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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2025 |
#R1# Mcfarland ducks under a wild hook from Costa. Costa misses with a low kick as Mcfarland jumps back.#CL2# Costa has Mcfarland up against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mcfarland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Costa's brow. #TD2# Costa pulls Mcfarland into guard.
Costa wants to sweep but no luck. Costa pulls Mcfarland in close to prevent any damage. Costa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mcfarland looking to control.
#T1# Costa stays in close to Mcfarland's body and controls the position. #SU2# Costa stands and steps away. Mcfarland gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. We've been hearing reports that Mcfarland has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Mcfarland ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Costa avoids the head kick by Mcfarland.
Costa throws a push kick but Mcfarland slaps the foot to one side. Mcfarland wants to clinch.#CL# Mcfarland has managed to clinch.
Costa looking for a takedown. #T2# Mcfarland prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2# Costa has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mcfarland clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Costa slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Mcfarland tries to roll but Costa sticks to his back.
Mcfarland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. What can Mcfarland do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#T3# Mcfarland is in bad spot here.
#SUB2# Mcfarland is trying to defend against the choke here but Costa has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Costa Tightens the hold and Mcfarland taps out furiously! Costa displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Silvio Costa! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2025 |
#R1# Chess shoots in but no luck this time. #CL# Costa drives through and clinches with Chess against the cage.
Chess is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Costa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Costa misses with a body punch.
#TD# Costa has Chess pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Costa pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Chess tumbling to the mat - Costa dives into Chess's guard. Costa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Costa controls from within his opponent's guard. Chess is trying to hold Costa in close to prevent damage but Costa has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1# Costa is looking to advance position but Chess won't allow it. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chess wants to control but Costa is keeping busy and won't allow it. Costa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Costa looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Costa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Chess trying to control here.
Costa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Costa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chess with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Costa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3# Costa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Costa'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. Costa scoring with strikes to the body and head. Costa trying to control the pace. Costa trying to pass the guard but Chess defending well. #SUB# Costa is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Chess is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Silvio Costa! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2025 |
#R1##TD# Costa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kornilov sprawls well initially but Costa persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Costa controlling the action here. Costa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Costa is thwarting Kornilov's attempts to control the position. Costa throwing shots but Kornilov is blocking nicely. Kornilov looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Costa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Kornilov wants to improve his position but Costa is controlling well.
#T1# Costa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB# Costa seems to be working for a kimura but Kornilov defends the submission attempt. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Costa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Kornilov trying to control from the bottom.
Kornilov wants to get back to full guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Costa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Well, if Costa 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.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Costa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD# Costa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kornilov looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB# Costa is working for a submission of some sort.
Kornilov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Kornilov is trying to maintain the position but Costa is very close to passing his half guard. Costa slips a nice elbow through Kornilov's hands, connecting with Kornilov's forehead. Costa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Costa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kornilov! Costa putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Kornilov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4# Costa working Kornilov over with strikes here. Kornilov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Costa controlling the pace for now. Kornilov taking shots to the head. Costa landing strikes from the mount. Costa content just to control the position here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kornilov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Costa wants to control the pace but Kornilov is squirming around nicely. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Costa dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Kornilov doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL# and Costa counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD# Costa has hold of one of Kornilov's legs. Kornilov is fighting the takedown attempt but Costa gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Kornilov wants to sweep but no luck. Costa working some strikes from top position. Costa is in close to Kornilov's body, working some short punches and elbows. Kornilov is trying to hold Costa in close to prevent damage but Costa has managed to pass into half guard.
Costa passes the guard and advances to mount! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kornilov is trying to stand up.#T1# Kornilov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Kornilov tries to lock up and control but Costa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Costa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kornilov can do to turn this around? The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Costa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Costa controlling from the full mount. Kornilov is working to get back to half guard.
Costa lands a big shot there that rocks Kornilov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#ROC#Kornilov is rocked! Costa loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Kornilov scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Costa land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Costa stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silvio Costa! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2025 |
#R1# Inamo is looking to chop away at Gonzaga's legs. Inamo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Gonzaga pushes Inamo away with a front kick.#KD2# Gonzaga cracks Inamo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Inamo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Gonzaga finish him?
#CUT2#It looks like Rodtang Inamo has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Gonzaga grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Inamo takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Gonzaga cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kai Gonzaga! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2025 |
#R1##TD# Costa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Teradur!#SU# Costa decides to take the fight back to the feet. Teradur shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Costa as he avoids it easily. Costa appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL# Costa pushes Teradur up against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Costa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD# Costa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Costa not doing much here.
Costa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Costa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1# Costa wants to free his trapped foot but Teradur is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SU# Costa stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Teradur to get to his feet. #TD# Costa 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. Costa wants to pass the guard but Teradur is keeping the position. Costa is pushing down on Teradur's leg trying to pass to half guard. Teradur is fighting to maintain full guard but Costa has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2# Teradur is trying to stand up here but Costa is controlling him well. Costa content to control rather than advance. Costa wants to stand up but Teradur is controlling the position.
Costa trying to control the pace. Costa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Teradur takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Despite the aggression on Teradur's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD# Costa manages to pull guard.
Costa is controlling Teradur's posture. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# Costa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Costa pulls Teradur in close to prevent any damage. Costa wants to stand and escape but Teradur is having none of it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Teradur is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Costa has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Teradur is looking to defend but Costa has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Teradur! Costa pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Teradur taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Silvio Costa! |
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Event:
WOVA Fight Night: Cold Blooded
Date: May 11, 2025 |
#R1# Hendricks scores with a sloppy right hand. De Souza should have avoided that one. #CL2# Hendricks pushes De Souza up against the cage in a clinch. Hendricks is defending well against a takedown attempt. Hendricks scores with a nice hook to the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hendricks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Hendricks unloads with a big right hand that wobbles De Souza! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Hendricks is unloading with more strikes now! De Souza drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orlando Hendricks! An out of breath Orlando Hendricks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2025 |
#R1##CL# Costa clinches. #BC# Costa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD# Costa drives through with a takedown into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Costa is stalling in the full guard. Basketball really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Costa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Costa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Basketball keeping full guard, as Costa tries to pass. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Costa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1# Costa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Basketball's head. Costa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Costa controls from within his opponent's guard. Costa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Costa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Costa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU# Costa stands up from Basketball's guard - Costa perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD# Costa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Basketball tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Costa is in Basketball's guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Costa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Costa landing some decent shots from guard. Costa tries to free his leg and advance position but Basketball is retaining full guard. #T3# Costa controlling from the top position. This is a sustained period of stalling by Costa. Costa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Basketball for as long as he can get away with. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Costa landing with the ground and pound. Costa showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU# Costa gets to his feet. Basketball looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Costa dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD# Basketball gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Costa to score an easy takedown into full guard. Costa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Basketball can do to turn this around? Costa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Basketball swivels though and keeps the full guard. Basketball can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Costa controls the pace. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU# Costa stands up from Basketball's guard - Costa perhaps looking for a knockout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Costa misses with a body shot.
