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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 07, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Okoro manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Aadan on his heels. He'll look to pass Aadan's guard now, I'm sure.
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.
Aadan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Okoro wants to control from the top but Aadan keeps moving.
Okoro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Okoro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aadan keeping moving, preventing Okoro from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoro wants to pass the guard but Aadan is keeping the position.
Okoro trying to control but Aadan is working from the bottom. #T1#
Okoro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Aadan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aadan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Aadan.
Aadan stalling the fight.
Aadan scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Okoro wants the takedown. Aadan is fighting it off but Okoro persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Aadan's guard against the cage.
Aadan keeping moving, preventing Okoro from controlling successfully.
Aadan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Okoro sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Okoro looking to pass the guard.
Aadan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Okoro wants to control from the top but Aadan keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okoro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aadan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Okoro controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Aadan clinches up against the cage.
Okoro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aadan after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch on the inside from Aadan fails to land.
Aadan lands with a right to the head.
Aadan lands with a short shot to the head.
Okoro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aadan walks away with a smile on his face. Okoro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Aadan darts in and clinches Okoro up against the cage.
Okoro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aadan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yamikani Aadan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elias Okoro.
Aadan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aadan.
Aadan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aadan just leaning against Okoro, taking a breather.
Aadan misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Okoro has hold of one of Aadan's legs. Aadan is fighting the takedown attempt but Okoro gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
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!
Okoro throwing strikes but missing.
Okoro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aadan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okoro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yamikani Aadan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Okoro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Okoro content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Elias Okoro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Okoro wants to control but Aadan is keeping him busy.
Aadan is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aadan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Okoro trying to control the action but Aadan is working from the bottom. #T1#
Aadan is trying to buck Okoro off.
Okoro wants to take a breather but Aadan manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Okoro.
Okoro looking to sit in guard and control but Aadan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Okoro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2##SU#
Aadan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Okoro gets the takedown into side control.
Okoro trying to control the action but Aadan is working from the bottom.
Aadan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okoro can do to turn this around?
Aadan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Okoro is controlling him well.
Okoro happy to just control the position for now.
Aadan is not content to let Okoro control the position. #T3#
Aadan wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Okoro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #ES#
Aadan throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Okoro instigates a clinch. #T4#
Aadan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Aadan.
Aadan cracks Okoro with a nice body shot.
Okoro tries to score a body lock takedown but Aadan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aadan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okoro backwards.
A short right from Aadan on the inside.
Okoro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aadan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yamikani Aadan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okoro is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Aadan tries to keep at a distance but Okoro has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yamikani Aadan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Aadan closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Aadan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Aadan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Okoro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Aadan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okoro backwards.
Aadan stalling.
Aadan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Okoro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aadan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Okoro up against the cage.
Aadan lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aadan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aadan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Okoro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aadan working Okoro over with knees to the body.#T1#
Aadan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okoros head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Aadan.
Aadan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Aadan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aadan lands with a light punch inside.
Aadan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okoro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Aadan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aadan avoiding damage.
Okoro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aadan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aadan slows down the pace here.
#T2#
Okoro is trying to pull guard but Aadan has him pressed against the cage.
Yamikani Aadan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elias Okoro.
Aadan lands with a right to the head.
Aadan lands with a left to the head.
Aadan landing knees to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Elias Okoro has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aadan is pushing Okoro up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Come on Aadan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Aadan connects with a knee to the head.
Aadan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aadan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
A short right from Aadan on the inside.
Aadan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Okoro backwards.
Aadan struggles to land a body shot inside as Okoro controls his hands.
A short left from Aadan.
Aadan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aadan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Aadan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Okoro up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Aadan for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Still in the clinch, Aadan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Elias Okoro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knees in the clinch landing for Aadan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aadan. #T4#
Aadan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Aadan.
Okoro takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A knee to the head by Aadan.
Aadan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Aadan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aadan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Okoro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aadan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aadan slowing the pace effectively.
Yamikani Aadan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aadan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yamikani Aadan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aadan, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yamikani Aadan!
A very excited looking Yamikani Aadan rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 07, 2025 |
#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Balch.
Balch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volkov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Balch closes the distance and clinches.
Volkov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Balch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Balch is trying to force a seperation but Volkov has the dominant position.#TD#
Balch pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Volkov drops back looking for a leg! Balch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Balch manages to kick Volkov off! Volkov jumps back into Balch's guard.
