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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 2
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1# Brewer stuffs the takedown. Brewer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Volkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Brewer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Volkov. Brewer tries to counter by clinching up but Volkov breaks away and moves out of range. Volkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2# Volkov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Brewer is not content to let Volkov control the position. Brewer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2# Volkov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Brewer is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexei Volkov! An out of breath Alexei Volkov 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:
NYF 102: Carter vs Babcock III
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1# Ngao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ngao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Kronstedth scores with a sloppy right hand. Ngao should have avoided that one. Good shot there by Kronstedth. Kronstedth scores with a hook. Kronstedth stalks Ngao and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ngao's face. Ngao staggers backwards, shaken. Ngao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kronstedth tries to avoid it but Ngao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kronstedth to the ground. Kronstedth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Kronstedth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kronstedth lands a head shot.#CL# Kronstedth instigates a clinch. Ngao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ngao is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kronstedth pulls him back up using the underhooks. Frans Kronstedth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samsul Ngao. A quick uppercut on the inside from Kronstedth. Ngao is trying to pull guard but Kronstedth turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Ngao is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Ngao avoiding damage.
Kronstedth holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T1##BC2# Ngao manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Kronstedth gets in close and instigates a clinch. Kronstedth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ngao backwards. Ngao fails to pull guard.
Kronstedth holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC# Kronstedth manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Kronstedth darts in and clinches Ngao up against the cage. Kronstedth lands with a short head shot on the inside. Ngao jumps guard but Kronstedth turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Kronstedth displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ngao up against the cage. Kronstedth pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2# A short uppercut from Kronstedth. Kronstedth lands with a right to the head. Kronstedth lands a nice uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ngao is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kronstedth is keeping busy.#BC# Kronstedth breaks from the clinch.
Kronstedth scores with a body shot.
Ngao closes the distance and clinches up with Kronstedth, looking for a takedown. Ngao pushes Kronstedth against the cage but Kronstedth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#KD# Oooooh!!! Kronstedth has knocked Ngao down with a huge combo! Kronstedth steps away and waves a wobbly Ngao back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Ngao is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Samsul Ngao has been cut. Ngao drops his hands momentarily. Kronstedth doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Ngao staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Ngao doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frans Kronstedth! |
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Event:
3SD 5
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1# Nakagami tries to clinch up but Santos circles away and keeps his distance. Nakagami takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nakagami as he jumps to the side. Nakagami fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Santos darts in looking for a takedown but Nakagami gets double underhooks and turns Santos into the ropes. Santos fails to land the takedown. Taki Nakagami has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evandro Santos. Nakagami tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Santos defends well and Nakagami ends up having to push Santos into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch. Nakagami is looking for a takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nakagami is looking to break free of the clinch but Santos has double underhooks. Santos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Santos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nakagami fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Santos closes the distance and clinches up with Nakagami, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes Nakagami against the ropes but Nakagami circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1# Santos throws a hook but Nakagami blocks it.#CL2# Santos clinches up against the ropes.#TD# Nakagami ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nakagami no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Santos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakagami is keeping the position for now. Nakagami wants to get back to his feet but Santos is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Nakagami keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Santos is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2# Nakagami looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakagami, not yet. Nakagami doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Santos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nakagami. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Nakagami doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Santos closes the distance and clinches. #BC2# Santos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Nakagami wants to break the clinch but can't.
Santos is trying to maintain a safe position but Nakagami gets an underhook and turns Santos into the ropes.#BC2# Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL2# Santos moves into the clinch.#BC2# Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nakagami pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Santos back to the ropes. Nakagami follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#It looks like Evandro Santos has been cut. Santos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2# Santos instigates a clinch. Santos stalling the fight.
#BC2# Santos breaks the clinch.
Nakagami misses with a takedown attempt - Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Santos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nakagami. A head kick misses from Nakagami. #T4##CL2# Santos closes the distance and clinches.#TD2# Santos gets control of Nakagami's arms and successfully pulls guard. Santos will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Nakagami sitting in guard, not really doing much. Santos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Santos throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nakagami throws a big elbow that misses. Nakagami pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evandro Santos dominated that round. The cut man is working on Evandro Santos's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Nakagami lands with a shot to the body. Nakagami throws a leg kick that misses. #CL# Santos gets tackled into the ropes by Nakagami. Nakagami maintains the clinch. Santos lands a nice knee to the body. Nakagami is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Santos to keep the fight standing.#BC2# Santos breaks from the clinch.
Nakagami circles away from the clinch attempt and Nakagami counters with a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nakagami lands with a nice combination. Santos backs away looking to recover. Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL# Nakagami has managed to clinch.
#T1##TD2# Santos pulls guard successfully.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Nakagami from controlling successfully. Nakagami 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. Nakagami won't allow Santos to sweep him here. Santos pulls Nakagami in close to his closed guard and prevents Nakagami from doing any damage or advancing position. Santos keeping moving, preventing Nakagami from controlling successfully. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Santos working a defensive guard here.
Santos is looking to stand up but Nakagami isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Nakagami looks for a takedown but Santos sprawls well. Santos shoots and misses and Nakagami counters with a one-two to the body. Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nakagami circles away. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakagami is defended easily by Santos. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taki Nakagami. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# Nakagami shoots in but no luck this time. Santos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Santos dodges the punch combination from Nakagami.
Santos shoots in but no luck this time. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nakagami. Santos wants to clinch up but Nakagami keeps it at a distance. Nakagami stuffs the takedown attempt from Santos. Santos gets slowly back to his feet. Nakagami defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santos. Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakagami.
#T4##CL2# Santos has Nakagami up against the ropes in a clinch.
Santos is trying to pull guard but Nakagami turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch. Nakagami fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nakagami working hard to break the clinch. Santos fails to pull guard.
Nakagami is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Santos is defending well for now.#BC2# Santos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Santos fails to land the takedown. Santos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taki Nakagami dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Evandro Santos's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Santos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nakagami pinned against the ropes. Nakagami gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nakagami fails with a takedown attempt. Santos has his takedown stuffed#CL# and Nakagami counters into the clinch. Nicely done. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nakagami is trying to drag Santos to the mat but Santos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there. Nakagami is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Santos is defending well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taki Nakagami. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Santos fails to pull guard.
