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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2025 |
#R1##TD2# Ribeiro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ribeiro lands in his opponent's guard. Ribeiro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Beats avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Ribeiro throws a strike but Beats rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Beats from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Beats throws a big right hand that misses. #T1# Beats trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Beats is looking to work some ground and pound but Ribeiro has wrist control. Ribeiro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beats. Beats content to stall in guard here. Beats wants to stand but Ribeiro is controlling his posture from full guard. Beats trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD# Beats feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Beats postures up and lands a big shot to Ribeiro's brow. Beats won't allow Ribeiro to get back to his feet. Beats trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Beats looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3# Beats trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ribeiro can do anything to dispel that myth. Beats passes into half guard. Beats wants to take a breather but Ribeiro is having none of it. Beats is pressing down on Ribeiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ribeiro is holding on for now. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Beats in particular looking to stall.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Ribeiro scores with a takedown into Beats's guard. Beats trying to keep a closed guard but Ribeiro is proving a slippery customer.
Ribeiro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ribeiro scoring with punches to the head and body. Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Beats keeps moving. 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 Mo Beats 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# Beats bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ribeiro's head.#TD2# Ribeiro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Ribeiro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ribeiro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Ribeiro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Ribeiro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Beats is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Beats wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping him busy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ribeiro is trying to stand back up but Beats is controlling him
#T1# Beats wants to take a breather but Ribeiro is having none of it. Beats seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Beats trying to mount his opponent but Ribeiro defends it. Ribeiro tries to roll over but Beats keeps him under control. Ribeiro is still trying to improve position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Beats wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ribeiro keeps working. Ribeiro is trying to stand back up but Beats is controlling him
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Beats looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Ribeiro scores with a takedown into Beats's guard. Ribeiro is working Beats over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB# Beats had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ribeiro defends it easily. Ribeiro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3# Beats wants to sweep but no luck. Ribeiro postures up.
Ribeiro stands up over Beats, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Ribeiro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Mo Beats overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Beats is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ribeiro chips away with some ground and pound. Beats keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully. Ribeiro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Beats manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ribeiro manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Ribeiro is trying to keep Beats in close.
Ribeiro is breathing heavily. Beats trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom. Ribeiro has a closed guard, preventing Beats from standing up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Beats wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving. 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 Mo Beats 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. And we move into the final round!#R3# Beats throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Ribeiro. Ribeiro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Beats is trying to control Ribeiro's posture but Ribeiro avoids it. Beats is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Beats takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Beats struggling a bit here. Beats taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Beats is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Beats regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ribeiro's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. Beats taking some punishment here, with Ribeiro in his half guard. #T1# The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ribeiro lands a nice short elbow. Ribeiro is trying to control. Beats wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Ground and pound from Ribeiro. Ribeiro lands strikes from half guard. Ribeiro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Ribeiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ribeiro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Beats controlling the position well. Beats trying to control here.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Ribeiro throwing shots but Beats is blocking nicely. Beats has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ribeiro is working away from the top position though. Beats is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Ribeiro lands with a punch from half guard. Ribeiro winds up and cracks Beats with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Ribeiro lands strikes from half guard. Beats trying to control from the bottom.
Ribeiro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3# Ribeiro drops an elbow to the side of Beats's head. Ribeiro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Beats with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Ribeiro scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Beats on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Ribeiro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Ribeiro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Nice strikes from Ribeiro there. Ribeiro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Beats is looking to control Ribeiro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beats avoid being mounted? Ribeiro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beats. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Ribeiro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4# Beats taking some punishment here, with Ribeiro in his half guard. Ribeiro scoring with strikes to the body and head. Ribeiro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Beats has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ribeiro is working away from the top position though. Beats has hold of Ribeiro's hands but Ribeiro slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Beats is trying to get back to full guard. Ribeiro working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that's the end of the fight! Enzo Ribeiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Beats 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mo Beats! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2025 |
#R1# Beast wants to clinch but Massey slips to the side and Massey counters with a series of strikes. Beast will be more careful next time no doubt. Massey blocks a jab. Beast closes this distance looking for a takedown but Massey circles away. Massey lands a nice looking body shot.
