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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Fields lands with an uppercut that bounces Revinski off the cage and back into range.
Fields shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Revinski slips a jab and a cross from Fields.
Revinski tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fields showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Revinski.
A punch combination from Revinski misses.
Revinski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fields's head.
Fields clobbers Revinski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fields connects with a looping right hand.
Fields throws a series of punches but Revinski moves out of range.
Revinski with the counter takedown but Fields avoids it easily.
Revinski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fields scores with a one two! Revinski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fields jabs Revinski right on the nose. Revinski blinks but takes it well.
Revinski checks a leg kick nicely.
Revinski ducks under a wild hook from Fields.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fields looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fields fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Revinski manages to avoid it.
Fields misses with a straight right. #T1#
Fields throws a lazy right hand but Revinski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fields swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Revinski moves into the clinch.
Fields throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fields lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC#Revinski is rocked!
Fields gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Revinski is still on wobbly legs! Can Fields finish him?
Fields lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Fields pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Revinski misses with the combination.
Fields fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Revinski square on the jaw! Damn, Revinski is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darius Fields! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Blade lands with an overhand left.
Blade fails to land with a series of punches.
Fofano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fofano doesn't manage to clinch there - Blade circles away.
Blade throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Blade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fofano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Blade throws a series of punches but Fofano avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fofano or perhaps it was just good defense by Blade, which made it look bad.
As Fofano backs off Blade throws a huge counter combo but Fofano manages to avoid it all.
Blade scores with a nice right hand.
Fofano doesn't manage to clinch there - Blade circles away.
Fofano wants to clinch up but Blade keeps it at a distance.
Kouassi Fofano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fofano tries to clinch up but Blade circles away and keeps his distance.
Blade looks to land a combination but Fofano avoids it well.
Blade is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Blade looks winded!
Fofano shoots for a double leg takedown but Blade sprawls well. He's pushed Fofano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Fofano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blade as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kouassi Fofano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fofano tries to clinch up but Blade circles away and keeps his distance.
Fofano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blade defends well and Fofano ends up having to push Blade into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fofano fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fofano has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blade avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fofano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blade gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Blade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fofano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blade sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fofano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blade misses with a wild combination.
Blade has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Fofano tries to clinch but Blade is having none of it.
Fofano closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blade circles away.
Blade is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Blade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brook Blade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Fofano closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Blade's guard.#SUB#
Fofano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fofano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Blade really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fofano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Fofano 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. #SUB#
Fofano 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Fofano 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Fofano drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Fofano seems to have locked his on tight now - Blade screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Fofano, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kouassi Fofano!
A very excited looking Kouassi Fofano made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Mihailov misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Brescht on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brescht looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL2#
Brescht has Mihailov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brescht obliges.#TD#
Mihailov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Brescht regains guard.
Mihailov stays in close to Brescht's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mihailov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Brescht trying to strike off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mihailov 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Brescht gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Mihailov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brescht thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T2#
Mihailov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brescht keeping full guard, as Mihailov tries to pass.
Mihailov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mihailov wants to pass the guard but Brescht is keeping the position.
Mihailov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mihailov pushes down on Brescht's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mihailov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Mihailov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mihailov is controlling the pace.
Further stalling from Mihailov.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Mihailov has Brescht up against the cage in a clinch.
Brescht tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Mihailov tightens his grip and picks Brescht up, before dumping him to the ground. Brescht manages to land in guard.
Mihailov is standing up over Brescht. Brescht looks to escape but Mihailov dives into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REVB#
A lull in the action here as Mihailov stalls from top position.
Mihailov lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Strumen Demitrov Mihailov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mihailov throws a shot from downtown. Brescht moves away and avoids it.
Brescht slips a jab and a cross from Mihailov.
#CL#
Mihailov rushes Brescht and presses him up against the cage.
Mihailov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brescht pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mihailov is trying to drag Brescht to the mat but Brescht just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mihailov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brescht pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Strumen Demitrov Mihailov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brescht trying to control the position but instead, Mihailov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brescht into the cage.#TD#
Mihailov has picked Brescht up - he's going for a ride! Mihailov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Brescht manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mihailov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihailov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brescht is breathing heavily.