Basketball flicks out a counter leg kick but Costa steps away.#TD# Basketball gets caught napping as Costa dives in and scores a takedown. Basketball manages to retain guard.#T1# Costa chips away with some ground and pound.#SU# Costa stands up from Basketball's guard - Costa perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL# Costa clinches up against the cage. Costa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Costa stalling against the cage.
Costa slows down the pace here.
#T2##TD# Costa decides to pull guard. Costa pulls Basketball in close to prevent any damage. Silvio Costa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Costa throws a couple of heel strikes.
Costa tries to land a sweep but no joy. Costa managing to control the position. #T3# Costa wants to stand but Basketball is controlling the position. #ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Costa manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD# Costa successfully pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Costa is on top in guard.
#REVR# Costa controlling from the top position. #T4# Costa passes Basketball's left leg - he's now in half guard. Well, if Costa 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.
Costa works his foot free and advances to mount. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Costa dominated that second round. That's time! Costa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD# Costa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Basketball's guard. Costa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Costa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Costa forces his way into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Costa wants to free his trapped foot but Basketball is holding on for dear life with his legs. Costa tries to stand and escape but Basketball is controlling the position. #T1# Costa is figuring out what he wants to do next. Costa'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. Costa scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Costa is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Further stalling from Costa.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Costa misses with a few strikes there.
Basketball is trying to counter with his kicks.#TD# Costa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Basketball wants to control but Costa is keeping busy.
Basketball takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3##SU# Costa stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD# Costa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU# Costa gets to his feet. Basketball looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Costa misses with the combination.
Basketball replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Costa blocks it well.#TD# Costa 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.#T4# Costa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Costa working some strikes from top position. Top Basketball has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Costa's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU# Costa stands up from Basketball's guard - Costa perhaps looking for a knockout. Silvio Costa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Costa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Basketball looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight! Silvio Costa showed his dominance in that final round. Well Costa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:24 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:24 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silvio Costa! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2025 |
#R1##TD# Cole throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nunes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cole is in Nunes's guard. Cole scoring with punches to the head and body. Cole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Cole controls from within his opponent's guard. Cole scoring with punches to the head and body. Nunes is looking to stand up but Cole isn't so interested in that idea. Cole landing some decent shots from guard. Nunes can't keep his opponent in guard - Cole advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cole is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1# Cole is nestled in close to Nunes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Cole looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nunes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Cole slips a nice elbow through Nunes's hands, connecting with Nunes's forehead. Cole is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Cole trying to control the pace. Cole prevents Nunes from standing back up.
Cole looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Nunes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cole. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Cole working Nunes over with strikes. #T2# Nunes has hold of Cole's hands but Cole slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Cole stalling. Cole drops an elbow to the side of Nunes's head. Cole performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Cole landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SU# Cole stands up from half guard. Cole fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nunes on the side of the head. Nunes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cole moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL# Cole gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3##BC# Cole breaks the clinch.
Cole fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL# Nunes gets tackled into the cage by Cole. Cole maintains the clinch. Cole stalling the fight.
#TD# Cole gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nunes pushes Cole off but Cole dives into side control.
Nunes gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Cole breaks from Nunes's wrist control and lands an elbow. Cole lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. 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! Cole landing strikes from the mount and Nunes is in trouble! Cole looking to finish Nunes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nunes! Cole has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nunes's face.
#T4##SUB# Cole working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Nunes turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Cole off and cradles Nunes's limp body as Cole celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Shade Cole! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1# A jab from Sena does it's job there. Sena ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2# Nunes tries to keep at a distance but Sena has taken the fight into the clinch. Sena with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nunes is trying to force a seperation but Sena has the dominant position. Nunes blocking some punches.
Sena stalling in the clinch.
Sena lands an elbow that stopped Nunes in his tracks for a moment. Sena keeps control of Nunes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Sena throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nunes tries to break free but Sena pushes him back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sena softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Sena landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sena tries a knee to the head but Nunes blocks it.
#BC# Nunes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1# Nunes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Nunes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nunes. Nunes throws a nice looking combination but Sena bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Sena doesn't manage to clinch there - Nunes circles away.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. And Sena tries to counter it with a takedown but Nunes pushes his down on his head and steps out. The fighters circling - Nunes throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2# Sena moves into range and clinches up with Nunes. Nunes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Nice elbow from Sena. Sena lands a right hand. Nunes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2# Sena lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sena using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nunes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sena throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nunes managing to block the knees to the body from Sena.
Sena tries to land knees in the clinch but Nunes avoids the damage to the body. Sena tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sena connects with a knee to the head.
Sena manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sena prevents Nunes from breaking the clinch. Nunes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sena throws an elbow but misses. Sena misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sena landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T3# Sena crunches a lovely knee into Nunes's ribcage. Sena effectively controlling the action here. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sena. Sena scores with an uppercut up the middle. Nunes tries to break free but Sena pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Nunes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sena bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Sena connects with a crisp jab. Nunes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Sena avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2# Sena fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nunes, pushing him back against the cage. Sena stalling in the clinch.
#T4# Nunes is trying to break the clinch but Sena has him pressed against the cage. Sena lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sena misses with a knee strike.
#BC# Nunes manages to break the clinch.
Nunes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sena. Nunes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2# Sena clinches up with Nunes and pushes him back against the cage. Nunes prevents a body shot from Sena. Sena is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nunes is defending well for now. Sena tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The referee calls for Sena to work.
Nunes avoids the elbow strike from Sena, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danyel Sena dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# A nice leg kick lands there from Nunes. Sena tries to clinch up but Nunes circles away and keeps his distance. Sena avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nunes misses with a series of wild punches.
