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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSG 178 Berendas vs White
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alex Pratt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bobby Regio!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pratt shoots for a takedown but Regio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Regio looking to score a takedown here. Pratt is defending well but Regio drives through and ends up in Pratt's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pratt (0) vs (2) Regio
Pratt has his hands on Regio's head, controlling the position.
Pratt is trying to keep Regio in close.
#SUB#
Pratt working for a triangle but Regio defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pratt looking for a sweep. Not yet Pratt, not yet. #T1#
Regio trying to control but Pratt is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Regio working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Regio tries to free his leg and advance position but Pratt is retaining full guard.
Regio trying to control but Pratt is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pratt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pratt trying to control the position.
Regio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2##SUB#
Pratt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Regio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pratt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pratt keeping moving, preventing Regio from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Pratt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Regio defends well.
Regio forces his way into half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Regio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pratt is just riding it out for now. Regio eventually gives up the hold.
Pratt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pratt has his hands on Regio's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Pratt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Regio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Regio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Regio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pratt is keeping the position for now.
Pratt keeping moving, preventing Regio from controlling successfully.
Regio wants to pass the guard but Pratt is keeping the position.#SUB#
Pratt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Regio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T5#
Regio passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pratt (0) vs (5) Regio
Pratt is looking to regain half guard here but Regio keeps moving and retains side control.
Pratt is trying to control Regio's posture but Regio avoids it.
Pratt is trying to get back to half guard.
Regio is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pratt's shoulder. That is not cool. #T6#
Pratt tries to buck Regio off but Regio is having none of it.
Pratt manages to work his way to half guard, despite Regio's best efforts.#SUB#
Pratt looking for submissions off his back.
Pratt trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pratt is looking for a sweep. Regio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Regio sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Regio is looking for a kimura but Pratt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Regio to get the leverage. #T7##SUB2#
Pratt is defending against the submission attempts here by Regio.
Pratt trying to control here.
Regio is keen to just control but Pratt is a slippery customer.
Regio trying to control from Pratt's half guard. Pratt has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pratt pulls Regio in close to prevent any damage. #T8#
Regio won't allow Pratt to sweep him here.
Pratt keeping moving, preventing Regio from controlling successfully.
Regio passes Pratt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pratt trying to control here.
Pratt manages to get to full guard.
Regio looking to pass the guard. #T9##SUB#
Pratt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Regio passes into half guard.
Regio trying to mount his opponent but Pratt defends it.
Pratt wants to improve his position but Regio is controlling well.
Pratt trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pratt (0) vs (8) Regio
Pratt is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T10#
Pratt tries to improve his position but instead Regio has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pratt (0) vs (11) Regio#SUB2#
Pratt defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Regio's arms.
Pratt is in bad spot here.
Pratt looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Will Regio go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T11##SUB2#
Pratt preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Regio. #SUB2#
Regio tightening his grip on Pratt, looking for the choke.
Pratt staying busy and making it hard for Regio to control. #T12##SUB2#
Regio working for a choke but Pratt is defending well. #SUB2#
Regio is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pratt knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pratt for a finish.
Pratt just trying to survive but Regio is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Regio looking for the RNC.
Pratt prevents Regio from getting a body triangle.
Regio is not going to allow Pratt to sit and survive in this position. #T13##SUB2#
Pratt is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Regio gets his way!
#SUB2#
Pratt is holding on to Regio 's glove but Regio gets free and slips his arm under Pratt 's chin. This could be big trouble! Yes, Pratt is tapping furiously and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bobby Regio! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Slate dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Howe was well out of range. Poor timing from Slate.#TD2#
Howe shoots in and bounces Slate off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Slate kicks Howe off and gets to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slate.
Slate is breathing heavily.
Slate shoots in and drives through. Howe sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Howe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've been hearing reports that Slate has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Slate darts in and clinches Howe up against the cage.#BC2#
Howe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slate shoots in for a takedown but Howe shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Slate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howe connects with the punch.#TD2#
Howe scores with a takedown into Slate's guard.#T1#
Howe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Howe pushing down on Slate's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Howe is taking a breather. Slate says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Slate trying to hold on to Howe's head to control him but Howe postures up.