Mihailov wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1##TD#
Mihailov is trying to trip Brescht. He has hold of a leg but Brescht is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mihailov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Brescht is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mihailov dives into side control.
#REVB#
Brescht seems a little lost for a moment, as Mihailov dominates the positioning.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Mihailov is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Strumen Demitrov Mihailov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mihailov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Brescht some visible discomfort.
#T2#
Mihailov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mihailov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brescht for as long as he can get away with.
Mihailov in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3#
Mihailov controlling the position.
Brescht takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mihailov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Brescht's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mihailov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Mihailov takes the fight into the clinch.
Brescht goes for a takedown attempt but Mihailov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Mihailov drives through and clinches with Brescht against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Strumen Demitrov Mihailov dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Mihailov looks to score with a jab to the body but Brescht is just out of range.#CL#
Mihailov rushes Brescht and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Mihailov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Brescht is looking to stand back up but Mihailov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Brescht. #REVB#
Mihailov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mihailov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mihailov working the head and body with strikes.
Mihailov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brescht can do to turn this around?
Brescht takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihailov slows the pace down in half guard.
Brescht is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mihailov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mihailov's back!#T1#
Brescht gets his hands free as Mihailov looks to control.
Mihailov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brescht is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mihailov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Brescht is trying to stick to Mihailov's back but Mihailov is turning into Brescht. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Brescht's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mihailov.
Mihailov is stalling in the full guard. #T2##T3#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Mihailov.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#CL#
Mihailov clinches up with Brescht and pushes him back against the cage.
Brescht prevents the takedown attempt.
Mihailov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brescht prevents it.
Mihailov tries for a takedown but Brescht manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Strumen Demitrov Mihailov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brescht throws an elbow but misses. #TD#
Mihailov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mihailov manages to end up in side control.
Brescht being controlled for a moment.
Strumen Demitrov Mihailov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bern Brescht has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Strumen Demitrov Mihailov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mihailov 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Strumen Demitrov Mihailov!
During a confident post fight interview, Strumen Demitrov Mihailov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Schock has a takedown stuffed.
Schock looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Schock is looking to clinch. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Graves.
Schock taking punishment in the form of punches.
Graves in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Graves scores with punches from side control.
Graves looks up at the clock and then as Schock takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Graves smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#ROC#Schock is rocked!
Schock is working to avoid the ground and pound but Graves connects with a decent elbow.
Schock is still in real trouble! Can Graves finish him?
Graves cracks Schock with a big right hand but Schock just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves lands a big left to the face of Schock, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Graves and another - Schock is out! Graves stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dylan Graves! |
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Event:
WNO 1 THE ReVAMP
Date: Jan 31, 2025 |
Buzz Schock had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 149.4, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Ivar Sundstrom was cancelled. |
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Event:
WNO 1 THE ReVAMP
Date: Jan 31, 2025 |
Berhim Omaa really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 174.8, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Brook Blade was cancelled. |
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Event:
WNO 1 THE ReVAMP
Date: Jan 31, 2025 |
Bern Brescht really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 161.2, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Kabob Magomedabdulmanapsharipovich was cancelled. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Blade bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Freeman's head.
Brook Blade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blade scores with a one two! Freeman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Blade lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Blade scores with a four punch combination!
Blade throws out a powerful jab.
Blade throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blade lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Freeman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blade fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Freeman on the side of the head.
A nice combination there by Blade.
#ROC#Freeman is rocked!
Freeman is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Blade just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Freeman has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brook Blade! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Frederick dodges the punch combination from Revinski.
Frederick is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Revinski looks to land a combination. Frederick sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Frederick shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Revinski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Revinski throws a nice looking combination but Frederick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice uppercut there from Revinski.
Frederick is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Frederick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Revinski pinned against the cage. Revinski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick shoots in and drives through. Revinski sprawls well.
Boo Revinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Frederick.
Revinski just misses with a punch to the body.
Frederick changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Frederick gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Revinski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
Frederick is pressed up against the cage. Revinski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Frederick down to the mat. Frederick avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A combination from Revinski does no damage.
Frederick looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Revinski is fending him off so far but Frederick persists. Nope, Revinski circles away and we're back to standing.