Nakagami is looking to take this one to the mat. Santos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Nakagami to keep the fight standing.#TD2# Santos successfully pulls guard.
Santos has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nakagami has passed into side control.
Santos wants to control but Nakagami postures up. Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Santos is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Nakagami in side control, throwing shots but Santos defends. #T2# Nakagami has control of an arm but Santos manages to advance to Nakagami's back! Santos controlling well, preventing Nakagami from escaping the position.
Nakagami just trying to survive but Santos is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2# Santos is persistently looking for the submission but Nakagami is defending it well.
Nakagami is trying to stand back up. Nakagami trying to control the hands but Santos breaks the grip. #T3##SUB2# Nakagami preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Santos. Nakagami rolls, trying to escape but Santos keeps control of the position.
#SUB2# Nakagami fending off the submission attempt from Santos. The referee is taking a good look at Nakagami as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Santos!
Santos lands shots from the back. #T4# Nakagami tries to escape the position.
Santos lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Nakagami hold on?!
Santos is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Santos wants to control the position but Nakagami frees himself and scrambles - Santos manages to regain control in side control.
And that's the end of the fight! Evandro Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Santos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29 Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evandro Santos! |
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Event:
RMMA 2 - Yurchon v Mclovin
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1# Frykil looks to throw the jab but Jabbs is out of range. #TD# Frykil closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jabbs's guard. Jabbs wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Frykil manages to pass to side control. #REVB# Jabbs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Frykil is working away from the top position though. Frykil will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Frykil seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jabbs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. 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. Jabbs is doing well to control the position and prevent Frykil from advancing to side control. Frykil tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jabbs controls his leg. #T1##SUB# Frykil seems to be working for a kimura but Jabbs defends the submission attempt.#SUB# Frykil seems to be working for a kimura but Jabbs defends the submission attempt. Jabbs punching from the bottom.
Jabbs looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jabbs wants to get back to full guard.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Frykil wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jabbs keeps working. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Frykil in particular looking to stall. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup. Frykil is trying to control. Jabbs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Jabbs circles away from the clinch attempt and Jabbs counters with a two punch combo. Frykil tries to clinch but Jabbs moves out of range. Frykil sets himself, and Jabbs steps forward looking for the clinch! Frykil avoids it this time.#TD# Frykil looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jabbs kicks Frykil off and gets back to his feet.#T3# Jabbs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Frykil tries to avoid it but Jabbs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Frykil to the ground. Frykil escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Frykil misses with a low kick as Jabbs jumps back. Jabbs wants to counter with a clinch but Frykil pushes him away. Frykil really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Jabbs dives in for a single leg takedown but Frykil sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Jabbs misses with a takedown attempt - Frykil sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Jones Frykil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Jabbs.#TD# Frykil looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB# Frykil is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jabbs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Frykil is working away from the top position though.#T4# Frykil keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB# Frykil seems to be working for a kimura but Jabbs defends the submission attempt. Jabbs is holding on to half guard well. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Frykil thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jones Frykil will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Jabbs sizes up Frykil with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Jabbs shoots in for a double leg but Frykil sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Frykil appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD# Frykil drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones Frykil overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Frykil tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Frykil has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Frykil fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jabbs is looking to reverse the position. Frykil prevents Jabbs from escaping the position. Jabbs gets back to half guard.#T1# Jabbs trying to control here.
Frykil controlling the action here. Jabbs tries to get to full guard but Frykil has control of the leg. Jabbs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Frykil. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Frykil works his foot free and advances to mount. Jabbs is squirming around, avoiding Frykil's attempts to control the action. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Jabbs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Jabbs has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Frykil's lack of action.
Frykil seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jabbs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Jabbs desperately trying to maintain half guard. Frykil takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3# Jabbs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Frykil. Frykil wants to get back to his feet.
Frykil is trying to control. Jabbs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD# Frykil shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Frykil tries to stand but Jabbs is controlling from the bottom. Frykil trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# Frykil controlling from the top position. Jabbs keeping moving, preventing Frykil from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Jabbs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# Jabbs throws his legs up looking for a submission but Frykil uses it to pass to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Frykil dominated that second round. That's time! Frykil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2# Jabbs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frykil, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2# Jabbs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jabbs dodges the punch combination from Frykil.
#CL2# Jabbs has closed the distance and engaged Frykil in a clinch.
Jabbs stalling in the clinch.
Jabbs is looking for a takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frykil misses with the head strike.
Jabbs has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Frykil after a bit of a struggle. #TD# Frykil is trying to trip Jabbs. He has hold of a leg but Jabbs is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Frykil persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Jabbs wants to get back to his feet but Frykil passes into half guard.
#T1##REVB# Jabbs is trying to stand back up but Frykil is controlling him
#SUB# Frykil seems to be looking for submissions.
Frykil is trying to control the action in half guard but Jabbs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Jabbs wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Jabbs looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Jabbs is looking to escape.#T2# Frykil missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB# Jabbs is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Frykil has latched onto it... Big trouble! Frykil pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Jabbs is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Frykil!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jones Frykil! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2025 |
#R1##TD# Brewer shoots in and bounces Ahn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Ahn being controlled here, momentarily. Ahn trying to keep a closed guard but Brewer is proving a slippery customer.
Brewer scores with a decent looking elbow strike. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Brewer is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ahn has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Brewer is looking to defend but Ahn has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Brewer! Ahn pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Brewer taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hyun Seong Ahn! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1# Nakagami shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Santiago defends it nicely.#TD2# Santiago looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nakagami trying to control from the bottom.
Santiago content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Nakagami tries to roll over but Santiago keeps him under control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Santiago controlling the action here. 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. Santiago connects with a nice short shot to Nakagami's temple. #T1# Santiago looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Nakagami flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nakagami regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Santiago. Santiago landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2# Santiago has gone for a leg lock! Nakagami slips out almost immediately though and dives into Santiago's guard.#REVR# Nakagami cracks Santiago with a solid left hand. Santiago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakagami is one step ahead there. Santiago is trying to keep Nakagami in close.
#T2# Santiago is striking from the bottom but Nakagami uses the opportunity to pass into half guard. Nakagami wants to get back to his feet.
Santiago missing with punches from the bottom.
Santiago pushes Nakagami off but Nakagami dives into side control.
