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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2025 |
#R1#
Murray shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as LaBomba sprawls well. LaBomba wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murray gets slowly back to his feet.
LaBomba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murray is fending him off so far but LaBomba persists. Nope, Murray circles away and we're back to standing.
LaBomba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and LaBomba wants it to stay on the feet.
LaBomba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch but LaBomba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murray shoots in but LaBomba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Murray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaBomba shoots in for a double leg but Murray sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Murray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murray shoots in but LaBomba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
LaBomba changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from LaBomba is defended easily by Murray.#T1#
Murray shoots in looking for a takedown. LaBomba tries to sprawl out of it but Murray keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. LaBomba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
LaBomba dives in for a single leg takedown but Murray sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Murray appears to be looking for a big counter.
LaBomba misses with a takedown
and Murray counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
LaBomba has his takedown stuffed
and Murray counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
Murray shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
LaBomba is trying to stand.
Murray trying to control from half guard but LaBomba is working away. #T2##SU#
Murray gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
LaBomba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murray.
Horrible takedown attempt by Murray or perhaps it was just good defense by LaBomba, which made it look bad. #CL2#
LaBomba forces Murray back against the cage and clinches.
LaBomba wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Murray breaks from the clinch.
LaBomba shoots in and drives through. Murray sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
LaBomba closes the distance and clinches.#T3##BC2#
LaBomba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - LaBomba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LaBomba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murray pinned against the cage. Murray gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
LaBomba has Murray up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Murray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
LaBomba gets tackled into the cage by Murray. Murray maintains the clinch.
Murray tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. LaBomba smiles and moves away.
LaBomba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Murray looks for a takedown but LaBomba sprawls well.
Murray lands a head kick!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from LaBomba is defended easily by Murray.
LaBomba misses with a takedown attempt
letting Murray counter with a right hand.
Murray stuffs the takedown attempt from LaBomba. LaBomba gets slowly back to his feet.
Murray went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick misses from Murray.
LaBomba changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
LaBomba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten LaBomba somewhat.
Murray appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Murray dominated that round.
That's time! Murray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
LaBomba closes the distance and clinches up with Murray, looking for a takedown. LaBomba pushes Murray against the cage but Murray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
LaBomba shoots in for a double leg but Murray sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Murray tries to counter by moving into the clinch but LaBomba manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Murray scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
LaBomba pushes Murray off and gets back to his feet.
LaBomba shoots in but Murray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnny Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike LaBomba.
LaBomba misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murray drops down looking for a counter takedown but LaBomba sprawls and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Murray. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray leaning against his opponent.
#T1#
LaBomba letting Murray take a breather here.#BC2#
LaBomba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
LaBomba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murray is fending him off so far but LaBomba persists. Nope, Murray circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Murray feints and as LaBomba raises his hands in defense, Murray changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Murray passes LaBomba's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Murray there.
Johnny Murray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murray is looking to take a break and control but LaBomba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murray is really struggling to control LaBomba but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2##ES2#
LaBomba manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Murray keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
LaBomba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
LaBomba fails with an attempt to clinch.
LaBomba goes for a double leg but Murray avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Murray continues to drive forward.
LaBomba shoots for a takedown but Murray saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Murray looks for a takedown but LaBomba sprawls well.
Murray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LaBomba can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from LaBomba.
Murray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Murray moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3#
Murray tries to score a body lock takedown but LaBomba shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
LaBomba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Murray as LaBomba shoots in.
LaBomba dives in and grabs Murray's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murray pushes down on LaBomba's head and hops out.
Murray shoots for a double leg takedown but LaBomba sprawls well. He's pushed Murray's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
LaBomba leaves Murray with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from LaBomba.
LaBomba shoots for a takedown but Murray saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from LaBomba.#CL2#
LaBomba gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Murray prevents LaBomba from breaking the clinch.
LaBomba wants to break free but Murray has control.
LaBomba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Murray tries to pull guard but LaBomba won't allow it.
Murray tries to pull guard but LaBomba won't allow it.
LaBomba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
LaBomba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LaBomba has a takedown stuffed.
LaBomba tries to clinch there but Murray circles away.
Murray dives in for a single leg takedown but LaBomba sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
Murray breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Murray.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Johnny Murray will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Murray tries to keep at a distance but LaBomba has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
LaBomba manages to break the clinch.
LaBomba shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murray but Murray pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Murray displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from LaBomba.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaBomba wants to clinch up but Murray keeps it at a distance.
LaBomba keeps the fight on the outside.
Murray throws a sloppy head kick and LaBomba moves out of range easily.
LaBomba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Murray defends well and LaBomba ends up having to push Murray into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnny Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike LaBomba.
LaBomba moves out of range of the body kick from Murray.
#T1#
LaBomba shoots in looking for a takedown. Murray tries to sprawl out of it but LaBomba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murray manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Murray misses with a kick to the body.
