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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Butler feints and as Downs raises his hands in defense, Butler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Butler stands up over Downs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU#
Butler decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Butler takes one to the chin there.#TD#
Butler shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Downs napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Downs tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Butler working Downs over with strikes here. #ROC#Downs is rocked!
Butler loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Downs scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Butler land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Butler stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braedon Butler!
A relieved looking Braedon Butler 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Weaver looks to clinch #TD2#
and Mcfarland counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mcfarland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mcfarland prevents Weaver from improving his position.
Mcfarland controlling the action here.
Weaver is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver is trying to control but can't.
Weaver tries to roll over but Mcfarland keeps him under control.
Mcfarland wants to free his trapped foot but Weaver is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Weaver wants to sweep but Mcfarland has passed to side control!
Weaver is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mcfarland has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mcfarland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Weaver keeps working.
Weaver trying to control but Mcfarland flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Weaver knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mcfarland on the ground.
Weaver covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Weaver covering up well and avoiding damage.
Weaver is in bad spot here.
#T2#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Weaver defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Mcfarland looking for the choke from the back.
Good control from Mcfarland.
Mcfarland is hanging on to Weaver's back as he tries to escape.
#T3#
Will Mcfarland go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Mcfarland misses with an elbow to the head.
Mcfarland is not going to allow Weaver to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Mcfarland is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Mcfarland has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Weaver has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Weaver is trying to stand back up. #T4##SUB2#
Mcfarland working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Weaver is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Mcfarland has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Weaver taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Phoenix Mcfarland! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Heath misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Walker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Heath quickly recovers to half guard.
Well, if Walker 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.
Heath is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Walker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Walker maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Heath could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Walker has cracked it and Heath is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Walker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Walker!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mike Walker waved his t-shirt featuring HARDTACK 160Q Fuel Your Fight! 🥊's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Andrade misses with a takedown attempt - Osborne sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Osborne appears to be looking for a big counter.
Andrade has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Osborne counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Andrade drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nathen Osborne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bridger Andrade.
Osborne tries to break the clinch but Andrade is controlling the position.
Osborne lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
Osborne is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osborne lands a nice shot to the body.
Osborne prevents a takedown attempt there.
Andrade tries a body shot but Osborne blocks it.
Osborne scores with a hook to the body.
Osborne lands a left hand.
#T1#
Osborne throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Andrade wants a takedown but no success here.
Andrade wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Osborne has him pressed against the cage.
Andrade tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Osborne smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Osborne pushes Andrade up against the cage in a clinch.
Andrade working aggressively here.
Osborne lands with a left to the head.
Andrade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Osborne working hard to break the clinch.
Osborne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Osborne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Osborne is trying to push Andrade away but Andrade has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Osborne scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Osborne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Osborne lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osborne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Andrade tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Osborne avoids it.
Andrade is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Osborne is defending well.
Osborne works on Andrade's body with a couple of short punches.
Osborne tries to break free but Andrade pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Osborne.
Osborne tries to break free but Andrade pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Osborne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andrade dives in for a single leg takedown but Osborne sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Osborne stalks Andrade and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Andrade's face. Andrade staggers backwards, shaken.
Nathen Osborne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andrade is looking to clinch but Osborne is avoiding it.
#CL#
Osborne pushes Andrade up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Osborne cracks Andrade with a nice body shot.
Andrade jumps guard but Osborne stands there with Andrade around his waist. Andrade gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Osborne.
Osborne lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Osborne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Osborne.
Osborne lands a left hand.
Andrade is looking to take this one to the mat.
Osborne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Osborne.
Andrade is trying to force a seperation but Osborne has the dominant position.#TD2#
Andrade pulls Osborne into guard.
#SU#
Osborne stands and steps away. Andrade gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4##CL#
Osborne moves into range and clinches up with Andrade.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Osborne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andrades head.
Osborne lands with a short shot to the head.
