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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
AVKT 15: Bigger and Badder
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Kain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stankin was well out of range. Poor timing from Kain.
Stankin tries to bum rush Kain with a series of wild strikes but Kain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stankin dodges the punch combination from Kain.
Stankin thinks about countering with a head kick.
Stankin misses with a shot to the body
and Kain counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A left lands for Stankin.
Stankin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kain slips a jab from Stankin.
Stankin avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kain slips a jab from Stankin.
Stankin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kain.
Kain jabs Stankin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stankin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Stankin throws an off balance right hand
and Kain counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kain dances in with a quick combination. Stankin is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Kain snaps Stankin's head back. Stankin stumbles backwards against the cage. Kain steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Stankin's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Stankin just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billy Kain! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Takao darts in and clinches Wyatt up against the cage.
Wyatt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wyatt tries to pull guard but Takao holds him up against the cage and eventually Wyatt drops back down to his feet.
Wyatt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Takao walks away with a smile on his face. Wyatt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Toshihiro Takao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Wyatt.
Takao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wyatt tries to clinch there but Takao circles away.
Takao feints a jab promting Wyatt to slip. Takao then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wyatt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've been told by Takao's head coaches at PhoQus Island Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wyatt wants to clinch
and Takao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Wyatt moves into the clinch.
Wyatt jumps guard but Takao turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Wyatt successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Takao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!#SU#
Takao stands up and waves to Wyatt to follow him.
Takao's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Takao duly obliges. #T1#
Wyatt is looking to clinch.
Wyatt blocks a head kick by Takao.
Wyatt moves in looking to clinch but Takao pushes him off.
Wyatt closes the distance but Takao moves to the side
and Takao counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Takao scores with a nice head shot.
Wyatt darts in trying to clinch
and Takao counters with a nice uppercut.
Takao scores with a nice right hand.
#CL2#
Takao tries to keep at a distance but Wyatt has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Wyatt decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Wyatt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takao defends well.#SUB2#
Wyatt is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Takao frees his head nicely. Oh but Wyatt has switched to an armbar! Takao is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tony Wyatt! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1#
McGrath fails with the takedown#CL#
and Buff counters by moving into the clinch.
Buff tries to throw a body punch but McGrath avoids it by throwing Buff back against the cage. #TD#
Buff drags the fight down to the ground.
Buff wants to get back to his feet but McGrath passes into half guard.
McGrath prevents Buff from improving his position.
Buff is trying to control but McGrath passes into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
McGrath decides to stand back up.
Buff misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Buff.#TD#
Buff scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Buff working away.
McGrath tries to buck Buff off but Buff is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGrath wants to get back to his feet but Buff drags him back down.
Buff sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McGrath is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McGrath is trying to control Buff's posture but Buff avoids it.
McGrath is looking to regain half guard here but Buff keeps moving and retains side control.
Buff controlling the position. #T2#
McGrath tries to buck Buff off but Buff is having none of it.
Buff is looking to take a break and control but McGrath is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Buff takes a little break here. McGrath wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on McGrath's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
Buff closes the distance and clinches.
McGrath has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Buff after a bit of a struggle.
McGrath tries to pull guard but Buff forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ripped Buff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max McGrath.
Buff can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
McGrath pulls Buff into guard.
Buff forces his way into half guard.
Buff is looking to advance position but McGrath won't allow it.
Buff tries to stand but his hand is stuck under McGrath. #T4##SUB2#
McGrath is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Buff pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
McGrath looking for subs from the bottom but Buff mounts him!#SUB#
Buff jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McGrath manages to avoid the submission attempt.
McGrath is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ripped Buff 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#
McGrath shoots in looking for a takedown but Buff manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGrath's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGrath is defended easily by Buff.
McGrath lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Ripped Buff has been cut.#CL#
Buff gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGrath is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Buff to keep the fight standing.
Ripped Buff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max McGrath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buff working hard to break the clinch.
McGrath is looking to take this one to the mat.
Buff effectively controlling the action here.#TD#
Buff pulls guard effortlessly.
McGrath really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Buff looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGrath is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Buff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGrath is aware though and is defending well.
McGrath being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Buff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGrath gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGrath wants to control from the top but Buff keeps moving. #T2##SU2#
McGrath stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Buff misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McGrath uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buff.#CL#
Buff forces McGrath back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
McGrath manages to break the clinch.
