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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Hughes gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Bright breaks from the clinch.
Bright leaves Hughes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bright throws a big counter combination but Hughes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bright wants to clinch up but Hughes keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Bright moves into the clinch.
Bright lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#It looks like Evan Hughes has been cut.#BC#
Bright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hughes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bright circles away.#CL#
Bright closes the distance and clinches.
Bright is trying to pull guard but Hughes has him pressed against the cage.
Bright lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Bright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bright throws a series of strikes that have Hughes backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Hughes tries to keep at a distance but Bright has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Bright breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Bright has Hughes up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Bright stalling.
Bright digs a right hand into Hughes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hughes's gas tank.
Bright is leaning against Hughes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bright tries to work over Hughes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Bright turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bright manages to end up in side control.
Hughes looks winded!
Bright trying to control the action but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Hughes is being controlled here.
Bright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hughes keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2##SUB#
Bright tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bright has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bright 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 Hughes's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hughes keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hughes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hughes keeps the fight on the outside.
Hughes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bright wants to clinch.#T3##CL#
Bright moves into range and clinches up with Hughes.
Bright is trying to pull guard but Hughes has him pressed against the cage.
Bright content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bright fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jagger Bright. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Bright breaks from the clinch.
Hughes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Bright backs off Hughes throws a huge counter combo but Bright manages to avoid it all.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bright lands a knee to the body.
Bright creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hughes's defenses.
Bright using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Bright.
Bright lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bright lands a shoulder strike.
Bright stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bright lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bright lands a nice knee to the body.
Bright connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hughes's face.
Bright goes for a takedown attempt but Hughes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bright misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Bright moves into the clinch.
Hughes gets underhooks to prevent Bright's takedown attempt.
Hughes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bright.
Bright is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jagger Bright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evan Hughes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hughes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bright backs up against the cage.
Bright scores with a hook.#TD#
Bright closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hughes did well to prevent Bright getting side control.
Hughes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bright.
Bright is looking to work some ground and pound but Hughes has wrist control.
Bright trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bright stays in close to Hughes's body and controls the position. #T1#
Hughes has his hands on Bright's head, controlling the position.
Hughes being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A combination from Hughes does no damage.
Bright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hughes can do to turn this around?
Bright fails with a takedown attempt.
Hughes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Hughes pushes Bright up against the cage in a clinch.#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.
Bright controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Bright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bright swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range.
Bright tries to clinch up but Hughes circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Hughes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bright lands an elbow inside that Hughes shrugs off.
Bright with a knee to the head.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
Bright is trying to drag Hughes to the mat but Hughes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bright doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Hughes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bright backwards. #BC#
Bright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hughes dodges the punch combination from Bright.
Bright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jagger Bright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes fails with the takedown.
Bright takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bright wants to clinch.
Jagger Bright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Bright gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Hughes gets underhooks to prevent Bright's takedown attempt.
Hughes is trying to force a seperation but Bright has the dominant position.
Bright tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hughes's efforts to push away.
Bright keeps control of Hughes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hughes blocks an uppercut.
Bright can't get the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bright tries a body shot but Hughes blocks it.
Hughes letting Bright take a breather here.
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 Jagger Bright will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Evan Hughes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bright stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bright wants it to stay on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Bright misses the target.
Hughes stalks Bright and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bright's face. Bright staggers backwards, shaken.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hughes is defended easily by Bright.#CL2#
Hughes instigates a clinch.
Bright is trying to pull guard but Hughes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bright is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bright scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bright connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hughes's face.
Bright unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hughes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bright with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hughes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!#BC#
Bright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jagger Bright is winning the standup battle so far.#T1##CL#
Bright drives through and clinches with Hughes against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bright takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bright lands a hook that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Bright connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hughes's face.
Bright lands a knee to the body.
Bright with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Bright breaks from the clinch.
Bright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hughes avoids it really well and circles away.
