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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RSE : Just Some Fights 5
Date: Aug 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Straight scores with a three punch combo!
#TD2#
Straight drives through with a takedown into Santos Cruz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Straight wants to control from the top but Santos Cruz keeps moving.
Santos Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Straight's guard. #REVR#
Santos Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Straight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Straight can do anything to dispel that myth.
Straight looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santos Cruz is one step ahead there.
Straight really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santos Cruz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Straight has his hands on Santos Cruz's head, controlling the position. #ES2#
Straight uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T1##TD2#
Straight closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Straight lands in his opponent's guard.
Santos Cruz keeping full guard, as Straight tries to pass.
Straight landing with the ground and pound.
Santos Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Santos Cruz, not yet.
Straight works over Santos Cruz with some ground and pound from guard.
Santos Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Straight.
Straight trying to control but Santos Cruz is working from the bottom.
Santos Cruz throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T2#
Straight working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Santos Cruz's head.
Santos Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Straight working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Santos Cruz's head.
Santos Cruz wants to sweep here but Straight controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Santos Cruz has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Straight off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Santos Cruz gets caught napping as Straight dives in and scores a takedown. Santos Cruz manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Straight passes Santos Cruz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Santos Cruz tries to roll over but Straight keeps him under control.
Straight is stalling here. Santos Cruz is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Straight seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Santos Cruz has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
Santos Cruz throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Straight is trying to improve his position.
Straight is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Straight is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Santos Cruz off and has taken his back!
Straight lands punches and elbows.
Straight scores with strikes from the back.
Santos Cruz breaks Straight's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Santos Cruz wants to control from the top but Straight keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Straight looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Straight throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Santos Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Straight working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Straight is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Santos Cruz controls Straight momentarily but Straight frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kent Straight 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#
Santos Cruz dodges the punch combination from Straight.
Santos Cruz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Straight tries to bum rush Santos Cruz with a series of wild strikes but Santos Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santos Cruz closes the distance and clinches up with Straight, looking for a takedown. Santos Cruz pushes Straight against the cage but Straight circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Straight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Straight slaps away a takedown attempt from Santos Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Santos Cruz looks for a takedown but Straight sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Santos Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos Cruz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Straight drives through with a takedown into Santos Cruz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Straight trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Straight postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Santos Cruz working for a triangle but Straight defends it easily.
Straight must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Straight lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Santos Cruz tries to strike from the bottom.
Straight postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kent Straight has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santos Cruz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Straight controls the pace.
Santos Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Santos Cruz being controlled here, momentarily.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Santos Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Straight defends easily.
Straight working some strikes from top position.
Straight landing with the ground and pound.
Straight makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Straight trying to control but Santos Cruz is working from the bottom.
Straight is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Straight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Straight lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Straight's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Straight trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Straight wants to control from the top but Santos Cruz keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Straight stands up over Santos Cruz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Straight chips away with some ground and pound.
Santos Cruz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SU#
Santos Cruz stands up out of the half guard.
Straight slaps away a takedown attempt from Santos Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Straight with the counter takedown but Santos Cruz avoids it easily.#T4#
A left and a right from Straight both land. Nice combination.
Straight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Straight looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Santos Cruz!
Santos Cruz throws Straight to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos Cruz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Straight throws a one two combo.
#TD2#
Straight fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Santos Cruz sprawls well initially but Straight persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Straight seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Santos Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Straight is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Straight lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kent Straight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Santos Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Straight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Santos Cruz is defended easily by Straight.#TD2#
Straight closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos Cruz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Straight lands some shots froms side control.
Santos Cruz tries to bench press Straight off him but Straight keeps the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santos Cruz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Straight cracks Santos Cruz with a big elbow. #T1#
Straight lands an elbow.
Straight wants to control but Santos Cruz is keeping him busy.
Straight works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Straight cracks Santos Cruz with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SU2#
Straight stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Straight scores with a takedown into Santos Cruz's guard.
Straight trying to control but Santos Cruz is working from the bottom.
Straight stands up over Santos Cruz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Santos Cruz throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Straight postures up.