Howe drops an elbow to the side of Slate's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Howe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slate with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Howe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Howe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Howe in particular looking to stall.
Slate wants to improve his position but Howe is controlling well.
Howe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Slate takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Howe gets a double leg takedown into Slate's guard.
Howe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Howe forces his way into half guard.
Howe controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Howe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Howe drives through with a takedown into Slate's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Howe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slate swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howe content to stall in guard here.
Howe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howe looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB#
Slate looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Howe passes into half guard.
Fred Howe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Howe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Slate trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Slate is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Howe pulls his head out easily.
Howe working the head and body with strikes.
Howe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Howe not doing much here.
Howe tries to pass to full mount but Slate defends it.
Slate missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Howe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Howe.
Howe throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Howe. Those never looked like landing.
Slate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Howe paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Howe forces Slate back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Howe breaks the clinch.
Howe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Howe dodges the punch combination from Slate.
#T4##TD2#
Howe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Slate is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Howe presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
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!
Slate is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2#
Howe works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Howe cracks Slate with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slate trying to strike off his back.
Howe stops Slate from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Howe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Howe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Slate can't do much from the bottom here.
Slate is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howe controlling from side mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Howe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Howe working the head with strikes.
Howe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Slate is looking for a sweep.
Slate wants to control but Howe postures up.
Howe takes a little break here. Slate wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Howe is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Slate looks calm but he's in trouble here. Howe gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Slate is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Howe lets go of the hold and Slate can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fred Howe! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Rivera misses with a double jab.
Rivera is looking to land body kicks.
Rivera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rivera fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gutierrez checks it well.
Rivera keeps the fight on the outside.
As Gutierrez backs off Rivera throws a huge counter combo but Gutierrez manages to avoid it all.
Rivera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rivera as he jumps to the side.
Gutierrez throws a series of punches but Rivera avoids them all with ease.
Rivera is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera throws the kick towards the body but Gutierrez avoids it.
Gutierrez throwing a counter right hand but Rivera manages to avoid it.#KD2#
Rivera drops Gutierrez with a beautiful combination! Gutierrez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rivera is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Gutierrez is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivera throws a series of punches but Gutierrez moves out of range.
Oh Gutierrez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gutierrez walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Rivera swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alex Rivera! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Bishop misses with a body shot.
Bishop looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Horrible takedown attempt by Storm or perhaps it was just good defense by Bishop, which made it look bad.
Storm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bishop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Storm misses with a double jab.
Bishop takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Storm fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Storm gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bishop to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Storm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop throws a big right hand that misses. #T1##SUB#
Storm is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Storm wants to sweep here but Bishop controlling him for the moment.
Bishop is stalling in the full guard.
Storm is trying to control the position but Bishop postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Storm throws a shot from downtown. Bishop moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Bishop shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU2#
Bishop stands up and waves to Storm to follow him. #TD2#
Bishop shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Storm pushes Bishop off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Bishop bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Storm tries to improve position but can't. #T3##SUB2#
Bishop is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Storm knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bishop has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Bishop with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bishop is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T4#
Bishop working the ground and pound effectively.
Bishop pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB2#
Bishop goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Storm is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy Bishop will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Storm tries to clinch
and Bishop finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Storm tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bishop defends well and Storm ends up having to push Bishop into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Storm prevents Bishop from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Bishop has picked Storm up - he's going for a ride! Bishop dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Storm trying to control here.
Bishop looks to land a strike but Storm avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bishop trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
Bishop is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Storm works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Storm has an active guard here but Bishop has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1#
Bishop working over Storm with some ground and pound. Storm looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bishop trying to control the pace. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A right-left combo lands from Bishop. #T3#
Storm misses with a takedown
enabling Bishop to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Storm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A low kick lands for Bishop.