Hughes thows a leg kick but Bright checks it
and Bright counters with an outside leg kick.
Bright displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hughes.
Jagger Bright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Hughes.#T2#
Bright throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL#
Bright fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hughes, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bright.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bright throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hughes blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Bright.
Hughes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bright has him pressed against the cage.
Bright landing knees to the head.
Hughes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bright connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hughes's face.
Bright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Bright landing knees to the body.
Bright lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Bright with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hughes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bright keeps control of Hughes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hughes tries to pull guard but Bright holds him up against the cage and eventually Hughes drops back down to his feet.
Bright lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bright utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bright goes for a takedown attempt but Hughes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hughes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jagger Bright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Bright checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Evan Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bright looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bright looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hughes is fending him off so far but Bright persists. Nope, Hughes circles away and we're back to standing.
Hughes wants to counter the offense by Bright and move into the clinch position.
Hughes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bright defends it nicely.
Bright tries to clinch up but Hughes circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Hughes clinches up against the cage.
Hughes takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC#
Bright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Bright rushes Hughes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bright doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bright prevents a body shot from Hughes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jagger Bright showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bright 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jagger Bright! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cortaccelli.
Diaz looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jason Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Diaz rushes Cortaccelli and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Cortaccelli moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Cortaccelli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cortaccelli goes for a takedown attempt but Diaz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Diaz moves into the clinch.#T1#
Diaz is trying to drag Cortaccelli to the mat but Cortaccelli just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diaz leaning against his opponent.
Cortaccelli working hard to break the clinch.
Cortaccelli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cortaccelli is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diaz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pietro Cortaccelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Cortaccelli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diaz but Diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cortaccelli is breathing heavily.
Cortaccelli is looking to clinch.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cortaccelli circles away.#T2##CL2#
Diaz darts in and clinches Cortaccelli up against the cage.#BC2#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cortaccelli sprawls well. Cortaccelli wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Cortaccelli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diaz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cortaccelli is defending well for now.
Diaz stalling.
Cortaccelli is trying to pull guard but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diaz.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.#CL#
Cortaccelli has closed the distance and engaged Diaz in a clinch.
Cortaccelli tries for a takedown but Diaz manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Cortaccelli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Diaz has closed the distance and engaged Cortaccelli in a clinch.
Cortaccelli looking to throw knees to the head but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Cortaccelli jumps guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Diaz pulls guard successfully.
#T4#
Diaz doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cortaccelli postures up.
Cortaccelli is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Cortaccelli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cortaccelli tries to stand but Diaz is controlling from the bottom.
Cortaccelli stops Diaz from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Diaz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Cortaccelli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Diaz closes the distance and pushes Cortaccelli back into the cage.
Cortaccelli stalling in the clinch.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cortaccelli smiles and moves away.
Cortaccelli shoots for a double leg takedown but Diaz sprawls well. He's pushed Cortaccelli's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pietro Cortaccelli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Cortaccelli gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
Cortaccelli is trying to drag Diaz to the mat but Diaz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Cortaccelli moves into the clinch.
Cortaccelli has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diaz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pietro Cortaccelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Cortaccelli is trying to pull guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cortaccelli gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Cortaccelli taking a breather.
Cortaccelli is trying to drag Diaz to the mat but Diaz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Diaz gets control of Cortaccelli's arms and successfully pulls guard. Diaz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cortaccelli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cortaccelli looking to sit in guard and control but Diaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Diaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Diaz pushing down on Cortaccelli's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Well, if Diaz 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.
#SUB2#
Diaz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diaz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cortaccelli is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Diaz scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Cortaccelli is looking to escape.
Cortaccelli is looking to get back to full guard here but Diaz has managed to pass to side control instead.
Diaz controls the position.
Diaz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Diaz controls the position.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cortaccelli keeps working.
