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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2025 |
#R1#
Lewis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lewis, as that shot connected.
#CUT2#It looks like Antony Harrington has been cut.
Lewis lands a jab to the nose.#ROC2#Harrington is rocked!
Harrington get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Harrington stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Lewis runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). AJ Lewis!
After the fight, AJ Lewis was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2025 |
#R1#
Rose misses with a takedown attempt - Mercer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mercer slaps away a takedown attempt from Rose, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rose is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Mercer lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rose wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose is trying to maintain the position but Mercer is very close to passing his half guard.
Mercer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mercer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rose tries to roll over but Mercer keeps him under control.
Rose is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Mercer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rose with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mercer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rose with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mercer throws a strike but Rose avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mercer landing some decent shots from guard.
Mercer throwing strikes but missing.
Mercer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mercer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rose trying to keep a closed guard but Mercer is proving a slippery customer.
Mercer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mercer works over Rose with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC#Rose is rocked!#SUB2#
Mercer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rose has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mercer has managed to get both his arms back between Rose's legs - danger averted.
Rose is still in real trouble! Can Mercer finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rose works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Mercer postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Rose covers up, he's hurt! Mercer keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Mercer and the ref steps in to end the fight! Mercer can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cain Mercer!
In his post fight interview, Cain Mercer gave a big smile as he said '"I don’t fight for fame. I fight because this is what I was made to do.'.
Eduardo Rose was interviewed post fight and said 'It's the lowest I can go from here it's only up'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2025 |
#R1#
Hamilton throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Hamilton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Man lands with a light punch inside.
Hamilton is looking to control Man's arms but Man gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hamilton has his back to the cage.
Man throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Hamilton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hamilton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hamilton throws a head kick that misses
and Man counters with a straight right hand.
Hamilton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him.
Man scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamilton throws the kick towards the body but Man avoids it.#CL2#
Hamilton rushes Man and presses him up against the cage.
Man lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Man working aggressively here.
#T1#
Man lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hamilton backwards.
Man displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hamilton up against the cage.
Man slowing the pace effectively.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hamilton working hard to break the clinch.
Man leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Hamilton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamilton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab. #CL2#
Man gets tackled into the cage by Hamilton. Hamilton maintains the clinch.
Man digs a right hand underneath Hamilton's ribcage. Hamilton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hamilton blocks an uppercut.
Man scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hamilton tries to land a knee to the head but Man blocks with his arms.
Man stalling against the cage.
#T2#
Man lands an uppercut.
Man is pushing Hamilton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Man lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Man misses with the head strike.
Hamilton wants to break free but Man has control.
Hamilton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Man on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man.
Hamilton has had enough of the clinch but Man keeps him there for the moment.
Man lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hamilton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Man is defending well for now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Man.
Man lands with a left to the head.
Man on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3#
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hamilton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Man.
Hamilton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Man is keeping busy.
Hamilton takes a shot to the head.
Man scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hamilton tries to land knees in the clinch but Man avoids the damage to the body.
Hamilton is trying to stall.
Man slowing the pace effectively.
Man misses with some punches.
A short right from Man.
Man lands a hook to the side of the head.
Man lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Man lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Hamilton breaks the clinch.
Hamilton tried to score with a low kick but Man checks it.
A head kick misses from Man. #T4##CL2#
Hamilton rushes Man and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Man misses with the head strike.
Hamilton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hamilton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Man lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hamilton backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hamilton.
Man prevents Hamilton from breaking the clinch.
Hamilton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hamilton backwards.
Man lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Man.
Hamilton can't break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Man scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Man.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Man creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Man lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matrix Man dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Man avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hamilton.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Man here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Man throws a push kick but Hamilton slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Hamilton darts in and clinches Man up against the cage.
Hamilton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Man lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Man scores with a nice short uppercut.
Man stalls.
Hamilton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man.
Man is pushing Hamilton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Man tries a body shot but Hamilton blocks it.
#T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Man.
#BC2#
Hamilton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Man throws a head kick that Hamilton semi-blocks.
Hamilton blocks a jab.
Man moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hamilton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Hamilton closes the distance and pushes Man back into the cage.#BC2#
Hamilton breaks from the clinch.
Hamilton moves out of range as Man strikes.
Hamilton throws a sloppy head kick
and Man counters with a stiff right hand.
Hamilton looks to throw a body kick
and Man makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pedro Hamilton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hamilton is looking to chop away at Man's legs.