McGrath slaps away a takedown attempt from Buff, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
McGrath gets caught napping as Buff dives in and scores a takedown. McGrath manages to retain guard.#T3#
Buff has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McGrath is proving hard to escape from.
McGrath trying to keep a closed guard but Buff is proving a slippery customer.
Buff sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Buff postures up.
Buff is looking to work some ground and pound but McGrath has wrist control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buff forces his way into half guard.
Buff content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Buff is trying for a kimura here. McGrath looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Buff wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ripped Buff! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Takao rushes Seija and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Takao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seija fails with a takedown attempt.
Takao throws a right hand that Seija ducks under and follows up with a left that Seija also avoids with ease.
Seija appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Seija avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takao throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Takao backs away, Seija returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Seija avoids a punch combination nicely.
Seija feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Takao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Seija moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Seija is looking for a counter combo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Seija or perhaps it was just good defense by Takao, which made it look bad.
Takao scores with a jab to the body.
Takao swinging wildly here.
Toshihiro Takao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takao connects with a high kick. #T2#
Takao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Seija.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Manuel Seija. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takao is looking to clinch.
Takao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Takao.
#T3#
Takao throws an overhand right that lands on Seija's shoulder, as Seija tries to avoid the shot.
As Takao backs away, Seija returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Takao lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Takao.#TD#
Seija gets a takedown into half guard.
Seija tries to pass to full mount but Takao defends it.
Takao wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Seija passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Takao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Takao gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Seija seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Takao is holding on tight.
Seija moves to back control.
Takao trying to get back to his feet but Seija is in full control for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Takao defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Seija is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Seija patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toshihiro Takao dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Seija closes this distance looking for a takedown but Takao circles away.
A head kick misses from Takao.
As Takao tries to get set, Seija tries to push him back and clinch up but Takao manages to avoid the attempt.
Takao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice combination there by Takao.
Takao throws a series of punches but Seija avoids them all with ease.
Seija fires out a quick counter leg kick but Takao just manages to avoid it.#TD#
Takao tries to sprawl but Seija drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Seija trying to mount his opponent but Takao defends it.
Seija moves nicely into side control.
Takao wants to get back to his feet but Seija is dominant here and he's now got Takao's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Takao preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Seija.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Seija is looking for a choke. Takao gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Takao manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Takao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Seija. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Seija isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Takao stacks Seija on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Takao!
Seija is trying to improve his position.
Seija taking punishment in the form of punches.
Seija is trying to improve his position.
Takao tries to stand but Seija is controlling his head. #SU2#
Takao decides to stand back up. Takao steps back and let's Seija get back to his feet.#T2#
Takao looks to land a combination but Seija avoids it well.
Takao moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Takao has closed the distance and engaged Seija in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Takao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luis Manuel Seija is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Takao looks to move away, Seija throws a big counter combo but Takao just gets out of the way.
Takao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seija manages to avoid it.#T3#
Takao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Toshihiro Takao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takao scores with a nice head shot.
Takao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takao misses with a double jab.
Seija tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Takao manages to circle out of the way.
Takao looks to land a combination but Seija avoids it well.
Takao pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Seija back to the cage. Takao follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T4#
Jab by Takao.
Takao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Takao.
Takao throws a series of punches but Seija moves out of range.
Seija seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Takao shoots for a takedown but Seija saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Seija looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toshihiro Takao 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! This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Takao.
Seija shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takao as he jumps to the side.
Seija drops his hands momentarily and Takao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Seijas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Takao misses with a body shot.
Seija will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Takao misses with a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Takao.
Takao tries to bum rush Seija with a series of wild strikes but Seija uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Seija dodges the punch combination from Takao.
Seija ducks under a wild hook from Takao.
Seija fires out a quick counter leg kick but Takao just manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Seija.#T2#
Takao lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Seija showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takao.
Seija shoots for a double leg takedown but Takao sprawls well. He's pushed Seija's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Seija backs off Takao throws a huge counter combo but Seija manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Manuel Seija. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takao misses with a few strikes there.
Takao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Seija went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Takao misses with a series of wild punches.
Seija dives in for a single leg takedown but Takao sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Takao has a couple of punches blocked by Seija.
Takao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Takao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Takao does no damage.
Seija walks into a jab.#T4#
Takao scores with a nice right hand.