Diaz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cortaccelli will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cortaccelli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Cortaccelli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Diaz shoots in but Cortaccelli avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cortaccelli throws a counter high kick but Diaz was just alert enough to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Cortaccelli rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Cortaccelli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cortaccelli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diaz sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Diaz has Cortaccelli up against the cage in a clinch.
Cortaccelli tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cortaccelli goes for a takedown attempt but Diaz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.#CL2#
Diaz instigates a clinch.
Jason Diaz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Cortaccelli tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body.
Cortaccelli jumps guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pietro Cortaccelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortaccelli is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Diaz manages to pull guard.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Cortaccelli controlling him for the moment.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cortaccelli trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cortaccelli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cortaccelli has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Diaz thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Cortaccelli avoids them all with ease.
Cortaccelli changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jason Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cortaccelli tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Cortaccelli fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Diaz closes the distance and pushes Cortaccelli back into the cage.
Diaz taking a breather.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Cortaccelli forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Cortaccelli.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cortaccelli pushes Diaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Cortaccelli lands a takedown into guard.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cortaccelli manages to pass to side control.
Pietro Cortaccelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#REVB#
Diaz wants to control but Cortaccelli is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Cortaccelli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Cortaccelli wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cortaccelli trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diaz 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Diaz! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Bright closes the distance and clinches.
Hughes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bright lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice elbow from Bright. #CUT#It looks like Evan Hughes has been cut.
Hughes can't get the takedown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bright is looking for a takedown.
Bright holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bright scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jagger Bright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bright throws a body shot but no joy.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bright as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Bright moves into the clinch.#T1#
Hughes avoiding damage as Bright throws knees to the body.
Bright connects with a knee to the head.
Bright tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bright with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hughes working hard to break the clinch.
Bright landing knees to the body.
Hughes looks winded!
Hughes is trying to break the clinch but Bright is controlling him.
Hughes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Bright.
Knees to the body from Bright.
Bright lands a knee to the head.
#BC#
Bright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bright throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bright throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hughes's head.#T2##KD#
Bright lands a big head kick that sends Hughes tumbling to the mat! Bright takes a step backwards and waves Hughes back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Hughes is rocked!#TD#
Bright dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Hughes has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jagger Bright! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Wolfe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wolfe throws a jab but it's blocked by Cramm.
Cramm dodges the punch combination from Wolfe.
Despite the aggression on Cramm's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Cramm shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cramm showed some decent athleticism there.
Wolfe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wolfe tries to get out of the position.
Cramm is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wolfe! #SUB2#
Cramm has hold of Wolfe's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wolfe manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wolfe holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cramm tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Cramm has hold of Wolfe's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wolfe manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T1#
Cramm thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Cramm looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Cramm looking to isolate an arm here. Wolfe doesn't see it coming and as Cramm extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Cramm!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Cramm! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Casey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Griffey Jr tests Casey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Griffey Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Griffey Jr digs a good body shot into Casey's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Griffey Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Casey doesn't seem phased though.
Griffey Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Casey clinches with his opponent.
Griffey Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Casey has double underhooks. #BC2#
Casey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Casey forces Griffey Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Griffey Jr tries to pull guard but Casey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Griffey Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Casey pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Griffey Jr scores with a nice head shot.#T1##TD2#
Casey looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Griffey Jr trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Casey controlling the action here.
Griffey Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Griffey Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Griffey Jr wants to control but Casey is keeping busy.
#T2#
Casey working the head and body with strikes.
Griffey Jr is trying to control but can't.
Casey is controlling the pace.
#SU2#
Casey stands up and beckons Griffey Jr to join him on the feet. #CL2#
Casey drives through and clinches with Griffey Jr against the cage.
#BC2#
Casey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Casey rushes Griffey Jr and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Casey wants to take the fight to the mat but Griffey Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Casey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Casey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Casey throws a counter combo.
Ken Griffey Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffey Jr misses with an uppercut.
Casey lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Griffey Jr throws a shot from downtown. Casey moves away and avoids it.
