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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
#R1#
Firmino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ziolkowski.
Firmino tries to clinch up but Ziolkowski circles away and keeps his distance.
A clash of legs there as Firmino blocks the low kick.
Bobby Firmino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Firmino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ziolkowski!
#CL#
Firmino moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Ziolkowski jumps into guard, dragging Firmino to 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.
Ziolkowski keeping moving, preventing Firmino from controlling successfully.
Ziolkowski trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firmino trying to control but Ziolkowski is working from the bottom. #T1#
Firmino is looking to stand up but Ziolkowski won't let him.
Firmino trying to control but Ziolkowski is working from the bottom.
Firmino is really struggling to control Ziolkowski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Firmino just misses with a punch to the body.
Bobby Firmino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Firmino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ziolkowski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ziolkowski throws a leg kick but Firmino moved away.
Ziolkowski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Firmino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Firmino lands a right hand. #T2##BC2#
Ziolkowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Firmino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Ziolkowski counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Firmino!
Ziolkowski trying to control the action but Firmino is working from the bottom.
Firmino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Firmino tries to get out of the position.
Ziolkowski looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Firmino is avoiding damage well.
Firmino is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Ziolkowski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Firmino is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Ziolkowski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Ziolkowski moves into full mount!
Firmino is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ziolkowski lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ziolkowski landing punches.
Ziolkowski landing strikes from the mount.
Ziolkowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Firmino is looking to improve his position but Ziolkowski isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Firmino tries to hold on but Ziolkowski postures up.#T4#
Ziolkowski controlling from mount.
Ziolkowski lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ziolkowski dominating with strikes here.
Firmino sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ziolkowski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Firmino avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ziolkowski.
Ziolkowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Firmino keeps working.
Ziolkowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ziolkowski winds up and cracks Firmino with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Ziolkowski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Firmino takes the fight into the clinch.
Ziolkowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Firmino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ziolkowski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Firmino walks away with a smile on his face. Ziolkowski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Ziolkowski clinches up with Firmino and pushes him back against the cage.
Ziolkowski has Firmino pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Firmino manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Firmino using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ziolkowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Ziolkowski breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Firmino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ziolkowski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firmino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Firmino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Firmino takes a swing at Ziolkowski's ribcage but misses.
Firmino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ziolkowski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Ziolkowski tries to keep at a distance but Firmino has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Ziolkowski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Firmino to keep the fight standing.
Bobby Firmino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pawel Ziolkowski.
Firmino misses with an elbow strike.
Firmino blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Firmino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Firmino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ziolkowskis head. #TD2#
Ziolkowski pulls guard successfully.
Firmino trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziolkowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Firmino looking to sit in guard and control but Ziolkowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ziolkowski postures up.
Ziolkowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Firmino wants to sweep but no luck.
Firmino looking to control but Ziolkowski passes into half guard.
Ziolkowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ziolkowski wants to control but Firmino is keeping him busy.
Firmino is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Firmino is looking for a sweep. Ziolkowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Firmino has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ziolkowski is working away from the top position though.
Ziolkowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ziolkowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Firmino's head. #T3##SUB2#
Ziolkowski is working for a kimura but Firmino is defending it quite comfortably.
Ziolkowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Firmino's head.
Firmino tries to kick Ziolkowski off but Ziolkowski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ziolkowski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Firmino has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ziolkowski is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ziolkowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Firmino. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ziolkowski misses with a head kick.
Firmino wants to clinch.
Firmino sizes up Ziolkowski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Firmino swings for the body but Ziolkowski moves out of range.
Firmino looks to score with a jab to the body but Ziolkowski is just out of range.
Ziolkowski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Firmino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ziolkowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Firmino.
Firmino tries to clinch but Ziolkowski moves away
and Ziolkowski counters with a series of strikes. Firmino will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ziolkowski moves away from the strike by Firmino.
Ziolkowski throws a series of punches but Firmino moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Ziolkowski 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#
Ziolkowski dodges the punch combination from Firmino.
Firmino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ziolkowski moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Firmino misses.
Firmino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ziolkowski manages to avoid it.
Firmino throws a hook to the side of Ziolkowski's head but Ziolkowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Firmino throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ziolkowski counters with a nice body shot.
Firmino misses with a jab to the body
and Ziolkowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firmino wants to clinch.
Ziolkowski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good exchange - Firmino coming out on top.#T1#
Firmino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Firmino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Ziolkowski takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Ziolkowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Firmino misses with a looping left.
Ziolkowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Firmino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Firmino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ziolkowski.
Bobby Firmino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Firmino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Firmino takes a swing at Ziolkowski's ribcage but misses.
Firmino looks to score with a jab to the body but Ziolkowski is just out of range.
Ziolkowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pawel Ziolkowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ziolkowski moves out of range of the body kick from Firmino.
Firmino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ziolkowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ziolkowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Firmino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ziolkowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ziolkowski! But no joy.
Firmino is looking to wear down Ziolkowski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Firmino misses with a hook. Ziolkowski ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Ziolkowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Firmino tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Ziolkowski to counter with a crisp jab.
Ziolkowski looks for a takedown but Firmino sprawls well.
Bobby Firmino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pawel Ziolkowski.
Firmino misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Firmino moves into the clinch.
Firmino lands a hook that snaps the head of Ziolkowski backwards.
Firmino trying to control the position but instead, Ziolkowski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Firmino into the cage.
Firmino scores with a shoulder strike. #T4##BC2#
Ziolkowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ziolkowski slips a jab from Firmino.
Firmino misses the shot to the body.
Pawel Ziolkowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Firmino scores with a nice head shot.
Firmino throws a body punch but Ziolkowski moves out of range.
Ziolkowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ziolkowski avoids the body shot from Firmino.
Firmino misses with a hook.
Ziolkowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Firmino swivels and escapes.
An attempted straight right counter from Firmino misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Firmino misses.
Ziolkowski wants to counter the offense by Firmino and move into the clinch position.
Ziolkowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Pawel Ziolkowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ziolkowski avoids the body shot from Firmino.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Firmino showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ziolkowski 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pawel Ziolkowski! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2025 |
#R1#
Sanya blocks a leg kick.
Gabriel lands with a right hand. #TD2#
Sanya gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Sanya tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sanya has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sanya trying to control the position but Gabriel is working away. #SUB2#
Sanya working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Sanya working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Gabriel stops Sanya from passing to mount. #SU2#
Sanya decides to stand back up. Sanya steps back and let's Gabriel get back to his feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gabriel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Sanya changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gabriel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gabriel dodges the ground and pound from Sanya.
Sanya is looking to take a break and control but Gabriel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Sanya decides to stand back up. Sanya steps back and let's Gabriel get back to his feet.
Gabriel tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanya shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gabriel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Gabriel throws a sloppy head kick and Sanya moves out of range easily.
Sanya blocks a head kick by Gabriel.
Sanya dives in and grabs Gabriel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gabriel pushes down on Sanya's head and hops out.
Gabriel scores with a hook.
Gabriel is breathing heavily.
Sanya takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gabriel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gabriel stuffs the takedown.
Joao Gabriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Izrael Sanya.#TD2#
Sanya shoots in and bounces Gabriel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sanya throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Sanya throwing strikes but missing.
Gabriel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanya on the ground.#SUB2#
Sanya drops back looking for a leg! Gabriel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gabriel manages to kick Sanya off! Sanya jumps back into Gabriel's guard. #SUB2#
Sanya is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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 Joao Gabriel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sanya closes the distance and clinches up with Gabriel, looking for a takedown. Sanya pushes Gabriel against the cage but Gabriel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gabriel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD#
Gabriel lands a big head kick that sends Sanya tumbling to the mat! Gabriel takes a step backwards and waves Sanya back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Izrael Sanya has been cut.
Gabriel tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanya get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Sanya stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Gabriel 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 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Gabriel! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
#R1#
Ziolkowski looks to land a combination but Kernohan avoids it well.
Kernohan has his takedown stuffed
and Ziolkowski counters with a one-two to the body.
Kernohan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ziolkowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ziolkowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kernohan swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from Ziolkowski. No joy for Kernohan on that attempt.
Ziolkowski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pawel Ziolkowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Kernohan.
Ziolkowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kernohan sprawls well. Kernohan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ziolkowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Kernohan raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziolkowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kernohan shoots in looking for a takedown but Ziolkowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kernohan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kernohan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Kernohan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ziolkowski will feel that in the morning.
Kernohan shoots in looking for a takedown but Ziolkowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kernohan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kernohan avoids the head kick by Ziolkowski.
#CL2#
Kernohan moves into the clinch.
Kernohan tries to score a body lock takedown but Ziolkowski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Kernohan pulls Ziolkowski into guard.