Osborne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andrade lands a knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Andrade's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Andrade wants to break the clinch but can't.
Osborne is trying to break the clinch but Andrade is controlling him.
Osborne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
Osborne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Andrade landing knees to the body.
Andrade tries for a takedown but Osborne manages to get underhooks.
Osborne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Osborne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nathen Osborne dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Andrade throws a nice looking combination but Osborne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Osborne lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Osborne pushes Andrade up against the cage in a clinch.
Andrade jumps guard but Osborne turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Andrade tries to pull guard but Osborne won't allow it.
Osborne pushes Andrade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andrade prevents Osborne from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Osborne.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Osborne as Andrade tries to tie him up.
Andrade wants to take the fight to the mat but Osborne manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nathen Osborne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bridger Andrade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osborne lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Andrade or not.
Andrade tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Osborne smiles and moves away.
Nathen Osborne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Osborne throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T1#
Osborne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andrade tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Osborne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Osborne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Osborne is leaning against Andrade and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Osborne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Osborne can't break the clinch.
Osborne is trying to push Andrade away but Andrade has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Osborne throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Andrade is working for takedown but Osborne is calmly controlling the position for now.
Osborne gets through Andrade's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Osborne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Andrade looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Andrade has Osborne pressed against the cage, preventing Osborne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nathen Osborne has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Osborne.
Osborne lands a body shot.
Osborne tries to break free but Andrade pushes him back against the cage.
Andrade keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Osborne's efforts to push away.
Andrade tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Osborne smiles and moves away.
Osborne throws a right and a left that Andrade avoids nicely.
Osborne keeps the fight on the outside.
Osborne throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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 looping hook to the body misses from Andrade. Osborne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Osborne went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Osborne has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3#
Osborne lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Osborne lands a shot to the body.
Andrade tries to pull guard but Osborne holds him up against the cage and eventually Andrade drops back down to his feet.
Osborne lands a shoulder strike.
Andrade tries to stall but Osborne uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Andrade jumps guard but Osborne stands there with Andrade around his waist. Andrade gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Andrade decides to pull guard.
Andrade looking to control.
#SU#
Osborne decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Andrade, up you get! #CL#
Osborne moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hook to the body lands for Osborne.
Andrade is breathing heavily.#T4#
Osborne scores with a shoulder strike.
Andrade fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Andrade is trying to pull guard but Osborne turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Andrade keeps control of Osborne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Osborne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andrade is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Osborne pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Andrade drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andrade keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Osborne's efforts to push away.
Andrade prevents Osborne from breaking the clinch.
Osborne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrade tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nathen Osborne dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Andrade throws a right hand that Osborne ducks under and follows up with a left that Osborne also avoids with ease.
Osborne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Osborne works over Andrade's head and body with a nice combination.
A head kick misses from Andrade.
Osborne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andrade can do to turn this around?
Osborne misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Osborne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Osborne has taken the fight to the clinch.
Andrade has Osborne pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Osborne manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osborne cracks Andrade with a nice body shot.
Osborne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andrade can't get the takedown.
Osborne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Osborne is trying to push Andrade away but Andrade has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
A short left from Osborne.
Osborne lands a left hand.
Andrade wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Osborne has him pressed against the cage.
Nathen Osborne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andrade tries to pull guard but Osborne holds him up against the cage and eventually Andrade drops back down to his feet.
Nathen Osborne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bridger Andrade.
Osborne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Osborne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Osborne is trying to break the clinch but Andrade has him pressed against the cage.
Osborne lands with a right to the head.
Osborne tries to break the clinch but Andrade is controlling the position.
Osborne working hard to break the clinch.
Osborne is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2#
Osborne is trying to push Andrade away but Andrade has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Andrade fails to pull guard.
Osborne lands a shot to the body.
Andrade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andrade tries to break the clinch but Osborne is controlling the position.
Osborne can't break the clinch.
Osborne stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Osborne lands a nice uppercut.