Revinski throws a nice looking combination but Frederick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Frederick unleashes a big counter combination but Revinski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Revinski. No joy for Frederick on that attempt.
Frederick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Revinski sprawls well. Revinski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Frederick gets slowly back to his feet.
Revinski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Frederick gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Frederick tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Revinski is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Frederick buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Frederick!! Frederick is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Revinski throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boo Revinski! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Schock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bourbon as he avoids it easily.
Bourbon goes for a double leg but Schock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Schock continues to drive forward.
Bourbon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Schock is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bourbon is working for takedown but Schock is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francois Bourbon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bourbon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Schock is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Schock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Schock drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bourbon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Schock leaves Bourbon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Schock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Schock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Schock tries to score a body lock takedown but Bourbon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Schock wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bourbon jumps guard but Schock turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1##TD2#
Schock gets control of Bourbon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Schock will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Schock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bourbon defends it easily.
Bourbon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Schock looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Schock looking to control.
Bourbon trying to control the position from guard on top but Schock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Schock looking for subs off his back but Bourbon has passed one foot through into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bourbon is keen to just control but Schock is a slippery customer.
Bourbon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Schock holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL#
Bourbon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bourbon stops a takedown attempt from Schock.
Bourbon tries for a takedown but Schock manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Bourbon manages to pull guard.
Bourbon wants to sweep here but Schock controlling him for the moment.
Schock controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Bourbon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schock throwing strikes from guard but Bourbon blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bourbon wants to stand and escape but Schock is having none of it.
Schock wants to control from the top but Bourbon keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bourbon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Bourbon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Schock is trying to defend but Bourbon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Schock makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schock.
Bourbon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Schock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bourbon wants to stand but Schock is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Schock working for submissions but it's allowed Bourbon to get to half guard.
#T1#
Schock won't allow Bourbon to pass to mount.
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.
Schock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schock gets full guard.
Bourbon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schock swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Schock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Francois Bourbon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bourbon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bourbon trying to control the position from guard on top but Schock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schock looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Bourbon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bourbon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schock is fending him off so far but Bourbon persists. Nope, Schock circles away and we're back to standing.
Bourbon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Schock fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bourbon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schock swivels and escapes.#T3#
Bourbon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Schock as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francois Bourbon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Schock shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bourbon sprawls well. Bourbon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schock gets slowly back to his feet.
Bourbon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bourbon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bourbon wants it to stay on the feet.
Schock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bourbon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Schock fails with a takedown attempt.#T4##CL#
Bourbon closes the distance and pushes Schock back into the cage.
Schock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bourbon is keeping busy.#TD#
Bourbon successfully pulls guard.
Schock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schock content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bourbon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francois Bourbon dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bourbon throws a body kick that misses
and Schock counters with a two punch combo.
Schock is looking to land body kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bourbon checks a leg kick.
Schock looks to land a combination but Bourbon avoids it well.
Bourbon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schock swivels and escapes.
Schock wants to clinch#TD#
and Bourbon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schock's guard.
Bourbon 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourbon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schock trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Schock throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Schock trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bourbon throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bourbon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Schock wants to hit a sweep here but Bourbon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Schock there!
Schock is looking to improve his position but Bourbon isn't that keen on the idea.
Schock keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Bourbon landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bourbon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bourbon trying to control but Schock is having none of it.
Schock regains half guard.#T3##SUB#
Bourbon is working for a submission of some sort.
Schock tries to get to full guard but Bourbon has control of the leg.
Schock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bourbon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schock does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bourbon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Schock trying to control but Bourbon postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Schock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bourbon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Schock moves into range and clinches up with Bourbon.
Bourbon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francois Bourbon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schock fails to pull guard.
Schock fails to pull guard.
Buzz Schock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Francois Bourbon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bourbon just leaning against Schock, taking a breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Francois Bourbon.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bourbon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Francois Bourbon!
After winning the bout, Francois Bourbon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Brescht misses with a takedown #TD#
and Santiago counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brescht is refusing to be controlled, as Santiago sits in half guard.
Santiago scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brescht trying to control here.
Santiago takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brescht regains full guard. Nicely done.
Santiago loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Santiago knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brescht on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago throws a big elbow that misses.
