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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
TFL:1 New Era
Date: Nov 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Luke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Luke lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gracie takes a step back to recover.
Luke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Luke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gracie to score with a decent uppercut.
Luke misses with a series of wild punches.
Luke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Luke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Gracie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Luke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie cracks Luke on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Luke falls backwards against the cage. Gracie follows up with more strikes that drop Luke to his knees. Gracie keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Luke! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Efim Gracie!
Post fight, Efim Gracie stared into the camera and said 'Im a world champion.. IM A WORLD CHAMPION!'. |
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Event:
TFL:1 New Era
Date: Nov 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Ikeda throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Acacio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Acacio misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Ikeda's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Ikeda instigates a clinch.
Ikeda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Acacio.
#BC2#
Ikeda breaks from the clinch.
Acacio has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ikeda is looking to score with low kicks.
Ikeda slips a jab from Acacio.#CL2#
Ikeda clinches.
Ikeda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Acacio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Acacio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Acacio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Acacio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Ikeda is rocked!
Ikeda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Acacio prevents it.
Acacio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ikeda is still on wobbly legs! Can Acacio finish him?#T1#
Acacio lands with a left to the head.
Ikeda has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Acacio after a bit of a struggle.
Acacio scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Ikeda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ikeda walks into a jab.
Acacio just misses with a punch to the body.
Acacio throws a looping overhand right but Ikeda ducks down to avoid it.
Ikeda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nilson Acacio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Acacio throws a body punch but Ikeda moves out of range.
Ikeda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Acacio counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Ikeda out cold! What a finish! Acacio is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nilson Acacio!
A victorious Nilson Acacio thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1#
A head kick by Anus misses
and Stephens finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Anus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stephens .#CUT2#It looks like Monster Anus has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stephens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stephens .
As Stephens tries to get set, Anus tries to push him back and clinch up but Stephens manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stephens tries for a takedown but Anus manages to get underhooks.
Stephens is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anus to keep the fight standing.
Stephens is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anus to keep the fight standing.
Monster Anus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamall Stephens .#BC2#
Stephens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1##KD2#
Stephens lands a big head kick that sends Anus tumbling to the mat! Stephens takes a step backwards and waves Anus back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Anus is rocked!
Stephens shoots in for a takedown but Anus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oh Anus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Stephens lands a huge takedown. Anus is out but the ref is slow to react and Stephens lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Anus lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamall Stephens ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Kenney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daniels is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Daniels scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kenney misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kenney throws a nice looking combination but Daniels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kenney takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kenney walks forward, straight into a front kick from Daniels.
Kenney throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kenney on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Daniels looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Daniels moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Daniels clinches. #BC2#
Daniels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kenney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Daniels instigates a clinch.
Daniels misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daniels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kenney wants a takedown.
Kenney blocks a body shot from Daniels.
Kenney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Daniels breaks the clinch.
Daniels fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Kenney misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daniels. Kenney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenney takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kenney moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Daniels moves into the clinch.
Daniels leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Daniels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daniels lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Daniels with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2#
Daniels clinches up with Kenney and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Kenney successfully pulls guard.
Kenney is looking to stand up but Daniels isn't so interested in that idea.
Daniels looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU2#
Daniels stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
Kenney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenney throws a right hand that Daniels ducks under and follows up with a left that Daniels also avoids with ease.
Ronald Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daniels misses with a low kick as Kenney jumps back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenney blocks a leg kick.
Daniels misses with a low kick as Kenney jumps back.
Daniels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kenney.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Daniels is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Kenney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daniels thuds a left hand into Kenney's body.
Daniels fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kenney has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Daniels is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Daniels will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Daniels wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A thudding body kick lands there by Daniels!
#T3##CL#
Kenney has managed to clinch.
Good body shot from Daniels.
Kenney is working Daniels over against the cage.#BC2#
Daniels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Danga de danga de dang - Kenney scores with a four punch combination!
Kenney lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daniels circles away quickly and effectively.
Daniels chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Daniels throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Daniels turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Daniels is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kenney rather than just go for the knockout.
Daniels connects with a leg kick.
Daniels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kenney moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kenney appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kenney is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kenney throws a right and a left that Daniels avoids nicely.
Daniels throws a quick inside leg kick.
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!#CL#
Kenney drives through and clinches with Daniels against the cage.
Kenney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels's elbow.
Daniels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kenney's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Daniels struggles to land a body shot inside as Kenney controls his hands.