#SU# Nakagami decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3# Nakagami is looking to clinch. As Nakagami backs off Santiago throws a huge counter combo but Nakagami manages to avoid it all. Santiago tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nakagami swivels and escapes. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Santiago is defended easily by Nakagami. Nakagami half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Santiago stuffs the takedown. Santiago stuffs the takedown attempt from Nakagami. Nakagami gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taki Nakagami. That's going to take a lot out of him. Santiago is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Santiago is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Santiago moves in looking to clinch but Nakagami pushes him off.#T4# Nakagami scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Santiago tries to clinch there but Nakagami circles away.
Nakagami punishes Santiago's body with a nice straight punch. A right-left combo lands from Nakagami. Santiago tries to clinch but Nakagami is having none of it. Nakagami uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santiago. Nakagami goes for a double leg but Santiago avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Santiago continues to drive forward.#TD2# Santiago has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nakagami is trying to keep an underhook but Santiago manages to get the takedown into half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Santiago trying to advance position but Nakagami counters by regaining guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Santiago lands a couple of digs.#ES# Nakagami wriggles free and stands up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taki Nakagami dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Santiago keeps the fight on the outside. Nakagami tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Nakagami looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Santiago fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nakagami shoots for a double leg takedown but Santiago sprawls well. He's pushed Nakagami's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Santiago looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Santiago wants to clinch. Nakagami shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santiago but Santiago pushes him off and we're back to square one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Santiago looking to score a takedown here. Nakagami is defending well but Santiago drives through and ends up in Nakagami's guard.
Nakagami has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Santiago is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Nakagami wants to break free but Santiago has control.
#T1# Nakagami blocking some punches.
Nakagami is defending well against a takedown attempt. Santiago jumps guard but Nakagami turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2# Santiago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Santiago stuffs the takedown attempt from Nakagami. Nakagami gets slowly back to his feet. Santiago throws a fast counter high kick but Nakagami manages to duck under it in time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taki Nakagami. That's going to take a lot out of him. Some wild striking there from Santiago.
Santiago with a poor takedown letting Nakagami counter with a right hand. #CL# Nakagami drives through and clinches with Santiago against the cage.
Santiago jumps guard but Nakagami turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Nakagami is pressed up against the cage. Santiago has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nakagami down to the mat. Nakagami avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2# Nakagami misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Nakagami shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santiago as he avoids it easily. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nakagami will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Santiago's corner calls for a 1-2. Santiago obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Santiago fails with the takedown.#CL2# Santiago gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2# Santiago breaks the clinch.
Santiago ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3# Santiago shoots in looking for a takedown but Nakagami manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Santiago's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Nakagami is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Santiago. Santiago tries to clinch up. Nakagami keeps the fight on the outside. Santiago lands with a good body shot. Santiago tries to bum rush Nakagami with a series of wild strikes but Nakagami uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2# Santiago closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Santiago lands in his opponent's guard. Santiago connects with a couple of short punches. Santiago loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Nakagami has Santiago pulled in close to control his posture. Santiago with a nice head shot there.#T4# Santiago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Nakagami working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Santiago. Santiago loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Santiago chips away with some ground and pound. Nakagami trying to keep a closed guard but Santiago is proving a slippery customer.
Santiago missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Santiago advances position into side control!#SUB2# Santiago goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nakagami rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Santiago's guard! Nice work there by Nakagami! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nakagami trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyshawn Santiago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Santiago throws a head kick that Nakagami semi-blocks.
Santiago tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nakagami defends well and Santiago ends up having to push Nakagami into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Nakagami throws a big counter combination but Santiago scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2# Santiago moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2# Santiago is trying to trip Nakagami. He has hold of a leg but Nakagami is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Santiago persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Santiago scoring with punches to the head and body. Nakagami utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Taki Nakagami overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Nakagami has momentary wrist control but Santiago slips an elbow through the middle. Nakagami trying to keep a closed guard but Santiago is proving a slippery customer.
Santiago postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Santiago is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Nakagami bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santiago's guard. #REVR# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakagami accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1# Santiago has Nakagami pulled in close to control his posture. Santiago wants to sweep but no luck. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Santiago wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Nakagami passes easily into side control. Nice work. Santiago managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nakagami.
Santiago tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nakagami wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Santiago struggling a bit here.#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. Nakagami is looking to take a break and control but Santiago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Nakagami throwing shots but missing, from side control. Nakagami advances to full mount. Santiago sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Nakagami wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santiago keeps working. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Santiago tries to get to full guard but Nakagami has control of the leg. #T3# Santiago wants to control but Nakagami is keeping busy and won't allow it. Santiago manages to get to full guard.
Santiago looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Nakagami wants to control from the top but Santiago keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Nakagami tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Santiago defends well and Nakagami ends up having to push Santiago into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Santiago lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Santiago throws a knee to the head but misses.
Santiago stalling against the cage.
#BC2# Santiago breaks the clinch.
Nakagami wants to clinch up but Santiago keeps it at a distance.#CL2# Santiago closes the distance and clinches. Santiago throws an elbow that misses.
Nakagami lands with a short head shot on the inside. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Santiago lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. With the fighters up against the cage, Santiago throws an elbow but misses. Nakagami blocks a body shot from Santiago.
And that's the end of the fight! Tyshawn Santiago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Santiago has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29 Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29 Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyshawn Santiago! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1# A chopping leg kick lands by Orshawl. Horrible takedown attempt by Brewer or perhaps it was just good defense by Orshawl, which made it look bad. Orshawl drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brewer sprawls and moves away.#TD# Orshawl drives through with a takedown into guard. Orshawl content to stall in guard here. Orshawl trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Orshawl showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Orshawl really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Orshawl drops back looking for a leg! Brewer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brewer manages to kick Orshawl off! Orshawl jumps back into Brewer's guard. Brewer being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SU# Orshawl stands up and waves to Brewer to follow him. Orshawl shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2# Brewer rushes Orshawl and presses him up against the cage.#BC2# Brewer breaks the clinch.