Sena keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Sena tries to counter it with a takedown but Nunes pushes his down on his head and steps out. Sena tries to clinch but fails miserably and Nunes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sena smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Nunes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sena tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nunes swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1##CL2# Sena rushes Nunes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Nunes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Nunes tries to break the clinch but Sena is controlling the position. Nunes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sena prevents Nunes from breaking the clinch. Sena with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sena tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nunes avoids it. Sena holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sena missing with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Sena to work.
#BC# Nunes manages to break the clinch.
Cristofer Nunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sena is looking to clinch but Nunes is avoiding it.
#T2# Sena blocks a head kick by Nunes.
Sena has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Sena throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nunes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Sena blocks a head kick by Nunes.
#CL2# Sena closes the distance and clinches. Sena with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC# Nunes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nunes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sena tries to clinch up but Nunes circles away and keeps his distance. Nunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Nunes misses with a looping left. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sena tries to clinch but Nunes moves out of range. #T3# Nunes throws out a loose jab but Sena uses good head movement to avoid it. Sena tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Nunes fails to land with a series of punches.
Sena with the counter takedown but Nunes avoids it easily. Nunes throws a looping overhand right but Sena ducks down to avoid it. Sena doesn't manage to clinch there - Nunes circles away.
Sena moves in looking to clinch but Nunes pushes him off. Nunes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2# Sena takes the fight into the clinch. Danyel Sena seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Nunes avoiding damage as Sena throws knees to the body.
Sena scores a nice knee to the body.
Sena missing with knees to the body.
#T4##BC# Nunes breaks the clinch.
Nunes keeps the fight on the outside. Nunes misses with the combination.
Sena unleashes a big counter combination but Nunes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Sena is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2# Sena closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Sena missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cristofer Nunes will probably get the nod. 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# Nunes misses the shot to the body. Sena tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nunes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Sena looks to clinch letting Nunes counter with a right hand. Sena is looking to clinch. Nunes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Sena fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nunes misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2# Sena forces Nunes back against the cage and clinches. Sena prevents Nunes from breaking the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Nunes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sena has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Sena tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nunes swats him away and circles back towards the center. Sena fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nunes manages to avoid it.#T1# Nunes throws a body punch but Sena moves out of range. #CL2# Sena closes the distance and pushes Nunes back into the cage. Sena throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC# Nunes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nunes throws a head kick but Sena moves out of range.
#CL2# Sena drives through and clinches with Nunes against the cage.
Nunes is trying to push Sena away but Sena has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC# Nunes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sena throws a body shot but no joy. Nunes misses with a head kick.
Sena uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nunes.#T2# Nunes lands a head kick. Sena smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Sena scores with a body shot.
Sena is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Sena tries to clinch but Nunes is having none of it. Cristofer Nunes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Some wild striking there from Nunes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2# Sena clinches. A knee to the head by Sena.
Sena lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T3# Sena taking a breather. Nunes can't break the clinch.
Sena unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sena missing with knees to the body.
Sena misses with an elbow over the top. Sena trying to land knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sena - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sena pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC# Nunes breaks from the clinch.
Nunes misses with an uppercut. Sena saw that one coming.#T4# Sena tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nunes paws at him with a jab and circles away. Nunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sena moves away. Sena lands a nice shot to the body.
Nunes swats away the attempt to clinch by Sena. Nunes throws a half hearted mid kick. Nunes throws a right and a left that Sena avoids nicely. Sloppy strikes from Nunes. Those never looked like landing. Sena is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nunes rather than just go for the knockout. Nunes misses with a double jab.
Nunes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
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 Cristofer Nunes. I think Nunes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:29 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cristofer Nunes! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2025 |
#R1# A slapping body kick lands there for Gonzaga. Gonzaga thuds a left hand into Zionovic's body. No joy there for Zionovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gonzaga!
#CUT2#It looks like Srboljub Claus Zionovic has been cut. Zionovic is breathing heavily.#KD2# Gonzaga lands a big head kick that sends Zionovic tumbling to the mat! Gonzaga takes a step backwards and waves Zionovic back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Zionovic is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Gonzaga lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Zionovic head around and knocks him out cold! Gonzaga hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kai Gonzaga! |
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Event:
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Date: Apr 22, 2025 |
#R1# KitanoFightGym fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Nunes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Topnoi KitanoFightGym has been cut.#CL# KitanoFightGym has taken the fight to the clinch.
KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nunes can't break the clinch.
Nunes is trying to push KitanoFightGym away but KitanoFightGym has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Nunes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but KitanoFightGym has him pressed against the cage. KitanoFightGym gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Nunes blocks the elbow strike.
KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but it misses.
Nunes blocks an elbow strike from KitanoFightGym.
Nunes blocks an elbow strike from KitanoFightGym.
KitanoFightGym throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice elbow from KitanoFightGym. KitanoFightGym pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. KitanoFightGym looks to throw an elbow but misses. KitanoFightGym has Nunes pressed against the cage, preventing Nunes from circling away and getting back to striking at range. KitanoFightGym throws an elbow that misses.
KitanoFightGym lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1# Nunes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. KitanoFightGym pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Nunes blocks an elbow strike from KitanoFightGym.
KitanoFightGym lands a nice elbow from the clinch. KitanoFightGym creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nunes's defenses. Nunes blocks an elbow strike from KitanoFightGym.
Nunes has had enough of the clinch but KitanoFightGym keeps him there for the moment. KitanoFightGym pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. KitanoFightGym lands a nice elbow from the clinch. KitanoFightGym creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but it misses.
KitanoFightGym throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
KitanoFightGym misses with an elbow over the top. KitanoFightGym lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Nunes avoids a wild elbow strike from KitanoFightGym. KitanoFightGym pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. KitanoFightGym misses with an elbow over the top. A frustrated look appears on Nunes's face as he tries to break the clinch. With the fighters up against the cage, KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but misses. #T2# KitanoFightGym has Nunes pressed against the cage, preventing Nunes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2# Nunes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. KitanoFightGym lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Nunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nunes connects with an inside leg kick. KitanoFightGym fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nunes. Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Nunes blocks the body kick.