Andrade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Osborne digs a right hand into Andrade's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andrade's gas tank.
Osborne gets through Andrade's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osborne scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Osborne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Andrade is trying to drag Osborne to the mat but Osborne just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Osborne lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
Osborne wants to break free but Andrade has control.
Andrade wants to break the clinch but can't.
Andrade jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Osborne walks away with a smile on his face. Andrade gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Osborne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andrade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Osborne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andrade avoids a punch combination nicely.
Osborne leaves Andrade with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Osborne is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Andrade.#T4##CL#
Osborne has managed to clinch.
Osborne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andrade is trying to maintain a safe position but Osborne gets an underhook and turns Andrade into the cage.#BC#
Osborne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Osborne swinging wildly here.
Good exchange - Osborne coming out on top.
Bridger Andrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Osborne's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Osborne duly obliges.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathen Osborne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Osborne, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathen Osborne! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2025 |
#R1#
Heath looks to throw a body kick
and Link counters with a series of strikes. Heath will be more careful next time no doubt.
Heath looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Heath tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Link defends well and Heath ends up having to push Link into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Link looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Heath jumps guard but Link stands there with Heath around his waist. Heath gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Heath. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Link is trying to break the clinch but Heath has him pressed against the cage.
Heath is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Link to keep the fight standing.
Heath is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Link gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Link is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Heath is looking for a sweep. Link is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Link slows the pace down in half guard.
Heath wants to control but Link is keeping busy.
Link slips a nice elbow through Heath's hands, connecting with Heath's forehead.
Link seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Link stands up out of the half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Heath dives in and grabs Link's left leg, looking for a takedown. Link pushes down on Heath's head and hops out.#TD2#
Link shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Well, if Link 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.
Heath knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Link on the ground.
Heath wants to get back to full guard but Link has mounted him!
Link controlling his opponent.
Link avoids the attempt from Heath to control.#T3#
Link sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Heath tries to improve his position but instead Link has taken his back!
Heath trying to control the hands but Link breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Heath is trying to defend against the choke here but Link has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Link Tightens the hold and Heath taps out furiously! Link displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joesph Link! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2025 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Hurley. #TD2#
Hurley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Weaver has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hurley has passed into side control.
Weaver knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hurley on the ground.
Weaver is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hurley is controlling him well.
Hurley creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Weaver sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weaver is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hurley is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hurley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hurley looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Weaver is working to get back to half guard.
Weaver holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hurley tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#SUB2#
Hurley looking to isolate an arm here. Weaver doesn't see it coming and as Hurley extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Hurley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeremy Hurley! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Nakamura gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Nakamura pushes a forearm under Downs's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Downs is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daku Nakamura! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2025 |
#R1#
Holdrock misses with a head kick.
Holdrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Holdrock lands a really nice looking cross but Andrade seems unphased.
Holdrock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Holdrock missing with a left hand there. Andrade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bridger Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrade blocks a head kick by Holdrock.
Andrade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade tries to close the distance and clinch but Holdrock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holdrock throwing a counter right hand but Andrade manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Andrade closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrade.
Andrade has Holdrock pushed against the cage.
Holdrock prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1#
Andrade jumps guard but Holdrock stands there with Andrade around his waist. Andrade gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Luke Holdrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bridger Andrade.
Holdrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holdrock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holdrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holdrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrade.
Andrade tries a body shot but Holdrock blocks it.
Holdrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrade tries to pull guard but Holdrock holds him up against the cage and eventually Andrade drops back down to his feet.
Andrade has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holdrock avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Andrade blocks an uppercut.
Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holdrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2##BC2#
Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrade shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holdrock defends it nicely.
Andrade swats away the attempt to clinch by Holdrock.
Andrade wants to counter with a clinch but Holdrock pushes him away.
Andrade misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Holdrock is looking to counter punch.
Holdrock moves out of range of the body kick from Andrade.
