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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 12
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
Dany Moreno really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 176.0, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Justine Hyper was cancelled. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Williams clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Williams.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Head is trying to break the clinch but Williams is controlling him.
Williams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Head backwards.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Head is breathing heavily.
Head takes a shot to the head.
Williams lands a body shot in the clinch.
Williams lands a shoulder strike. #CUT2#It looks like Hyu Head has been cut.
Williams is working Head over against the cage.
Williams lands an uppercut.
Williams scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Williams lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Head.
Williams gets through Head's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Williams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#KD2#
Williams drops Head onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Head is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Head is rocked!#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams.
Oh Head is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Head seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Williams drops Head onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Head is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Williams creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Head out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tookie Williams!
Post fight, Tookie Williams stared into the camera and said 'Whaddup G? I got crack rock. Extra hard. Straight drop. That one shot. You don't dizzle my nizzle? How about steroids. That H to the G to the H that'll have you looking like motherfucking hulk my nizzle. Are you fa rizzle fa shizzle my nizzle or you all cap?'.
The defeated Hyu Head had this to say: '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Mercier misses with a takedown
and Fright counters with a right hand to the body.
Mercier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fright counters with an inside leg kick. #TD2#
Mercier shoots in and gets a takedown into Fright's guard.
Mercier trying to control the position from guard on top but Fright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mercier won't allow Fright to sweep him here.
Fright might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercier wants to pass the guard but Fright is keeping the position.
Fright keeping moving, preventing Mercier from controlling successfully.
Fright keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fright holds on and takes a little breather.
Mercier looking to sit in guard and control but Fright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mercier looking to control.
#SUB2#
Mercier looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fright passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Mercier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Mercier is trying to maintain the position but Fright is very close to passing his half guard.
Fright controlling the action here.
Mercier is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mercier manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Mercier working for a triangle but Fright defends it easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Mercier is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Fright frees his head nicely. Oh but Mercier has switched to an armbar! Fright is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Marc Antoine Mercier!
An out of breath Marc Antoine Mercier 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: Mar 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Bitok misses with a takedown attempt - Klepper sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Klepper is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Klepper loads up on a big right hand but Bitok slips the punch.
As Klepper looks to move away, Bitok throws a big counter combo but Klepper just gets out of the way.
Klepper misses with a hook. Bitok ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Klepper clinches up against the cage.
Klepper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bitok is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bitok drops down looking for an ankle pick but Klepper pulls his leg out and moves away.
Klepper misses with a hook. Bitok ducked under it nicely.
Bitok throws a quick counter kick to the body but Klepper avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klepper misses with a hook.
Klepper looks to land a combination but Bitok avoids it well.
Klepper throws a jab when Bitok was well out of range.
Bitok jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Klepper misses with a body shot
and Bitok counters with a good, hard body kick but Klepper shrugs it off. #T1#
Klepper throws a body punch but Bitok moves out of range.
It looked like Bitok was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Klepper.
Klepper misses with a left hand
and Bitok counters with a solid body kick. #CL2#
Klepper instigates a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Klepper has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bitok has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Klepper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kulata Bitok. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Klepper lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Klepper takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Klepper is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Klepper 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.
#T2#
Bitok is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Klepper in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bitok tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Klepper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hannes Klepper!
Hannes Klepper 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: Feb 27, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Freud fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mercier sprawls well initially but Freud persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Freud.
Freud really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mercier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mercier wants to control but Freud is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Freud is looking to stall here but Mercier recovers full guard.
Freud looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Mercier is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Freud rolls with it to try and escape but Mercier cranks on the arm and Freud is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marc Antoine Mercier!
An out of breath Marc Antoine Mercier 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: Feb 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Williams has closed the distance and engaged Drago in a clinch.
Williams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drago or not.
A frustrated look appears on Drago's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Williams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
Williams lands a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut.
Williams keeps control of Drago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Williams has Drago pressed against the cage, preventing Drago from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Williams lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Drago.
Drago looks winded!
Williams lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Williams.
A left hand lands to the body for Williams.
Williams lands a hook that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
Williams throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Williams cracks Drago with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams is working Drago over against the cage.
Williams lands a shoulder strike.
Williams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Williams.
A short body shot lands from Williams as the two fighters clinch.
Williams softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Williams is working Drago over against the cage.
Williams gets through Drago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Williams pushes Drago back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Williams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Williams is leaning against Drago and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Williams.
#KD#
Williams drops Drago onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Drago is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Drago is rocked!
Williams presses Drago against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Drago is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Williams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
Williams lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Williams.
Williams stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drago can't break the clinch.
Williams lands a hook that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Williams.
Williams pushes Drago against the cage and as Drago bounces back, Williams cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! Williams follows up with more strikes but Drago was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tookie Williams!