Straight with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Santos Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santos Cruz keeping moving, preventing Straight from controlling successfully.
Santos Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Santos Cruz, not yet. #SUB#
Santos Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Straight trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Straight with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Straight wants to control from the top but Santos Cruz keeps moving.
Straight with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Straight with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Straight is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ES#
Santos Cruz wriggles free and stands up.
Straight scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Santos Cruz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Straight swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Santos Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Straight throws a leg kick but Santos Cruz moved away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santos Cruz. #T4##TD2#
Straight looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Santos Cruz!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Straight landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kent Straight is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Santos Cruz is trying to get back to half guard.
Straight works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
A lull in the action here as Straight stalls from top position.
Julio Santos Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos Cruz tries to bench press Straight off him but Straight keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kent Straight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Straight 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kent Straight!
Kent Straight opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
RSE 4: Conquer All
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Henriksen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Carwin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Henriksen's guard.
Henriksen is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Carwin dives into side control.
#REVR#
Henriksen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Carwin has hold of Henriksen's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Henriksen seems comfortable defending it but Carwin has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Henriksen is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Henriksen is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Carwin couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shac Carwin!
Shac Carwin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
RSE 3: Deathless
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Santos Cruz fails with the takedown#CL#
and Pendous counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Santos Cruz missing with knees to the body.
Pendous prevents a body shot from Santos Cruz.
Pendous holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pendous has Santos Cruz pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Pendous.
Pendous lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Pendous - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pendous lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Pendous breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stu Pendous is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santos Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pendous makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pendous misses with a wild body shot.
Santos Cruz unleashes a big counter combination but Pendous bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pendous displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Santos Cruz.
Stu Pendous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Santos Cruz.
Santos Cruz tries for a takedown but Pendous sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pendous tried to counter with a leg kick but Santos Cruz avoided it.
Pendous circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pendous swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Santos Cruz misses with a head kick.
Santos Cruz is looking to clinch but Pendous is avoiding it.
Pendous seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Santos Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santos Cruz has a takedown stuffed.
Pendous throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santos Cruz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Santos Cruz there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#It looks like Julio Santos Cruz has been cut.
Pendous lands with a shot to the body.
Santos Cruz looks winded!
Santos Cruz misses with a takedown attempt
and Pendous counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pendous misses with a body kick. #KD#
Pendous feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Santos Cruz sprawling to the canvas! Santos Cruz rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Pendous finish him?!
#T3#
Pendous scores with a body shot.
Pendous punishes Santos Cruz's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Pendous changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Santos Cruz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Santos Cruz can't do much from the bottom here. #SU#
Pendous decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Santos Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pendous lands with a shot to the body.
Julio Santos Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos Cruz wants to clinch but Pendous slips to the side
and Pendous counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pendous throws a shot to the body.
Santos Cruz slips under a jab.#T4#
Pendous looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos Cruz is just out of range.
Pendous circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pendous makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pendous connects with a body shot.
Pendous uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Santos Cruz has time to react.
Santos Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pendous.
Pendous swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos Cruz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pendous lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stu Pendous dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Santos Cruz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Pendous drops Santos Cruz with a straight right hand, right on the button! Pendous follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stu Pendous! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Testerman as he avoids it easily.
Testerman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rivera circles away.
Testerman looks to land a body kick but Rivera moved away.
Testerman sets himself, and Rivera steps forward looking for the clinch! Testerman avoids it this time.
Rivera wants to clinch.#CL#
Rivera gets tackled into the cage by Testerman. Testerman maintains the clinch. #TD#
Testerman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Testerman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera 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. #SUB#
Testerman looking for a guillotine here but Rivera defends easily.
Testerman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rivera controls the pace.#T1#
Rivera wants to stand but Testerman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rivera postures up and lands a big shot to Testerman's brow.
Rivera is working Testerman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Testerman controlling Rivera's posture.
Testerman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rivera on the ground.#SUB2#
Rivera drops back looking for a leg! Testerman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Testerman manages to kick Rivera off! Rivera jumps back into Testerman's guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Testerman wants to control the position but Rivera says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Testerman keeps working.