Balch looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Volkov passes Balch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Volkov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Balch! #T1##SUB2#
Volkov looking to secure an arm triangle but Balch defends it well.
Balch working to try and regain half guard.
Volkov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Volkov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Balch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Balch tries to get out of the position.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balch has given up his back here. Will Volkov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#SUB2#
Volkov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Balch knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Balch for a finish.
Volkov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Balch's body.
#SUB2#
Volkov is working for a rear naked choke. Balch is not defending it well and Volkov has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Balch refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Balch's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maksim Volkov!
Maksim Volkov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2025 |
#R1#
Deehmun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Deehmun.
Deehmun fails to land with a series of punches.
Deehmun misses with a head kick.
Afghani Deehmun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deehmun leaves Turner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Deehmun swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Deehmun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Turner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Deehmun sprawls well initially but Turner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Deehmun is looking for a sweep. Turner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner wants to stand up but Deehmun has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Deehmun's coaches at Cozad MMA Tokyo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SU2#
Turner stands up out of the half guard. #T1#
Deehmun tries a head kick but it misses.
Turner is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Turner has closed the distance and engaged Deehmun in a clinch.
Deehmun can't get the takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Turner takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Deehmun drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Turner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Deehmun is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Turner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Afghani Deehmun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deehmun jumps guard but Turner stands there with Deehmun around his waist. Deehmun gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T2#
Deehmun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Turner smiles and moves away.
Deehmun tries a head kick but it misses.
Deehmun looks for the body kick but Turner saw that one coming.
As Deehmun backs off Turner throws a huge counter combo but Deehmun manages to avoid it all.
Turner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Deehmun as he jumps to the side.
Deehmun defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turner.
Turner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Turner clinches.
Deehmun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Turner is defending well.#TD2#
Turner pulls guard successfully.
Deehmun passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Deehmun misses with the ground and pound.
Turner is being controlled here.
Turner pushes Deehmun away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Deehmun gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Deehmun throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Deehmun tries to move to mount but Turner blocks the move with his legs.
Deehmun is looking to take a break and control but Turner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee asks Deehmun politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Deehmun prefers to stall for the moment though.
Deehmun trying to control the position but Turner is working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deehmun prevents Turner from escaping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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 Afghani Deehmun will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Turner closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Deehmun quickly recovers to half guard.
Deehmun tries to roll over but Turner keeps him under control.
Deehmun wants to control but Turner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Deehmun wants to get back to full guard.
Deehmun trying to control but Turner postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jalen Turner has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Deehmun throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd cheers as Deehmun lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turner doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Deehmun fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turner, pushing him back against the cage.
Turner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Turner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Deehmun.
Deehmun is looking for a takedown.
Deehmun jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Turner walks away with a smile on his face. Deehmun gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Afghani Deehmun. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A low kick from Deehmun is predictable there
and Turner counters with a straight right hand.
Deehmun showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turner.
#CL2#
Turner rushes Deehmun and presses him up against the cage.
Turner gets underhooks to prevent Deehmun's takedown attempt.
Deehmun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Turner smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Deehmun moves into range and clinches up with Turner.#T3#
Deehmun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Turner smiles and moves away.
Turner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Deehmun misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Deehmun tries to sprawl but Turner drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Deehmun keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Deehmun wants to improve his position but Turner is controlling well.
#SUB#
Deehmun looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SU2#
Turner decides to stand up.
Turner tries a head kick but it misses.
Deehmun is looking to counter the offense by Turner and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Turner drives through and clinches with Deehmun against the cage.
#BC2#
Turner breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Deehmun gets tackled into the cage by Turner. Turner maintains the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Deehmun avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Turner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jalen Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Turner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Deehmun circles away quickly and effectively.
Afghani Deehmun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deehmun misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Deehmun moves into range and clinches up with Turner.#TD2#
Turner gets control of Deehmun's arms and successfully pulls guard. Turner will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Turner keeping moving, preventing Deehmun from controlling successfully.
Deehmun not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deehmun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Deehmun looking to sit in guard and control but Turner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Deehmun will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Turner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Deehmun has a closed guard, preventing Turner from standing up.
Deehmun trying to control the position.
Turner controls from within his opponent's guard. #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.