Nunes misses with a kick to the body #CL# and KitanoFightGym moves into the clinch. With the two fighters working up against the cage, KitanoFightGym just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nunes's brow. KitanoFightGym lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. KitanoFightGym comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. KitanoFightGym gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3# KitanoFightGym lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Nunes dodges an elbow strike from KitanoFightGym.
KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but it's blocked.
KitanoFightGym lands an elbow inside. KitanoFightGym throws an elbow that misses.
Nunes wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, KitanoFightGym just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nunes's brow. KitanoFightGym creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. KitanoFightGym creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nunes's defenses. Nunes blocks an elbow strike from KitanoFightGym.
KitanoFightGym lands an elbow just above Nunes 's eye. KitanoFightGym pushes off an throws an elbow but Nunes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. KitanoFightGym misses with an elbow strike.
KitanoFightGym misses with an elbow strike.
KitanoFightGym pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Nunes blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from KitanoFightGym. Nunes working hard to break the clinch.#T4# KitanoFightGym misses with an elbow strike.
Nunes takes an elbow to the temple. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but it's blocked.
KitanoFightGym throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nunes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Nunes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, KitanoFightGym just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nunes's brow. Nunes avoids a wild elbow strike from KitanoFightGym. KitanoFightGym keeps control of Nunes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. KitanoFightGym misses with an elbow strike.
KitanoFightGym gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. KitanoFightGym looks to throw an elbow but misses. KitanoFightGym throws an elbow that misses.
Nunes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but KitanoFightGym has him pressed against the cage. Nunes blocks an elbow strike. With the fighters up against the cage, KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but misses. KitanoFightGym throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
KitanoFightGym creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Topnoi KitanoFightGym dominated that round. The cut man is working on Topnoi KitanoFightGym's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Nunes tries a low kick but KitanoFightGym avoids it. Nunes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Nunes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL# KitanoFightGym instigates a clinch. KitanoFightGym is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nunes can do to turn this around? Nunes has had enough of the clinch but KitanoFightGym keeps him there for the moment. KitanoFightGym keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nunes's efforts to push away. KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nunes has had enough of the clinch but KitanoFightGym keeps him there for the moment. KitanoFightGym lands an elbow inside. Topnoi KitanoFightGym has scored more points in the clinch so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. KitanoFightGym pushes off an throws an elbow but Nunes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. KitanoFightGym comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Nunes blocks an elbow strike. Nunes avoids the elbow strike from KitanoFightGym, against the cage.
KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nunes is trying to break free.#T1# The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. KitanoFightGym pushes off an throws an elbow but Nunes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. KitanoFightGym throws an elbow that misses.
Nunes avoids a wild elbow strike from KitanoFightGym. KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but it misses.
Nunes avoids a wild elbow strike from KitanoFightGym. Nunes tries to break the clinch but KitanoFightGym is controlling the position. KitanoFightGym keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nunes's efforts to push away. With the fighters up against the cage, KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but misses. KitanoFightGym pushes off an throws an elbow but Nunes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. KitanoFightGym comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Cristofer Nunes has been cut. Nunes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. KitanoFightGym prevents Nunes from breaking the clinch. Nunes blocks an elbow strike. KitanoFightGym misses with an elbow strike.
Nunes avoids a wild elbow strike from KitanoFightGym. Nunes blocks an elbow strike. KitanoFightGym pushes off an throws an elbow but Nunes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2# KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but it's blocked.
KitanoFightGym misses with an elbow over the top. Nunes avoids the elbow strike from KitanoFightGym, against the cage.
Nunes blocks the elbow strike.
KitanoFightGym lands an elbow inside that Nunes shrugs off. Nunes blocks the elbow strike.
KitanoFightGym misses with an elbow strike.
KitanoFightGym pushes off an throws an elbow but Nunes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. KitanoFightGym lands a nice elbow. KitanoFightGym comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! With the fighters up against the cage, KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but misses. Nunes takes an elbow to the temple. Nunes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. KitanoFightGym pushes off an throws an elbow but Nunes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. With the fighters up against the cage, KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but misses. Nunes dodges an elbow strike from KitanoFightGym.
Nunes wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3# KitanoFightGym gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Nunes working hard to break the clinch. Nunes blocks an elbow strike from KitanoFightGym.
KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but it misses.
KitanoFightGym prevents Nunes from breaking the clinch. KitanoFightGym keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nunes's efforts to push away. Nunes avoids a wild elbow strike from KitanoFightGym. Nunes blocks the elbow strike.
KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but it misses.
Nunes dodges an elbow strike from KitanoFightGym.
KitanoFightGym lands an elbow inside that Nunes shrugs off. A nice glancing elbow lands by KitanoFightGym. KitanoFightGym misses with an elbow strike.
KitanoFightGym misses with an elbow over the top. Nunes avoids a wild elbow strike from KitanoFightGym. KitanoFightGym pushes off an throws an elbow but Nunes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4# Nunes dodges an elbow strike from KitanoFightGym.
KitanoFightGym lands an elbow inside that Nunes shrugs off. KitanoFightGym has Nunes pressed against the cage, preventing Nunes from circling away and getting back to striking at range. KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but it's blocked.
KitanoFightGym misses with an elbow over the top. Nunes tries to break the clinch but KitanoFightGym is controlling the position. KitanoFightGym lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. KitanoFightGym lands a nice elbow. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. KitanoFightGym lands an elbow inside. Nunes wants to break free but KitanoFightGym has control.
KitanoFightGym gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Nunes is trying to break free. KitanoFightGym throws an elbow that misses.
Nunes tries to break the clinch but KitanoFightGym is controlling the position. KitanoFightGym throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
KitanoFightGym comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but it misses.
Nunes is looking to break free of the clinch but KitanoFightGym has double underhooks. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Topnoi KitanoFightGym dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# KitanoFightGym is looking to clinch. KitanoFightGym tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Nunes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by KitanoFightGym. KitanoFightGym tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Cristofer Nunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. KitanoFightGym tries to land a front kick but Nunes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. KitanoFightGym uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nunes. KitanoFightGym thinks about countering with a body kick. Nunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. KitanoFightGym takes a kick to the side of the head. Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and KitanoFightGym moves out of range easily. Nunes scores with a leg kick.
Cristofer Nunes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nunes connects with an inside leg kick.#T1# KitanoFightGym throws a low kick but Nunes avoids it.#CL# Nunes gets tackled into the cage by KitanoFightGym. KitanoFightGym maintains the clinch. KitanoFightGym creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. KitanoFightGym lands a nice elbow from the clinch. With the two fighters working up against the cage, KitanoFightGym just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nunes's brow. KitanoFightGym misses with an elbow strike.