Santiago is fighting to break Brescht's control of his arms but Brescht is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Santiago drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brescht dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Brescht sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Santiago keeping moving, preventing Brescht from controlling successfully.
Santiago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santiago working a defensive guard here.
Santiago wants to improve his position but instead Brescht has moved into half guard.
#SU2#
Brescht decides to stand and escape the position.
Brescht throws a wild body kick that Santiago sees coming a mile off.
Santiago tries to clinch but Brescht is having none of it.
Brescht is trying hard to land a takedown here. Santiago sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Brescht shoots in but Santiago avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tyshawn Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bern Brescht.
Brescht throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Santiago counters with a three punch combo that has Brescht backing up. Brescht nods at Santiago to acknowledge the strikes.
Santiago shoots in but Brescht avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Santiago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brescht.
Brescht displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Santiago.
Brescht throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Brescht moves into the clinch successfully.
Brescht tries to break the clinch but Santiago is controlling the position. #TD2#
Brescht drags the fight down to the ground.
#T3#
Brescht trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Brescht looking for a guillotine here but Santiago defends easily.
Brescht seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santiago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brescht pulls Santiago in close to prevent any damage.
Brescht looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santiago is one step ahead there.
Santiago throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santiago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Santiago's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Santiago is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brescht is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brescht has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Santiago trying to keep a closed guard but Brescht is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Santiago holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brescht tries to free his leg and advance position but Santiago is retaining full guard.
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 Tyshawn Santiago will probably get the nod.
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#
Santiago keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Brescht has Santiago up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Santiago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brescht slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brescht shoots in for a takedown but Santiago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Brescht rushes Santiago and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brescht is working for takedown but Santiago is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tyshawn Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bern Brescht.
A frustrated look appears on Brescht's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brescht stops a takedown attempt from Santiago.
Brescht scores with a shot to the side of Santiago's head.
Santiago jumps guard but Brescht turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Brescht displaying some good clinch control by pressing Santiago up against the cage.
Santiago tries to pull guard but Brescht won't allow it.
Brescht is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Santiago is defending well for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Santiago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santiago shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brescht pinned against the cage. Brescht gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brescht throws a head kick that misses.
Brescht lands a jab-cross combination. #T2#
Santiago throws a series of punches but Brescht avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Santiago gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brescht is working for takedown but Santiago is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brescht blocks an elbow strike.
Brescht wants a takedown but no success here.
Brescht is breathing heavily.
Brescht wants to break free but Santiago has control.
#TD#
Santiago jumps guard.
Brescht postures up.
Brescht controls from within his opponent's guard.
Santiago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brescht is one step ahead there. #T3#
Santiago is working hard here to advance position.
Santiago pulls Brescht in close to prevent any damage.
Santiago is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Santiago looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Brescht. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brescht dodges the punch combination from Santiago.
Tyshawn Santiago is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Brescht does no damage.
As Brescht tries to get set, Santiago tries to push him back and clinch up but Brescht manages to avoid the attempt.
Santiago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brescht.
Brescht tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Santiago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Brescht looks to move away, Santiago throws a big counter combo but Brescht just gets out of the way.
Tyshawn Santiago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brescht fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santiago shoots in but no luck this time.
Brescht misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Santiago fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brescht to the ground. Santiago is now in Brescht's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santiago throws a strike but Brescht rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Santiago tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santiago keeping moving, preventing Brescht from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bern Brescht will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Santiago misses with a double jab
and Brescht counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santiago shoots for a double leg takedown but Brescht sprawls well. He's pushed Santiago's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Santiago misses with the body kick
and Brescht cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Brescht clinches with his opponent.
Brescht is trying to pull guard but Santiago turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Santiago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santiago is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brescht.#ROC2#Santiago is rocked!
Santiago with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brescht makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oh Santiago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brescht goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Brescht looks to move away, Santiago throws a big counter combo but Brescht just gets out of the way.
Nice sprawl there from Santiago as Brescht shoots in.
Santiago changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brescht misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tyshawn Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bern Brescht.
Santiago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santiago gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brescht counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Santiago badly! Brescht follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Santiago out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Brescht finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bern Brescht! |
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