Orshawl stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Orshawl wants it to stay on the feet.#CL# Orshawl instigates a clinch. #T2##TD# Orshawl has Brewer pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Orshawl pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Brewer tumbling to the mat - Orshawl dives into Brewer's guard. Orshawl content to stall in guard here. Orshawl lands a couple of decent looking shots. Orshawl passes into half guard. Orshawl is pressing down on Brewer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brewer is holding on for now. Orshawl is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Brewer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Orshawl. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3# Orshawl is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU# Orshawl gets to his feet. Brewer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Brewer shoots in but Orshawl avoids the takedown attempt easily. Freddy Orshawl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeramiah Brewer.#TD# Orshawl looking to score a takedown here. Brewer is defending well but Orshawl drives through and ends up in Brewer's guard. Brewer working a defensive guard but Orshawl manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SU# Orshawl stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T4# Brewer misses with a takedown attempt - Orshawl sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Brewer looks winded!#TD# Brewer tries to sprawl but Orshawl drives through with a takedown into half guard. Orshawl looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Orshawl has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Orshawl dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Brewer slaps away a takedown attempt from Orshawl, before circling back to the center of the mat. Orshawl sets himself, and Brewer steps forward looking for the clinch! Orshawl avoids it this time. Brewer tries to close the distance and clinch but Orshawl swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD# Brewer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Brewer is looking to stand back up but Orshawl counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Brewer. Orshawl lands strikes from half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Orshawl takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Brewer trying to control here.
Orshawl winds up and cracks Brewer with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1# Orshawl performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Brewer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Orshawl scores with a couple of nice shots. Orshawl seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Brewer trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB# Orshawl is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brewer is just riding it out for now. Orshawl eventually gives up the hold. Orshawl is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2# Orshawl performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU# Orshawl decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Orshawl leaves Brewer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL# Orshawl clinches up with Brewer and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Orshawl breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3# Brewer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Brewer wants to clinch#TD# and Orshawl counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Brewer is looking to stand back up but Orshawl counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Brewer. Brewer is breathing heavily.#REVB# Brewer wants to get back to full guard.#SU# Orshawl stands up out of the half guard. #CL# Orshawl closes the distance and pushes Brewer back into the cage. A short uppercut from Orshawl. #BC# Orshawl breaks from the clinch.
#T4# Orshawl throws a nice looking combination but Brewer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Brewer misses with a few strikes there.
Brewer is looking to clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Brewer tries to clinch up. Brewer tries for a takedown but Orshawl circles away easily and Orshawl counters with a left and a right that stings Brewer. Brewer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Orshawl throws a right and a left that Brewer avoids nicely. Orshawl looks for a takedown but Brewer sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Orshawl. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# Brewer tries to keep at a distance but Orshawl has taken the fight into the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Orshawl dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD# Orshawl shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Orshawl is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB# Orshawl drops back looking for a leg! Brewer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brewer manages to kick Orshawl off! Orshawl jumps back into Brewer's guard. Orshawl is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Orshawl lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1# Brewer working a defensive guard but Orshawl manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB# Orshawl in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Brewer is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Freddy Orshawl! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1# Frykil wants to clinch#TD# and Bourbon counters with a nice double leg into guard. Bourbon stopping the sweep attempt from Frykil.#SUB2# Bourbon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bourbon is working Frykil over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Bourbon wanted to stand there but Frykil had control of the position. Bourbon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bourbon passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1##SUB# Bourbon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Bourbon working the head and body with strikes. Bourbon is looking to take a break and control but Frykil 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. Frykil throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Bourbon trying to control the action but Frykil is working from the bottom. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Frykil is looking to reverse the position. Frykil is still trying to improve position. Frykil can't do much from the bottom here. Frykil is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3# Bourbon working away. Bourbon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Frykil manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Bourbon is concentrating on defense, preventing Frykil from advancing position. Bourbon wants to get back to his feet.
Frykil throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Bourbon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Bourbon is staying active underneath Frykil, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4# Frykil is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Frykil is looking to take a break and control but Bourbon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Bourbon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Frykil trying to control the position from guard on top but Bourbon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Frykil stopping the sweep attempt from Bourbon. Bourbon throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Francois Bourbon will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD# Bourbon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Frykil tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bourbon is in Frykil's guard. Bourbon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frykil is keeping the position for now. Bourbon stops Frykil from standing up. Frykil bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bourbon's guard. #REVB##SUB# Bourbon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Frykil has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bourbon tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Frykil manages to move to mount!
#T1# Bourbon has decided that throwing punches whilst being mounted is the best he can manage just now. Frykil looking to control but Bourbon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Frykil thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB2# Frykil jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bourbon manages to avoid the submission attempt. Frykil wants to stand but Bourbon is controlling his arm. Frykil is looking to take a break and control but Bourbon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jones Frykil has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. You can see the frustration on Bourbon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Bourbon pushes Frykil away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Frykil gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SU2# Frykil decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bourbon to his feet. Frykil with a lazy takedown attempt #CL# and Bourbon counters by clinching up. #TD2# Frykil pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2# Frykil has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bourbon doesn't defend quickly enough and Frykil has managed to lock this one up! Can Bourbon escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Frykil on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jones Frykil! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2024 |
#R1# Volkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Slava Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Volkov slaps away a takedown attempt from Nakagami, before circling back to the center of the mat. Nakagami fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Nakagami walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL# Volkov clinches. #BC# Volkov breaks from the clinch.
Volkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Volkov throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Nakagami stumbling backwards into the cage! Nakagami bounces back off the cage towards Volkov, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Volkov lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Volkov celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Slava Volkov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2024 |
#R1# Brewer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Volkov at a distance.
#CL2# Brewer gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2# Brewer pulls guard. Brewer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Volkov is in close to Brewer's body, working some short punches and elbows. Brewer wants to get back to his feet but Volkov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Volkov preventing the sweep. Volkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Volkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brewer is looking to stand up but Volkov isn't so interested in that idea. Volkov stays in close to Brewer's body and controls the position. Volkov working some strikes from top position.#T1# Volkov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Brewer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Volkov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Volkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Brewer has wrist control. Brewer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Brewer has momentary wrist control but Volkov slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC#Brewer is rocked! Volkov controlling from the top position. Brewer is still in real trouble! Can Volkov finish him? Volkov pushes down on Brewer's leg and manages to get into half guard. Volkov scores with a big shot! Brewer's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Brewer! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuriy Volkov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2024 |
#R1# Frykil takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Frykil closes the distance and clinches up with Friendly, looking for a takedown. Frykil pushes Friendly against the cage but Friendly circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Friendly digs a good hook to Frykil's body.