Deehmun managing to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Deehmun throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Deehmun forces Turner back against the cage and clinches.
Deehmun is trying to pull guard but Turner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Turner.
Deehmun has Turner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Turner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Turner lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #TD2#
Turner pulls Deehmun into guard.
#T3#
Turner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turner keeping moving, preventing Deehmun from controlling successfully.
Deehmun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Deehmun might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Deehmun trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
Deehmun postures up in Turner's guard and throws a big left but Turner blocks it.
Deehmun trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Deehmun throwing strikes from guard but Turner blocks nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Deehmun throws a leg kick but Turner checks it.
Turner throws a counter combo.#CL#
Deehmun has taken the fight to the clinch.
Turner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2#
Turner jumps into guard, dragging Deehmun to the mat.
Turner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Deehmun is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jalen Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Turner 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jalen Turner!
In his post fight interview, Jalen Turner started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Leister rushes Turner and presses him up against the cage.
Turner scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Turner. #CUT#It looks like Khalil Leister has been cut.#TD#
Turner pulls guard successfully.
Leister trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner is looking to stand up but Leister isn't so interested in that idea.
Leister is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner wants to stand up but Leister is controlling him. #T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Turner gets tackled into the cage by Leister. Leister maintains the clinch.
Leister fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Turner working Leister over with knees to the body.
Turner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Turner effectively controlling the action here.
Leister wants a takedown but no success here.
#T2#
Leister tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Turner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jalen Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalil Leister.
Turner working Leister over with knees to the body.
Turner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Turner pushes Leister back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Turner lands an elbow just above Leister 's eye.
Turner avoiding damage.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Turner gets underhooks to prevent Leister's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Turner pulls guard effortlessly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leister prevents Turner from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Turner keeping moving, preventing Leister from controlling successfully.
Leister is stalling in the full guard.
Leister stops Turner from standing up.
Turner trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Leister wants to pass the guard but Turner is keeping the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Turner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Leister is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Turner darts in and clinches Leister up against the cage.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Leister tries to pull guard but Turner holds him up against the cage and eventually Leister drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Leister gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Turner manages to break the clinch.
Leister has a takedown stuffed.
We've been informed that Leister has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Turner gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leister is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turner takes a little break here. Leister wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jalen Turner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khalil Leister's cut.
That's time! Turner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Leister gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turner counters with a left and a right that stings Leister. #ROC#Leister is rocked!
Turner dances in with a quick combination. Leister is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Turner snaps Leister's head back. Leister stumbles backwards against the cage. Turner steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Leister's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Leister just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jalen Turner!
Jalen Turner tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Volkov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dimagiba swinging wildly here.
Dimagiba should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dimagiba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Volkov tries to counter with a takedown but Dimagiba is quick to defend against it.
Dimagiba misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Volkov feinted with a counter takedown.
Volkov dives in and grabs Dimagiba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dimagiba pushes down on Volkov's head and hops out.
Isidro Dimagiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dimagiba throws a right hand that Volkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkov also avoids with ease.
Volkov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dimagiba throws a series of punches but Volkov avoids them all with ease.
Dimagiba misses with a two punch combination.
Dimagiba lands a two punch combo.
Dimagiba lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dimagiba.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimagiba works over Volkov's head and body with a nice combination.
No joy there for Dimagiba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Volkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Volkov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Volkov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Volkov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Volkov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dimagiba for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dimagiba lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A combination from Dimagiba does no damage.
Volkov tries to counter with a takedown but Dimagiba is quick to defend against it.
Dimagiba throws a nice looking combination but Volkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dimagiba tries to bum rush Volkov with a series of wild strikes but Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dimagiba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No joy there for Dimagiba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dimagiba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov.
Dimagiba misses with a double jab.
Volkov feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Dimagiba scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dimagiba looks to land a combination but Volkov avoids it well.
Dimagiba throws a series of punches but Volkov avoids them all with ease.
Volkov tries to counter with a takedown but Dimagiba is quick to defend against it.
Volkov closes the distance and clinches up with Dimagiba, looking for a takedown. Volkov pushes Dimagiba against the cage but Dimagiba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dimagiba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Dimagiba tries to sprawl but Volkov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Volkov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dimagiba can do anything to dispel that myth.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Volkov.#T4#
Volkov trying to mount his opponent but Dimagiba defends it.