Testerman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Testerman wants to get back to his feet.
Testerman is looking for a sweep. Rivera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Rivera is thwarting Testerman's attempts to control the position.
Rivera controlling the action here.
It looks like Rivera 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Testerman shoots in for a takedown but Rivera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Testerman throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Rivera counters with a shoot takedown. Testerman fights it but they end up in guard.
Testerman manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T4#
Rivera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rivera wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Testerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rivera.
Rivera stuns Testerman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rivera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rivera looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Testerman swivels and escapes.
Testerman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rivera sprawls well. Rivera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Testerman gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Testerman has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Rivera will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rivera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Testerman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rivera defends well and Testerman ends up having to push Rivera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rivera tries to counter with a clinch but Testerman shakes him off and moves away.
Testerman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Testerman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rivera avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Testerman manages to break the clinch.
Testerman shoots for a double leg takedown but Rivera sprawls well. He's pushed Testerman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Testerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Testerman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown but Testerman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rivera moves out of range of the body kick.
Rivera darts in looking for a takedown but Testerman gets double underhooks and turns Rivera into the cage. #T1##CL#
Testerman has closed the distance and engaged Rivera in a clinch.
Testerman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rivera after a bit of a struggle.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Rivera is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Testerman fails to pull guard.
Rivera wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Testerman has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Testerman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Testerman misses with a takedown attempt
and Rivera counters with a left to the body.
Rivera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Testerman's waist but Testerman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rivera off to one side. #CL#
Testerman rushes Rivera and presses him up against the cage.
Testerman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Testerman tries a body shot but Rivera blocks it.
#BC#
Testerman manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Rivera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Testerman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Testerman throws a sloppy head kick and Rivera moves out of range easily.
Rivera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rivera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Testerman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Testerman is looking to chop away at Rivera's legs.
Testerman throws a series of punches but Rivera avoids them all with ease.
Rivera was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown but Testerman shows good takedown defense.
Rivera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Testerman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T3#
Testerman wants to control but Rivera is keeping him busy. #SU#
Testerman postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rivera to stand up.
Testerman dives in for a single leg takedown but Rivera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Testerman has Rivera pressed against the cage.
#TD#
Testerman gets control of Rivera's arms and successfully pulls guard. Testerman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rivera preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Testerman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rivera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rivera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Testerman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Testerman working a defensive guard but Rivera manages to pass into side control anyway.
Testerman wants to control but Rivera postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Rivera decides to stand back up. Rivera steps back and let's Testerman get back to his feet.
Rivera stuffs the takedown.
And Rivera tries to counter it with a takedown but Testerman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Testerman 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#
Rivera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Testerman.
Johnny Testerman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Testerman moves into the clinch.
Rivera jumps guard but Testerman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Testerman misses with a knee strike.
Rivera is pressed up against the cage. Testerman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rivera down to the mat. Rivera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A head kick misses from Rivera.
Rivera shoots in for a double leg but Testerman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rivera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnny Testerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Rivera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Testerman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Testerman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rivera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##BC#
Testerman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Testerman shoots in for a double leg but Rivera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Rivera tries to keep at a distance but Testerman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Testerman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rivera gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Testerman breaks from the clinch.
Testerman goes for a double leg but Rivera avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rivera continues to drive forward.
Rivera stops a takedown attempt from Testerman.
Testerman fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Testerman manages to pull guard.
#T2##SU2#
Rivera decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Testerman, up you get!
Testerman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rivera counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rivera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Testerman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Testerman moves into the clinch.
Rivera prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Testerman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Testerman fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Testerman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rivera defends well and Testerman ends up having to push Rivera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC#
Testerman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Rivera tries to bum rush Testerman with a series of wild strikes but Testerman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Testerman misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Rivera shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Testerman's guard.
Testerman kicks Rivera off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Testerman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Testerman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Testerman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rivera pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rivera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Testerman.
Despite the aggression on Rivera's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Rivera clobbers Testerman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Testerman shoots for a takedown but Rivera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Testerman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Testerman stalls. #BC#
Testerman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Testerman with that takedown attempt.