Bishop shoots in and drives through. Storm sprawls well.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Storm enables Bishop to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Storm manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Storm wants to sweep here but Bishop controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Bishop controlling from the top position. #SU2#
Bishop decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Bishop fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Storm to the ground. Bishop is now in Storm's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Storm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bishop seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bishop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Bishop shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Storm napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Storm manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bishop's best efforts.
Bishop trying to control from half guard but Storm is working away.
Bishop takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm wants to control but Bishop is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Billy Bishop has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bishop is just content to waste time from the top position. Storm takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Storm looking for a sweep. Not yet Storm, not yet. #T1#
Storm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bishop postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Storm might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bishop works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Storm has hold of Bishop's hands but Bishop slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Storm is trying to maintain the position but Bishop is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Bishop is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Storm wants to improve his position but Bishop is controlling well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bishop is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bishop lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T3##TD2#
Bishop gets a double leg takedown into Storm's guard.
Bishop stands and throws Storm's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU2#
Bishop stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Storm fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bishop avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Bishop shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bishop was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T4#
Storm manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bishop lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bishop not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Storm is looking to control Bishop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Storm avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Bishop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bishop 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Bishop! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Cayman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bishop was covering up waiting for the punch and Cayman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bishop looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#SUB2#
Cayman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cayman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bishop can't keep his opponent in guard - Cayman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cayman slows the pace down in half guard.
Cayman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cayman wants to work for an arm triangle but Bishop is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cayman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Bishop is in trouble now - Cayman has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Cayman is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bishop has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Cayman landing strikes from the mount.
Cayman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bishop looks a forlorn figure.
#SUB2#
Cayman has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Bishop is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phil Cayman!
Phil Cayman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Prasongsanti tries to clinch up.
Gutierrez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gutierrez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Prasongsanti circles away.
Prasongsanti fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Prasongsanti pushes Gutierrez up against the cage in a clinch.
Prasongsanti landing knees to the head.
Prasongsanti looking to throw knees to the head but Gutierrez is blocking nicely.
Prasongsanti is looking to control Gutierrez's arms but Gutierrez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Prasongsanti has his back to the cage.
Gutierrez managing to block the knees to the body from Prasongsanti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prasongsanti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Prasongsanti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gutierrez blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Gutierrez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Prasongsanti is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gutierrez looking to stall.
Prasongsanti lands a knee to the head.
Prasongsanti is trying to stall.
Prasongsanti working hard to break the clinch.
Prasongsanti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gutierrez is trying to stall.
Prasongsanti tries to land a knee to the head but Gutierrez blocks with his arms.
Prasongsanti trying to land knees to the body.
Gutierrez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Prasongsanti smiles and moves away.
Thawit Prasongsanti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Gutierrez.#T2#
Prasongsanti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gutierrez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Prasongsanti fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Prasongsanti moves into the clinch.
Prasongsanti stalling in the clinch but Gutierrez improves position.
Prasongsanti utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Prasongsanti looking to slow down the pace here.
Prasongsanti is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Prasongsanti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Prasongsanti misses with a knee to the head.
Prasongsanti misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Gutierrez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Prasongsanti is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Prasongsanti tries to land knees in the clinch but Gutierrez avoids the damage to the body.
Prasongsanti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Prasongsanti displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gutierrez up against the cage.
Prasongsanti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gutierrez is defending well for now.
Prasongsanti misses with the head strike.
Prasongsanti is trying to push Gutierrez away but Gutierrez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Prasongsanti taking a breather.
Prasongsanti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gutierrez is defending well for now.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Prasongsanti tries a knee to the head but Gutierrez blocks it.
Prasongsanti looking to slow down the pace here.
Gutierrez wants to take the fight to the mat but Prasongsanti manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gutierrez looks winded!
Prasongsanti has Gutierrez pushed against the cage.
Prasongsanti stalling in the clinch but Gutierrez improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Thawit Prasongsanti.
Prasongsanti is looking to clinch.
Prasongsanti tries to clinch up.
Prasongsanti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prasongsanti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gutierrez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Prasongsanti tries to clinch but Gutierrez moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thawit Prasongsanti dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Prasongsanti tries to clinch but Gutierrez is having none of it.