LaBomba shoots in but no luck this time.
Murray attempts a counter takedown but LaBomba avoids it well and moves away.
Mike LaBomba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray shoots in for a double leg but LaBomba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Murray moves into the clinch.
Murray is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LaBomba is defending well for now.
LaBomba is looking to break free of the clinch but Murray has double underhooks. #BC#
Murray breaks from the clinch.
LaBomba tries for a takedown but Murray sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Murray as LaBomba shoots in.
Murray attempts a counter takedown but LaBomba avoids it well and moves away.
A head kick misses from Murray.
Johnny Murray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
LaBomba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murray is fending him off so far but LaBomba persists. Nope, Murray circles away and we're back to standing.
LaBomba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
LaBomba tries for a takedown but Murray circles away easily#TD#
and Murray counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for LaBomba!
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!
Murray lands a decent elbow from side control.
LaBomba is working to avoid the ground and pound but Murray connects with a decent elbow.
Murray trying to control the action but LaBomba is working from the bottom.
LaBomba is trying to escape the position but Murray is controlling the position. #T3#
Murray wants to control but LaBomba is keeping him busy.
Mike LaBomba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU#
Murray stands up.
LaBomba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murray tries to avoid it but LaBomba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murray to the ground. Murray escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murray displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from LaBomba. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Murray shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. LaBomba is trying to defend but Murray finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murray looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Murray is looking to advance position but LaBomba won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murray trying to control the action but LaBomba is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Murray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murray, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Murray! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2025 |
#R1#
FZ shoots in looking for a takedown but Roberts manages to keep the fight standing, pushing FZ's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
FZ has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like George FZ has been cut.#TD#
FZ closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Roberts did well to prevent FZ getting side control.
FZ content to control rather than advance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roberts can do anything to dispel that myth.
Roberts wants to get back to full guard.
Roberts trying to hold on to FZ's head to control him but FZ postures up.
FZ is trying to control the action in half guard but Roberts is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts wants to improve his position but FZ is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
FZ wants to control but Roberts is keeping him busy. #T1#
Roberts makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Roberts.
Roberts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roberts wants to stand but FZ is controlling the position.
FZ postures up.
FZ won't allow Roberts to sweep him here.
FZ trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
FZ throws a strike but Roberts rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now FZ is on top in guard.
#REVR#
FZ is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
FZ landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
FZ in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roberts controlling the position.#SUB2#
FZ avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Roberts looking to control.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing FZ from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
FZ throws a big elbow that misses.
FZ is pushing down on Roberts's leg trying to pass to half guard. Roberts is fighting to maintain full guard but FZ has managed to sneak the leg through.
FZ missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
FZ is keen to just control but Roberts is a slippery customer.
Roberts controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
FZ trying to control the pace.
FZ is trying to control. Roberts wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
FZ is thwarting Roberts's attempts to control the position.
Roberts pushes FZ off looking to stand but FZ dives back in and keeps control.
FZ stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
FZ shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roberts pinned against the cage. Roberts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
George FZ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
FZ closes the distance and clinches up with Roberts, looking for a takedown. FZ pushes Roberts against the cage but Roberts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George FZ. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roberts wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Roberts drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
FZ is trying to improve his position.
Roberts slows the pace down.
Roberts working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
FZ is looking to reverse the position.
FZ wants to get back to his feet.
FZ is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Roberts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George FZ's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Roberts shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
FZ tries to get to full guard but Roberts has control of the leg.
Roberts lands with a punch from half guard.
FZ wants to get back to full guard but Roberts has passed into side control.
FZ is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FZ is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Roberts takes a little break here. FZ wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
FZ wants to control but Roberts postures up.#T1#
FZ seems a little lost for a moment, as Roberts dominates the positioning.
FZ manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brian Roberts has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
FZ looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
FZ looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
FZ wants to get back to full guard.
Roberts winds up and cracks FZ with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Roberts.
FZ tries to roll over but Roberts keeps him under control.#T2#
Roberts controlling the pace.
Roberts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roberts takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Roberts is keen to just control but FZ is a slippery customer.
Roberts keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but FZ defending well.
FZ tries to roll over but Roberts keeps him under control.
Roberts controlling the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Roberts gets the takedown into side control.
FZ struggling a bit here.
Roberts controlling from side mount. #T4#
FZ tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roberts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Roberts working the ground and pound.
Roberts has knee on belly and moves into mount.
FZ is looking to improve his position but Roberts isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roberts lands a nice shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Roberts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George FZ's cut.
That's time! FZ's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
FZ looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roberts is fending him off so far but FZ persists. Nope, Roberts circles away and we're back to standing.
George FZ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brian Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
FZ scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Roberts is not content to let FZ control the position.
Roberts is positioning himself well to prevent FZ advancing to mount.
FZ missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
FZ seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roberts does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Roberts keeping control of the position.