KitanoFightGym lands an elbow that stopped Nunes in his tracks for a moment. Nunes is trying to break free. Nunes blocks an elbow strike from KitanoFightGym.
Nunes blocks an elbow strike from KitanoFightGym.
KitanoFightGym lands an elbow inside. Nunes blocks the elbow strike.
KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but it's blocked.
KitanoFightGym misses with an elbow strike.
KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but it misses.
#T2# KitanoFightGym creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Nunes blocks an elbow strike. KitanoFightGym looks to throw an elbow but misses. Nunes takes an elbow to the forehead. KitanoFightGym pushes off an throws an elbow but Nunes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. 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! Nunes can't break the clinch.
KitanoFightGym lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. KitanoFightGym misses with an elbow over the top. Nunes avoids a wild elbow strike from KitanoFightGym. Nunes avoids the elbow strike from KitanoFightGym, against the cage.
KitanoFightGym keeps control of Nunes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. KitanoFightGym pushes off an throws an elbow but Nunes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. KitanoFightGym has Nunes pressed against the cage, preventing Nunes from circling away and getting back to striking at range. KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but it misses.
KitanoFightGym looks to throw an elbow but misses. KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, KitanoFightGym just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nunes's brow. #T3# Nunes wants to break free but KitanoFightGym has control.
A nice glancing elbow lands by KitanoFightGym. Nunes is trying to break the clinch but KitanoFightGym is controlling him. KitanoFightGym misses with an elbow over the top. Nunes is trying to break free. Nunes blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, KitanoFightGym just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nunes's brow. KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nunes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Nunes tries to break the clinch but KitanoFightGym is controlling the position. KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but misses. Nunes dodges an elbow strike from KitanoFightGym.
KitanoFightGym creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. KitanoFightGym misses with an elbow strike.
KitanoFightGym misses with an elbow over the top.#T4# KitanoFightGym misses with an elbow strike.
KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but it misses.
Nunes takes an elbow to the temple. KitanoFightGym lands an elbow just above Nunes 's eye. KitanoFightGym misses with an elbow over the top. Nunes takes an elbow to the temple. Nunes is trying to break the clinch but KitanoFightGym is controlling him. KitanoFightGym has Nunes pressed against the cage, preventing Nunes from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Nunes blocks an elbow strike from KitanoFightGym.
KitanoFightGym creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. KitanoFightGym throws an elbow that misses.
KitanoFightGym throws an elbow but it misses.
A frustrated look appears on Nunes's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2# Nunes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. 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! KitanoFightGym moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Cristofer Nunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL# KitanoFightGym rushes Nunes and presses him up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Topnoi KitanoFightGym showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for KitanoFightGym, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Topnoi KitanoFightGym! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1# Laurent takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Laurent shoots in for a takedown but Gonzaga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Laurent got wobbled bad by a big combination! Gonzaga presses forward with punches and knees until Laurent stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Laurent closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Gonzaga! |
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Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1# Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nunes. Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Barnes backs off Nunes throws a huge counter combo but Barnes manages to avoid it all. Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Barnes misses with a low kick. Barnes scores with a three punch combo!
Nunes throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely. Barnes misses with a low kick.
Nunes throws a big counter head kick but Barnes avoids it with no problem. A punch combination from Nunes misses. As Nunes looks to move away, Barnes throws a big counter combo but Nunes just gets out of the way. Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Nunes is looking for the big counter here. Nunes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Nunes looks to move away, Barnes throws a big counter combo but Nunes just gets out of the way. Nunes looks winded! A slow jab from Nunes misses its intended target. Nunes misses with a combination
and Barnes counters with a two punch combo. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Barnes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T1# Nunes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Barnes throws a right and a left that Nunes avoids nicely. Nunes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nunes looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range. Barnes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing. Nunes throws a counter combo. Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Nunes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nunes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Nunes sees it coming and checks it nicely. Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Barnes looks to land a combination. Nunes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Nunes moves out of range easily. As Barnes backs off Nunes throws a huge counter combo but Barnes manages to avoid it all. Barnes looks for the body kick but Nunes saw that one coming. Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nunes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Nunes throws a head kick that misses. Barnes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Barnes stalks Nunes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nunes's face. Nunes staggers backwards, shaken. Nunes is looking to slow Barnes down with leg kicks. Nunes avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Nunes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively. Barnes stalks Nunes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nunes's face. Nunes staggers backwards, shaken. Barnes misses with a double jab
and Nunes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3# Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nunes misses with a double jab.
Barnes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. A combination from Barnes does no damage. Nunes throws a half hearted mid kick. Barnes scores with a three punch combo!
Good leg kick by Barnes. Barnes dodges the punch combination from Nunes.
Barnes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nunes is out of range and Barnes settles back down. Barnes misses with the combination.
Nunes throws a body shot but no joy. Nunes throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4# Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Nunes raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Nunes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Barnes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nunes backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Despite the aggression on Nunes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Nunes checks a leg kick. Barnes throws a half hearted mid kick. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barnes!
Barnes lands with a slapping head kick. Nunes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nunes throws the kick towards the body but Barnes avoids it. Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nunes is out of range and Barnes settles back down. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaka Barnes dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Nunes throws a head kick that misses and Barnes counters with a one-two to the body. Barnes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barnes duly obliges. Nunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnes scores with a three punch combo!
Shaka Barnes is winning the standup battle so far. Nunes moves out of range of the body kick. Nunes jabs Barnes to the body, keeping him at a distance. Barnes avoids the body shot from Nunes.
Barnes scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nunes can do to turn this around? Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Nunes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Nunes is breathing heavily. Nunes throws an off balance right hand
and Barnes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Nunes swings widly with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a left and a right that stings Nunes. Nunes swinging wildly here.
#T1# Nunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nunes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Crunch! Barnes slams his shin into Nunes's torso. Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnes misses with the combination.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nunes.