#T4#
Kenney can't find room to land a body shot as Daniels controls the action.
Daniels stalls.
Daniels stalling in the clinch but Kenney improves position.
Kenney looking to slow down the pace here.
Kenney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daniels tries to work over Kenney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Kenney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kenney misses with a two punch combination.
Daniels throws a front kick that sends Kenney stumbling back into the cage.
Daniels with a nice calf kick.
Kenney on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Daniels. Daniels obviously looking to wear him down.
Kenney scores with a one two! Daniels had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daniels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenney manages to avoid it.
Daniels scores with a shot to the body.
Daniels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenney looks to land a combination but Daniels avoids it well.
Kenney throws the left hand but Daniels avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Daniels 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#
Kenney tries to clinch but Daniels moves out of range.
Daniels thows a body kick. Kenney tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kenney looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daniels is fending him off so far but Kenney persists. Nope, Daniels circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Daniels gets a clinch. #BC2#
Daniels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daniels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kenney circles away quickly and effectively.
Daniels throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Daniels moves into range and clinches up with Kenney.
Daniels tries to work over Kenney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Daniels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daniels looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kenney throws a hook to the side of Daniels's head but Daniels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daniels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Kenney misses.
A low kick lands for Daniels.
Kenney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daniels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kenney lands a head shot.
Ronald Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Daniels.
Daniels walks into a left hand.
Kenney fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Daniels. Those never looked like landing.
Kenney wants to land a leg kick but Daniels is out of range.
Kenney takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ronald Daniels seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kenney lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daniels circles away quickly and effectively.
Daniels dodges the punch combination from Kenney.
Daniels lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Daniels looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenney is just out of range.
Kenney takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Daniels stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Kenney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenney misses with a two punch combination.
Daniels tries to counter with a clinch but Kenney shakes him off and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Daniels has managed to clinch.
Kenney will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Daniels tries to throw a body punch but Kenney avoids it by throwing Daniels back against the cage.
Kenney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels's elbow.
Kenney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels's elbow.
Daniels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Kenney.
Kenney tries for a takedown but Daniels manages to get underhooks.
#T2#
Daniels stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Daniels tries to throw a body punch but Kenney avoids it by throwing Daniels back against the cage. #BC2#
Daniels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daniels buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2#
Daniels darts in and clinches Kenney up against the cage.
Kenney is looking for a takedown.
Kenney lands a body punch.
Kenney misses with a punch to the body.
Ronald Daniels seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Daniels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Kenney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daniels misses with a two punch combination.
Daniels dodges the punch combination from Kenney.
Kenney takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kenney looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Daniels darts in and clinches Kenney up against the cage.
Kenney leaning against his opponent.
Daniels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Kenney misses with a body punch.
Kenney misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daniels.
#TD#
Kenney has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Daniels regains guard immediately.
Daniels has his feet on Kenney's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kenney misses with a two punch combination.
Kenney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice body kick there by Daniels.
Daniels digs a good hook to Kenney's body.
#CL2#
Daniels gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels has Kenney pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Daniels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daniels scores with a hook to the body. Kenney takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kenney takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD#
Daniels gets caught flat footed, as Kenney shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kenney is looking to work some ground and pound but Daniels has wrist control.#T4#
Daniels wants to stand up but Kenney is controlling him.
Kenney postures up in Daniels's guard and throws a big left but Daniels blocks it.
Kenney throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Daniels works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kenney won't allow Daniels to sweep him here.
Kenney working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Daniels utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Daniels is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kenney is controlling him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Daniels keeping moving, preventing Kenney from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Kenney. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Daniels forces Kenney back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenney can't find room to land a body shot as Daniels controls the action.
Daniels is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kenney lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Daniels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kenney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Daniels ducks under a wild hook from Kenney.
Daniels flicks out a counter leg kick but Kenney steps away.
A nice leg kick from Daniels, right into the meat of the thigh.
Daniels slips a jab and a cross from Kenney.
Alexey Kenney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Daniels - that will leave a mark!
#CL2#
Daniels fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kenney, pushing him back against the cage.
Kenney tries to work over Daniels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daniels misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Daniels breaks from the clinch.
Daniels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kenney takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kenney throws a series of punches but Daniels moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kenney lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Daniels has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Daniels and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sloppy strikes from Daniels. Those never looked like landing.
Daniels misses with a low kick.
Kenney takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kenney misses with a series of wild punches.