Massey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beast throws a sloppy head kick #KD# and Massey counters with a crisp right hand that drops Beast! Massey lets Beast back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Beast is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Massey misses with a two punch combination.
Beast with the counter takedown but Massey avoids it easily. Beast is still on wobbly legs! Can Massey finish him? Beast throws a lazy right hand but Massey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Beast takes a swing at Massey's ribcage but misses. Beast seems to have recovered his senses. A jab from Massey misses. Beast throws the left hand but Massey avoids the punch easily. Massey stuffs the takedown attempt from Beast. Beast gets slowly back to his feet. #T1# Massey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Massey is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Beast hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gideon Massey! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2025 |
#R1# Cool moves to clinch but Jansen breaks away and Jansen counters with a stiff right hand. Cool shoots in for a takedown but Jansen shows good takedown defense. #TD2# Cool shoots in and gets a takedown into Jansen's guard. Jansen is wriggling around but Cool manages to pass to half guard.
Cool scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Jansen is trying to stand.
Cool seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Jansen tries to kick Cool off in order to stand up. Cool Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jansen bucks up and tries to throw Cool off but instead Cool has got his back! Cool lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
#SUB2# Cool has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Jansen is defending well but eventually Cool manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Jansen has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Cool! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1##CL2# Mustofa closes the distance and clinches. Mustofa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Beats throws an elbow that misses.
Mustofa fails to pull guard.
Mustofa tries to pull guard but Beats won't allow it.
#TD# Beats has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mustofa regains guard immediately. Mustofa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beats throws an elbow that misses. Mustofa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Beats's guard. Nice move by Mustofa!#REVB# Mustofa trying to control but Beats is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Beats is looking to stand up but Mustofa isn't so interested in that idea. Mustofa wants to control from the top but Beats keeps moving. #T1##SUB# Beats had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mustofa defends it easily. Mustofa trying to control the position from guard on top but Beats is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mustofa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Beats's guard. Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back. Beats looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mustofa is one step ahead there. #T2# Beats trying to control the position here. Beats lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU# Beats stands up from guard. Let's bang! Beats uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mustofa. Mustofa fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Mo Beats has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalid Mustofa. Mustofa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3# Mustofa doesn't manage to clinch there - Beats circles away.
#CL2# Mustofa forces Beats back against the cage and clinches. Mustofa fails to pull guard.
Mustofa wants a takedown.
#BC2# Mustofa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Beats throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Mustofa dives in and grabs Beats's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beats pushes down on Mustofa's head and hops out.#CL# Beats gets in close and instigates a clinch. Mustofa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mustofa looks winded! Mustofa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Beats blocks it with crossed arms. #TD# Beats has clasped his hands together around Mustofa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Mustofa tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mustofa is taking damage to the body and head. #T4##SUB# Beats is cranking Mustofa's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Mustofa! He's tightened the choke and Mustofa is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mo Beats! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1##TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Mata enables Cool to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mata manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Mata looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Cool with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Cool will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Cool is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. 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. Cool with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1# Cool slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD# Mata gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cool to score an easy takedown into full guard. Cool slips nicely into half guard.#T2# Cool lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cool lands a nice short elbow. Cool 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. Cool perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SU# Cool stands up and beckons Mata to join him on the feet. #TD# Cool gets the takedown into side control. Cool remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Mata really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cool. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Mata is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cool connects with a decent elbow. #T3# Cool 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 Mata's shoulder. That is not cool. #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.#SUB# Cool looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Cool cracks Mata with a big elbow. Cool scores with a couple of short elbows. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU# Cool stands up. Cool just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL# Cool gets in close and instigates a clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Cool dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD# Cool drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cool advances nicely into full mount. Cool controlling the position easily from mount. Cool looking to finish Mata with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mata! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cool controlling from the full mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cool'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. Mata is breathing heavily. Cool lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T1# Cool content just to control the position here. Cool lands a nice shot to the head. Mata felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Cool controlling from mount. Further stalling from Cool. Cool dominating with strikes here. Joe Cool overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2# Cool lands with some strikes. Cool looking to control and managing it successfully. Cool dominating with strikes here.#ROC#Mata is rocked! Cool lands with some strikes. Mata is still in real trouble! Can Cool finish him? Cool working away from the top, dropping strikes. Oooooh, big shot lands for Cool! Mata is hurt baaadly! Cool is firing away with more strikes - Mata is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Cool! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1# Boy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Demetrius Graham has been cut. Graham wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Boy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Graham but Graham pushes him off and we're back to square one. Graham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boy is defended easily by Graham. A countering left hand to the body from Graham misses.#CL2# Graham closes the distance and pushes Boy back into the cage.#BC# Boy breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Graham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boy, pushing him back against the cage. Boy tries to circle away but Graham has him pinned against the cage.#BC2# Graham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boy looks to land a body kick but Graham moved away. Demetrius Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Graham tries to bum rush Boy with a series of wild strikes but Boy uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Boy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1##CL2# Graham has managed to clinch.