Gutierrez tries to counter with a clinch but Prasongsanti shakes him off and moves away.
Prasongsanti fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Prasongsanti moves into the clinch.
Gutierrez avoiding damage.
Prasongsanti utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Prasongsanti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Prasongsanti is looking to control Gutierrez's arms but Gutierrez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Prasongsanti has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prasongsanti misses with a knee strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gutierrez looking to slow down the pace here.
Gutierrez looking to stall.
#T1#
Prasongsanti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Prasongsanti tries a knee to the head but Gutierrez blocks it.
Prasongsanti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gutierrez can do to turn this around?
Gutierrez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gutierrez is breathing heavily.
Gutierrez managing to block the knees to the body from Prasongsanti.
Prasongsanti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Prasongsanti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Prasongsanti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gutierrez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gutierrez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Prasongsanti tries a knee to the head but Gutierrez blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
Prasongsanti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Prasongsanti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Prasongsanti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gutierrez taking a breather.
Gutierrez tries to break the clinch but Prasongsanti is controlling the position.
Prasongsanti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Prasongsanti wants to stall.
Prasongsanti tries a knee to the head but Gutierrez blocks it.
Prasongsanti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gutierrez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Prasongsanti looking to throw knees to the head but Gutierrez is blocking nicely.
#T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gutierrez as Prasongsanti tries to tie him up.
Prasongsanti missing with knees to the body.
Prasongsanti missing with knees to the body.
Gutierrez managing to block the knees to the body from Prasongsanti.
Gutierrez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gutierrez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Prasongsanti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gutierrez is defending well for now.
Prasongsanti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gutierrez blocks it with crossed arms.
Prasongsanti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gutierrez is defending well for now.
Prasongsanti stalling against the cage.
Thawit Prasongsanti has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Prasongsanti looking to stall.
Gutierrez controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
Gutierrez breaks from the clinch.
Gutierrez avoids the body shot from Prasongsanti.
Gutierrez unleashes a big counter combination but Prasongsanti bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Prasongsanti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gutierrez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prasongsanti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gutierrez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Prasongsanti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gutierrez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thawit Prasongsanti dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Prasongsanti tries to close the distance and clinch but Gutierrez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gutierrez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice defenses there by Prasongsanti.
Prasongsanti went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Thawit Prasongsanti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prasongsanti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gutierrez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thawit Prasongsanti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gutierrez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Prasongsanti is looking to clinch but Gutierrez is avoiding it.
Gutierrez doesn't manage to clinch there - Prasongsanti circles away.
#CL#
Prasongsanti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Prasongsanti working Gutierrez over with knees to the body.
Gutierrez fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prasongsanti misses with a knee strike.
Prasongsanti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Prasongsanti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gutierrez looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Gutierrez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Prasongsanti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Prasongsanti misses with a knee strike.
Prasongsanti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gutierrez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Prasongsanti - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gutierrez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gutierrez looking to slow down the pace here.
Gutierrez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gutierrez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Prasongsanti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gutierrez blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Prasongsanti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gutierrez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Prasongsanti lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Prasongsanti looking to stall.
Prasongsanti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A frustrated look appears on Gutierrez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Prasongsanti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gutierrez avoids it.
Prasongsanti misses with a knee strike.
Prasongsanti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gutierrez's elbow.
Prasongsanti lands a good knee to the midsection. Gutierrez won't want to take too many of those.#T3#
Prasongsanti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gutierrez as Prasongsanti tries to tie him up.
Prasongsanti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Prasongsanti looking to stall.
Prasongsanti seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Gutierrez is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Prasongsanti trying to stall but Gutierrez improves his position.
Gutierrez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thawit Prasongsanti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Gutierrez.
Prasongsanti has Gutierrez pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Thawit Prasongsanti.
Gutierrez keeps the fight on the outside.
Prasongsanti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gutierrez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Prasongsanti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gutierrez swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Prasongsanti tries to clinch but Gutierrez is having none of it.
Prasongsanti tries to clinch but Gutierrez moves out of range.