Friendly stuffs the takedown attempt from Frykil. Frykil gets slowly back to his feet. Frykil tries a head kick but it misses.
Friendly tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Frykil manages to circle out of the way. Frykil with a lazy takedown attempt #CL# and Friendly counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Friendly. Barnabus Friendly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jones Frykil. Frykil is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Friendly pulls him back up using the underhooks. Frykil being controlled against the cage. Frykil has Friendly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Friendly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Friendly dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Frykil misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Friendly.
#T1# The referee calls for Friendly to work.
Friendly has Frykil pushed against the cage. Friendly lands a body punch in the clinch. Frykil wants to take the fight to the mat but Friendly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Friendly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Frykil looks winded! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Friendly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Friendly has Frykil pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Friendly. Friendly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Frykil or not. A short body shot lands from Friendly as the two fighters clinch.
Friendly lands a hook that snaps the head of Frykil backwards. Friendly scores with a hook to the body.#T2# A hook to the body from Friendly.
Friendly displaying some good clinch control by pressing Frykil up against the cage. Friendly lands a body punch in the clinch. A short uppercut from Friendly. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Friendly is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Friendly is working Frykil over against the cage. Friendly looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Friendly lands a hook that snaps the head of Frykil backwards. Friendly is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Frykil is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Friendly just leaning against Frykil, taking a breather. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3# The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Barnabus Friendly. Friendly jabs at Frykil's body. Frykil moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Jab from Friendly. Friendly lands a slapping body shot.
#KD# Friendly lands a big right hand that sends Frykil crashing to the mat! Friendly stays standing though and waves Frykil back to his feet!#ROC#Frykil is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Friendly lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Barnabus Friendly! Barnabus Friendly decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2024 |
#R1# Ngao misses with a wild combination.
#TD# Kvaratskhelia looking to score a takedown here. Ngao is defending well but Kvaratskhelia drives through and ends up in Ngao's guard. Ngao is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Ngao keeps moving. Ngao looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Kvaratskhelia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ngao's head. Kvaratskhelia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Ngao 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ngao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Kvaratskhelia scoring with some ground and pound. Ngao keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully. Kvaratskhelia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1# Kvaratskhelia trying to control but Ngao is working from the bottom. Kvaratskhelia is in close to Ngao's body, working some short punches and elbows. Ngao keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully. Kvaratskhelia cracks Ngao with a solid left hand. Ngao working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands a big shot to Ngao's brow. Kvaratskhelia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Kvaratskhelia distracts Ngao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Kvaratskhelia is in close to Ngao's body, working some short punches and elbows. Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2# Kvaratskhelia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Kvaratskhelia landing with the ground and pound. Ngao wants to sweep here but Kvaratskhelia controlling him for the moment. Kvaratskhelia scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Ngao looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Kvaratskhelia with a nice head shot there. Kvaratskhelia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Kvaratskhelia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ngao controls Kvaratskhelia momentarily but Kvaratskhelia frees himself. Kvaratskhelia cracks Ngao with a solid left hand.#T3# Kvaratskhelia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ngao is keeping the position for now. Kvaratskhelia distracts Ngao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Ngao tries to land a sweep but no joy. Ngao looks winded! Kvaratskhelia distracts Ngao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Kvaratskhelia distracts Ngao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Kvaratskhelia working some strikes from top position. Kvaratskhelia stays in close to Ngao's body and controls the position. Ngao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kvaratskhelia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Kvaratskhelia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kvaratskhelia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Ngao has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle. Kvaratskhelia is stalling in the full guard. Kvaratskhelia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ngao's head.#T4# Kvaratskhelia's corner is telling him to maintain position. Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Kvaratskhelia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Ngao has momentary wrist control but Kvaratskhelia slips an elbow through the middle. Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands a big shot to Ngao's brow. Ngao keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully. Kvaratskhelia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands a big shot to Ngao's brow. #ROC#Ngao is rocked! Kvaratskhelia scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Ngao is still in real trouble! Can Kvaratskhelia finish him? We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ngao is trying to control the position but Kvaratskhelia postures up. #SUB# Kvaratskhelia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Ngao seems to have recovered his senses. Kvaratskhelia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikheil Kvaratskhelia dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD# Kvaratskhelia closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ngao to the mat! Ngao manages to get full guard. Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands a big shot to Ngao's brow. Kvaratskhelia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Kvaratskhelia stops Ngao from standing up. Kvaratskhelia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Kvaratskhelia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Kvaratskhelia landing with the ground and pound. Ngao is adopting a defensive guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kvaratskhelia slips nicely into half guard. Kvaratskhelia stops Ngao from getting back to his feet.
#T1# Kvaratskhelia working the head and body with strikes. Kvaratskhelia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Kvaratskhelia looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Ground and pound from Kvaratskhelia. Ngao is breathing heavily. Ngao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Ngao is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kvaratskhelia scores with a couple of nice shots. Ngao on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Kvaratskhelia is figuring out what he wants to do next. Mikheil Kvaratskhelia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kvaratskhelia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Kvaratskhelia creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Ngao is out cold and this one is all over! Kvaratskhelia climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mikheil Kvaratskhelia! Mikheil Kvaratskhelia spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 24, 2024 |
#R1# Brewer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mora swats him away and circles back towards the center. Brewer shoots for a double leg takedown but Mora sprawls well. He's pushed Brewer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Brewer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mora.
Brewer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mora throws a counter combo. Brewer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Brewer fails with a takedown attempt. Mora lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Brewer tries for a takedown but Mora sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Mora throws a counter combo. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeramiah Brewer. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mora stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mora wants it to stay on the feet. Mora scores with a one two! Brewer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Brewer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mora paws at him with a jab and circles away. Brewer fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1# Mora keeps the fight on the outside. Brewer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Brewer tries to clinch up but Mora circles away and keeps his distance. Brewer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mora back to the cage. Brewer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Brewer is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Mora cracks a nice hook into Brewer's ribs. Brewer closes the distance and clinches up with Mora, looking for a takedown. Brewer pushes Mora against the cage but Mora circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Brewer is breathing heavily. Brewer tries to clinch but Mora moves out of range. Brewer tries to clinch up.#T2# Mora stuffs the takedown. Mora swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mora lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brewer at a distance.