Takao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Seija seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Takao lands a jab to Seija's midsection.
Toshihiro Takao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Takao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takao scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seija tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Takao defends well and Seija ends up having to push Takao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Luis Manuel Seija has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Seijas head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshihiro Takao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takao winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshihiro Takao!
During a confident post fight interview, Toshihiro Takao thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Bortnik manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cichero on his heels. He'll look to pass Cichero's guard now, I'm sure.
Bortnik content to stall in guard here.
Bortnik might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cichero keeping moving, preventing Bortnik from controlling successfully.
Cichero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bortnik wants to control from the top but Cichero keeps moving.
Cichero wants to sweep but no luck.
Bortnik content to stall in guard here.
Cichero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bortnik is one step ahead there.
Bortnik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bortnik stopping the sweep attempt from Cichero.#SUB2#
Cichero isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bortnik stacks Cichero on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bortnik!
Cichero is looking to regain half guard here but Bortnik keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Bortnik trying to control the action but Cichero is working from the bottom.
Bortnik lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bortnik connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cichero some visible discomfort.
Bortnik in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bortnik happy to just control the position for now.
Bortnik'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.
Bortnik wants to control but Cichero is keeping him busy.
Cichero gets back to half guard.
Cichero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cichero avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bortnik. #T2#
Bortnik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bortnik is trying to control. Cichero wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cichero tries to roll over but Bortnik keeps him under control.
Bortnik controlling the action here.
Cichero is trying to get back to full guard.
Bortnik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cichero keeps working.
Bortnik lands strikes from half guard.
Cichero tries to get to full guard but Bortnik has control of the leg.
Bortnik lands with a punch from half guard.
Bortnik slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bortnik connects with a nice short shot to Cichero's temple. #T3#
Bortnik seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bortnik seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bortnik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bortnik is keen to just control but Cichero is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cichero manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Bortnik is sitting in close to Cichero's body. Cichero has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bortnik is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bortnik is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Cichero.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alejandro Cichero! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Valenzuela rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hicks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hicks throwing a counter right hand but Valenzuela manages to avoid it.
Valenzuela throws a right and a left that Hicks avoids nicely.
Valenzuela swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Valenzuela clinches up against the cage.
Hicks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valenzuela's elbow.
Hicks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hicks tries to throw a body punch but Valenzuela avoids it by throwing Hicks back against the cage.
Hicks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Valenzuela letting Hicks take a breather here.
Valenzuela blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks throws a punch but it's blocked by Valenzuela.
Hicks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hicks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Valenzuela.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hicks.
Hicks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valenzuela wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hicks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valenzuela or not.
Hicks tries a body shot but Valenzuela blocks it.
Hicks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Valenzuela misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hicks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hicks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Hicks fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hicks.
Hicks keeps control of Valenzuela as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hicks swings wildly with an uppercut but Valenzuela uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
The referee is keeping an eye on Hicks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Still in the clinch, Hicks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Valenzuela is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hicks is defending well for now.
Hicks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valenzuelas head.
Hicks stalls.
Hicks tries to throw a body punch but Valenzuela avoids it by throwing Hicks back against the cage.
Hicks misses with some punches.
Hicks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valenzuela blocking some punches.
#T3#
Hicks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valenzuela tries to circle away but Hicks has him pinned against the cage.
Hicks misses with the head strike.
Valenzuela dodges an elbow strike from Hicks.
Hicks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valenzuelas head.
Hicks misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Valenzuela's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Valenzuela moves into the clinch.
Hicks can't find room to land a body shot as Valenzuela controls the action.
Hicks can't find room to land a body shot as Valenzuela controls the action.
Hicks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valenzuela's elbow.
Valenzuela tries to circle away but Hicks has him pinned against the cage.
Hicks lands with a light punch inside. #T4##TD2#
Valenzuela gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Valenzuela throwing shots but Hicks is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hicks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Valenzuela really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hicks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hicks regains full guard. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valenzuela landing with the ground and pound.
Valenzuela trying to control but Hicks is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hicks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Valenzuela throws an elbow that misses. Hicks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Valenzuela's guard. Nice move by Hicks!#REVR#
Hicks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lyman Hicks dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hicks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hicks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valenzuela can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Valenzuela forces Hicks back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hicks.
Hicks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hicks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hicks is trying to stall.