Boy jumps guard but Graham turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bad Boy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Graham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Boy tries to keep at a distance but Graham has taken the fight into the clinch. Graham lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Bad Boy has been cut. Boy takes an elbow to the forehead. Boy tries to break free but Graham pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Graham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graham lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Graham connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Graham misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Graham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boy attempts a counter takedown but Graham avoids it well and moves away. Graham misses with a wild body shot. #T2# Boy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Demetrius Graham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Boy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Graham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. A punch combination from Graham misses. Boy appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Boy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Graham is fending him off so far but Boy persists. Nope, Graham circles away and we're back to standing. Graham throws a series of punches but Boy avoids them all with ease. Graham misses with a series of wild punches.
Boy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Graham throws out a powerful jab. Graham misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3##CL2# Graham gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Boy can't break the clinch.
#BC2# Graham breaks the clinch.
Boy tries to clinch there but Graham circles away.
#CL2# Graham gets a clinch. Boy wants to get back to striking at distance but Graham won't allow it.
Graham comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Graham lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Graham creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boy's defenses. Boy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Graham after a bit of a struggle. Graham slows down the pace here.
Graham lands an elbow inside. #T4# Graham comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#Bad Boy's cut is getting worse. Boy trying to control the position but instead, Graham has worked for underhooks and has pushed Boy into the cage. Graham comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2# Graham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Boy shoots in for a takedown but Graham shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2# Graham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Graham lands an elbow that stopped Boy in his tracks for a moment. Graham is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Boy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2# Graham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. No luck with that takedown attempt from Boy. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrius Graham dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Graham throws a right and a left that Boy avoids nicely. Graham swinging wildly here.
Bad Boy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Graham darts in and clinches Boy up against the cage. Graham stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nice elbow from Graham. Graham has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Graham lands a nice elbow from the clinch. A short right from Graham on the inside. Boy jumps guard but Graham turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Graham manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Boy is trying to drag Graham to the mat but Graham just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2# Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1# Boy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Graham. Boy tries to counter by clinching up but Graham breaks away and moves out of range. Boy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2# Graham gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Boy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Graham lands an elbow just above Boy 's eye. #CUT2#Bad Boy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Graham lands an elbow that stopped Boy in his tracks for a moment. A quick uppercut on the inside from Graham. Nice elbow from Graham. Graham lands an elbow inside that Boy shrugs off. Graham lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#Jeez, Bad Boy's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Demetrius Graham seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Graham lands a damaging elbow. Boy fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bad Boy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Graham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2# Graham darts in and clinches Boy up against the cage. Graham lands a shot to the body. Graham lands an elbow inside that Boy shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bad Boy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Demetrius Graham! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1# Beast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salman.
A head kick misses from Salman. Salman fails to land the takedown. Salman throws a head kick but Beast moves out of range.
It looked like Beast was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Salman moves out of range of the body kick. Salman shoots in but no luck this time. Salman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beast swats him away and circles back towards the center. Horrible takedown attempt by Salman or perhaps it was just good defense by Beast, which made it look bad. Gabe Beast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Fatih Salman. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Beast clinches. Salman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC# Beast escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1##TD# Beast shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Beast was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Beast misses with the ground and pound. Beast staying calm. Salman is looking for a sweep. You can see the frustration on Salman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Beast 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.#SU# Beast stands up. #T2##CL# Beast gets in close and instigates a clinch. Salman can't break the clinch.