Prasongsanti wants to clinch up but Gutierrez keeps it at a distance.
Prasongsanti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Prasongsanti tries to clinch up but Gutierrez circles away and keeps his distance.
Gutierrez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Prasongsanti tries to close the distance and clinch but Gutierrez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Prasongsanti doesn't manage to clinch there - Gutierrez circles away.
Prasongsanti tries to clinch there but Gutierrez circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gutierrez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Prasongsanti moves in looking to clinch but Gutierrez pushes him off.
Santiago Gutierrez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thawit Prasongsanti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gutierrez circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thawit Prasongsanti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Prasongsanti, 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thawit Prasongsanti! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Bishop clinches up against the cage.
Bishop changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crawford fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Bishop rushes Crawford and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crawford has Bishop pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bishop manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bishop is looking to take this one to the mat.
Crawford avoids a wild elbow strike from Bishop.
A frustrated look appears on Bishop's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Crawford manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bishop changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crawford fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lee Crawford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Bishop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crawford stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Bishop rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crawford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Bishop clinches. #BC#
Crawford breaks the clinch.
Crawford changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bishop tries to avoid it but Crawford manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bishop to the ground. Bishop escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Crawford fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bishop, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Crawford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Bishop takes the fight into the clinch.
Bishop tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crawford avoids it.
Bishop wants a takedown.
Bishop changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crawford fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Crawford. #T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Bishop or perhaps it was just good defense by Crawford, which made it look bad. #CL#
Crawford moves into the clinch.
Bishop wants to get back to striking at distance but Crawford won't allow it.
Crawford is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bishop is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Crawford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bishop moves to clinch but Crawford breaks away
and Crawford counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Crawford moves into the clinch.#T3#
Bishop gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Crawford.
Crawford drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bishop pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bishop misses with a takedown attempt - Crawford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Bishop closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Bishop breaks the clinch.
Bishop doesn't manage to clinch there - Crawford circles away.
Crawford throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Bishop clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Crawford wants to break free but Bishop has control.
Bishop changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crawford fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crawford shoots in but no luck this time.
Bishop is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Crawford shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bishop pinned against the cage. Bishop gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crawford leaves Bishop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Bishop gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crawford lands a shoulder strike.
Crawford is trying to pull guard but Bishop turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lee Crawford will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bishop misses with a takedown attempt - Crawford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crawford looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bishop is fending him off so far but Crawford persists. Nope, Bishop circles away and we're back to standing.
Bishop throws the left hand but Crawford avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Crawford has closed the distance and engaged Bishop in a clinch.
Bishop is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crawford to keep the fight standing.
Crawford looking to slow down the pace here.
Crawford wants to take the fight to the mat but Bishop manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford looking to slow down the pace here.
Bishop jumps guard but Crawford turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lee Crawford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Bishop.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Bishop pulls guard. #T1#
Crawford postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bishop can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Bishop throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Crawford escapes and throws Bishop's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bishop is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Crawford's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Crawford is looking to take a break and control but Bishop is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bishop wants to control but Crawford is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crawford is controlling the pace.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crawford tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bishop knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crawford keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Crawford is looking for a kimura but Bishop is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crawford to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crawford.
Bishop avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crawford.
Crawford is trying to control the action in half guard but Bishop is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bishop trying to control here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crawford looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Crawford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bishop circles away quickly and effectively.
Bishop will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crawford misses with a takedown attempt - Bishop sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Bishop breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Crawford shoots in but Bishop avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bishop looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crawford is fending him off so far but Bishop persists. Nope, Crawford circles away and we're back to standing.
Crawford tries to counter by clinching up but Bishop breaks away and moves out of range.
Bishop closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crawford circles away.
Bishop is looking to clinch.
Crawford was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crawford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bishop swivels and escapes.
Crawford tries for a takedown but Bishop circles away easily
and Bishop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bishop thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Crawford if he has to take too many more of those.
Bishop darts in looking for a takedown but Crawford gets double underhooks and turns Bishop into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bishop tries to clinch but Crawford moves away
and Crawford makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bishop really felt that one!
