says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Buut tries to get to full guard but Mibangon has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mibangon closes the distance and clinches up with Buut, looking for a takedown. Mibangon pushes Buut against the cage but Buut circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Buut is looking to counter with a body kick.#T3#
Mibangon shoots in for a takedown but Buut shows good takedown defense.
Buut throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mibangon avoids it.#TD2#
Mibangon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Buut was covering up waiting for the punch and Mibangon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buut seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mibangon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Buut is trying to control the position but Mibangon postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mibangon trying to control the position from guard on top but Buut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buut has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minatay Mibangon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Buut will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And Mibangon responds with a good body kick, but Buut manages to step out the way in time.
Mibangon shoots in but Buut avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mibangon throws a body punch but Buut moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buut dives in and grabs Mibangon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mibangon pushes down on Buut's head and hops out.
And Mibangon responds with a good body kick, but Buut manages to step out the way in time.#TD2#
Mibangon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1#
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Mibangon trying to control the action but Buut is working from the bottom.
Mibangon lands a few punches from side control.#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.
Buut tries to improve position but can't.
Mibangon happy to just control the position for now.
Buut can't do much from the bottom here.
Buut is looking for a sweep.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD2#
Mibangon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Buut!
Mibangon happy to just control the position for now.
Buut is trying to improve his position.
Buut stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T4#
Buut is looking for a sweep.
Buut is letting Mibangon control him for a moment.
Buut can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mibangon landing a few strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minatay Mibangon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Mibangon shoots in for a takedown but Buut shows good takedown defense.
Buut doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Mibangon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mibangon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mibangon being controlled here momentarily.
Mibangon controlling from the top position.
Mibangon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Buut has control of Mibangon's left arm, preventing Mibangon from doing any damage.
Mibangon sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mibangon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Buut swivels and escapes.
Mibangon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Buut.
Mibangon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Buut shoots for a takedown but Mibangon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mibangon follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walay Buut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Buut. No joy for Mibangon on that attempt.
Buut fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mibangon avoids it really well and circles away.
Mibangon follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Buut tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mibangon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Buut somewhat.
Mibangon steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Walay Buut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Minatay Mibangon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mibangon misses with a kick to the body.
As Mibangon backs away, Buut returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Minatay Mibangon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mibangon 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Minatay Mibangon! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Libat.
Libat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sapi keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Libat working away.
Sapi striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#T1#
Sapi is trying to control Libat's posture but Libat avoids it.
Sapi is looking to reverse the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Sapi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sapi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Libat is not content to let Sapi control the position.
Sapi controls the position. #T2#
Sapi is looking to take a break and control but Libat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sapi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Sapi working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sapi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Libat feints and as Sapi raises his hands in defense, Libat changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Libat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Libat trying to control but Sapi is working from the bottom.
Sapi controlling Libat's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Higanti Libat dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sapi shoots in for a takedown but Libat shows good takedown defense.
Libat counters with a body kick.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Libat enables Sapi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Libat manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sapi is stalling in the full guard.
Libat seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapi controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Sapi won't allow Libat to sweep him here.
Sapi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Libat is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sapi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Libat is trying to counter with his kicks.
Libat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sapi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Libat misses with a takedown attempt - Sapi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck for Sapi with that takedown attempt. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sapi shoots in and drives through. Libat sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wala Sapi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Libat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sapi sprawls well. Sapi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Libat gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sapi goes for a double leg but Libat avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Libat continues to drive forward.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wala Sapi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Libat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sapi but Sapi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Libat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sapi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapi shoots for a double leg takedown but Libat sprawls well. He's pushed Sapi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Libat counters with a body kick.
Libat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sapi pinned against the cage. Sapi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Libat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sapi but Sapi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sapi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wala Sapi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Higanti Libat.
Libat has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sapi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Libat defends it nicely.#TD#
Sapi shoots in and bounces Libat off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T3#
Sapi's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sapi postures up.
Libat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Libat is pulling down on Sapi's head to control his posture.
Libat controls Sapi momentarily but Sapi frees himself.
Sapi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sapi won't allow Libat to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wala Sapi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sapi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wala Sapi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Nada closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kiang circles away.
Kiang counters with a body kick.
Nada shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kiang defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Kiang. #T1#
Nada slaps away a takedown attempt from Kiang, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Kiang tries to sprawl but Nada drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nada is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kiang trying to control here.
#T2#
Nada controlling the pace.
Kiang regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nada. #T3#
Nada is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nada shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kiang sprawls well. Kiang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nada gets slowly back to his feet.
Kiang counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Way Nada. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kiang's waist but Kiang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nada off to one side.
Nada fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kiang enables Nada to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kiang manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kiang controlling Nada's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiang wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yawa Kiang will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kiang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And Nada counters with a quick kick to the body but Kiang blocks it.#TD#
Nada drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kiang wants to get back to his feet but Nada passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Nada is thwarting Kiang's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada passes into side control, despite Kiang's attempt to control the position.
#T1#
Nada trying to control the action but Kiang is working from the bottom.
Way Nada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nada working away.
A lull in the action here.
Nada in side control, throwing shots but Kiang defends. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
A lull in the action here.
Kiang tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Kiang is trying to escape the position but Nada is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kiang stuffs the takedown.
Nada shoots in for a takedown but Kiang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kiang counters with a body kick.#TD#
Nada closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kiang seems a little lost for a moment, as Nada dominates the positioning.
Kiang defending against the ground and pound.
Nada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kiang can do to turn this around?#T4#
Kiang is pushing Nada's head away, looking to escape. Nada manages to hold on to the position though.
Kiang is trying to control Nada's posture but Nada avoids it.
Nada happy to just control the position for now.
You can see the frustration on Kiang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Way Nada dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kiang fails with a takedown attempt.
Kiang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nada thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nada fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kiang avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada closes the distance and clinches up with Kiang, looking for a takedown. Nada pushes Kiang against the cage but Kiang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kiang thinks about the counter body kick.
Nada fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Way Nada. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Nada closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kiang's guard.#T2#
Nada's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kiang managing to control the position.
Nada is looking to work some ground and pound but Kiang has wrist control.#T3#
Kiang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nada puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nada is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nada prevents Kiang from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nada shoots and misses
and Kiang makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nada really felt that one!
Nada fails to land the takedown.
Kiang is looking for the big counter here.
Nada misses with a kick to the body.
Kiang is looking for the big counter here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nada swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
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 Way Nada.
I think Nada has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Way Nada! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Mibangon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Onigawa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Onigawa is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Mibangon has his hands clasped together but Onigawa extends and breaks Mibangon's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Onigawa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tatsura Onigawa! |
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