#T2# Barnes closes the distance and lands a one-two. Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nunes pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away. Barnes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nunes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nunes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Barnes with a nice calf kick. Barnes looks to land a combination. Nunes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T3# Nunes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nunes misses with a combination
and Barnes counters with a series of strikes. Nunes will be more careful next time no doubt. Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nunes slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Nunes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Barnes lands with a nice combination. Nunes backs away looking to recover. Good leg kick by Barnes. Barnes connects with a high kick. Nunes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A head kick by Nunes misses and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Nunes backing up. Nunes nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Nunes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
A countering left hand to the body from Nunes misses. Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Nunes counters with a stiff right hand. Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nunes misses with a body shot.
Nunes throws a combination that misses and Barnes counters with a left and a right that stings Nunes. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barnes. Nunes shrugs it off though. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nunes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Shaka Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A combination from Nunes does no damage. As Nunes looks to move away, Barnes throws a big counter combo but Nunes just gets out of the way. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaka Barnes dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Nunes blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Nunes just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Barnes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Barnes throws a right hand that Nunes ducks under and follows up with a left that Nunes also avoids with ease. Nunes slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Nunes misses with a wild combination.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Nunes.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Nunes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barnes delivers a nice body kick. Some bone on bone action there as Nunes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. A head kick misses from Barnes. Nunes throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1# Barnes lands with a nice combination. Nunes backs away looking to recover. Nunes dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Barnes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Barnes blocks a head kick by Nunes.
Nunes connects with an inside leg kick. Barnes throws a head kick that misses. Nunes throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range. Barnes misses with the combination.
#T2# Barnes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nunes's sensitive parts. Nunes misses with a body kick. Barnes appears to be looking for a big counter. Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Barnes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nunes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barnes. Barnes misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Nunes. Barnes stalks Nunes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nunes's face. Nunes staggers backwards, shaken. Barnes scores with a leg kick.
#T3# Barnes avoids the head kick by Nunes.
Barnes lands a high kick!
A nice combination there by Barnes.
Nunes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barnes. Barnes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Nunes throws out a counter right but Barnes avoids it with no problem. Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nunes slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Nunes is looking for the big counter here.#T4# Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nunes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Barnes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nunes connects with a body shot that sends Barnes's belly button to the back. Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Nunes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Barnes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Barnes tries to bum rush Nunes with a series of wild strikes but Nunes uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Cristofer Nunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Shaka Barnes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Barnes with the inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Shaka Barnes showed his dominance in that final round. Well Barnes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaka Barnes! |
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Event:
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Date: Apr 16, 2025 |
#R1# Gonzaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gonzaga lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Slice has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Slice and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Slice throws a head kick but Gonzaga moves out of range.
Gonzaga loads up on a big right hand but Slice slips the punch. Gonzaga swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL# and Slice counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Slice. Gonzaga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slice has him pressed against the cage. Slice tries to pull guard but Gonzaga won't allow it.
Gonzaga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gonzaga is trying to break free.#TD# Slice has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gonzaga regains guard immediately. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Slice controls from within his opponent's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU# Slice gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1# Gonzaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gonzaga throws a head kick but Slice moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Slice. Those never looked like landing. Slice takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gonzaga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD# Slice closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gonzaga quickly recovers to half guard. Slice thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gonzaga's head. #ES2# Gonzaga manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Slice keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Gonzaga is trying to break the clinch but Slice is controlling him. Gonzaga has had enough of the clinch but Slice keeps him there for the moment. Gonzaga has had enough of the clinch but Slice keeps him there for the moment.#T2# Slice tries to pull guard but Gonzaga forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Gonzaga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Slice lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonzaga backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gonzaga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A knee to the head by Slice.
Gonzaga is trying to break the clinch but Slice is controlling him. Slice tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gonzaga avoids it. Slice has Gonzaga pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gonzaga manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timbo Slice. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gonzaga is trying to force a seperation but Slice has the dominant position. Gonzaga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Slice jumps guard but Gonzaga turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC# Slice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3# Gonzaga misses with a kick to the body.
Gonzaga moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Gonzaga punishes Slice's body with a nice straight punch. Slice is breathing heavily. Gonzaga throws a sloppy head kick and Slice moves out of range easily. #TD# Slice shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gonzaga kicks Slice off and gets to his feet. This has been an exciting period of action! Slice showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gonzaga.
Slice tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gonzaga defends well and Slice ends up having to push Gonzaga into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Gonzaga is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Gonzaga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slice has him pressed against the cage. Slice is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gonzaga is defending well.#T4# Gonzaga tries to circle away but Slice has him pinned against the cage. Gonzaga wants to get back to striking at distance but Slice won't allow it.
Slice prevents Gonzaga from breaking the clinch. Gonzaga has had enough of the clinch but Slice keeps him there for the moment. Slice keeps control of Gonzaga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Slice has Gonzaga pressed against the cage, preventing Gonzaga from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Slice keeps control of Gonzaga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Slice prevents Gonzaga from breaking the clinch. Gonzaga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Slice missing with knees to the body.
#BC# Slice manages to break the clinch.
Slice fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gonzaga avoids it really well and circles away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Gonzaga dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##KD2# Oooooh!!! Gonzaga has knocked Slice down with a huge combo! Gonzaga steps away and waves a wobbly Slice back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Slice is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Timbo Slice has been cut.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Gonzaga prevents the takedown attempt.
Slice stalls. Gonzaga is trying to break the clinch but Slice has him pressed against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gonzaga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Gonzaga wants to break free but Slice has control.
Slice slowing the pace effectively. Slice has Gonzaga pressed against the cage.
Gonzaga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1# Slice keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gonzaga's efforts to push away. Gonzaga tries to break free but Slice pushes him back against the cage. Slice landing knees to the head.
Gonzaga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Slice using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gonzaga has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A frustrated look appears on Gonzaga's face as he tries to break the clinch. Gonzaga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Slice keeps control of Gonzaga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD# Slice lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gonzaga has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Slice is on him like a limpet, forcing Gonzaga back against the cage.#T2# Gonzaga is looking to break free of the clinch but Slice has double underhooks. Gonzaga is trying to break the clinch but Slice is controlling him. Gonzaga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Gonzaga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Slice stalls. #BC# Slice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Slice blocks a head kick by Gonzaga.
Slice tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gonzaga swivels and escapes. Despite the aggression on Gonzaga's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. This has been an exciting period of action! Gonzaga leaves Slice with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timbo Slice. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3##CL# Slice has Gonzaga up against the cage in a clinch.
Slice tries to pull guard but Gonzaga won't allow it.