Brewer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brewer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mora. 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! Mora throws a series of punches but Brewer avoids them all with ease. Brewer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mora sprawls and moves away. Mora misses with the combination.
Brewer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2# Mora darts in and clinches Brewer up against the cage.#T3##TD2# Mora decides to pull guard. #SUB2# Mora has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Brewer doesn't defend quickly enough and Mora has managed to lock this one up! Can Brewer escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Mora on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Frederico Mora! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 24, 2024 |
#R1##CL# McGregor gets a clinch. McGregor stalling against the cage.
Frykil is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. McGregor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Frykil prevents it.
McGregor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Frykil is defending well. Frykil wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Frykil jumps guard but McGregor stands there with Frykil around his waist. Frykil gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGregor tries to pull guard but Frykil holds him up against the cage and eventually McGregor drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frykil leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2# Frykil lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. McGregor manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1# Frykil is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2# Frykil lands a takedown into guard.
Frykil wants to get up but he can't break McGregor's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. McGregor being controlled here, momentarily. Frykil slips nicely into half guard. Frykil stalling away here and it's allowed McGregor to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Frykil wants to control from the top but McGregor keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Frykil sitting in guard here, content to control. McGregor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frykil is one step ahead there. Frykil wanted to stand there but McGregor had control of the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Frykil stays in close to McGregor's body and controls the position. Frykil throws a big elbow that misses. #T3# McGregor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGregor is defended easily by Frykil. Frykil throws a head kick that misses. McGregor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2# Frykil clinches. #BC2# Frykil escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor shoots in looking for a takedown. Frykil tries to sprawl out of it but McGregor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frykil manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. McGregor dives in for a single leg takedown but Frykil sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Frykil is looking for the big counter here.#T4# A head punch on the inside from Frykil fails to land. #BC# McGregor breaks from the clinch.
#CL# McGregor moves into the clinch. McGregor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Frykil smiles and moves away.
Frykil shoots in but no luck this time. Frykil is looking to clinch but McGregor is avoiding it.
McGregor tries for a takedown but Frykil sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Frykil will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. It looked like McGregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Frykil has a takedown stuffed. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. McGregor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frykil sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Frykil wants to clinch. McGregor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jones Frykil will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# No luck for McGregor with that takedown attempt. McGregor shoots in and drives through. Frykil sprawls well. Frykil gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL# and McGregor counters into the clinch. Nicely done. A knee to the head by McGregor.
#BC# McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frykil leaves McGregor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McGregor moves to clinch but Frykil breaks away #TD2# and Frykil counters with a shoot takedown. McGregor fights it but they end up in guard.
McGregor has his feet on Frykil's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Frykil tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. It looked like McGregor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1# McGregor shoots in for a takedown but Frykil shows good takedown defense. McGregor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Frykil swivels and escapes. McGregor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Frykil is fending him off so far but McGregor persists. Nope, Frykil circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2# Frykil closes the distance and clinches. Frykil misses with a hook from the clinch. Frykil is trying to pull guard but McGregor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2# Frykil manages to break the clinch.
Conor McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. McGregor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frykil's waist but Frykil gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGregor off to one side. Frykil darts in looking for a takedown but McGregor gets double underhooks and turns Frykil into the cage. Frykil scores with the left hand. McGregor knows he should have avoided that one. Frykil shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGregor as he avoids it easily. McGregor goes for a double leg but Frykil avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Frykil continues to drive forward.#T2##BC2# Frykil breaks from the clinch.
Frykil fails in his attempt to clinch. McGregor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2# Frykil looking to score a takedown here. McGregor is defending well but Frykil drives through and ends up in McGregor's guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Frykil postures up and lands a big shot to McGregor's brow. Frykil wants to get up but he can't break McGregor's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB# McGregor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Frykil is aware though and is defending well. McGregor being controlled here, momentarily. McGregor throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T3# Frykil trying to stand up but can't free himself from McGregor's guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Frykil accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. McGregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frykil looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Frykil looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice sprawl there from Frykil as McGregor shoots in. Frykil steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#CL# McGregor moves into the clinch. McGregor looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2# Frykil ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Frykil no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T4# Frykil manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGregor manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB# McGregor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frykil can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Frykil passes McGregor's left leg - he's now in half guard. Frykil is nestled in close to McGregor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Frykil controlling the action here. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Frykil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3# McGregor fails with the takedown. Frykil rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily. McGregor is looking to clinch. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Frykil is defended easily by McGregor. Frykil stuffs the takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frykil looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGregor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGregor wants it to stay on the feet. McGregor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Jones Frykil seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2# Frykil shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McGregor's guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Frykil scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1# Frykil sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McGregor's guard. #SUB# McGregor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frykil pulls his head out easily. McGregor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Frykil. 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. Frykil connects with a nice short shot to McGregor's temple. Frykil tries to stand but his hand is stuck under McGregor. McGregor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Frykil on the ground. Frykil thows a huge punch but McGregor dodges it nicely.
Frykil not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Frykil moves into full mount! McGregor won't be happy about that! McGregor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Frykil working the ground and pound effectively.
Frykil has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. McGregor tries to strike from the bottom but he's left himself exposed and Frykil has taken his back. Frykil slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
McGregor is trying to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T3# McGregor trying to control the action but Frykil just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2# Frykil is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! McGregor is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jones Frykil! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2024 |
#R1# Powell jabs Nakagami to the body, keeping him at a distance. Nakagami fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Nakagami drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Tristen Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Powell scores with a nice right hand.