As Tookie Williams got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Whaddup G? I got crack rock. Extra hard. Straight drop. That one shot. You don't dizzle my nizzle? How about steroids. That H to the G to the H that'll have you looking like motherfucking hulk my nizzle. Are you fa rizzle fa shizzle my nizzle or you all cap?'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Nucombe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nucombe swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
Klepper shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Klepper showed some decent athleticism there.
Klepper is trying to control. Nucombe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klepper uses his free foot to push down on Nucombe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nucombe.
Nucombe is trying to escape the mount.
Nucombe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Klepper sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Nucombe defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Klepper.
Klepper takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Klepper wants to control the pace but Nucombe is squirming around nicely. #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.
Klepper takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nucombe prevents Klepper from taking his back.
Klepper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nucombe is looking to escape. #T3#
Nucombe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've been informed that Klepper has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nucombe wants to hold on but Klepper pushes him away.
Klepper takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nucombe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Klepper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nucombe is looking to escape.
Klepper tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nucombe prevents Klepper from taking his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klepper takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hannes Klepper 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#
Nucombe moves out of range of the strikes.
Nucombe avoids the body shot from Klepper.
Klepper slips a jab from Nucombe.
Klepper slips under a jab.
Nucombe throws a hook but Klepper avoids it easily.
Nucombe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klepper.
Nucombe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Klepper.
Klepper moves forwards but Nucombe connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Hannes Klepper has been cut.
Nucombe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Klepper throws a hook but Nucombe avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe throws an overhand right that lands on Klepper's shoulder, as Klepper tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Klepper. Those never looked like landing.
Nucombe lands a glancing blow to the side of Klepper's head.
Klepper slips a straight right by Nucombe.
Klepper avoids the body shot from Nucombe.
#T1#
Nucombe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klepper throws out the jab.
Klepper moves out of range of the strikes.
Klepper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nucombe throws out the jab.
Klepper throws a big shot that misses.
Nucombe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A big right from Nucombe misses.
Nice defenses there by Nucombe.
The fighters circling - Klepper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nucombe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Klepper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Klepper throws a shot from downtown. Nucombe moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Nucombe misses.
Nucombe misses with an uppercut. Klepper saw that one coming.
Nucombe misses with a body shot.
Klepper walks into a stiff left hand from Nucombe.
Nucombe looks to land a left hand but Klepper moved out of range nicely.
Nucombe is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Klepper's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T2#
Klepper throws a poor cross that misses
and Nucombe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Klepper ducks under a wild hook from Nucombe.
Klepper misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nucombe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klepper takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nucombe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klepper misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Klepper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nucombe, pushing him back against the cage.
Klepper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nucombe prevents the takedown attempt.
Klepper is working for takedown but Nucombe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nucombe misses with some punches.
Nucombe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klepper blocks an uppercut.
Klepper wants to take the fight to the mat but Nucombe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Neil Nucombe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannes Klepper.
Nucombe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Klepper gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nucombe regains guard.
#T3#
Klepper trying to control but Nucombe is working from the bottom.
Klepper's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Klepper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nucombe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nucombe is trying to keep Klepper in close.
Klepper not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Klepper trying to control the position from guard on top but Nucombe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Klepper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nucombe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Klepper closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nucombe quickly recovers to half guard.
Nucombe is not content to let Klepper control the position.
Klepper not doing much here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Nucombe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hannes Klepper's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Klepper wants to clinch
and Nucombe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klepper slips a straight right by Nucombe.
Klepper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nucombe.
Klepper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klepper throws a right hand that misses
letting Nucombe counter with a right hand.
Nucombe looks to score with a jab to the body but Klepper is just out of range.
Klepper tries to counter by closing the distance.
Klepper misses with a hook. Nucombe ducked under it nicely.
Nucombe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klepper moves away.
Klepper dodges the punch combination from Nucombe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klepper misses the body punch
and Nucombe counters with a series of strikes. Klepper will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2#
Klepper gets a double leg takedown into Nucombe's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klepper controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Nucombe keeping moving, preventing Klepper from controlling successfully.
Klepper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nucombe working a defensive guard but Klepper passes into half guard.
Klepper with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nucombe won't allow Klepper to pass to mount. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Klepper is trying to control the action in half guard but Nucombe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nucombe throws a shot from downtown. Klepper moves away and avoids it.
Klepper throws a poor cross that misses
and Nucombe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klepper throws a shot from downtown. Nucombe moves away and avoids it.
Nucombe ducks under a wild hook from Klepper.
Nucombe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klepper.
A shot to the body from Klepper misses
and Klepper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klepper throws a body shot but no joy.
Nucombe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nucombe misses the jab.
Nucombe throws out a loose jab but Klepper uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Nucombe looks to land a combination but Klepper avoids it well.
Nucombe ducks under a wild hook from Klepper.
Klepper missing with a left hand there. Nucombe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Klepper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klepper throws a nice looking combination but Nucombe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Nucombe.
Nucombe scores with a body shot.
Neil Nucombe is winning the standup battle so far.
Nucombe moves away from the strike by Klepper.