#TD# Beast has clasped his hands together around Salman's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB# Beast has hold of Salman's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Salman tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Beast cranks the arm and Salman screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Salman, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gabe Beast! Al Fatih Salman was interviewed post fight and said 'Defeat will make me stronger'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2025 |
#R1# Beast tries to clinch there but Maynard circles away.
#TD2# Maynard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Beast sprawls well initially but Maynard persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Maynard is thwarting Beast's attempts to control the position. Maynard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beast. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Beast tries to get to full guard but Maynard has control of the leg. The fighters are battling for position here. Beast manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Maynard stops Beast from standing up. Beast can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maynard controls the pace. It looks like Maynard might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Maynard postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Beast is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Maynard, into his guard. #REVR# Beast looking to pass the guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maynard can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1# Beast is fighting to break Maynard's control of his arms but Maynard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Beast content to stall in guard here. Beast trying to stand up but can't free himself from Maynard's guard. Maynard has Beast pulled in close to control his posture. Beast postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Beast throwing strikes but missing. Maynard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Maynard keeping moving, preventing Beast from controlling successfully. Beast distracts Maynard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Beast being controlled here momentarily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Beast trying to stand up but can't free himself from Maynard's guard.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3# Beast moves in looking to clinch but Maynard pushes him off. Maynard is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Beast displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maynard. Nice takedown defense from Maynard. No joy for Beast on that attempt. #TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Maynard enables Beast to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maynard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Beast wants to get up but he can't break Maynard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Beast pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maynard is keeping the position for now. Maynard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Beast trying to control but Maynard is working from the bottom. #T4# Beast stops Maynard from standing up. Beast forces his way into half guard. Maynard looks like he's trying to stand up.
Maynard is not content to let Beast control the position. Beast with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Maynard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beast. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD# Beast closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beast lands in his opponent's guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabe Beast dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2# Maynard looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Maynard won't allow Beast to sweep him here. Maynard controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Beast trying to strike off his back.
Maynard 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. Maynard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Beast has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maynard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maynard sitting in guard here, content to control. Beast is looking to stand up but Maynard isn't so interested in that idea. #T1# Maynard content to stall in guard here. Maynard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beast works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Maynard content to stall in guard here. #SUB# Maynard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beast is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maynard is controlling him. Maynard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Maynard is looking to work some ground and pound but Beast has wrist control.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Maynard misses with a takedown and Beast counters with a one-two to the body. Maynard slips a jab and a cross from Beast.
Good work by Beast as he checks the leg kick. Beast went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Maynard keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2# Maynard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Still in half guard, Maynard seems content to control.#T3# Beast wants to get back to his feet. Beast wants to get back to full guard. Beast misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Maynard stops Beast from getting back to his feet.
Beast tries to roll over but Maynard keeps him under control. Gabe Beast overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2# Beast is defending against the submission attempts here by Maynard.
Maynard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2# Maynard closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Beast's guard. Beast throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Beast looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maynard is one step ahead there. Maynard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Beast has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Maynard has passed into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Maynard taking a breather here. Maynard working the head with strikes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Octavio Maynard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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##TD2# Maynard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Beast tries to bench press Maynard off him but Maynard keeps the position. Beast wants to control but Maynard postures up. Beast tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maynard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. The referee asks Maynard politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Maynard prefers to stall for the moment though. Beast is looking for a sweep. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maynard working the ground and pound from side control. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Maynard taking a breather here. Beast taking a bit of punishment here - Maynard scoring with strikes. #T1# You can see the frustration on Beast's face as Maynard controls the position. Maynard scores with punches from side control. Beast is trying to escape the position but Maynard is controlling the position. Beast is working to avoid the ground and pound but Maynard connects with a decent elbow. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. You can see the frustration on Beast's face as Maynard controls the position. Beast tries to strike but it doesn't land. Beast tries to get back to half guard but can't. Beast is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Beast is being controlled here. Beast wants to control but Maynard postures up. A lull in the action here as Maynard stalls from top position. Maynard is continuing to stall.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Maynard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T3# Beast wants to stand but Maynard is controlling the position. Maynard looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Maynard stopping the sweep attempt from Beast. Beast being controlled here, momentarily. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Beast is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Maynard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Beast is proving hard to escape from. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Maynard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Maynard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD# Beast decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Beast tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Maynard. Beast trying to control from half guard but Maynard is working away.