Man thinks about countering with a body kick.#T2##CL2#
Hamilton rushes Man and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Man.
Man has a couple of punches blocked by Hamilton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hamilton is looking to break free of the clinch but Man has double underhooks.
Hamilton working hard to break the clinch.
Hamilton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Man.
Man leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hamilton tries to break free but Man pushes him back against the cage.
Hamilton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man.
Hamilton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Man.
Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Hamilton tries to break free but Man pushes him back against the cage.
Hamilton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man.
Man works on Hamilton's body with a couple of short punches.
Man lands with a right to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Man.
Man lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hamilton backwards.
Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man tries a body shot but Hamilton blocks it.
Man'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.
Hamilton stalling in the clinch but Man improves position.
Man lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Man avoiding damage as Hamilton throws knees to the body.
Man displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hamilton up against the cage.
The referee calls for Man to work.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man.
Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hamiltons head.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hamilton can do to turn this around?
Hamilton trying to land knees to the body.
Hamilton is trying to force a seperation but Man has the dominant position.
Man lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man stalls.
Man lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hamilton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Man lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Man lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hamilton backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matrix Man dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Man keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matrix Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Man throws a leg kick but Hamilton moved away.#CL2#
Hamilton has managed to clinch.
Matrix Man has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hamilton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Hamilton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hamilton motions for Man to come forward. Hamilton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Man misses the target.
Man blocks a low kick nicely.#CL2#
Hamilton forces Man back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamilton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Man blocks it with crossed arms.
Hamilton tries to land a knee to the head but Man blocks with his arms.
Hamilton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hamilton looking to stall.
#T1#
Hamilton is looking to control Man's arms but Man gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hamilton has his back to the cage.
Hamilton is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
A right hand to the body from Man.
Man lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Man makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Man gets through Hamilton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Man scores with a nice short uppercut.
Man lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hamilton backwards.
Man lands with a left to the head.
Hamilton takes a shot to the head.
Man lands with a left to the head.
Man leaning against his opponent.
Hamilton wants to break free but Man has control.
A short right from Man.
Hamilton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Man.
Hamilton missing with knees to the body.
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!
Man keeps control of Hamilton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Hamilton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hamilton throws a front kick aimed at Man's knee but Man avoids it well.
Man throws a head kick that Hamilton semi-blocks.
#CL2#
Hamilton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Man gets through Hamilton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Man.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man.
Man lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Hamilton is trying to push Man away but Man has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hamilton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man.
Hamilton tries to break free but Man pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Hamilton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hamilton slips under a jab.
Pedro Hamilton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hamilton throws a head kick that misses
and Man counters with a head kick.
Hamilton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hamilton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Hamilton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Man lands with a left to the head.
Hamilton looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
A shot in the inside from Man.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hamilton.
Man slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Hamilton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hamilton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Man slows down the pace here.
Hamilton wants to break free but Man has control.
Man lands a nice shot to the body.
Hamilton looking to slow down the pace here.
Pedro Hamilton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Man on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matrix Man showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Man 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matrix Man! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2025 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov blocks a head kick by James.
James sets himself, and Nurmagomedov steps forward looking for the clinch! James avoids it this time.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Nurmagomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before James can pounce on him.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up
and James finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov clinches.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
James is trying to break the clinch but Nurmagomedov is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts James as he jumps to the side.
James lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
James lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nurmagomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before James can pounce on him.
James lands with a straight right. Nurmagomedov didn't see that one coming.
James clobbers Nurmagomedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
James attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
James connects with a high kick.
James finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from James. #CL2#
Nurmagomedov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown but James sprawls well.
King James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Nurmagomedov.
A punch combination from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagomedov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
James has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
King James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James delivers a nice body kick.#T2#
Nurmagomedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
James with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from James.
James throws a low kick but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
James is looking to score with low kicks.
James really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
King James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the cage.
James is trying to break the clinch but Nurmagomedov has him pressed against the cage.
Nurmagomedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
James is pushing Nurmagomedov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
Nurmagomedov tries to break the clinch but James is controlling the position.
James misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Nurmagomedov working aggressively here.
Nurmagomedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown attempt but James pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for James.
An inside leg kick lands from James. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from James. #BC#
James breaks the clinch.
James scores with a decent looking hook.
Nurmagomedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but James sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nurmagomedov somewhat.
James attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
James throws a nice outside leg kick.
A solid body kick from James.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
James connects with a solid leg kick.
James dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nurmagomedov. That did some damage!
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Nurmagomedov on that attempt.
Nurmagomedov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nurmagomedov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Good standup being displayed there by James as he connects with a hook.
Nurmagomedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nurmagomedov has a takedown stuffed.
James looks to land a body kick but Nurmagomedov moved away.
James paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
James scores with a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov tries to move into range but James moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
James connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
James is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nurmagomedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
King James dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
James feints and then cracks Nurmagomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nurmagomedov down.
James lands a really nice looking cross but Nurmagomedov seems unphased.
King James is winning the standup battle so far.
James fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nurmagomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
James dodges the punch combination from Nurmagomedov.
James scores with a push kick.
James throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from James.
James fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
James sets himself, and Nurmagomedov steps forward looking for the clinch! James avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
James connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nurmagomedov's hands.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by James there.#T1#
Nurmagomedov tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice sprawl there from James as Nurmagomedov shoots in.
Nurmagomedov is looking to clinch.
James chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nurmagomedov is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James throws a leg kick but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A nice leg kick from Nurmagomedov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nurmagomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
Nurmagomedov lands a head kick. James smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
James is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nurmagomedov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and James counters with a solid body kick.
James scores with a kick to the body.
Nurmagomedov takes one to the chin there.#T2#
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!
James lands with an uppercut that bounces Nurmagomedov off the cage and back into range.
Jab from James.
James connects with a solid leg kick.
Nurmagomedov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from James.
Nurmagomedov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from James. That one must have hurt.
Nurmagomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
James connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nurmagomedov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
James throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice shot by James.
James moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nurmagomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
James chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick from James lands but Nurmagomedov takes it in his stride.
James lands a leg kick that knocks Nurmagomedov off balance momentarily.
James lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov moves into range and clinches up with James.#T3#
Nurmagomedov blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nurmagomedov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has James in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
Nurmagomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Nurmagomedov throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
James manages to break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from James.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
James misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a single leg into guard. James didn't expect that.
James pushes Nurmagomedov off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peter Nurmagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick lands there from James. #T4#
James throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick lands for James.
#TD2#
James gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nurmagomedov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
James pulls Nurmagomedov in close to his closed guard and prevents Nurmagomedov from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurmagomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
King James dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
James scores with a punch to the head.
James on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
James scores with a kick to the body.
James connects with a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
James throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. James defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nurmagomedov checks a leg kick.
And Nurmagomedov tries to counter it with a takedown but James pushes his down on his head and steps out.
James tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
James lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but James avoids it really well and circles away.
James lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nurmagomedov's sensitive parts.
Jab by James.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A nice inside leg kick there by James. That's going to slow Nurmagomedov down.
James connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nurmagomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body kick from James.
Nurmagomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
King James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch.#T2#
James attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nurmagomedov dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Nurmagomedov's head and hops out.
Nurmagomedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
James appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick from James, right into the meat of the thigh.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
An inside leg kick lands from James.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nurmagomedov tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nurmagomedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
James connects with a looping right hand.
James pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
James getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
James connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nurmagomedov momentarily.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
James lands with a kick to the ribs.
King James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nurmagomedov will feel that in the morning.
Crunch! James slams his shin into Nurmagomedov's torso.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James sizes up Nurmagomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
James fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nurmagomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
James lands with a slapping head kick.
Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but James sprawls well. He's pushed Nurmagomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James with a jab.
Nurmagomedov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
James throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nurmagomedov.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
James scoring well with a low kick there.
Nurmagomedov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slapping leg kick lands for James.
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
James moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurmagomedov lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick from James lands but Nurmagomedov takes it in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for James.
James turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
James throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nurmagomedov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
James stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch.
James missing with knees to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow but it misses.
Nurmagomedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
James keeps control of Nurmagomedov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Peter Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagomedov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
And that's the end of the fight!
King James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for James, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King James! |
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Event:
WOVA 3: Bloody Britannia
Date: May 03, 2025 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Usman.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nurmagomedov.
Usman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Usman misses with a straight right.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but Usman avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Nurmagomedov feints and as Usman raises his hands in defense, Nurmagomedov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Usman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nurmagomedov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Usman is working from the bottom. #SU#
Nurmagomedov stands up from Usman's guard - Nurmagomedov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nurmagomedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Usman defends well and Nurmagomedov ends up having to push Usman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Usman working hard to break the clinch.