Daniels scores with a spinning back kick!
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!
Kenney on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Daniels keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kenney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daniels.
Daniels misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kenney throws a hook but Daniels blocks it.
Kenney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kenney misses with a body shot.
Daniels scores with a push kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Daniels.
Kenney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daniels.
Both fighters circling a little - Daniels finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kenney tries to bum rush Daniels with a series of wild strikes but Daniels uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daniels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenney moves away.
Kenney takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kenney tries to clinch but Daniels is having none of it.
Kenney takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Daniels fakes the leg kick and cracks Kenney in the body. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Daniels.
Daniels takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL#
Kenney gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Daniels lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kenney.
Daniels tries a body shot but Kenney blocks it.
Daniels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daniels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daniels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daniels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daniels throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kenney misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Kenney has clasped his hands together around Daniels's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Alexey Kenney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daniels gets back to half guard.
Daniels blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kenney.
Daniels looks like he's trying to stand up.
Daniels is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kenney's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kenney's back!#T3#
Daniels biding his time, controlling Kenney.
Kenney is trying to stand back up.
Daniels is looking to control Kenney but Kenney is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kenney is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kenney looking very determined here, making life difficult for Daniels.
Daniels controlling from the back.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kenney staying busy and making it hard for Daniels to control.
Daniels is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Daniels tries to keep control of the position but Kenney is staying busy.
Daniels controlling the position well here. Kenney rolled but Daniels kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kenney is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald Daniels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Daniels 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronald Daniels! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Ikeda cracks Levine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
Levine closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ikeda did well to prevent Levine getting side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ikeda can do anything to dispel that myth.
Levine wants to stand up but Ikeda is controlling the position.
#SUB#
Levine looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Levine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ikeda is just riding it out for now. Levine eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Levine is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Ikeda is trying to stand back up but Levine is controlling him
Levine is keen to just control but Ikeda is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Levine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Levine is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ikeda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Levine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES2#
Ikeda kicks off Levine and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Ikeda looking to score a takedown here. Levine is defending well but Ikeda drives through and ends up in Levine's guard.#T2#
Ikeda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Levine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ikeda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ikeda connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Levine looking for a guillotine here but Ikeda defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Ikeda stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ikeda moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD2#
Levine tries to sprawl but Ikeda drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Levine gets full guard.
Levine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ikeda 's guard. #REVR#
Levine is breathing heavily.
Ikeda wants to stand up but Levine is controlling him. #SUB#
Levine thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Levine postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ikeda is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Levine, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Ikeda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Levine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ikeda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4##SU2#
Ikeda decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Levine has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ikeda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Levine.
Levine feinted with a counter takedown.
A nice combination there by Ikeda .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Ikeda moves into range and clinches up with Levine.
Levine wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Ikeda jumps guard and drags Levine to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ikeda is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Levine is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hito Ikeda 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##TD2#
Ikeda decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Levine looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ikeda scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ikeda looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Levine works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ikeda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Levine's head.
Ikeda lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ikeda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ikeda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Levine working for a triangle but Ikeda defends it easily.
Ikeda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Levine is keeping the position for now.
Levine keeping moving, preventing Ikeda from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ikeda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Levine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ikeda has managed to get both his arms back between Levine's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ikeda distracts Levine with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ikeda 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ikeda is working Levine over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ikeda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Levine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ikeda 's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Levine drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Levine as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Ikeda screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Levine! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Dustin Levine!
After the fight, Dustin Levine 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: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Luke throws a combination. Williams tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Luke keeps Williams at a distance using the push kick.
Luke thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Williams if he has to take too many more of those.
Luke displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Luke scores with a head kick. Williams tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Luke lands a head kick!
Danga de danga de dang - Luke scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luke lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Luke lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Left hook, right uppercut from Luke.
Luke scores with a jab to the body.
Luke lands with a nice combination. Williams backs away looking to recover.
Luke is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Williams feints the counter takedown.
Kevin Luke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luke displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Luke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luke scores with a one two! Williams had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
Luke tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Williams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Luke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kevin Luke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luke is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Williams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Williams on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luke is working the combinations to good effect here.
Luke wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Williams looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Luke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Williams throws an elbow that misses. Luke uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Williams's guard. Nice move by Luke!#REVR#
Luke trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom. #T2#
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Luke trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams is pulling down on Luke's head to control his posture.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Williams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Luke trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Williams has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Luke would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Luke scores with a one two! Williams had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Luke looks to land a combination. Williams sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Williams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Luke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Luke wants it to stay on the feet.