Klepper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hannes Klepper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nucombe throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Klepper misses the target.
Klepper throws a looping overhand right but Nucombe ducks down to avoid it.
Nucombe digs a good body shot into Klepper's ribs.#T4#
Nucombe cracks Klepper with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nucombe throws the left hand but Klepper avoids the punch easily.
Klepper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nucombe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Neil Nucombe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nucombe throws a hook to the side of Klepper's head but Klepper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klepper misses with a left hand
and Nucombe 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!
Klepper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nucombe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nucombe. Klepper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klepper slips a straight right by Nucombe.#CL2#
Klepper moves into the clinch successfully.
Klepper is looking to take this one to the mat.
Klepper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Klepper has picked Nucombe up - he's going for a ride! Klepper dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Nucombe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nucombe 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Nucombe!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Neil Nucombe waved his t-shirt featuring Furnace Performance 🔥's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Jenken closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Moreno.
Jenken stalling in the clinch.
Jenken is trying to pull guard but Moreno turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jenken tries to break free but Moreno pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Moreno.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moreno.
Jenken changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moreno fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Moreno fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Moreno gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreno wants a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Moreno stalling.
#T1#
Moreno wants to take the fight to the mat but Jenken manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Richard Jenken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dany Moreno.
Jenken tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jenken tries to pull guard but Moreno holds him up against the cage and eventually Jenken drops back down to his feet.
Moreno stalling.
Jenken putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moreno in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jenken has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moreno avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jenken tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moreno just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jenken is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Moreno is defending well.
Moreno can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Jenken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Jenken tries to clinch up but Moreno circles away and keeps his distance.
As Jenken backs off Moreno throws a huge counter combo but Jenken manages to avoid it all.#TD2#
Moreno decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jenken is looking to get back to is feet but Moreno passes into side control.
Moreno really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jenken. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jenken is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jenken is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Moreno's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Moreno trying to control the pace.
Jenken trying to hold on to Moreno's head to control him but Moreno postures up.
#T3#
Ground and pound from Moreno.
Jenken trying to hold on to Moreno's head to control him but Moreno postures up.
Moreno landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Moreno keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Moreno scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Moreno prevents Jenken from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jenken is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nice strikes from Moreno there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moreno perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jenken is looking to control Moreno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jenken avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Jenken makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Moreno closes the distance and clinches.
Jenken fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jenken tries to circle away but Moreno has him pinned against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dany Moreno dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Moreno 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.
Moreno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moreno trying to control but Jenken is working from the bottom.
Jenken has momentary wrist control but Moreno slips an elbow through the middle.
Moreno is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jenken throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Moreno preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jenken looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jenken wants to get back to his feet but Moreno is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1##ES#
Jenken pushes Moreno off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Moreno as Jenken shoots in.
Jenken takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Moreno shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jenken manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jenken lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Moreno looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jenken passes into half guard.
Moreno is looking to improve his position.
#T2##SU#
Jenken decides to stand up.
Jenken shoots in but Moreno avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Moreno clinches up against the cage.
Moreno taking a breather.
Jenken has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moreno avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Jenken. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Jenken is trying to pull guard but Moreno has him pressed against the cage.
Jenken tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Moreno decides to pull guard.
Moreno wants to sweep but no luck.
Jenken wants to control from the top but Moreno keeps moving.
Jenken passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jenken connects with a nice short shot to Moreno's temple.
Jenken tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Moreno. #T4#
Moreno flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#ES2#
Moreno has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jenken is on him like a limpet, forcing Moreno back against the cage.
Moreno can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Moreno jumps into guard, dragging Jenken to the mat.
Jenken won't allow Moreno to get back to his feet.
Moreno has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jenken has passed into side control.
Moreno is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moreno gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dany Moreno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jenken misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Moreno moves into range and clinches up with Jenken.
Moreno lands a right hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Jenken manages to break the clinch.
Jenken throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moreno swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenken tries for a takedown but Moreno sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jenken with a poor takedown
and Moreno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Jenken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenken changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moreno tries to avoid it but Jenken manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moreno to the ground. Moreno escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD2#
Moreno shoots in and bounces Jenken off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Moreno is stalling in the full guard.
Jenken is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moreno with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Moreno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jenken not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Moreno postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Moreno working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jenken's head.
Moreno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jenken swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jenken being controlled here, momentarily.
Moreno with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Moreno works over Jenken with some ground and pound from guard.#SU2#
Moreno stands up and waves to Jenken to follow him.
A jab from Jenken does it's job there.
Jenken throws a nice head kick!
Jenken dives in for a single leg takedown but Moreno sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Moreno lands a takedown into guard.
Moreno content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jenken 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##T4#
Moreno keeping hold of Jenken's head, controlling as best he can.
Jenken not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Moreno is trying to get back to full guard.
Jenken seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moreno does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Richard Jenken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dany Moreno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moreno is looking for a sweep. Jenken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dany Moreno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moreno 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dany Moreno! |
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