Volkov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Volkov continues to hold on tight.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Volkov trying to pass the guard but Dimagiba defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isidro Dimagiba dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dimagiba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dimagiba misses with a two punch combination.
Volkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Volkov attempts a counter takedown but Dimagiba avoids it well and moves away.
Dimagiba throws a series of strikes that have Volkov backpedaling.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dimagiba.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dimagiba has eaten all the pies!
Dimagiba misses with a two punch combination.
Dimagiba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Volkov.
Volkov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dimagiba lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov dodges the punch combination from Dimagiba.
Volkov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dimagiba throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Volkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Dimagiba throws a series of punches but Volkov avoids them all with ease.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Maksim Volkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dimagiba dips to his left and cracks Volkov with an uppercut!
Dimagiba lands a two punch combo.
Dimagiba lands with a nice combination. Volkov backs away looking to recover.
Dimagiba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Volkov.
Dimagiba is breathing heavily.
Dimagiba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Volkov.#TD#
Volkov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dimagiba manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Dimagiba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Volkov.
Volkov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Further stalling from Volkov.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Dimagiba lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dimagiba.
Dimagiba looks to land a combination but Volkov avoids it well.
Volkov feinted with a counter takedown.
Isidro Dimagiba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dimagiba scores with a hook to the body. Volkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dimagiba is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dimagiba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Volkov walks into a stiff left hand from Dimagiba.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but Dimagiba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dimagiba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dimagiba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Volkov.
Volkov dodges the punch combination from Dimagiba.
Volkov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dimagiba misses with a right hand #TD#
and Volkov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in half guard, Volkov seems content to control.#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov slips a nice elbow through Dimagiba's hands, connecting with Dimagiba's forehead.
Volkov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isidro Dimagiba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Volkov dodges the punch combination from Dimagiba.
A punch lands to the side of Volkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dimagiba tries to bum rush Volkov with a series of wild strikes but Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dimagiba misses with a two punch combination.
Volkov tries to counter with a takedown but Dimagiba is quick to defend against it.
A punch combination from Dimagiba misses.
Volkov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dimagiba throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Volkov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dimagiba's guard.
Volkov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dimagiba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Volkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Volkov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Volkov lands a couple of digs.
Volkov landing with the ground and pound.
Volkov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Dimagiba with a nice cross.
Dimagiba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Dimagiba misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Volkov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dimagiba won't be happy with that.
Volkov controlling from side mount. #T4#
Volkov continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Maksim Volkov.
I think Dimagiba 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isidro Dimagiba!
In his post fight interview, Isidro Dimagiba gave a big smile as he said '“Well, that went nicely. You look like a piñata that someone took very seriously. Honestly, I was half-expecting candy to fall out. Don’t worry, you’ll recover. Probably. Maybe. Next time, bring a better face for me to hit.”'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Basketball is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Montrel.
Montrel works over Basketball's head and body with a nice combination.
Montrel feints a jab promting Basketball to slip. Montrel then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Basketball slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Montrel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL#
Montrel clinches with his opponent.
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!
Montrel is trying to break the clinch but Basketball has him pressed against the cage.
Basketball keeps control of Montrel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Montrel is trying to break the clinch but Basketball is controlling him.
Montrel working hard to break the clinch.
Basketball is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Montrel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Montrel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Basketball keeps control of Montrel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Montrel tries to circle away but Basketball has him pinned against the cage.
Montrel is trying to force a seperation but Basketball has the dominant position.
Montrel is looking to break free of the clinch but Basketball has double underhooks.
Montrel is trying to break free.
Montrel is trying to force a seperation but Basketball has the dominant position.
Basketball keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Montrel's efforts to push away.
Montrel is looking to break free of the clinch but Basketball has double underhooks.
Montrel is trying to force a seperation but Basketball has the dominant position.
Montrel working hard to break the clinch.
Montrel wants to get back to striking at distance but Basketball won't allow it.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Montrel is trying to force a seperation but Basketball has the dominant position.
Montrel has had enough of the clinch but Basketball keeps him there for the moment.
Montrel is pressed up against the cage. Basketball has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Montrel down to the mat. Montrel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dusee Montrel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Top Basketball.
Montrel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Montrel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Basketball steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Montrel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Montrel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Basketball thinks about the counter body kick.
Montrel lands a jab-cross combination.