Kevin Luke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxon Williams.
Luke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Luke scores with a head kick. Williams tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Williams takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T4#
Luke thuds his shin into the meat of Williams's side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luke shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Williams eats them both and turns towards Luke to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Luke is breathing heavily.
Luke throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Luke lands a nice looking kick to the body. Williams takes a step back to recover.
Luke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Williams.
Luke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luke is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Luke throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Williams blocks a head kick by Luke.
Luke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Williams.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Luke dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Luke lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Luke.#TD2#
Williams shoots in and bounces Luke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Williams working some strikes from top position.
Williams scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Luke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Williams landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Williams's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Williams connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#Luke is rocked!
Williams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Luke's head.
Oh Luke is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jaxon Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Williams stands up over Luke, holding on to his feet. Williams throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Luke is out cold! Williams lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jaxon Williams!
Jaxon Williams spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Martinez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Martinez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Rambone moves into the clinch successfully.
Rambone lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rambone effectively controlling the action here.
Rambone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
Rambone gets through Martinez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Martinez is trying to break free.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rambone.
Rambone is leaning against Martinez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rambone.
Rambone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rambone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rambone avoiding damage as Martinez throws knees to the body.
Martinez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rambone to keep the fight standing.
Rambone lands a right hand. #T1#
Martinez is trying to break the clinch but Rambone is controlling him.
Rambone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Martinez is rocked!
Rambone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
Martinez is still on wobbly legs! Can Rambone finish him?
Rambone lands a big right hand that drops Martinez! The killer instinct kicks in and Rambone finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rambone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Rambone! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Ikeda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Can Crusher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Can Crusher swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ikeda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Can Crusher lands a slapping body shot.
Ikeda 's jab looks to have found its range, popping The Can Crusher under the eye.
The Can Crusher throws a series of punches but Ikeda avoids them all with ease.
Ikeda scores with a nice strike.
Ikeda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ikeda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ikeda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Can Crusher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ikeda lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as The Can Crusher backs up against the cage.
The Can Crusher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hito Ikeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
The Can Crusher moves out of range of the body kick.
The Can Crusher appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Can Crusher. Ikeda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ikeda misses with a wild combination.
A counter left hand to the body from The Can Crusher misses its target.
Ikeda lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The Can Crusher blocks a leg kick.
The Can Crusher wants to clinch up but Ikeda keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
The Can Crusher gets caught flat footed, as Ikeda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ikeda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ikeda throwing strikes from guard but The Can Crusher blocks nicely. #T2#
Ikeda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ikeda is looking to work some ground and pound but The Can Crusher has wrist control.
Ikeda landing some decent shots from guard.
Ikeda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The Can Crusher on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Can Crusher tries to get out of the position.
Ikeda passes The Can Crusher's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The Can Crusher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ikeda working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ikeda content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
It looks like Ikeda 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.
Ikeda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Can Crusher defending well though.
The Can Crusher controlling the position well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ikeda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ikeda thows a huge punch but The Can Crusher dodges it nicely.
Ikeda performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ikeda lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ikeda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Can Crusher defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ikeda looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The Can Crusher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hito Ikeda dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ikeda scores with a jab to the body.
Ikeda fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Can Crusher on the side of the head.
A punch combination from Ikeda misses.
Ikeda throws a low kick, looking for The Can Crusher's leg but The Can Crusher calmly moves out of range.
The Can Crusher is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ikeda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Can Crusher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Can Crusher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Can Crusher paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The Can Crusher throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Can Crusher takes one to the side of the head.
A combination from Ikeda does no damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ikeda is defended easily by The Can Crusher.#T1##TD2#
Ikeda closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ikeda controlling the pace.
Ikeda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Ikeda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Can Crusher's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ikeda not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ikeda fails to land with a series of punches.
Ikeda fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Ikeda fakes a jab and throws a low kick but The Can Crusher checks it well.
The Can Crusher appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ikeda fails to land the takedown.
Cam The Can Crusher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hito Ikeda .
Ikeda throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Can Crusher counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ikeda tries to close the distance and clinch but The Can Crusher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Can Crusher lands with a shot to the body.
Ikeda throws a combination that misses
and The Can Crusher counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ikeda is breathing heavily.