And that's the end of the fight! Octavio Maynard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Maynard 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Octavio Maynard! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2025 |
#R1# Left hook, right uppercut from Jones. #CUT2#It looks like Joe Cool has been cut. Jones connects with a right that clearly hurt Cool. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Jones proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Cool collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Jones! |
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Event:
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Date: Jan 28, 2025 |
#R1# Boy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hawthorne.#CL2# Boy darts in and clinches Hawthorne up against the cage. Boy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boy pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD# Hawthorne shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hawthorne showed some decent athleticism there. Boy is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# Boy is defending against the submission attempts here by Hawthorne.
#SUB# Hawthorne seems to be working for a kimura but Boy defends the submission attempt.#T1# Hawthorne trying to control the pace. Boy tries to roll over but Hawthorne keeps him under control. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hawthorne wants to take a breather but Boy is having none of it. Hawthorne content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Boy is not content to let Hawthorne control the position.#SUB# Hawthorne is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Hawthorne is thwarting Boy's attempts to control the position. Boy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hawthorne. #SUB# Hawthorne is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB# Hawthorne is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Boy as he works his way to full guard.
#SUB2# Hawthorne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hawthorne has managed to get both his arms back between Boy's legs - danger averted. Hawthorne stands and throws Boy's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3# Boy can't do much from the bottom here. Hawthorne wants to control but Boy is keeping him busy. Boy struggling a bit here. Hawthorne working the head with strikes. Hawthorne throws a strike aimed at the side of Boy's head but Boy avoids it well.#SUB# Hawthorne tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hawthorne has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Boy can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB# Hawthorne has hold of Boy's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Boy seems comfortable defending it but Hawthorne has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Boy is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Boy is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hawthorne couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Elliot Hawthorne! Elliot Hawthorne very nearly forgot to thank Warpath Wear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
#R1# Gedeon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beats in his tracks. Beats uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gedeon.
Gedeon throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2# and Beats counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2# Beats's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Gedeon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beats in his tracks. Beats takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Beats on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Gedeon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beats. Gedeon throws a hook but Beats blocks it. Gedeon throws a hook to the side of Beats's head but Beats sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A right-left combo lands from Gedeon. Josue Gedeon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Beats thows a left - swing and a miss! Gedeon walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Beats drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Gedeon swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Beats's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josue Gedeon! A victorious Josue Gedeon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1# Mcintyre tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Cool went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Left hook, right uppercut from Mcintyre. Mcintyre lands with a straight right. Cool didn't see that one coming. A looping hook to the body misses from Mcintyre. Cool does a little dance to reset his feet. Mcintyre scores with a nice head shot. Cool moves forwards but Mcintyre connects with a nice, crisp jab. Mcintyre looks to throw a body kick#TD# and Cool counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mcintyre won't be happy with that. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cool 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 Mcintyre's shoulder. That is not cool. Cool landing a few strikes. Cool wants to stand but Mcintyre is controlling his arm. Cool working away. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T1# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mcintyre is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cool connects with a decent elbow. Cool really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Mcintyre wants to control but Cool postures up. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Mcintyre is looking to regain half guard here but Cool keeps moving and retains side control. Cool is staying tight to Mcintyre's torso, preventing him from escaping. Mcintyre tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Cool looking to control and managing it successfully. Mcintyre tries to reverse the position but Cool maintains control. Cool has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mcintyre's face.
Cool controlling from mount. Mcintyre working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB# Mcintyre tries to improve his position but Cool has taken his back! Cool has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Mcintyre tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Cool pushes Mcintyre away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Cool! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1##CL2# Dje rushes Beast and presses him up against the cage. Dje tries to pull guard but Beast holds him up against the cage and eventually Dje drops back down to his feet.
#TD2# Dje successfully pulls guard.
Beast trying to control but Dje is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Dje has his foot on Beast's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beast works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2# Dje is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# Dje working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Beast has passed into half guard!
Beast trying to control the action but Dje is working from the bottom. Beast is breathing heavily.#SUB2# Dje is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Beast is tapping! Great win for Dje!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Moussa Dje! A very excited looking Moussa Dje 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: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1##CL# Boy moves into the clinch.#BC# Boy manages to break the clinch.
Boy avoids the body shot from Erakovic.