#SUB2#
Kernohan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ziolkowski is aware though and is defending well.
Kernohan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU#
Ziolkowski stands up from Kernohan's guard - Ziolkowski perhaps looking for a knockout.
No luck for Kernohan with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Kernohan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ziolkowski avoids it really well and circles away.
Kernohan looks winded!
Kernohan wants to clinch up but Ziolkowski keeps it at a distance.
Ziolkowski scores with the left hand. Kernohan knows he should have avoided that one.
Austin Kernohan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kernohan has a takedown stuffed.
Ziolkowski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ziolkowski works over Kernohan's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Kernohan clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Kernohan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ziolkowski up against the cage.
Kernohan wants a takedown but no success here.
Ziolkowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kernohan has Ziolkowski pressed against the cage, preventing Ziolkowski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kernohan looking for a takedown.
Kernohan avoiding damage as Ziolkowski throws knees to the body.
Ziolkowski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kernohan walks away with a smile on his face. Ziolkowski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kernohan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ziolkowski defends well and Kernohan ends up having to push Ziolkowski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ziolkowski lands a glancing blow to the side of Kernohan's head.
Ziolkowski throws a shot to the body.
Kernohan tries for a takedown but Ziolkowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ziolkowski. #T4#
Ziolkowski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kernohan counters with an inside leg kick.
Ziolkowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ziolkowski tests Kernohan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kernohan looks for a takedown but Ziolkowski sprawls well.
Ziolkowski throws a series of punches but Kernohan moves out of range.
Kernohan dives in for a single leg takedown but Ziolkowski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ziolkowski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kernohan darts in trying to clinch
and Ziolkowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Ziolkowski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ziolkowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kernohan with the counter takedown but Ziolkowski avoids it easily.#CL2#
Kernohan has Ziolkowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Kernohan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ziolkowski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ziolkowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kernohan.
Kernohan dives in and grabs Ziolkowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ziolkowski pushes down on Kernohan's head and hops out.
Pawel Ziolkowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Kernohan.
Kernohan misses with a takedown
and Ziolkowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kernohan shoots in looking for a takedown but Ziolkowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kernohan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Kernohan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ziolkowski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kernohan has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Ziolkowski is trying to pull guard but Kernohan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kernohan misses with a punch to the body.
Ziolkowski is trying to pull guard but Kernohan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ziolkowski pushes off an throws an elbow but Kernohan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kernohan tries for a takedown but Ziolkowski manages to get underhooks.
Kernohan is breathing heavily.
Kernohan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ziolkowski lands a right hand.
Kernohan goes for a takedown attempt but Ziolkowski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ziolkowski leaves Kernohan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Kernohan looks to move away, Ziolkowski throws a big counter combo but Kernohan just gets out of the way.
Ziolkowski darts in looking for a takedown but Kernohan gets double underhooks and turns Ziolkowski into the cage.
Ziolkowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kernohan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kernohan trying to stall but Ziolkowski improves his position.
#T2#
Kernohan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ziolkowski to keep the fight standing.
Ziolkowski jumps guard but Kernohan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ziolkowski is working for takedown but Kernohan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kernohan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kernohan has Ziolkowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ziolkowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Kernohan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ziolkowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Kernohan. Kernohan gets slowly back to his feet.
Kernohan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kernohan shoots in for a takedown but Ziolkowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ziolkowski is looking to counter the offense by Kernohan and move into the clinch.
Ziolkowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ziolkowski wants it to stay on the feet.#T3#
Ziolkowski tries to bum rush Kernohan with a series of wild strikes but Kernohan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ziolkowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Kernohan, which made it look bad.
Kernohan dives in and grabs Ziolkowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ziolkowski pushes down on Kernohan's head and hops out.
It looked like Ziolkowski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kernohan.
Ziolkowski tries to clinch up but Kernohan circles away and keeps his distance.
Kernohan shoots in for a double leg but Ziolkowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ziolkowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kernohan can do to turn this around?
Ziolkowski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ziolkowski is looking to chop away at Kernohan's legs.
Ziolkowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kernohan avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
A head kick misses from Kernohan.
Kernohan shoots in looking for a takedown but Ziolkowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kernohan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ziolkowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ziolkowski tests Kernohan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Kernohan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ziolkowski tries to counter with a takedown but Kernohan is quick to defend against it.
Ziolkowski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kernohan shoots in for a takedown but Ziolkowski shows good takedown defense.