Ikeda tries to clinch there but The Can Crusher circles away.
Ikeda defending well as The Can Crusher loads up on a big left hand.
Ikeda looks to land a combination but The Can Crusher avoids it well.
Ikeda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Ikeda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Can Crusher pinned against the cage. The Can Crusher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ikeda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Can Crusher circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
The Can Crusher tries to sprawl but Ikeda drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Can Crusher is trying to maintain the position but Ikeda is very close to passing his half guard.
The Can Crusher is trying to stand up here but Ikeda is controlling him well.
Ikeda is taking a breather. The Can Crusher 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.
Hito Ikeda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ikeda is thwarting The Can Crusher's attempts to control the position.
Ikeda sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hito Ikeda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
The fighters circle momentarily. Ikeda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ikeda looks to land a combination. The Can Crusher sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ikeda shoots in for a takedown but The Can Crusher shows good takedown defense.
Ikeda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ikeda looks to land a combination. The Can Crusher sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ikeda throws a series of punches but The Can Crusher avoids them all with ease.
The Can Crusher was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Can Crusher. Ikeda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ikeda lands the left hand.
Ikeda scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Can Crusher in his tracks.
Ikeda wants to clinch up but The Can Crusher keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Ikeda tries to clinch up but The Can Crusher circles away and keeps his distance.
Ikeda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Can Crusher checks a leg kick.
The Can Crusher swings for the body but Ikeda moves out of range.
The Can Crusher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ikeda manages to avoid it.
Ikeda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Can Crusher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from The Can Crusher misses its target.
Ikeda misses with a head kick.
Ikeda scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The Can Crusher is looking to wear down Ikeda with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ikeda dives in for a single leg takedown but The Can Crusher sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The Can Crusher appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The Can Crusher swings for the body but Ikeda moves out of range.
Ikeda shoots for a takedown but The Can Crusher saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cam The Can Crusher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hito Ikeda .
Ikeda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
The Can Crusher keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from The Can Crusher on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ikeda scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD2#
Ikeda shoots in and bounces The Can Crusher off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Can Crusher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Can Crusher is really struggling to control Ikeda but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ikeda 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#
The Can Crusher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ikeda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hito Ikeda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Can Crusher keeps the fight on the outside.
Ikeda dives in for a single leg takedown but The Can Crusher sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The Can Crusher is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Ikeda closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. The Can Crusher quickly recovers to half guard.
Ikeda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
The Can Crusher tries to kick Ikeda off but Ikeda keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ikeda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ikeda working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The Can Crusher tries to kick Ikeda off but Ikeda keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ikeda with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Can Crusher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ikeda .
A quick step to the side and The Can Crusher tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ikeda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cam The Can Crusher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hito Ikeda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ikeda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Can Crusher circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hito Ikeda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ikeda 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hito Ikeda ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Lagerfield closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ikeda circles away.#CL2#
Ikeda moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Ikeda lands a takedown into guard.
Lagerfield working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ikeda.
Ikeda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lagerfield controlling Ikeda's posture.
Lagerfield trying to keep a closed guard but Ikeda is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ikeda sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ikeda looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick misses from Ikeda.
Lagerfield shoots in but Ikeda avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ikeda works the jab nicely.#KD2#
Ikeda cracks Lagerfield with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lagerfield looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ikeda finish him?
#ROC2#Lagerfield is rocked!
Ikeda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oh Lagerfield is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ikeda misses with a low kick.
Lagerfield throwing a counter right hand but Ikeda manages to avoid it.
Ikeda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A quick step to the side and Lagerfield tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lagerfield seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Ikeda drops Lagerfield with a beautiful combination! Lagerfield stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ikeda is looking for the KO!#T2#
Lagerfield shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ikeda defends it nicely.
Ikeda unleashes a big counter combination but Lagerfield bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Lagerfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lagerfield checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lagerfield blocks the body kick.
#TD2#
Ikeda shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lagerfield is trying to defend but Ikeda finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lagerfield is breathing heavily.
Ikeda is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Ikeda wants to pass the guard but Lagerfield is defending well.
Ikeda with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#KD2#
Ikeda drops Lagerfield with a beautiful combination! Lagerfield stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ikeda is looking for the KO!
Ikeda throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Lagerfield's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Ikeda dives in looking to finish as Lagerfield flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Ikeda's strikes! Ikeda is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Lagerfield's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Lagerfield was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shinya Ikeda! |
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