#CL# Boy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boy wants to take the fight to the mat but Erakovic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Boy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boy blocks an elbow strike.#BC# Boy manages to break the clinch.
Boy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Erakovic can pounce on him.
Erakovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Boy is just out of range. Erakovic scores with the left hand. Boy knows he should have avoided that one. Boy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Dragan Erakovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Erakovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boy was well out of range. Poor timing from Erakovic. Boy shoots in but no luck this time. A jab lands there for Erakovic. Erakovic delivers a nice body kick. That kick from Erakovic tenderised Boy's leg. Boy is trying to keep his angry face on. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Boy dives in for a single leg takedown but Erakovic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bad Boy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Boy takes an elbow to the forehead. Erakovic tries a body shot but Boy blocks it.
Erakovic tries to throw a body punch but Boy avoids it by throwing Erakovic back against the cage. Erakovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boy's elbow. Erakovic throws an elbow that misses.
Erakovic lands a shot to the body.#BC# Boy manages to break the clinch.
Erakovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Erakovic can pounce on him.
Boy misses with a low kick.
Erakovic throws a shot to the body.
Boy fails to land the takedown. Erakovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dragan Erakovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# Boy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Erakovic scores with a jab to the jaw. Erakovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Boy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL# Boy moves into the clinch successfully.
Boy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Erakovic is defending well for now. Boy dodges an elbow strike from Erakovic.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Erakovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Boy is trying to drag Erakovic to the mat but Erakovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD# Boy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Boy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Boy is pulling down on Erakovic's head. It's preventing any offense from Erakovic, at least for the moment. Boy looking for a sweep. Not yet Boy, not yet. #T3# Erakovic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Boy is proving hard to escape from. #SUB# Boy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Boy has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Erakovic doesn't defend quickly enough and Boy has managed to lock this one up! Can Erakovic escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Boy on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bad Boy! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2025 |
#R1##TD# Beats shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Delebecque has Beats pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2# Delebecque looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Beats passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Beats wants to stand but Delebecque has his arm trapped. Beats has control of an arm but Delebecque manages to advance to Beats's back! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Beats trying to control but not successfully. Beats tries to roll but Delebecque sticks to his back.
#T1# Will Delebecque go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Delebecque is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Beats rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Beats tries to get to full guard but Delebecque has control of the leg. Beats has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Delebecque is working away from the top position though. Delebecque content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Beats gets full guard. Delebecque is looking to advance position but Beats has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR# Beats wants to control the pace but Delebecque is squirming around nicely. Beats raining down hammerfists from mount. Beats in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T3# Beats has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Delebecque's face.
Delebecque tries to hold on but Beats pushes him away. Beats is landing with some decent strikes but Delebecque is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Beats dominating with strikes here.#SUB# Delebecque defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Beats. Delebecque tries to lock up and control but Beats gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Beats can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Delebecque is looking to escape. Beats lands a big shot there that rocks Delebecque but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Beats 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.#T4# Delebecque is bucking up trying to escape but Beats cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Delebecque tries to hold on but Beats postures up. Delebecque wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB# Delebecque defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Beats's arms. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Beats has good solid back control here. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mo Beats dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2# Delebecque closes the distance and clinches. Delebecque jumps guard but Beats turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD# Beats works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Beats wants to stand but Delebecque has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Beats looking to sit in guard and control but Delebecque 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. Beats seems keen to control Delebecque's posture.#SUB# Beats looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1# Delebecque has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Beats is proving hard to escape from. Beats wants to sweep here but Delebecque controlling him for the moment. Delebecque keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Beats's head. Beats has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Delebecque must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Delebecque stands up out of Beats's guard for a moment - Beats manages to land a nice upkick. Delebecque pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beats is keeping the position for now. Beats is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Delebecque can do to turn this around? Delebecque is looking to work some ground and pound but Beats has wrist control.#SUB# Beats looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Delebecque has picked Beats up and slammed him! Beats can't keep hold of the triangle and Delebecque manages to pass to side control! Beats is trying to control Delebecque's posture but Delebecque avoids it. Delebecque wants to control but Beats is keeping him busy. #T3# Delebecque wants to stand but Beats has his arm trapped. Delebecque in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. You can see the frustration on Beats's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD# Beats drives through with a takedown into guard. Delebecque is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beats accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Delebecque 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.#T4# Delebecque trying to control the position.