Ziolkowski lands a jab-cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Ziolkowski dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Ziolkowski fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Kernohan clinches.
Ziolkowski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kernohan jumps guard but Ziolkowski stands there with Kernohan around his waist. Kernohan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ziolkowski has had enough of the clinch but Kernohan keeps him there for the moment.
Ziolkowski scores with a shoulder strike.
Kernohan blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Kernohan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ziolkowski throws a nice looking combination but Kernohan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kernohan shoots in for a double leg but Ziolkowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ziolkowski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pawel Ziolkowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Kernohan.
Kernohan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kernohan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ziolkowski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Ziolkowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Ziolkowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Kernohan sprawls well. He's pushed Ziolkowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ziolkowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ziolkowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Kernohan tries to counter it with a takedown but Ziolkowski pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Kernohan rushes Ziolkowski and presses him up against the cage.
Kernohan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ziolkowski's defenses.
Ziolkowski tries to pull guard but Kernohan holds him up against the cage and eventually Ziolkowski drops back down to his feet.
Ziolkowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Kernohan controls his hands.
Ziolkowski looking to throw knees to the head but Kernohan is blocking nicely.
#BC2#
Kernohan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Ziolkowski tried to score with a low kick but Kernohan checks it.
Kernohan lands a head kick!
Kernohan misses with a takedown
and Ziolkowski counters with a one-two to the body.
Ziolkowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kernohan tries to avoid it but Ziolkowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kernohan to the ground. Kernohan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kernohan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kernohan thuds a left hand into Ziolkowski's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ziolkowski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kernohan.
Nice takedown defense from Ziolkowski. No joy for Kernohan on that attempt.
Kernohan shoots in and drives through. Ziolkowski sprawls well.
Kernohan fails with a takedown attempt.
Ziolkowski appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Ziolkowski works over Kernohan's head and body with a nice combination.
Ziolkowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kernohan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ziolkowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kernohan.
Ziolkowski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ziolkowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kernohan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL#
Ziolkowski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Ziolkowski is trying to drag Kernohan to the mat but Kernohan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kernohan lands an elbow inside. #TD2#
Kernohan jumps guard and drags Ziolkowski to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kernohan pulls Ziolkowski in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Kernohan is looking for a triangle but Ziolkowski pushes his legs off easily.
Ziolkowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kernohan working a defensive guard here.
Austin Kernohan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pawel Ziolkowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kernohan keeping moving, preventing Ziolkowski from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Austin Kernohan.
I think Ziolkowski 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pawel Ziolkowski! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Mcdonald shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lewandowski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lewandowski has his feet on Mcdonald's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Mcdonald looks for a takedown but Lewandowski sprawls well.
Mcdonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lewandowski as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Lewandowski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mcdonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lewandowski.
Lewandowski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mcdonald slips a jab and a cross from Lewandowski.
Mcdonald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lewandowski.#CL#
Lewandowski clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Mcdonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lewandowski connects with a looping right hand.
Lewandowski shoots in for a double leg but Mcdonald sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Mcdonald tries to counter it with a takedown but Lewandowski pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1##TD2#
Mcdonald shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lewandowski is trying to defend but Mcdonald finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lewandowski pushes Mcdonald off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Lewandowski takes the fight into the clinch.
Lewandowski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lewandowski slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Lewandowski manages to pull guard.
#ES#
Lewandowski wriggles free and stands up. #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!
Mcdonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Lewandowski circles away.
Lewandowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Lewandowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A leg kick checked by Mcdonald.
Mcdonald misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Lewandowski moves into the clinch.
Lewandowski is looking to break free of the clinch but Mcdonald has double underhooks.
Lewandowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mcdonald backwards.
Lewandowski has had enough of the clinch but Mcdonald keeps him there for the moment.
Mcdonald is looking for a takedown.
Mcdonald looks winded!
Mcdonald tries to pull guard but Lewandowski won't allow it.
#BC2#
Mcdonald breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Lewandowski with a hook.#CL#
Lewandowski moves into the clinch.
Lewandowski wants a takedown.
Mcdonald prevents Lewandowski from breaking the clinch.
Lewandowski can't get the takedown.
Lewandowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lewandowski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lewandowski tries to land a knee to the head but Mcdonald blocks with his arms.
Mcdonald letting Lewandowski take a breather here.#BC2#
Mcdonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Lewandowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mcdonald.
Lewandowski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Lewandowski clinches with his opponent.