Lyman Hicks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hicks's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Valenzuela blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hicks misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Hicks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hicks misses with the head strike.
Hicks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hicks lands a nice uppercut.
Hicks lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hicks.
Valenzuela tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hicks avoids it.
Hicks can't find room to land a body shot as Valenzuela controls the action.
Hicks leaning against his opponent.
Hicks misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hicks.
Valenzuela is breathing heavily.
Hicks lands a left hand.
Hicks throws an elbow that misses.
#T2#
Hicks scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hicks.
Hicks misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Hicks as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valenzuela blocks a body shot from Hicks.
Hicks tries to work over Valenzuela's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hicks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hicks misses with the head strike.
Hicks misses with a punch on the inside.
Hicks pushes Valenzuela back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hicks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Valenzuela is trying to break the clinch but Hicks has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Hicks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hicks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hicks avoids a wild elbow strike from Valenzuela.
Hicks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valenzuela or not.
Hicks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hicks missing with knees to the body.
Hicks struggles to land a body shot inside as Valenzuela controls his hands.
Hicks digs a right hand into Valenzuela's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valenzuela's gas tank. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hicks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hicks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hicks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valenzuela backwards.
Hicks lands a shoulder strike.
Hicks has a couple of punches blocked by Valenzuela.
Valenzuela avoids a wild elbow strike from Hicks.
Hicks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hicks misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valenzuela.
Hicks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hicks lands a left hand.
Hicks lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lyman Hicks 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#
Hicks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hicks tries to clinch but Valenzuela moves out of range.
A combination from Valenzuela does no damage. #CL2#
Valenzuela moves into the clinch successfully.
Hicks lands a shoulder strike.
Hicks misses with a punch on the inside.
Hicks struggles to land a body shot inside as Valenzuela controls his hands.
Hicks misses with some punches.
Hicks lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Hicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valenzuela blocks an uppercut.
Hicks tries to land knees in the clinch but Valenzuela avoids the damage to the body.
Valenzuela tries to break the clinch but Hicks is controlling the position.
Hicks throws a punch but it's blocked by Valenzuela. #T1#
Hicks scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hicks.
Valenzuela blocks an uppercut.
Valenzuela lands a damaging elbow.
Hicks working aggressively here.
Hicks misses with a punch on the inside.
Valenzuela blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hicks throws a head punch that misses.
Valenzuela blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valenzuela blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hicks swings wildly with an uppercut but Valenzuela uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Hicks keeps control of Valenzuela as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hicks works on Valenzuela's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hicks.
Hicks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hicks tries to throw a body punch but Valenzuela avoids it by throwing Hicks back against the cage.
Hicks struggles to land a body shot inside as Valenzuela controls his hands.
Valenzuela has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hicks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hicks lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Hicks.
Valenzuela takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valenzuela. #T3#
Hicks presses Valenzuela against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hicks has a couple of punches blocked by Valenzuela.
Hicks scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#Valenzuela is rocked!
Hicks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valenzuela is still on wobbly legs! Can Hicks finish him?
Hicks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hicks working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hicks.
Hicks lands a shoulder strike.
Hicks lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Valenzuela to his knees! Hicks keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyman Hicks!
A relieved looking Lyman Hicks thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Not Carlos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Not Carlos tries to clinch but Stankin is having none of it.
Not Carlos swinging wildly here.
Not Carlos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Not Carlos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stankin kicks off Not Carlos and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stankin scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Not Carlos misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Not Carlos throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD2#
Not Carlos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stankin pushes Not Carlos off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Stankin gets caught flat footed, as Not Carlos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stankin pushes Not Carlos off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Stankin - just one landing.
Not Carlos shoots in and drives through. Stankin sprawls well.
David Stankin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Not Carlos.
Not Carlos looks winded!
Not Carlos fails with the takedown
and Stankin counters with a head kick. #TD#
Stankin gets the takedown into side control. #T2#
Not Carlos takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Not Carlos takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Stankin grinds an elbow into Not Carlos's temple.
Stankin working the head with strikes.
Not Carlos on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Not Carlos taking punishment in the form of punches.
#ROC#Not Carlos is rocked!
The referee asks Stankin politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Stankin prefers to stall for the moment though.
Not Carlos is still in real trouble! Can Stankin finish him?
Stankin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stankin in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Not Carlos looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Stankin turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Stankin!
David Stankin 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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