Powell lands an overhand right.#ROC2#Nakagami is rocked! Crack! Powell connects with the perfect overhand right and Nakagami falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Powell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tristen Powell! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1210 Round 4
Date: Dec 23, 2024 |
#R1# Andrade connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Andrade smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Samsul Ngao has been cut. Ngao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Ngao is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. The fight stays on the outside here - Ngao looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Andrade connects with a body shot.#KD# Andrade drops Ngao with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ngao looks back up at him and smiles so Andrade waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Ngao is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ngao is holding his hands too far apart here. Andrade throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Ngao is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ismael Andrade! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1210 Round 3
Date: Dec 22, 2024 |
#R1# Orazov tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2# and Ngao counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Ngao takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Orazov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Ngao works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2# Ngao looking for a guillotine from mount but Orazov is having none of it. Orazov working to try and regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ngao takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2# Ngao is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Orazov is surviving well by controlling Ngao's body position as best he can. #T1# Orazov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Orazov is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2# Ngao has hold of Orazov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Orazov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Orazov is looking to improve his position but Ngao isn't that keen on the idea. Orazov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ngao. What's that going to do exactly? Orazov wants to control but Ngao is having none of it. Ngao content just to control the position here. #T2# Orazov is desperately trying to improve his position but Ngao has a good base and remains in mount. Ngao fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ngao lands a heavy elbow. Ngao content just to control the position here. Orazov tries to hold on but Ngao postures up.#T3# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Orazov working to try and regain half guard.
Ngao looking to control and managing it successfully. Orazov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ngao avoids the attempt from Orazov to control. Ngao sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Ngao cracks Orazov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ngao landing shots from mount. Ngao controlling the position easily from mount. Orazov is trying to reverse the position but instead Ngao has taken his back - oops! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ngao throwing damaging strikes from the back! Orazov could be in trouble here!
Orazov tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samsul Ngao dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD# Orazov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Orazov lands in his opponent's guard. Orazov is stalling in the full guard. Ngao lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Ngao tries to stand but Orazov is controlling from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ngao is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1# Orazov wants to sweep here but Ngao controlling him for the moment. Orazov is trying to keep Ngao in close.
Ngao scoring with punches to the head and body. Samsul Ngao has got the better of the ground game so far. Ngao not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Ngao preventing the sweep. Ngao looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Orazov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ngao puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Ngao not doing much here.
Orazov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Orazov is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ngao in particular looking to stall.#T3# Ngao's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Orazov is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Orazov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ngao shoots in for a takedown but Orazov shows good takedown defense. Orazov throws a nice outside leg kick. Orazov shoots in for a takedown but Ngao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2# Ngao closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ngao lands in his opponent's guard. Ngao is standing up over Orazov. Orazov looks to escape but Ngao dives into side control.
#T4##REVR##SUB2# Ngao is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Orazov is trying to escape and Ngao transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Orazov is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ngao! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samsul Ngao! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1# Reaper wants to clinch up but Nakagami keeps it at a distance. Nakagami changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Nakagami fails to land the takedown. Reaper stuffs the takedown attempt from Nakagami. Nakagami gets slowly back to his feet. #TD# Nakagami shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Nakagami sitting and controlling from the half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reaper regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1##SUB2# Reaper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Reaper pulls Nakagami in to control the position. Nakagami engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2# Nakagami avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Reaper looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Nakagami trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Reaper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakagami sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Reaper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL# Nakagami closes the distance and pushes Reaper back into the cage.#TD# Nakagami decides to pull guard. #SUB# Nakagami is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reaper defends well. Nakagami is pulling down on Reaper's head. It's preventing any offense from Reaper, at least for the moment.#T3##SUB2# Reaper thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Nakagami pulls Reaper in close to prevent any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nakagami bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reaper's guard. #REVR# Nakagami content to stall in guard here. Nakagami stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reaper swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Nakagami sitting in guard, not really doing much. Nakagami stopping the sweep attempt from Reaper. Reaper is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Reaper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Nakagami pushes down on Reaper's leg and manages to get into half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taki Nakagami dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Reaper dives in and grabs Nakagami's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nakagami pushes down on Reaper's head and hops out.#CL# Nakagami closes the distance and pushes Reaper back into the cage. Reaper is trying to break the clinch but Nakagami is controlling him. Reaper jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nakagami walks away with a smile on his face. Reaper gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Nakagami throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD# Nakagami scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Nakagami in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Reaper sneaks back into half guard. Nakagami controlling the pace. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reaper trying to control but Nakagami postures up.
#T1# Reaper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nakagami. #SU# Nakagami stands up from half guard. Reaper is breathing heavily. Nakagami darts in looking for a takedown but Reaper gets double underhooks and turns Nakagami into the cage. Reaper is trying to pull guard but Nakagami turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Taki Nakagami has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Merab Reaper. Nakagami is working for takedown but Reaper is calmly controlling the position for now. A frustrated look appears on Reaper's face as he tries to break the clinch. Nakagami drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reaper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nakagami is working for takedown but Reaper is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD# Nakagami jumps guard.
#SUB# Nakagami had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reaper defends it easily. Nakagami is pulling down on Reaper's head to control his posture. Reaper wants to get up but he can't break Nakagami's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB# Nakagami has an active guard here but Reaper has managed to pass into half guard.
Nakagami keeping hold of Reaper's head, controlling as best he can. #T3# Reaper passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nakagami! Nakagami is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Reaper throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Nakagami wants to control but Reaper is having none of it. Nakagami is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nakagami is working hard here to advance position. Reaper landing shots from mount. Reaper trying to control but he's not successful this time. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Merab Reaper will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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# Reaper tries to clinch but Nakagami is having none of it. Reaper tries to clinch but Nakagami moves out of range. Reaper tries for a takedown but Nakagami sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL# Nakagami forces Reaper back against the cage and clinches. Reaper is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nakagami to keep the fight standing. A battle for position here, against the cage. Reaper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nakagami has him pressed against the cage. Reaper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nakagami throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nakagami jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reaper walks away with a smile on his face. Nakagami gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Reaper doesn't succeed with the takedown and Nakagami makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Taki Nakagami has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Merab Reaper. Reaper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Reaper tries to clinch but Nakagami moves out of range. Nakagami misses with a takedown attempt - Reaper sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Nakagami is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reaper can do to turn this around? Reaper fails to land the takedown.#CL# Nakagami fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reaper, pushing him back against the cage. Reaper has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nakagami avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Nakagami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD# Nakagami pulls guard effortlessly. Reaper has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nakagami is proving hard to escape from. #SUB# Nakagami looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2# Nakagami pulls Reaper in close to prevent any damage. Reaper wants to stand but Nakagami has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Nakagami is adopting a defensive guard.#T3##REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Nakagami leaves Reaper with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Nakagami misses with a body kick.#CL# Nakagami closes the distance and clinches. Nakagami has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Nakagami has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reaper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Reaper is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nakagami is defending well. Nakagami is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD# Nakagami drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB# Nakagami working for a triangle but Reaper defends it easily.