A shot to the body from Testerman misses
and Rivera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Testerman instigates a clinch.
Testerman is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnny Testerman.
I think Testerman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Testerman!
A victorious Johnny Testerman 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: Jun 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Black thumps James with a low kick.
Black stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Black wants it to stay on the feet.
Black slips a jab and a cross from James.
Black keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James looks for the body kick but Black saw that one coming.
Black wants to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch position.
Black misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
James rushes Black and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Black pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Black as James shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deontay James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James closes the distance and clinches up with Black, looking for a takedown. James pushes Black against the cage but Black circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Black fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
James manages to break the clinch.
Black closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like Deontay James has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black takes one to the chin there.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James is breathing heavily.
A combination from Black does no damage.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Black.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Black fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and James has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Black lands a nice shot that snaps James's head back.
Good leg kick by Black. #KD2#
Black lands a big head kick that sends James tumbling to the mat! Black takes a step backwards and waves James back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#James is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James backs away from a small jab... but Black lunges forward with a huge superman punch! James crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Black with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Anthony Black!
Anthony Black thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Devitt shoots for a takedown but Hughes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A quick step to the side and Hughes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Devitt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hughes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Devitt thinking.
Devitt fails with a takedown attempt.
Hughes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adrian Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Devitt.
No luck for Hughes with that takedown attempt.
Dante Devitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devitt fails with the takedown
and Hughes counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Devitt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hughes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1##SUB#
Hughes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Devitt throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Devitt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Devitt trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hughes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Hughes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hughes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Devitt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hughes keeping full guard, as Devitt tries to pass.
Hughes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Devitt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hughes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Devitt is rocked!#TD#
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Devitt is on queer street and Hughes is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Adrian Hughes! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Devitt shoots and misses
letting Lakatos counter with a right hand.
Tobias Lakatos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Devitt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lakatos catches Devitt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Devitt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Lakatos.
Lakatos scores with a jab to the body.
Devitt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lakatos.
Devitt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lakatos defends it well.
Devitt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Devitt.
Devitt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lakatos cracks Devitt on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Devitt falls backwards against the cage. Lakatos follows up with more strikes that drop Devitt to his knees. Lakatos keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Devitt! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobias Lakatos! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Boy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James throws an elbow but it's blocked.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Boy won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boy.
Boy keeps control of James as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
James tries to break the clinch but Boy is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Boy - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boy. #CUT#It looks like Deontay James has been cut.
James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boy scores with a shoulder strike.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
James is trying to break the clinch but Boy is controlling him.
A shot in the inside from Boy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy blocking some punches.
Boy lands with a short shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boy lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
James throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Boy prevents James from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Boy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Boy won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
James wants to break free but Boy has control.
James tries to circle away but Boy has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Boy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James looks winded!
Boy is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Boy shuts the power down on James. Lights out, game over! Boy is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rio Boy! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Jab by Buticchio.
Testerman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Buticchio really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Buticchio lands with a straight right. Testerman didn't see that one coming.#ROC#Testerman is rocked!
Buticchio circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Testerman tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Buticchio wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrea Buticchio! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2023 |
#R1#
James misses with a double jab.
Whittaker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but James defends it well.#TD#
Whittaker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows James to score an easy takedown into full guard.
James will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Whittaker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
James has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
James won't allow Whittaker to sweep him here.
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Whittaker on the ground.#SUB2#
Whittaker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. James is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittaker keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Whittaker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB2#
Whittaker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. James gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Whittaker should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Whittaker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. James manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU2#
Whittaker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Whittaker misses with a takedown
and James counters with a series of strikes. Whittaker will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Whittaker fails to land with a series of punches.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
James pushes Whittaker up against the cage in a clinch.
James lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Khazmat Whittaker has been cut.
James slowing the pace effectively.
Whittaker can't get the takedown.
#BC#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Whittaker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James throws a series of punches but Whittaker moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Whittaker as he avoids it easily.
James is breathing heavily.
A nice combination there by Whittaker.