Lee Crawford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Crawford closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Crawford is defending well.
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 Lee Crawford will probably get the nod.
That's time! Crawford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Crawford doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bishop counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bishop shoots in looking for a takedown but Crawford manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bishop's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Crawford tries to keep at a distance but Bishop has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Bishop manages to break the clinch.
Crawford fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crawford misses with a head kick.
And Bishop tries to counter it with a takedown but Crawford pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crawford is fending him off so far but Bishop persists. Nope, Crawford circles away and we're back to standing.
Crawford tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bishop sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crawford somewhat.
Bishop lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Crawford. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Crawford dives in and grabs Bishop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bishop pushes down on Crawford's head and hops out.
Crawford tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bishop sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crawford somewhat.#CL2#
Bishop darts in and clinches Crawford up against the cage.#BC2#
Bishop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bishop shoots in and drives through. Crawford sprawls well.
Crawford lands with a shot to the body.
Bishop will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crawford misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Bishop changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crawford tries to avoid it but Bishop manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crawford to the ground. Crawford escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick misses from Bishop.
Bishop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Bishop closes the distance and pushes Crawford back into the cage.
Bishop cracks Crawford with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Bishop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crawford misses with a head kick.
Bishop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bishop tries for a takedown but Crawford circles away easily
letting Crawford counter with a right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bishop!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crawford tries to avoid it but Bishop manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crawford to the ground. Crawford escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Crawford fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Crawford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bishop tries a head kick but it misses.
Crawford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crawford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Bishop closes the distance and clinches.
Crawford wants a takedown.
Bishop is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crawford pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bishop is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Crawford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crawford looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bishop is fending him off so far but Crawford persists. Nope, Bishop circles away and we're back to standing.
Bishop tries to close the distance and clinch but Crawford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crawford.
Bishop tries for a takedown but Crawford sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bishop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bishop leaves Crawford with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bishop tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crawford sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bishop somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crawford fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Bishop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Crawford 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lee Crawford! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Tetsuo shoots in and gets a takedown into Slate's guard.
Tetsuo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Slate lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tetsuo is controlling Slate's posture.
Slate stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tetsuo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slate trying to control but Tetsuo is working from the bottom.
Tetsuo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tetsuo tries to get out of the position.
Tetsuo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Slate decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Slate throws a head kick but Tetsuo moves out of range.
#CL#
Tetsuo clinches up with Slate and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Slate misses with an elbow strike.
#TD#
Tetsuo has clasped his hands together around Slate's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Slate's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tetsuo grinds an elbow into Slate's temple.
Tetsuo controls the position.
Tetsuo landing strikes.
Tetsuo staying calm.#T2#
Tetsuo tries to advance to mount but Slate denies him.
Tetsuo controlling from side mount.
Slate wants to control but Tetsuo postures up.
Tetsuo tries to advance to mount but Slate instead regains half guard. #T3##SUB#
Tetsuo wants to work for an arm triangle but Slate is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tetsuo stalling.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Slate trying to control from the bottom.
#SU#
Tetsuo stands up and beckons Slate to join him on the feet.
Slate looks winded!
Tetsuo 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. #CL#
Tetsuo moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Slate is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tetsuo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slate.
#TD#
Tetsuo has hold of one of Slate's legs. Slate is fighting the takedown attempt but Tetsuo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Tetsuo content to stall in guard here. #SU#
Tetsuo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Tetsuo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Slate tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tetsuo is in Slate's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Tetsuo gets to his feet. Slate looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tetsuo fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Tetsuo darts in and clinches Slate up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kiribayama Tetsuo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tetsuo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slate is looking for a sweep.
Slate taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SU#
Tetsuo decides to stand back up. Tetsuo steps back and let's Slate get back to his feet.
Slate shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tetsuo pinned against the cage. Tetsuo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Slate tries to sprawl but Tetsuo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Slate slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tetsuo controlling from the top position.