Roberts won't allow FZ to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
FZ is working for a submission of some sort.
Roberts is not content to let FZ control the position.#T1#
Roberts gets full guard.
FZ trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Roberts is looking for a triangle but FZ pushes his legs off easily.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing FZ from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Roberts is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#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.
FZ is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Roberts is looking for a triangle but FZ pushes his legs off easily.
Roberts throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roberts throws a leg kick but FZ checks it. #TD#
FZ closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Roberts to the mat! Roberts manages to get full guard.
FZ trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
FZ scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
FZ tries to free his leg and advance position but Roberts is retaining full guard.
Roberts wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
FZ seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Roberts can't keep his opponent in guard - FZ advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
FZ looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
FZ wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roberts keeps working. #SUB#
FZ wants to work for an arm triangle but Roberts is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roberts is looking to escape.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
FZ is nestled in close to Roberts, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Roberts is doing well to control the position and prevent FZ from advancing to side control.#SUB#
FZ is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roberts sees it coming and defends easily.
FZ thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roberts's head.
Roberts is looking for a sweep. FZ is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
FZ looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Roberts avoiding damage under a succession of punches from FZ.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that's the end of the fight!
George FZ showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Roberts has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Roberts! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
#R1#
Vargas throws out a loose jab but LaBomba uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaBomba changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vargas lands a jab.
Vargas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by LaBomba.
LaBomba attempts a counter takedown but Vargas avoids it well and moves away.
LaBomba fails with a takedown attempt.
LaBomba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas connects with a jab.
Vargas 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.
Vargas lands with an uppercut that bounces LaBomba off the cage and back into range.
Vargas looks to land a left hand but LaBomba moved out of range nicely.
LaBomba attempts a counter takedown but Vargas avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
LaBomba slips under a jab.
Vargas misses with a looping left.
LaBomba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vargas circles away.
Vargas looks to land a right hand but LaBomba moved out of range.
LaBomba drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vargas sprawls and moves away.
Vargas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
LaBomba moves out of range of the strikes.
LaBomba tries to counter with a takedown but Vargas is quick to defend against it.
Vargas misses with an uppercut. LaBomba saw that one coming.
LaBomba half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vargas scores with the left hand. LaBomba knows he should have avoided that one.
Vargas dips to his left and cracks LaBomba with an uppercut!#ROC2#LaBomba is rocked!
LaBomba leaves his chin hanging out and Vargas seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! LaBomba crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diego Vargas!
After winning the bout, Diego Vargas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kidd enables FZ to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kidd manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
FZ controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kidd keeping full guard, as FZ tries to pass.
Kidd is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
FZ stays in close to Kidd's body and controls the position.
Kidd wants to stand up but FZ is controlling him.
FZ scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FZ prevents Kidd from getting back to his feet.
FZ stays in close to Kidd's body and controls the position.
FZ must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
FZ preventing the sweep.
FZ postures up and lands a big shot to Kidd's brow.
FZ controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kidd is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
FZ postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
FZ controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
FZ works a leg free and moves into half guard.
FZ working Kidd over with strikes.
FZ slows the pace down in half guard.
FZ is thwarting Kidd's attempts to control the position.
FZ lands with a punch from half guard.
Kidd is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Well, if FZ 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. FZ connects with a nice short shot to Kidd's temple. #T3##SUB2#
FZ is looking for a kimura here.
FZ perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like FZ might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
FZ working over Kidd with some ground and pound. Kidd looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George FZ dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Kidd has FZ up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Kidd lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
FZ manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
FZ shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kidd napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kidd is trying to escape the position but FZ is controlling the position.
Kidd taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kidd is letting FZ control him for a moment.
FZ's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
FZ is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kidd knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
FZ is staying tight to Kidd's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
FZ thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
FZ taking a breather here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kidd tries to buck FZ off but FZ is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
FZ is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kidd will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Let's hope that FZ has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
FZ is continuing to stall.
George FZ has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
FZ working the head and body with strikes.
Kidd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
FZ lands an elbow.
FZ staying calm.#T4#
FZ working the head with strikes.
FZ lands a decent elbow from side control.
FZ staying calm.
FZ is working Kidd over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kidd is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George FZ showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
FZ darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
FZ takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kidd wants to control but FZ is keeping busy and won't allow it.
FZ working over Kidd with some ground and pound. Kidd looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
FZ has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
FZ scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
FZ scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kidd on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
FZ seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
FZ moves nicely into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
FZ lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
A lull in the action here as FZ stalls from top position.#T2#
FZ cracks Kidd with a big elbow. #ROC2#Kidd is rocked!
Kidd is trying to escape the position but FZ is controlling the position.
Oh Kidd is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
FZ has hold of Kidd's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kidd seems comfortable defending it but FZ has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kidd is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kidd is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but FZ couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George FZ!
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