Beats wanted to stand there but Delebecque had control of the position. Beats controls from within his opponent's guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup. Delebecque looking to control.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lucas Delebecque will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD# Beats closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Delebecque bucks up and tries to throw Beats off but instead Beats has got his back! Delebecque is trying to get back to his feet but Beats has full control of the position and if anything, Delebecque has just worked his way into a worse spot. Beats not allowing Delebecque to control his hands. Beats has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Delebecque's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Beats struggling to land strikes to the head as Delebecque covers up. Beats really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Delebecque.#T1##SUB# Delebecque showing good submission defense here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Beats just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB# Beats patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Beats is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Delebecque is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T2# So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Delebecque wants to escape the position.
Beats keeps control of the position easily here as Delebecque tries to buck him off.
Delebecque rolls, trying to escape but Beats keeps control of the position.
Beats is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T3# Mo Beats overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Beats has the hooks in. Delebecque is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Beats trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Delebecque doesn't escape. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Beats tries to keep control of the position but Delebecque is staying busy. What can Delebecque do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
You can see the frustration on Delebecque's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Mo Beats showed his dominance in that final round. I think Beats 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mo Beats! |
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Date: Jan 21, 2025 |
#R1# Swanson tries to close the distance and clinch but Cool swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Swanson misses with a double jab.
Swanson darts in looking for a takedown but Cool gets double underhooks and turns Swanson into the cage. Swanson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cool keeps control of Swanson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC# Swanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Swanson throws an off balance right hand
#CL2# and Cool holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC# Swanson manages to break the clinch.
#TD2# Swanson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Cool controlling from the top position. 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. Swanson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cool dives into side control.
Swanson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Swanson wants to get back to his feet.#T1##SUB2# Cool working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Swanson is looking for a sweep. Swanson is working hard here to advance position. Cool is working Swanson over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2# Cool is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Swanson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Cool takes a little break here. Swanson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Cool advances nicely into full mount. Swanson is trying to stand. Cool is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Cool controlling the position easily from mount. Cool scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Swanson?
Cool lands a big shot there that rocks Swanson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Swanson wants to control but Cool is having none of it.#T3# Cool takes Swanson's back. Swanson wants to get back to his feet. Swanson trying to control the action but Cool just sinks the hooks in. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Cool's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cool loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Swanson hold on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2# Cool is looking for the choke from the back position but Swanson is controlling his hands well. Swanson tries to break free.
Cool is trying to stick to Swanson's back but Swanson is turning into Cool. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cool's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Swanson. Cool keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully. Cool is adopting a defensive guard. Swanson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU# Swanson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL# Swanson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Cool has Swanson pushed against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Cool dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Swanson misses with a takedown attempt and Cool counters with a three punch combo that has Swanson backing up. Swanson nods at Cool to acknowledge the strikes. Cool dives in for a single leg takedown but Swanson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD# Swanson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Cool is controlling Swanson's trapped leg to prevent Swanson from advancing to side control.#SUB# Cool is defending against the submission attempts here by Swanson.
Cool is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cool is staying active underneath Swanson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1# Swanson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Cool is trying to control but can't.
#SUB# Swanson is looking for submissions but instead, Cool has regained full guard.
Cool is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Cool keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully. Cool pulls Swanson in close to prevent any damage. Let's hope that Cool has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Swanson won't allow Cool to get back to his feet. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Cool drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Swanson wants to get back to his feet but Cool is dominant here and he's now got Swanson's back! A bit of a pause in the action here. Cool controlling the positon. Swanson is trying to stand back up. You can see the frustration on Swanson's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3# Cool is riding his opponent, not letting Swanson buck him off. Swanson is trying to stand back up. Swanson can't escape the position.
Swanson just trying to survive but Cool is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Swanson tries to roll but Cool sticks to his back.
Swanson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Joe Cool has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2# Cool has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Swanson has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Cool 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.