#SUB# Nakagami looking for a guillotine here but Reaper defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Nakagami throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight! Taki Nakagami showed his dominance in that final round. Well Nakagami 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taki Nakagami! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1210 Round 2
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1# Brewer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vasilev eats them both and turns towards Brewer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD# Brewer dives in and scores a takedown into Vasilev's guard. Brewer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Vasilev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brewer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Vasilev controls from within his opponent's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Vasilev with a flurry of punches that miss. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vasilev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vasilev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Vasilev content to stall in guard here. #T1# Vasilev advances position into side control! Vasilev creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Brewer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Vasilev has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Brewer! Brewer wants to control but Vasilev is having none of it. Vasilev thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Brewer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vasilev on the ground.#T2# Vasilev prevents Brewer from getting the reversal. Vasilev working the ground and pound effectively.
Vasilev controlling the position easily from mount. Vasilev avoids the attempt from Brewer to control. Brewer wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Brewer is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T3# Vasilev scores with punches from the back.
Brewer is breathing heavily. A bit of a pause in the action here. Vasilev controlling the positon.#SUB2# Vasilev is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Brewer has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Vasilev has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Brewer taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Vasilev doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Igorov Vasilev! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1210 Round 2
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1##TD# Ngao fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Frykil to the ground. Ngao is now in Frykil's guard. Ngao postures up.
Ngao 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. #SUB2# Frykil is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ngao defends well.#SUB2# Frykil is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ngao is aware though and is defending well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ngao looking to sit in guard and control but Frykil gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ngao keeping moving, preventing Frykil from controlling successfully. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ngao holds on and takes a little breather. #T1# Frykil trying to control but Ngao is working from the bottom. Frykil is pushing down on Ngao's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ngao is fighting to maintain full guard but Frykil has managed to sneak the leg through. Frykil tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ngao controls his leg. Ngao is looking to escape. Ngao is trying to maintain the position but Frykil is very close to passing his half guard.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Ngao is controlling Frykil's position as best he can from this difficult position. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Ngao is trying to stand up here but Frykil is controlling him well. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Frykil throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ngao tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Frykil is in Ngao's guard. Ngao is wriggling around but Frykil manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR# Ngao tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Frykil manages to move to mount!
#T3# Frykil trying to control but he's not successful this time. Ngao can't escape the position.
#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Frykil controlling his opponent. Ngao is squirming around, avoiding Frykil's attempts to control the action. Ngao sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Frykil seems to be working for a kimura but Ngao defends the submission attempt.#SUB# Ngao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frykil pulls his head out easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Frykil dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Ngao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Frykil tries to avoid it but Ngao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Frykil to the ground. Frykil escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Ngao sets himself, and Frykil steps forward looking for the clinch! Ngao avoids it this time. Frykil fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frykil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD# Ngao looking to score a takedown here. Frykil is defending well but Ngao drives through and ends up in Frykil's guard. Frykil tries to land a sweep but no joy. Frykil bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ngao's guard. #REVB##SUB# Ngao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ngao has momentary wrist control but Frykil slips an elbow through the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frykil not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Frykil working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1# Ngao trying to control the position here. Frykil controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2# Frykil thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Frykil trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Frykil wants to control from the top but Ngao keeps moving. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Ngao is trying to keep Frykil in close.
Frykil cracks Ngao with a solid left hand. Frykil showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Frykil trying to control but Ngao is working from the bottom. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Frykil throws a body kick that misses #TD# and Ngao counters with a single leg into guard. Frykil didn't expect that. #SUB2# Frykil looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ngao passes into side control.
#T3# You can see the frustration on Frykil's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Frykil is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Ngao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Frykil on the ground. Frykil is pressing down on Ngao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Frykil is breathing heavily. Frykil keeping moving, preventing Ngao from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ngao won't allow Frykil to sweep him here. Frykil has Ngao pulled in close to control his posture. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Ngao scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2# Frykil is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Frykil working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ngao has passed into half guard!
Ngao slips a nice elbow through Frykil's hands, connecting with Frykil's forehead. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Frykil trying to control from the bottom.
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 Samsul Ngao will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Frykil avoids the head kick by Ngao.
#TD# Frykil gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Frykil tries to land a sweep but no joy. Frykil bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ngao's guard. #REVB# Ngao lands an upkick as Frykil stands over him. Frykil trying to control but Ngao is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ngao trying to strike off his back.
Frykil 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. Ngao keeping moving, preventing Frykil from controlling successfully. #T1# Ngao trying to control the position.
Ngao is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Frykil keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#TD# Ngao fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Frykil to the ground. Ngao is now in Frykil's guard. Frykil striking off his back but it's not causing Ngao any problems. #T2# Ngao seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Ngao really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ngao would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Frykil working a defensive guard here.
Frykil wants to stand and escape but Ngao is having none of it. Frykil looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ngao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3# Frykil trying to control the position.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL# Ngao darts in and clinches Frykil up against the cage. Frykil on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC# Ngao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Ngao has closed the distance and engaged Frykil in a clinch.
#BC# Ngao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Frykil fails with the takedown. Frykil shoots in for a takedown but Ngao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD# Ngao looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T4# Ngao controls from within his opponent's guard. Ngao tries to free his leg and advance position but Frykil is retaining full guard. Ngao with a nice head shot there. Ngao postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ngao 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. Ngao passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Samsul Ngao showed his dominance in that final round. I think Ngao 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Samsul Ngao! Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Jones Frykil! Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Samsul Ngao!
Samsul Ngao wins by split decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1210 Round 1
Date: Dec 20, 2024 |
#R1# Buck throws a leg kick and Brewer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Brewer connects with a looping right hand.
Brewer moves in looking to clinch but Buck pushes him off. Buck counters with a body kick. Brewer is looking to clinch. Brewer sets himself, and Buck steps forward looking for the clinch! Brewer avoids it this time. Buck misses with a takedown attempt and Buck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Whack! Brewer lands a heavy head kick that drops Buck. The ref tackles Brewer to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Buck was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Jeramiah Brewer! Jeramiah Brewer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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