#CUT2#It looks like Deontay James has been cut.
James throws the left hand but Whittaker avoids the punch easily.#T3#
James closes the distance and clinches up with Whittaker, looking for a takedown. James pushes Whittaker against the cage but Whittaker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deontay James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whittaker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Whittaker shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Whittaker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Whittaker gets slowly back to his feet.
Whittaker swats away the attempt to clinch by James.#CL2#
Whittaker closes the distance and pushes James back into the cage.
James is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
James is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Whittaker to keep the fight standing.
Whittaker tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Whittaker sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Whittaker shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
James checks a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Whittaker as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Whittaker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
James wants to take the fight to the mat but Whittaker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Whittaker wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whittaker just leaning against James, taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Khazmat Whittaker will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Whittaker misses with a takedown attempt - James sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Some wild striking there from Whittaker.
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Whittaker defends well and James ends up having to push Whittaker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC#
James breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittaker darts in looking for a takedown but James gets double underhooks and turns Whittaker into the cage.
Khazmat Whittaker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on Whittaker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A shot to the liver by Whittaker. Beautiful body shot.
Whittaker misses with a low kick as James jumps back.
James appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Whittaker shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
Deontay James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khazmat Whittaker.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Whittaker tries to clinch up.
James dives in and grabs Whittaker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Whittaker pushes down on James's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Whittaker or perhaps it was just good defense by James, which made it look bad.
James seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Whittaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
Whittaker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Whittaker looks to move away, James throws a big counter combo but Whittaker just gets out of the way.#CL#
James pushes Whittaker up against the cage in a clinch.
Whittaker jumps guard but James stands there with Whittaker around his waist. Whittaker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Whittaker wants to stall.
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Whittaker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2##TD2#
Whittaker pulls guard successfully.
James trying to control but Whittaker is working from the bottom.
Whittaker controls James momentarily but James frees himself. #SUB2#
Whittaker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. James gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
James wants to control from the top but Whittaker keeps moving. #T3#
Whittaker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in James's guard. #REVB#
James trying to keep a closed guard but Whittaker is proving a slippery customer.
Whittaker is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.#SUB#
James looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Whittaker has picked James up and slammed him! James can't keep hold of the triangle and Whittaker manages to pass to side control!
James on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if James tries to get out of the position.
Whittaker is staying tight to James's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whittaker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Whittaker advances to mount.
Whittaker misses with a head shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James blocking the ground and pound.
Whittaker controlling from mount.
James blocking the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khazmat Whittaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Whittaker or perhaps it was just good defense by James, which made it look bad.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Whittaker. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Whittaker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Whittaker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Whittaker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Whittaker moves into the clinch.#TD#
James gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittaker has his hands clasped together around James's back. He's all about the action.
James is trying to control. Whittaker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Whittaker wants to control but James is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Whittaker keeping hold of James's head, controlling as best he can.
Whittaker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Whittaker.#SUB2#
Whittaker has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though.
Whittaker keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
Whittaker has his hands on James's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
James has managed to clinch.
James tries to score a body lock takedown but Whittaker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Whittaker's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Whittaker pulls guard.
Khazmat Whittaker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Whittaker trying to control the position here.
Whittaker controls James momentarily but James frees himself. #T3#
Whittaker keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Whittaker is trying to control the position but James postures up.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Whittaker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Whittaker is stalling in the full guard. #SU2#
Whittaker stands up and waves to James to follow him. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Whittaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James moves out of range of the body kick.
James appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
James is looking to clinch.
Whittaker wants to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch position.
Whittaker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whittaker fails to land the takedown.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Whittaker tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Whittaker to the ground. Whittaker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deontay James. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Whittaker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into James's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whittaker passes into half guard.
Deontay James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khazmat Whittaker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Whittaker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khazmat Whittaker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Whittaker 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khazmat Whittaker! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Devitt.
Devitt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No joy there for Diaz , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Devitt misses with a combination
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Devitt dives in and scores a takedown into Diaz 's guard.
Devitt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diaz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Devitt is controlling him.