Griffey Jr misses with a right hand
and Casey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Griffey Jr thinking.
Griffey Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Casey misses.
Griffey Jr throws the left hand but Casey avoids the punch easily.
Griffey Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Casey slips under a jab.#CL2#
Casey darts in and clinches Griffey Jr up against the cage.#TD2#
Casey has hold of one of Griffey Jr's legs. Griffey Jr is fighting the takedown attempt but Casey gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T4#
Casey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Griffey Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Casey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffey Jr is trying to hold Casey in close to prevent damage but Casey has managed to pass into half guard.
Casey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Griffey Jr wants to control but Casey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tate Casey dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Griffey Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Casey scores with a kick to the body.
Griffey Jr throws a lazy right hand but Casey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Casey moves into the clinch successfully.
Casey leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Casey has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Griffey Jr is trying to keep an underhook but Casey manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casey is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Griffey Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Casey.
#SU2#
Casey stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T1#
The fighters circling - Griffey Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Casey misses.
Casey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Casey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Griffey Jr can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Casey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Casey gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Casey pulls guard. #SU#
Casey is working an open guard so Griffey Jr takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Casey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Casey stalling against the cage.
#T2#
Casey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Griffey Jr.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Casey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Casey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Casey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Griffey Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Casey looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffey Jr is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffey Jr misses the target. #T3#
Griffey Jr avoids a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Casey clinches up against the cage.
Casey displaying some good clinch control by pressing Griffey Jr up against the cage.#BC2#
Casey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Casey slips under a jab.
Griffey Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#TD2#
Casey scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Casey landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Casey is trying to work for a kimura but Griffey Jr is defending well.
#SUB2#
Casey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Griffey Jr defends it well.
Casey is breathing heavily.#T4#
Griffey Jr is looking for a sweep. Casey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Griffey Jr is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Casey has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Griffey Jr defend it? Casey steps over the head and cranks it - Griffey Jr is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Casey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tate Casey! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Azevedo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Cramm throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azevedo won't allow Cramm to sweep him here.
Azevedo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Azevedo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Cramm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Azevedo defends it easily.
Azevedo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cramm is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cramm is looking to stand up but Azevedo isn't so interested in that idea. #T1##SUB2#
Cramm pushes a forearm under Azevedo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Azevedo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Cramm! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Casey shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Casey showed some decent athleticism there.
Casey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Casey wants to control but Paul is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Casey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paul is just riding it out for now. Casey eventually gives up the hold.
Casey working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul is staying active underneath Casey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Casey wants to stand but Paul has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Casey wants to control but Paul is keeping him busy. #T1#
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. Casey connects with a nice short shot to Paul's temple.
Casey scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Casey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Paul is trying to maintain the position but Casey is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Paul manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Casey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SU#
Casey decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Casey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Paul is trying to get back to half guard.
Casey trying to control the action but Paul is working from the bottom. #T2#
Paul sneaks back into half guard.
Casey is thwarting Paul's attempts to control the position.
Casey has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Casey trying to control from half guard but Paul is working away.
It looks like Casey is going to stand back up.
Paul is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Casey scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Casey seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3##SU#
Casey stands up from half guard. #CL#
Casey rushes Paul and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Casey has Paul pressed against the cage, preventing Paul from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Paul stalling in the clinch but Casey improves position.
Casey just leaning against Paul, taking a breather. #BC#
Casey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Casey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Paul shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Casey but Casey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paul looks winded!
Paul doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Casey counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4#
Paul gets underhooks to prevent Casey's takedown attempt.
Casey tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tate Casey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paul throws a head punch that misses.
Casey's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Casey scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paul wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Paul gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Casey.
#TD2#
Paul pulls Casey into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tate Casey dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Casey throws a chopping leg kick but Paul manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Paul tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Paul darts in looking for a takedown but Casey gets double underhooks and turns Paul into the cage.