Usman is pressed up against the cage. Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Usman down to the mat. Usman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Usman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Peter Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Usman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peter Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Usman tries to bum rush Nurmagomedov with a series of wild strikes but Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Usman gets caught flat footed, as Nurmagomedov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2#
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Usman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Nurmagomedov being controlled here momentarily.
Nurmagomedov 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.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Usman is working from the bottom. #T3#
Usman seems keen to control Nurmagomedov's posture.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Usman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Usman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Usman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nurmagomedov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Usman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Usman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nurmagomedov passes into half guard.
Nurmagomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Usman defending well though.
Nurmagomedov prevents Usman from improving his position.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Usman is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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 Peter Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peter Nurmagomedov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Usman misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov fails to land the takedown.
Nurmagomedov shoots and misses
and Usman counters with a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Usman defends well and Nurmagomedov ends up having to push Usman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Usman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries to pull guard but Usman holds him up against the cage and eventually Nurmagomedov drops back down to his feet.
Nurmagomedov avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Usman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Usman has had enough of the clinch but Nurmagomedov keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
A short right from Usman on the inside.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Usman prevents it.
#BC#
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Usman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Usman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Usman unleashes a big counter combination but Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#KD2#
Usman drops Nurmagomedov with a beautiful combination! Nurmagomedov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Usman is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Usman counters with a big right hand! Oh Nurmagomedov is in trouble here! Usman follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Usman!
After the fight, George Usman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
WOVA 3: Bloody Britannia
Date: May 03, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stephenson enables Harrington to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stephenson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Harrington stands and throws Stephenson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Harrington in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Harrington is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stephenson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Harrington in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Stephenson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antony Harrington!
Antony Harrington decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
UFF Fight Night 2
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Rose shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rose showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Rose seems to be working for a kimura but Grant defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Grant is defending against the submission attempts here by Rose.
Grant gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Rose slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Grant struggling a bit here.
Rose wants to stand but Grant is controlling his arm.
Rose throwing strikes but Grant manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Rose is looking to reverse the position.
Grant throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grant wants to control for a moment but Rose uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Grant 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. #T2#
Grant is trying to control. Rose wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Grant is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ground and pound from Grant.
Rose wants to improve his position but Grant is controlling well.
Grant is nestled in close to Rose, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Grant is keen to just control but Rose is a slippery customer.
Rose knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grant on the ground.
Grant sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rose defending well though. #T3#
Grant trying to control from half guard but Rose is working away.
Grant drops an elbow to the side of Rose's head.
Grant is trying to control. Rose wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grant not doing much here.
Grant trying to mount his opponent but Rose defends it.
Rose tries to roll over but Grant keeps him under control.
Rose is staying active underneath Grant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grant has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Grant is looking for a kimura here.
Grant lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rose avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grant.
Rose looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grant tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rose knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rose regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Grant dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Grant enables Rose to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grant manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Grant is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Grant gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rose regains guard.
Rose really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rose looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grant trying to control but Rose is working from the bottom.
Graham Grant has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grant connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rose is trying to keep Grant in close.
Grant sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rose wants to control the position but Grant says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Rose keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rose on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rose tries to get out of the position.
Grant drops an elbow to the side of Rose's head.
Grant is trying to control. Rose wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grant 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grant thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grant throwing shots but Rose is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grant throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grant lands a nice short elbow.
Rose wants to get back to full guard.
Grant seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grant thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Grant not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grant takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Grant sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rose defending well though.
Ground and pound from Grant.
Grant missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Grant seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grant trying to control from half guard but Rose is working away.
Rose trying to control but Grant postures up.
Grant seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grant throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Rose avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grant.
Rose has hold of Grant's hands but Grant slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Grant trying to control from half guard but Rose is working away.
Rose has hold of Grant's hands but Grant slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Grant is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Grant trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grant lands a nice shot to the head.
Grant lands with some strikes.#ROC2#Rose is rocked!
The referee warns Rose that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh Rose is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Rose takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Grant's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Graham Grant!
Graham Grant made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Im gonna go have a coors light, and thats a coors light because bud light wont pay me nothing and get on top of my wife.'.
Eduardo Rose was interviewed post fight and said 'It's the lowest I can go from here it's only up'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2025 |
#R1#
Allard keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Allard gets a double leg takedown into Hamilton's guard.
Allard slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Allard in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hamilton tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Allard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Martin Allard!
A relieved looking Martin Allard thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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