Devitt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Devitt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Devitt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Devitt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diaz wants to stand up but Devitt is controlling him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Devitt controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Brandon Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Devitt counters with a takedown into side control.
Devitt remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Diaz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Devitt has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2#
Devitt moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Diaz pushes Devitt away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Devitt gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Devitt is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Devitt is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Diaz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Devitt wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diaz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Devitt backs up against the cage.
Diaz lands a body shot.
Diaz stalks Devitt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Devitt's face. Devitt staggers backwards, shaken.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Devitt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brandon Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Diaz misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Diaz , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Devitt feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Devitt trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Devitt is controlling him.
Devitt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Devitt from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Diaz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Diaz gets caught napping as Devitt dives in and scores a takedown. Diaz manages to retain guard.
Devitt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU#
Devitt decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devitt slips a jab and a cross from Diaz .
As Diaz tries to get set, Devitt tries to push him back and clinch up but Diaz manages to avoid the attempt.
Devitt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dante Devitt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Diaz , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
A jab lands there for Diaz .#TD#
Devitt drives through with a takedown into Diaz 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Devitt from controlling successfully.
Diaz is looking to stand up but Devitt isn't so interested in that idea. #SU#
Devitt gets to his feet - Diaz follows without any prompting.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Diaz tries to bum rush Devitt with a series of wild strikes but Devitt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Diaz jabs Devitt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Diaz cracks Devitt with an open hand slap.
Diaz thuds his right hand into Devitt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Devitt gets a double leg takedown into Diaz 's guard.
Devitt looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Devitt stands up over Diaz , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##ES2#
Diaz has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Devitt has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Diaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Devitt has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Diaz regains guard immediately.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Devitt trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Devitt is controlling him. #T4##ES2#
Diaz uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Devitt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diaz cracks Devitt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Some wild striking there from Diaz .
#TD#
Devitt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dante Devitt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Devitt wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Devitt taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Devitt asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Devitt is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well. #T1#
Devitt moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Diaz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Devitt asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Devitt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz cracks Devitt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Devitt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diaz stalks Devitt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Devitt's face. Devitt staggers backwards, shaken.
Diaz tries to bum rush Devitt with a series of wild strikes but Devitt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Devitt forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3##TD#
Devitt gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#ES2#
Diaz pushes Devitt off and gets back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Diaz .
Devitt drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diaz sprawls and moves away.
Diaz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Devitt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Devitt shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Diaz 's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Devitt passes Diaz 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Diaz pushes Devitt off and gets back to his feet.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Devitt avoids it well.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Devitt avoids them all with ease.
Diaz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Devitt rather than just go for the knockout.
Devitt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Brandon Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diaz 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Diaz ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Lutaman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henriksen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lutaman circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice shot lands for Henriksen.
Lutaman lunges at Henriksen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Henriksen's hand. #CUT#It looks like Christen Henriksen has been cut.
Henriksen swinging wildly here.
As Henriksen looks to move away, Lutaman throws a big counter combo but Henriksen just gets out of the way.
No joy there for Henriksen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lutaman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Henriksen gets the takedown into side control.
Lutaman regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henriksen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lutaman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Lutaman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henriksen is keen to just control but Lutaman is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Lutaman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Lutaman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Lutaman actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Henriksen is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lutaman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lutaman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henriksen pulls his head out easily.
Lutaman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Henriksen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Henriksen's back!#SUB#
Lutaman looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Henriksen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lutaman gets his way!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lutaman controlling well, preventing Henriksen from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Lutaman is working for a rear naked choke. Henriksen is not defending it well and Lutaman has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Henriksen refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Henriksen's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Lutaman! |
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Date: Jun 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Zakrzewski jabs at Santos Cruz's body.
Santos Cruz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Santos Cruz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zakrzewski throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A punch combination from Zakrzewski misses.
Santos Cruz feints the counter takedown.
Santos Cruz wants to clinch up but Zakrzewski keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Zakrzewski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zakrzewski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zakrzewski thumps Santos Cruz with a low kick.