Casey scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Some wild striking there from Casey.
And Paul tries to counter it with a takedown but Casey pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Paul lands a nice looking kick to the body. Casey takes a step back to recover. #TD#
Casey feints and as Paul raises his hands in defense, Casey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Casey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Paul looking to control.
Casey wants to control from the top but Paul keeps moving. #SUB#
Casey drops back looking for a leg! Paul is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paul manages to kick Casey off! Casey jumps back into Paul's guard. #T1#
Casey advances position into side control!
Casey working the ground and pound but Paul is defending the strikes.
Paul is trying to get back to his feet.#SU#
Casey decides to stand back up. Casey steps back and let's Paul get back to his feet.
Casey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Casey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Paul clinches up against the cage.
Casey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paul can do to turn this around?#T2#
Casey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Paul is breathing heavily.
Paul can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Casey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paul changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Casey tries to avoid it but Paul manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Casey to the ground. Casey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tate Casey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Booker Paul.
Casey tries to bum rush Paul with a series of wild strikes but Paul uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Paul pushes Casey up against the cage in a clinch.
Casey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paul tries to pull guard but Casey won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Casey has hold of one of Paul's legs. Paul is fighting the takedown attempt but Casey gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Paul wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Casey manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Casey is looking to take a break and control but Paul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Casey not doing much here.
Paul is trying to maintain the position but Casey is very close to passing his half guard.
Casey trying to control the pace.
Casey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Paul for as long as he can get away with.
Casey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Casey is looking for a kimura but Paul is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Casey to get the leverage.
Paul tries to get to full guard but Casey has control of the leg.
Casey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Paul is looking to control Casey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paul avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Casey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paul has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paul trying to control from the bottom.
Paul is staying active underneath Casey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Casey scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tate Casey dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Paul tries to sprawl but Casey drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Casey is working for a kimura but Paul is defending it quite comfortably.
Paul gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Casey drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Casey seems to have locked his on tight now - Paul screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Casey, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tate Casey! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#KD#
Jones sends Cortaccelli crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jones is motioning to the referee to let Cortaccelli up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones lands a nice hook to Cortaccelli's body. Cortaccelli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Jones has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Cortaccelli breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cortaccelli misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones lands a left hand.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cortaccelli is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cortaccelli has his back to the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
A frustrated look appears on Cortaccelli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Cortaccelli is rocked!
Cortaccelli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cortaccelli is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?#T1#
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Cortaccelli stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Cortaccelli's takedown attempt.
Cortaccelli seems to have recovered his senses.
Cortaccelli looks winded!
Cortaccelli tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cortaccelli wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Cortaccelli jumps guard but Jones stands there with Cortaccelli around his waist. Cortaccelli gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fishbone Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pietro Cortaccelli.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Cortaccelli.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Cortaccelli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Cortaccelli tries to tie him up.
Jones pushes Cortaccelli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones lands a big right hand that drops Cortaccelli! The killer instinct kicks in and Jones finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fishbone Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, Fishbone Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Mcgee misses with a straight right. #TD#
Mcgee shoots in and bounces Hughes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hughes keeping full guard, as Mcgee tries to pass.
Mcgee with a nice head shot there.
Mcgee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hughes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcgee is one step ahead there.
Mcgee tries to stand but Hughes is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Hughes controlling the position.
Mcgee 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mcgee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughes is keeping the position for now.
Hughes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mcgee throws a sloppy head kick and Hughes moves out of range easily.
Hughes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mcgee's head backwards.#CL2#
Hughes gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Hughes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hughes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Hughes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mcgee is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hughes to the mat. Hughes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hughes is wriggling around but Mcgee manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Mcgee throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hughes to regain full guard.
Hughes trying to control the position.
Mcgee has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mcgee content to stall in guard here.
Mcgee scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Mcgee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcgee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mcgee has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hughes is proving hard to escape from.