Lewandowski wants to break free but Mcdonald has control.
Mcdonald tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lewandowski smiles and moves away.
Lewandowski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mcdonald drops his hands momentarily and Lewandowski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Lewandowski moves into range and clinches up with Mcdonald.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Lewandowski dominated that round.
That's time! Lewandowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lewandowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcdonald tries for a takedown but Lewandowski circles away easily
enabling Lewandowski to counter with a crisp jab.
Lewandowski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lewandowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcdonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lewandowski throws a low kick, looking for Mcdonald's leg but Mcdonald calmly moves out of range.
Mcdonald on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Lewandowski takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcdonald has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lewandowski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lewandowski leaning against his opponent.
#T1##BC2#
Mcdonald breaks the clinch.
Lewandowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mcdonald fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lewandowski avoids it really well and circles away.
Robert Lewandowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Mcdonald.
Mcdonald is breathing heavily.
Lewandowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lewandowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcdonald can do to turn this around?
Lewandowski misses with a body kick.
Lewandowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mcdonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lewandowski throws out the jab. #CL#
Lewandowski gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Lewandowski has had enough of the clinch but Mcdonald keeps him there for the moment.
Lewandowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Mcdonald backwards. #BC2#
Mcdonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mcdonald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lewandowski circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Mcdonald 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lewandowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And Mcdonald tries to counter it with a takedown but Lewandowski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lewandowski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Robert Lewandowski is winning the standup battle so far.
A right-left combo lands from Lewandowski. #T3#
Lewandowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mcdonald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lewandowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mcdonald avoids a kick to the body.
Nice shot lands for Lewandowski.
Mcdonald misses with a takedown attempt - Lewandowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lewandowski tried to counter with a leg kick but Mcdonald avoided it.
Lewandowski shoots for a takedown but Mcdonald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mcdonald takes one on the button.
Robert Lewandowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lewandowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcdonald circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Mcdonald goes for a double leg but Lewandowski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lewandowski continues to drive forward.
Lewandowski scores with a sloppy right hand. Mcdonald should have avoided that one.
Timothy Mcdonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Lewandowski clinches with his opponent.
Lewandowski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lewandowski stalls. #TD#
Lewandowski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mcdonald uses from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lewandowski holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lewandowski is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Lewandowski dominated that second round.
That's time! Lewandowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Lewandowski tries to score with a low kick but Mcdonald moves his leg out of the way.
Mcdonald wants to counter with a clinch but Lewandowski pushes him away.
Lewandowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mcdonald is fending him off so far but Lewandowski persists. Nope, Mcdonald circles away and we're back to standing.
Lewandowski moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMcdonald.
Lewandowski throws a head kick but Mcdonald moves out of range.
Mcdonald is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lewandowski dives in and grabs Mcdonald's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcdonald pushes down on Lewandowski's head and hops out.
Mcdonald goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mcdonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lewandowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcdonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Lewandowski. That snapped Mcdonald's head back.
Mcdonald with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Lewandowski to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Lewandowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mcdonald's waist but Mcdonald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lewandowski off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Lewandowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lewandowski.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcdonald.
Lewandowski lands a lovely overhand right.
Lewandowski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mcdonald shoots in looking for a takedown but Lewandowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mcdonald's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lewandowski is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Lewandowski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lewandowski shoots in for a takedown but Mcdonald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lewandowski looks to clinch #TD2#
and Mcdonald counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mcdonald.
Lewandowski pushes Mcdonald off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewandowski has a takedown stuffed.
Mcdonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lewandowski as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Lewandowski gets a clinch.
Robert Lewandowski has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lewandowski.
Mcdonald letting Lewandowski take a breather here.
Mcdonald tries to score a body lock takedown but Lewandowski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Lewandowski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lewandowski wants to break free but Mcdonald has control.
Mcdonald is trying to pull guard but Lewandowski has him pressed against the cage.
Lewandowski can't break the clinch.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lewandowski is trying to break the clinch but Mcdonald has him pressed against the cage.
Lewandowski is trying to break free.
Mcdonald is stalling here.
Lewandowski is trying to push Mcdonald away but Mcdonald has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mcdonald is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lewandowski is defending well.
Lewandowski is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lewandowski wants to break free but Mcdonald has control.
Lewandowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Timothy Mcdonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robert Lewandowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mcdonald gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lewandowski.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Lewandowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lewandowski 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Lewandowski! |
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