Andrade tries to close the distance and clinch but Holdrock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holdrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Holdrock lands a glancing blow to the side of Andrade's head.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Andrade is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Holdrock pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Andrade pressing his opponent against the cage.
Andrade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andrade prevents a body shot from Holdrock.
Holdrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrade has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holdrock after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Andrade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Andrade closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Holdrock.
Holdrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4##CL#
Holdrock takes the fight into the clinch.
Holdrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andrade is trying to pull guard but Holdrock turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Holdrock tries to work over Andrade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andrade tries to pull guard but Holdrock won't allow it.
Andrade tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holdrock smiles and moves away.
Andrade bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Holdrock's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed right hand from Holdrock misses the target.
Holdrock sets himself, and Andrade steps forward looking for the clinch! Holdrock avoids it this time.#CL2#
Holdrock tries to keep at a distance but Andrade has taken the fight into the clinch.
Andrade tries to score a body lock takedown but Holdrock shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Holdrock dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Andrade takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Holdrock tries to keep at a distance but Andrade has taken the fight into the clinch.
Holdrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holdrock misses with a punch to the body.
Andrade tries for a takedown. No joy.
Andrade is looking for a takedown.
Holdrock is working Andrade over against the cage.#TD2#
Andrade jumps guard and drags Holdrock to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Holdrock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holdrock throws a big right hand that misses.
Holdrock throwing strikes from guard but Andrade blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holdrock wants to control from the top but Andrade keeps moving.
Holdrock postures up.
#T1#
Andrade throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Holdrock trying to control but Andrade is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andrade fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Luke Holdrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bridger Andrade.
Holdrock misses the shot to the body.
Andrade scores with a jab to the body.
Andrade shoots in and drives through. Holdrock sprawls well.
Holdrock is looking to counter punch.
Andrade shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Holdrock counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Andrade with a lazy takedown attempt
and Holdrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick by Andrade misses
and Andrade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holdrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andrade.#CL2#
Andrade gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Holdrock has a couple of punches blocked by Andrade.
Holdrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holdrock misses with a punch to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Andrade.#BC2#
Andrade breaks the clinch.
Holdrock avoids the head kick by Andrade.
#T3#
Andrade drops his hands momentarily and Holdrock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Andrade moves into the clinch successfully.
Holdrock working aggressively here.
Holdrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andrade can do to turn this around?
Holdrock has a couple of punches blocked by Andrade.
Holdrock can't find room to land a body shot as Andrade controls the action.
Andrade jumps guard but Holdrock turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Holdrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
Andrade is stalling here.
#BC2#
Andrade breaks the clinch.
Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andrade throws a lazy body kick
and Holdrock counters with a nice uppercut.
Holdrock is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Holdrock cracks Andrade with an open hand slap.#T4#
Andrade shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Holdrock to counter with a crisp jab.
Andrade with a poor takedown
and Holdrock counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Andrade clinches up with Holdrock and pushes him back against the cage.
Luke Holdrock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Andrade tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Holdrock just stands there and leans against the cage.
Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andrade takes a shot to the head.
Holdrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrade wants to take the fight to the mat but Holdrock manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Holdrock checks a leg kick.
Holdrock stuffs the takedown.
Holdrock throws a counter high kick but Andrade was just alert enough to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Holdrock dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Holdrock jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Holdrock tries to sprawl but Andrade drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Holdrock makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Holdrock moves out of range easily.
A jab lands there for Holdrock.
Holdrock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Andrade on the side of the head.
Luke Holdrock is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holdrock with a hook.
Andrade throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Holdrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice takedown defense from Holdrock. No joy for Andrade on that attempt.
Andrade tries to clinch but Holdrock is having none of it.
Andrade staying out of range there.#T1#
Andrade tries to clinch up.
Holdrock is looking to counter punch.
Andrade shoots in for a double leg but Holdrock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Andrade tries to clinch
and Holdrock counters with a monster head kick that knocks Andrade out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Luke Holdrock! |
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