Slice keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gonzaga's efforts to push away. Slice goes for a takedown attempt but Gonzaga pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Slice doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Gonzaga throws a push kick but Slice slaps the foot to one side. Kai Gonzaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4# Slice is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gonzaga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Gonzaga connects with a looping right hand.
#KD2# Gonzaga feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Slice sprawling to the canvas! Slice rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gonzaga finish him?!
Oh Slice is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gonzaga connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Slice out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kai Gonzaga! |
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Date: Apr 16, 2025 |
#R1# Nunes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. James misses with an uppercut
and Nunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Nunes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. James misses with a low kick.
James tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. James avoids the body shot from Nunes.
Nunes lands a head kick. James smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Nunes throws a sloppy head kick #CL2# and James counters into the clinch. Nicely done. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. James is stalling here.
James effectively controlling the action here. Nunes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but James has him pressed against the cage.#T1# James leaning his opponent against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Nunes's face as he tries to break the clinch. James can't find room to land a body shot as Nunes controls the action.
James lands a right hand. Nunes working hard to break the clinch. James prevents Nunes from breaking the clinch. James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nunes's elbow. Nunes is trying to break the clinch but James has him pressed against the cage. James struggles to land a body shot inside as Nunes controls his hands.
James keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nunes's efforts to push away. James prevents Nunes from breaking the clinch. Nunes tries to circle away but James has him pinned against the cage.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#BC2# James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nunes throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nunes moves away. James just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNunes. James is looking to chop away at Nunes's legs. James takes a head kick and keeps coming.
James tests Nunes's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2# James has closed the distance and engaged Nunes in a clinch.
James will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nunes up against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James. James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James pushes Nunes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3# James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from James.
James lands a hook that snaps the head of Nunes backwards. Stalling in the clinch from James.
James working aggressively here.
Nunes tries to break free but James pushes him back against the cage. James lands a body punch. Nunes wants to break the clinch but can't.
James lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nunes backwards. Nunes working hard to break the clinch. Nunes is trying to break the clinch but James is controlling him. James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. James misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2# James manages to break the clinch.
James scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T4# James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Nunes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nunes counters with a series of strikes. James will be more careful next time no doubt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from James lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nunes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nunes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Nunes is looking to counter with head kicks. James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nunes. Nunes obviously looking to wear him down.
Nunes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Nunes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from James. James throws a looping overhand right but Nunes ducks down to avoid it. James throws a body punch but Nunes moves out of range. Nunes throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease. James is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enuardo James dominated that round. That's time! Nunes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# James cracks a nice hook into Nunes's ribs.#CL2# James closes the distance and clinches. James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2# James breaks from the clinch.
James scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Nunes misses with a series of wild punches.
James throws a hook but Nunes avoids it easily. It looked like Nunes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. James throws out a loose jab but Nunes uses good head movement to avoid it. James loads up on a big right hand but Nunes slips the punch. Nunes appears to be looking for a big counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nunes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from James in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. James has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nunes. James takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. James throws a lazy uppercut
and Nunes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1# James cracks Nunes with an open hand slap. Enuardo James seems to be getting the better of the standup. Nunes looks to land a combination but James avoids it well. James lands a jab to Nunes's midsection.#CL2# Nunes tries to keep at a distance but James has taken the fight into the clinch. James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2# James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. James lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Nunes looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range. Nunes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Danga de danga de dang - Nunes scores with a four punch combination! Good work by Nunes as he checks the leg kick.#T2# Nunes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nunes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nunes misses with a wild body shot. James looks like he wants to counter punch here. Cristofer Nunes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. James lands with a straight right. Nunes didn't see that one coming. James takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
James misses with an uppercut
and Nunes counters with a three punch combo that has James backing up. James nods at Nunes to acknowledge the strikes. Nunes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from James - that will leave a mark!
Nunes swinging wildly here.
#T3# Nunes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
James throws a leg kick that is checked and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Nunes misses with a kick to the body and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nunes. James lands a jab to Nunes's midsection. A jab from James does it's job there. James throws a low kick but Nunes avoids it. James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nunes counters with a two punch combo. Nice defenses there by James. James lands a nice shot that snaps Nunes's head back.
#T4# Nunes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James. Nice straight punches there by James. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of James. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! James scores with a hook to the body. Nunes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Nunes pivots, looking for a leg kick but James is out of range and Nunes settles back down. Nunes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nunes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and James counters with a nice uppercut. Nice shot by James. James throws a looping overhand right but Nunes ducks down to avoid it. Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nunes. James dips down and scores with a jab to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enuardo James 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# Nunes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily. Nunes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nunes can pounce on him.
Nunes misses with a kick to the body.
James takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. James misses with a low kick.
James cracks Nunes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. James throws a lazy right hand but Nunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Nunes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James counters with a nice uppercut. #T1# James throws out a loose jab but Nunes uses good head movement to avoid it. James has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Nice cross by James. Nunes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on James. That did some damage! Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Nunes blocks the low kick. Nunes looks for the body kick but James saw that one coming. James lands a glancing blow to the side of Nunes's head. Nunes checks the leg kick. An attempted straight right counter from Nunes misses the target. Nunes misses with a wild combination.
Nunes throws a series of punches but James moves out of range. #T2# James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Nunes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but James checks it well. James throws a leg kick which misses Nunes's front leg but catches the back leg as Nunes tries to avoid it. 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! James lands a nice looking body shot.
Nunes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
James staying out of range there. Nunes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nunes. James's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nunes under the eye. Nunes misses with a hook to the body
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
James steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nunes. That one must have hurt. Enuardo James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3# James comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A nice inside leg kick there by Nunes. That's going to slow James down. A swing and a miss from James. Nunes throws a lazy head kick and James counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Nunes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Nunes misses with a low kick.
Nunes lands a head kick!
James's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. James moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Nunes throws a left and a right that both miss
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4# Nunes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and James makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. James lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. James digs a good body shot into Nunes's ribs. Nunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. It looked like Nunes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from James. Nunes tries to land a front kick but James steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Nunes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Nice uppercut there from James. Nunes staying out of range there. Nunes appears to be looking for a big counter. Nunes throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
Nunes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Cristofer Nunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! James dips to his left and cracks Nunes with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight! Enuardo James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well James 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enuardo James! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
#R1# Asakura lands a jab to Nunes's midsection.#CL2# Asakura closes the distance and pushes Nunes back into the cage. Nunes tries to break free but Asakura pushes him back against the cage. Nunes working hard to break the clinch.#BC2# Asakura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Nunes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Asakura is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. A punch combination from Nunes misses. Asakura takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Nunes throws a head kick that Asakura semi-blocks.