Montrel throws a series of punches but Basketball avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Basketball on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Montrel is working the combinations to good effect here.
Montrel fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Basketball feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T3##ES#
Montrel has his feet on Basketball's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Montrel throws a series of strikes that have Basketball backpedaling.
Basketball has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Montrel misses with the combination.
Basketball is trying to counter with his kicks.
Montrel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Basketball paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Basketball steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Montrel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Basketball is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Montrel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montrel misses with a double jab.
Montrel misses with a two punch combination.
Basketball doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dusee Montrel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montrel is breathing heavily.#T4#
Basketball looks for a takedown but Montrel sprawls well.
A left and a right from Montrel both land. Nice combination.
Montrel throws a right and a left that Basketball avoids nicely.
Basketball follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Montrel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Basketball avoids a punch combination nicely.
Basketball thinks about the counter body kick.
Montrel misses with a combination
and Basketball counters with a body kick.
Montrel lands with a nice combination. Basketball backs away looking to recover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dusee Montrel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Montrel lands a jab-cross combination.
Montrel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Basketball drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Montrel defends it well.
Dusee Montrel is winning the standup battle so far.
Montrel throws a series of punches but Basketball avoids them all with ease.
Montrel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Montrel feints a jab promting Basketball to slip. Montrel then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Basketball slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Basketball dodges the punch combination from Montrel.
Basketball is trying to counter with his kicks.
Montrel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Montrel misses.
Montrel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Basketball steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Basketball shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Montrel as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Basketball showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Montrel.
Basketball is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Montrel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Montrel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Montrel wants it to stay on the feet.
Montrel wants to slow Basketball down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice combination there by Montrel.
#CL#
Montrel gets a clinch.
Montrel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Montrel is pressed up against the cage. Basketball has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Montrel down to the mat. Montrel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dusee Montrel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Top Basketball.
Montrel throws a series of strikes that have Basketball backpedaling.
#T2#
Montrel misses with a few strikes there.
And Basketball responds with a good body kick, but Montrel manages to step out the way in time.
Basketball showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Montrel.
Montrel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Basketball is trying to counter with his kicks.
Montrel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Montrel misses with a wild combination.
Basketball counters with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montrel fails to land with a series of punches.
Basketball raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Montrel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Montrel doesn't manage to clinch there - Basketball circles away.
Montrel fails to land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Basketball shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Montrel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Montrel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Basketball responds with a good body kick, but Montrel manages to step out the way in time.
Montrel fails to land with a series of punches.
And Basketball responds with a good body kick, but Montrel manages to step out the way in time.
Montrel misses with the combination.
#TD2#
Basketball scores with a takedown into Montrel's guard.
Montrel keeping moving, preventing Basketball from controlling successfully. #T4#
Basketball sitting in guard, not really doing much. #ES#
Montrel wriggles free and stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dusee Montrel dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Montrel wants to land a leg kick but Basketball is out of range.
Basketball follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Montrel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Montrel misses with a few strikes there.
Montrel misses with a double jab.
Basketball checks a low kick from Montrel.
Basketball thinks about the counter body kick.
A punch combination from Montrel misses.
And Basketball responds with a good body kick, but Montrel manages to step out the way in time.
Montrel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Montrel.
A combination from Montrel does no damage.
Montrel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Basketball can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montrel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Montrel throws a right hand that Basketball ducks under and follows up with a left that Basketball also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montrel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Basketball circles away quickly and effectively.
Basketball counters with a body kick.
Montrel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Montrel wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Montrel throws a series of punches but Basketball moves out of range.
Basketball flicks out a counter leg kick but Montrel steps away.
A low kick from Montrel misses
and Basketball counters with a solid body kick.
Basketball showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Montrel.
Basketball feints a counter leg kick.
Basketball changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Montrel tries to avoid it but Basketball manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Montrel to the ground. Montrel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Montrel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Basketball circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Montrel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Montrel can't break the clinch.
Basketball wants a takedown but no success here.
Dusee Montrel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Top Basketball.
Montrel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2##TD2#
Basketball has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Montrel is trying to keep an underhook but Basketball manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Basketball wants to lay and pray for a moment but Montrel keeps working. #SUB2#
Basketball is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Montrel defends it well.
Basketball wants to take a breather but Montrel is having none of it. #T3#
Basketball performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Montrel tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Basketball manages to move to mount!