Hughes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcgee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Mcgee gets to his feet - Hughes follows without any prompting. #CL#
Mcgee drives through and clinches with Hughes against the cage.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mcgee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hughes walks away with a smile on his face. Mcgee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Evan Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mcgee gets the takedown into side control.
Mcgee taking a breather here.
Mcgee trying to control the action but Hughes is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgee lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hughes down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughes managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mcgee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rolly Mcgee dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hughes tries to clinch but Mcgee is having none of it.
Mcgee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hughes fails with an attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Hughes is predictable there #TD#
and Mcgee counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Well, if Mcgee 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.
#SU#
Mcgee stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hughes to get to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes throws a series of strikes that have Mcgee backpedaling.
Hughes is looking to clinch but Mcgee is avoiding it.
Hughes misses with a double jab.
Hughes fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Mcgee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hughes is fending him off so far but Mcgee persists. Nope, Hughes circles away and we're back to standing.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mcgee avoids the head kick by Hughes.
#CL#
Mcgee moves into the clinch.#TD#
Mcgee pulls guard effortlessly. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Mcgee manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Mcgee wants a takedown but no success here.
Hughes is trying to pull guard but Mcgee has him pressed against the cage.
Hughes misses with some punches.
Mcgee managing to block the knees to the body from Hughes.
Mcgee is trying to pull guard but Hughes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolly Mcgee. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##BC#
Mcgee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hughes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Hughes closes the distance and pushes Mcgee back into the cage.
Hughes is trying to force a seperation but Mcgee has the dominant position.#BC#
Mcgee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hughes stuffs the takedown attempt from Mcgee. Mcgee gets slowly back to his feet.
Hughes unleashes a big counter combination but Mcgee bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Hughes. Beautiful body shot.
Hughes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hughes duly obliges.
Mcgee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcgee swats away the attempt to clinch by Hughes.
Hughes misses with a body kick.
Rolly Mcgee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hughes slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcgee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hughes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mcgee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Mcgee as Hughes shoots in.
Hughes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mcgee back to the cage. Hughes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mcgee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Hughes. No joy for Mcgee on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Mcgee fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Hughes clinches up against the cage.
Hughes can't find room to land a body shot as Mcgee controls the action.
Mcgee tries to pull guard but Hughes won't allow it.
Hughes can't break the clinch.
Mcgee tries to pull guard but Hughes holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcgee drops back down to his feet.
Hughes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mcgee is working for takedown but Hughes is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Mcgee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hughes throws a series of punches but Mcgee avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Evan Hughes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Mcgee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Mcgee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hughes is looking to clinch.
As Hughes backs away, Mcgee returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hughes tries to clinch there but Mcgee circles away.
Hughes throws a low kick but Mcgee avoids it.
Nice cross by Hughes.
Hughes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mcgee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hughes is looking to clinch but Mcgee is avoiding it.
Mcgee appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Hughes forces Mcgee back against the cage and clinches.
Hughes is looking to break free of the clinch but Mcgee has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgee prevents Hughes from breaking the clinch.
Mcgee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hughes blocks a body shot from Mcgee. #TD#
Mcgee manages to pull guard.
#T1#
Mcgee trying to control the position.
Mcgee is looking to stand up but Hughes isn't so interested in that idea.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Mcgee keeps moving.
Hughes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Mcgee looking for a guillotine here but Hughes defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Mcgee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hughes defends well.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Mcgee.
Mcgee keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass. #T3#
Hughes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mcgee's guard.
Hughes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hughes trying to control but Mcgee is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hughes closes the distance and clinches up with Mcgee, looking for a takedown. Hughes pushes Mcgee against the cage but Mcgee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Mcgee gets a double leg takedown into Hughes's guard.
Hughes being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Mcgee trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mcgee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcgee won't allow Hughes to sweep him here.
Mcgee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcgee passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolly Mcgee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mcgee 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rolly Mcgee! |
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