Santos Cruz moves in looking to clinch but Zakrzewski pushes him off.
It looked like Zakrzewski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Santos Cruz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Santos Cruz working away.
Zakrzewski is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zakrzewski is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Zakrzewski trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T1#
Zakrzewski is looking for a sweep.
Santos Cruz in side control, throwing shots but Zakrzewski defends.
You can see the frustration on Zakrzewski's face as Santos Cruz controls the position.
Zakrzewski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Santos Cruz tries to roll over but Zakrzewski keeps him under control.
Zakrzewski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Santos Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Santos Cruz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
Santos Cruz trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Zakrzewski controlling from mount.
Zakrzewski scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Zakrzewski in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Zakrzewski is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Santos Cruz wants to hold on but Zakrzewski pushes him away.
Santos Cruz manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3##SUB2#
Santos Cruz looking for submissions off his back.
Santos Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Santos Cruz wants to control but Zakrzewski is keeping busy.
Well, if Zakrzewski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Zakrzewski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santos Cruz manages to get to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zakrzewski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zakrzewski wants to control from the top but Santos Cruz keeps moving.
Zakrzewski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santos Cruz tries to strike from the bottom.
Santos Cruz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Santos Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski dominated that round.
That's time! Zakrzewski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zakrzewski. #CL2#
Zakrzewski gets tackled into the cage by Santos Cruz. Santos Cruz maintains the clinch.
Santos Cruz prevents Zakrzewski from breaking the clinch.
Zakrzewski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zakrzewski is trying to break free.
Zakrzewski is trying to force a seperation but Santos Cruz has the dominant position.
Zakrzewski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santos Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos Cruz is trying to drag Zakrzewski to the mat but Zakrzewski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Santos Cruz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T1#
Zakrzewski struggling a bit here.
Zakrzewski keeps Santos Cruz under control for a moment.
Santos Cruz controls the position from side control.
Zakrzewski managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Santos Cruz.
Zakrzewski is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Santos Cruz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zakrzewski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Santos Cruz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Santos Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Zakrzewski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zakrzewski taking punishment in the form of punches.
Zakrzewski is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Santos Cruz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Zakrzewski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Santos Cruz's best efforts.#T3#
Zakrzewski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Santos Cruz is working away from the top position though.#SU2#
Santos Cruz decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zakrzewski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santos Cruz as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Zakrzewski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Santos Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Santos Cruz is pulling down on Zakrzewski's head. It's preventing any offense from Zakrzewski, at least for the moment.
Santos Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Santos Cruz, not yet. #T4##SUB2#
Santos Cruz is looking for a triangle but Zakrzewski pushes his legs off easily.
Santos Cruz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zakrzewski manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Santos Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
Santos Cruz wants to control from the top but Zakrzewski keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Santos Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Santos Cruz darts in and clinches Zakrzewski up against the cage.
Santos Cruz gets underhooks to prevent Zakrzewski's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Santos Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Zakrzewski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Santos Cruz is trying to defend but Zakrzewski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Santos Cruz has one foot on Zakrzewski's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Santos Cruz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zakrzewski trying to control but Santos Cruz postures up.
#T1##SUB2#
Santos Cruz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zakrzewski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Santos Cruz controlling the pace.
Zakrzewski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Santos Cruz.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zakrzewski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zakrzewski wants to control but Santos Cruz is keeping busy.
Santos Cruz slips a nice elbow through Zakrzewski's hands, connecting with Zakrzewski's forehead.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Santos Cruz is thwarting Zakrzewski's attempts to control the position.
Zakrzewski taking some punishment here, with Santos Cruz in his half guard.
Santos Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zakrzewski wants to improve his position but Santos Cruz is controlling well.
Santos Cruz slips a nice elbow through Zakrzewski's hands, connecting with Zakrzewski's forehead.
Santos Cruz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zakrzewski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Santos Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zakrzewski keeps working.
Nice strikes from Santos Cruz there.
Santos Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zakrzewski defending well though. #SUB2#
Santos Cruz is trying for a kimura here. Zakrzewski looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Santos Cruz wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Julio Santos Cruz!
Julio Santos Cruz 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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