Slate is breathing heavily.#T1#
Tetsuo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tetsuo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Slate wants to sweep here but Tetsuo controlling him for the moment.
Kiribayama Tetsuo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tetsuo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tetsuo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tetsuo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Tetsuo shoots in and bounces Slate off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tetsuo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Tetsuo tries to free his leg and advance position but Slate is retaining full guard.
Tetsuo chips away with some ground and pound.
Tetsuo wants to pass the guard but Slate is keeping the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Tetsuo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tetsuo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tetsuo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slate swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tetsuo stays in close to Slate's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Tetsuo drives through and clinches with Slate against the cage.
#TD#
Tetsuo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tetsuo manages to end up in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Tetsuo decides to stand back up. #TD#
Slate gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tetsuo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kiribayama Tetsuo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Slate enables Tetsuo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Slate manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Slate wants to get back to his feet but Tetsuo passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Tetsuo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tetsuo stops Slate from getting back to his feet.
Tetsuo stalling.
Tetsuo is thwarting Slate's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tetsuo prevents Slate from improving his position.
Tetsuo controlling the action here.
Tetsuo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slate on the ground.
Slate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Slate tries to get to full guard but Tetsuo has control of the leg.
Tetsuo controlling the action here.
Tetsuo'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.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Slate is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tetsuo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tetsuo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slate with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tetsuo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tetsuo winds up and cracks Slate with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tetsuo is controlling the pace.
#SU#
Tetsuo decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T3##TD#
Tetsuo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tetsuo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tetsuo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Slate for as long as he can get away with.
Tetsuo tries to pass to full mount but Slate defends it.
Slate tries to get to full guard but Tetsuo has control of the leg. #T4#
Tetsuo passes to full mount!
Slate tries to lock up and control but Tetsuo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tetsuo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Further stalling from Tetsuo.
Slate is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tetsuo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kiribayama Tetsuo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tetsuo 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiribayama Tetsuo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Gutierrez dives in and scores a takedown into Wasilczuk's guard.
Wasilczuk manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wasilczuk tries to pull guard but Gutierrez won't allow it.
Gutierrez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Wasilczuk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wasilczuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Gutierrez is just out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wasilczuk or perhaps it was just good defense by Gutierrez, which made it look bad.
Gutierrez blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Gutierrez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wasilczuk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gutierrez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wasilczuk.
It looked like Gutierrez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wasilczuk.
Santiago Gutierrez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kacper Wasilczuk.#T1#
Gutierrez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wasilczuk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wasilczuk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gutierrez circles away.
Gutierrez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wasilczuk leaves Gutierrez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Gutierrez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wasilczuk tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gutierrez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Gutierrez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wasilczuk has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wasilczuk wants to control but Gutierrez postures up.#T2#
Gutierrez wants to control but Wasilczuk is keeping him busy.
Wasilczuk looks to move to half guard but instead Gutierrez has passed into mount! Damn!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wasilczuk can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gutierrez controlling his opponent.
Gutierrez manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wasilczuk to take his back!
Gutierrez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Gutierrez controlling well, preventing Wasilczuk from escaping the position.
Gutierrez avoiding Wasilczuk 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Gutierrez is cranking Wasilczuk's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Wasilczuk! He's tightened the choke and Wasilczuk is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Santiago Gutierrez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Livingstone doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Regio finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Livingstone has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Regio counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Regio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Livingstone's guard.
Regio keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Livingstone taking some punishment here, with Regio in his half guard.
Livingstone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Regio scores with a couple of nice shots.
Regio sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Regio stands up and beckons Livingstone to join him on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Livingstone.
Bobby Regio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Livingstone.#T1#
Livingstone fails with the takedown#CL#
and Regio moves into the clinch.#TD#
Regio turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Regio manages to end up in side control.
Regio content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Livingstone looks winded!
Livingstone gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Regio sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Livingstone in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2#
Regio content just to control the position here.
Regio scoring with strikes but Livingstone is staying in there. #SUB#
Regio throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Livingstone has his hands clasped together but Regio breaks the hold and Livingstone is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Regio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobby Regio! |
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