Asakura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nunes paws at him with a jab and circles away. Asakura takes one on the button.#ROC#Asakura is rocked! Nunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Asakura is still on wobbly legs! Can Nunes finish him? Nunes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Asakura at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nunes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asakura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Asakura looks winded! Nunes lands a front kick. Nunes feints a jab and as Asakura dips his head, Nunes unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Asakura right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Asakura falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Nunes smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cristofer Nunes! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1# Juarez fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2# Garza 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.
Juarez pushes Garza off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2# Garza closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Juarez's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Juarez manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC# Juarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Juarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Garza misses with a takedown attempt and Juarez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Juarez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. A solid leg kick lands there for Juarez.
Garza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Juarez can pounce on him.
Garza shoots in but Juarez avoids the takedown attempt easily. Juarez throws a quick counter head kick but Garza was just out of range.#T1##CL# Juarez pushes Garza up against the cage in a clinch. Garza goes for a takedown attempt but Juarez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Roland Juarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erick Garza. Garza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garza walks into a straight right hand from Juarez. Garza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL# and Juarez counters by clinching up. Juarez is struggling to control the position. Garza takes a knee to the side of the body. Garza tries for a takedown but Juarez manages to get underhooks.
#BC# Juarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2# Garza dives in and scores a takedown into Juarez's guard. Juarez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Garza on the ground.#T2# Juarez has his hands on Garza's head, controlling the position. Juarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Juarez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB# Juarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Juarez trying to strike off his back.
Juarez is trying to control the position but Garza postures up. Juarez wants to stand and escape but Garza is having none of it. Garza working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Garza won't allow Juarez to get back to his feet. Garza content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Garza with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3# Juarez has momentary wrist control but Garza slips an elbow through the middle. Juarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Garza keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Juarez's head. Juarez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garza. Garza is looking to work some ground and pound but Juarez has wrist control. Juarez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Juarez tries to get out of the position. Juarez has Garza pulled in close to control his posture. Juarez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garza. Garza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Juarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Garza scores with a decent looking elbow strike. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Juarez looking to control.
Garza with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Juarez wants to sweep but no luck. Garza distracts Juarez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Garza postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Juarez working a defensive guard here.
Garza postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC2#Juarez is rocked!#T4# Garza landing some decent shots from guard. Oh Juarez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Hammerfist, elbow! yells Garza's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Garza postures up and lands a big shot to Juarez's brow. Garza preventing the sweep. Garza works over Juarez with some ground and pound from guard. Garza lands a couple of digs. Garza is working Juarez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Garza scoring with punches to the head and body. Juarez trying to keep a closed guard but Garza is proving a slippery customer.
Garza with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Garza scores with a decent looking elbow strike. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB# Juarez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garza working some strikes from top position. Garza postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Juarez covers up, he's hurt! Garza keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Garza and the ref steps in to end the fight! Garza can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erick Garza! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1##CL# Baki clinches. #TD# Baki gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Baki is keen to just control but De Souza is a slippery customer. De Souza blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baki. De Souza is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2# De Souza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baki pulls his head out easily. De Souza manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Baki is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but De Souza has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Baki is looking to defend but De Souza has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Baki! De Souza pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Baki taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jason De Souza! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2025 |
#R1##TD# Tanaka shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nunes's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nunes can't keep his opponent in guard - Tanaka advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB# Tanaka has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Nunes defend it? Tanaka steps over the head and cranks it - Nunes is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Tanaka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Taka Tanaka! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2025 |
#R1##TD2# De Souza closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stevens did well to prevent De Souza getting side control. De Souza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2# De Souza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stevens has managed to free his arm - good work. De Souza throwing shots but Stevens is blocking nicely. De Souza throwing shots but Stevens is blocking nicely. De Souza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. De Souza landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. De Souza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ground and pound from De Souza. Stevens wants to control but De Souza is keeping busy and won't allow it. De Souza passes the guard and advances to mount! Stevens slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T1# De Souza tries to pass to full mount but Stevens defends it. Stevens is trying to maintain the position but De Souza is very close to passing his half guard. De Souza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. De Souza works his way into full mount! De Souza punishing his opponent with strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2# De Souza has control of Stevens's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stevens regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Stevens is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#SUB2# Stevens tries to improve his position but De Souza has taken his back! De Souza has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Stevens tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! De Souza pushes Stevens away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jason De Souza! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2025 |
#R1# Tavares listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Erick Garza has been cut. Tavares has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Garza misses with a lunging right hand
and Tavares counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Garza fails to land the takedown. Garza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily enabling Tavares to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2# Garza shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Garza showed some decent athleticism there. The fighters are battling for position here. Tavares manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Garza scoring with some ground and pound. Tavares is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garza working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Tavares knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Garza on the ground. Garza postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. This has been an exciting period of action! Tavares 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# Tavares wants to take a breather but Garza is having none of it. Garza tries to kick Tavares off but Tavares keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1# Garza is not content to let Tavares control the position. Tavares throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Garza is staying active underneath Tavares, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Tavares stops Garza from getting back to his feet.
#SUB# Garza is defending against the submission attempts here by Tavares.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2# Garza has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tavares is on him like a limpet, forcing Garza back against the cage.#T2# Garza is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tavares is defending well. Fabinho Tavares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erick Garza. Garza is looking for a takedown.#TD2# Garza is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tavares can't fight it off and eventually Garza manages to take the fight to the floor. Tavares looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Garza makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Garza prevents Tavares from getting back to his feet. Tavares looking to control.
Tavares looking for a sweep. Not yet Tavares, not yet. Garza postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Garza scoring with punches to the head and body. Tavares managing to control the position. Garza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tavares is keeping the position for now. Garza chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#Tavares is rocked!#T3# Garza working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Oh Tavares is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Tavares trying to keep a closed guard but Garza is proving a slippery customer.
Garza connects with a couple of short punches. Garza landing some decent shots from guard. Tavares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garza loads up on a big left hand. Tavares felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Garza looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Tavares can't hide his disappointment, as Garza celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erick Garza! |
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