#SUB2# Cool is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Swanson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Cool landing with strikes. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Swanson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cool lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. Swanson wants to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Cool 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# Swanson wants to clinch.#TD2# Cool looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Swanson has hold of Cool's hands but Cool slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Cool has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2# Cool is looking for a kimura but Swanson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cool to get the leverage. Cool working the head and body with strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cool is thwarting Swanson's attempts to control the position.#SUB2# Cool wants to work for an arm triangle but Swanson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cool slows the pace down in half guard. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Cool. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T1# Swanson pushes Cool off looking to stand but Cool dives back in and keeps control.
#ES# Swanson kicks off Cool and gets to his feet. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swanson. Cool lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2# Cool gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2# Cool pulls Swanson into guard.
Cool has a closed guard, preventing Swanson from standing up. Cool looking for a sweep. Not yet Cool, not yet. #T2# Cool has control of Swanson's left arm, preventing Swanson from doing any damage. #SU# Swanson gets to his feet - Cool follows without any prompting. Swanson throws a right and a left that both miss. Swanson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Swanson. Swanson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL# Swanson has managed to clinch.
Cool is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Swanson to keep the fight standing.#BC2# Cool breaks the clinch.
Cool misses with a takedown attempt - Swanson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Cool takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3# Swanson tries to close the distance and clinch but Cool swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A clash of legs there as Swanson blocks the low kick. Swanson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD# Swanson scores with a takedown into Cool's guard. Cool not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Swanson wants to stand but Cool is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4# Cool pulls Swanson in to control the position. Cool utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Swanson tries to free his leg and advance position but Cool is retaining full guard. Swanson tries to stand but Cool is controlling from the bottom. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Cool is trying to keep Swanson in close.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD# Swanson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cool's guard. Swanson throws a strike but Cool rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Swanson wants to sweep but no luck. Cool stays in close to Swanson's body and controls the position. Bryce Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Joe Cool is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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 Bryce Swanson. Well Cool has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Cool! |
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Event:
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Date: Jan 21, 2025 |
#R1# Morris just misses with a punch to the body.
Morris slips a jab from Beast. Beast tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morris was well out of range. Poor timing from Beast. Morris swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Morris tests Beast's chin there with a solid looking shot. Morris looks to score with a jab to the body but Beast is just out of range. Beast takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL2# Beast forces Morris back against the cage and clinches. A quick uppercut on the inside from Morris. Beast tries to score a body lock takedown but Morris shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Beast has Morris pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Morris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Beast is trying to pull guard but Morris turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Gunnar Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabe Beast. Beast blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Beast tries to pull guard but Morris holds him up against the cage and eventually Beast drops back down to his feet.
Morris throws a head punch that misses. Morris lands with a short shot to the head. Beast jumps guard but Morris turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1# Morris lands an uppercut. A right hook to the body lands for Morris.
A frustrated look appears on Beast's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC# Morris breaks from the clinch.
Morris scores with a nice strike. Beast on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Nice uppercut there from Morris. Morris dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Beast is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morris. Beast doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Morris takes a swing at Beast's ribcage but misses. Beast drops his hands momentarily and Morris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Gunnar Morris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Beast takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Morris cracks Beast with a good jab. Beast has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beast there as he acknowledges the shot. Beast takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Morris lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2# A lazy left from Morris finds it's target. Morris circles away from the clinch attempt and Morris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Beast is rocked! Beast shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morris defends it nicely. Morris lands a head shot. Beast looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morris is fending him off so far but Beast persists. Nope, Morris circles away and we're back to standing. Morris scores with a sloppy right hand. Beast should have avoided that one. Morris is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Morris lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Morris cracks Beast with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Beast doesn't succeed with the takedown and Morris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Beast is still on wobbly legs! Can Morris finish him? Beast looks winded!#T3# Morris cracks Beast with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Morris scores with a jab to the body. Morris takes a swing at Beast's ribcage but misses. Beast seems to have recovered his senses. Morris tried to score with a low kick but Beast checks it. Beast drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Beast takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Morris connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Morris. Morris lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
No luck for Beast with that takedown attempt. Morris throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Morris throws the left hand but Beast avoids the punch easily. As Morris backs off Beast throws a huge counter combo but Morris manages to avoid it all. Beast on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Morris lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Donk. Morris catches Beast right on the button with a cross. Morris feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beasts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Morris drops Beast with a huge uppercut! Beast drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Morris is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Morris! Gunnar Morris bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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