Montrel squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Basketball tries to control but Montrel wriggling away.
Montrel is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Top Basketball has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.#ES#
Montrel somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montrel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dusee Montrel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Montrel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Basketball counters with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dusee Montrel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Montrel 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dusee Montrel!
In his post fight interview, Dusee Montrel started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Aadan shoots in looking for a takedown but Santana manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aadan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Aadan takes the fight into the clinch.
Santana tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aadan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Santana's efforts to push away.
Aadan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Santana in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Santana gets underhooks to prevent Aadan's takedown attempt.
Santana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Aadan jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aadan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aadan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aadan is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Santana wants to get back to his feet but Aadan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aadan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Aadan stands and throws Santana's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Aadan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Santana tries to bench press Aadan off him but Aadan keeps the position.
Aadan advances to full mount.
Santana tries to lock up and control but Aadan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aadan is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Santana is in real trouble.
Aadan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Santana doesn't escape.
Aadan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2##SUB#
Aadan 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, Santana has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Aadan looking to break Santana's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Santana remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Aadan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Santana tries to escape but Aadan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Aadan thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #T3#
Santana is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Santana is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Aadan gets his way!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
I really don't envy Santana right now.
Santana is trying to get back to his feet but Aadan has full control of the position and if anything, Santana has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Aadan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Santana.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santana is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Aadan is looking for the choke from the back position but Santana is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Santana fending off the submission attempt from Aadan. #SUB#
Aadan tightening his grip on Santana, looking for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santana is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yamikani Aadan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Santana lands the left hand.
Santana cracks Aadan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aadan throws a sloppy head kick and Santana moves out of range easily.
Santana shoots in but no luck this time.
Santana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aadan swivels and escapes.
Santana fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Aadan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aadan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Aadan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Santana is defended easily by Aadan.
Yamikani Aadan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Santana.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Santana drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Aadan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aadan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Santana swivels and escapes.
Aadan shoots for a double leg takedown but Santana sprawls well. He's pushed Aadan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Aadan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santana, pushing him back against the cage.
Santana is trying to pull guard but Aadan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Santana is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aadan to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Aadan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2##CL2#
Santana has closed the distance and engaged Aadan in a clinch.
Santana looking for a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Santana can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Aadan gets control of Santana's arms and successfully pulls guard. Aadan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Aadan controlling Santana's posture.
Aadan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
Aadan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aadan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aadan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Santana is in trouble now - Aadan has advanced to mount!
Aadan punching from mount but Santana doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Aadan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Aadan prevents Santana from getting the reversal.
Aadan controlling from mount.
Aadan throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Aadan controlling his opponent.
Aadan throwing strikes here but Santana is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aadan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Santana tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yamikani Aadan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Aadan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Santana pinned against the cage. Santana gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Santana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aadan.
Aadan shoots in looking for a takedown. Santana tries to sprawl out of it but Aadan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Santana manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Aadan moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aadan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Santana up against the cage.
Aadan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Santana fails to pull guard.
Aadan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Santana pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yamikani Aadan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aadan presses Santana against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Santana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Aadan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Aadan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES#
Aadan manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Aadan is trying to drag Santana to the mat but Santana just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Santana tries to break free but Aadan pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Santana's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Aadan is trying to drag Santana to the mat but Santana just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Aadan pulls Santana into guard.
Santana looking to sit in guard and control but Aadan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Santana is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aadan is controlling him.
Santana is trying to control the position but Aadan postures up.
Aadan throws a big right hand that misses.
Aadan stands and throws Santana's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SU#
Aadan stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Aadan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Santana swivels and escapes.
Santana throws a sloppy head kick
and Aadan counters with a series of strikes. Santana will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yamikani Aadan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Aadan jumps guard.
Aadan trying to control the position here. #ES#
Aadan pushes Santana off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T4#
Santana moves in looking to clinch but Aadan pushes him off.
Aadan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Santana misses with a takedown
and Aadan finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Santana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aadan scores with a head kick.
Santana has his takedown stuffed
and Aadan counters with a left to the body.
Aadan shoots in looking for a takedown. Santana tries to sprawl out of it but Aadan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Santana manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carlos Santana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yamikani Aadan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aadan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yamikani Aadan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aadan 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yamikani Aadan!
In his post fight interview, Yamikani Aadan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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