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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ali Jamal and Dom Dominic. Jamal comes to the cage accompanied by Re-Rewind. Dom Dominic has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ali Jamal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dom Dominic!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jamal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jamal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jamal tries to clinch but Dominic is having none of it.
Dominic shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jamal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jamal (0) vs (2) Dominic
Jamal seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dominic looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jamal wants to sweep here but Dominic controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dominic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jamal is looking for a triangle but Dominic pushes his legs off easily.
Jamal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jamal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jamal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jamal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dominic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dominic is pushing down on Jamal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jamal is fighting to maintain full guard but Dominic has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jamal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jamal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dominic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jamal (0) vs (5) Dominic
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jamal is looking for a sweep.
Jamal manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dominic prevents Jamal from improving his position.
Dominic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jamal defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dominic trying to mount his opponent but Jamal defends it.
Dominic is thwarting Jamal's attempts to control the position.
Jamal is trying to get back to full guard.
Dominic is looking to take a break and control but Jamal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jamal gets back to full guard.
Jamal controls Dominic momentarily but Dominic frees himself.
Jamal is really struggling to control Dominic but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jamal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jamal tries to get out of the position.
Dominic passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dominic seems to be looking for submissions.
Jamal gets full guard.
Jamal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dominic manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jamal (2) vs (5) Dominic
Jamal pushing down on Dominic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jamal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dominic sees it coming and defends easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jamal is trying to control. Dominic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jamal is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dominic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jamal.
Dominic is looking to get back to full guard here but Jamal has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jamal (5) vs (5) Dominic
Dominic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jamal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jamal tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jamal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominic is looking to reverse the position.
Jamal wants to control but Dominic is keeping him busy.
Jamal laying and praying for a moment but Dominic takes advantage and regains half guard.
Dominic is looking for a sweep. Jamal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominic wants to control but Jamal is keeping busy.
Jamal is trying to control. Dominic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jamal trying to mount his opponent but Dominic defends it.
Well, if Jamal 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.
Jamal trying to control from half guard but Dominic is working away.
Dominic won't allow Jamal to pass to mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jamal works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jamal (8) vs (5) Dominic
Dominic working to try and regain half guard.
Jamal wants to control the pace but Dominic is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jamal is looking to work his way around to Dominic's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dominic is squirming around, avoiding Jamal's attempts to control the action.
Jamal controlling the position easily from mount.
Dominic gets back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominic trying to get back to full guard but Jamal takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jamal (11) vs (5) Dominic
Jamal moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Jamal (14) vs (5) Dominic
Jamal controlling from the back.
Jamal is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dominic has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dominic defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jamal's arms.
Dominic wants to escape the position.
Dominic keeps trying to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Dominic tries to escape the position.
Jamal looking for the choke from the back.
Jamal doesn't have the hooks in and Dominic manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jamal (14) vs (7) Dominic
Dominic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dominic advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jamal (14) vs (10) Dominic
Jamal sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dominic is thwarting Jamal's attempts to control the position.
Jamal wants to get back to full guard.
Jamal is working hard here to advance position.
Dominic is looking to take a break and control but Jamal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dominic stalling.
Jamal is looking to control Dominic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jamal avoid being mounted?
Dominic is taking a breather. Jamal says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dominic is keen to just control but Jamal is a slippery customer.
Dominic prevents Jamal from improving his position.
Dominic is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Dominic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jamal keeps working.
Jamal is trying to get back to full guard.
Jamal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dominic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dominic's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jamal (18) vs (10) Dominic
What can Dominic do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Dominic is keeping busy.
Jamal working for a choke but Dominic is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominic prevents Jamal from getting a body triangle.
Jamal tightening his grip on Dominic, looking for the choke.
Jamal is looking for the choke from the back position but Dominic is controlling his hands well.
Jamal keeps control of the position as Dominic tries to break free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominic fending off the submission attempt from Jamal.
Jamal is hanging on to Dominic's back as he tries to escape.
Jamal looking for the choke from the back.
Dominic manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jamal's guard. Nice work there by Dominic.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jamal (18) vs (12) Dominic
Dominic trying to control but Jamal is working from the bottom.
Jamal pushes a forearm under Dominic's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dominic is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ali Jamal!
A relieved looking Ali Jamal 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: Feb 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Craft with a jab.
Dominic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL2#
Dominic has managed to clinch.
Craft prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Craft gets control of Dominic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Craft will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dominic 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dominic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Dominic slips nicely into half guard.
Craft is trying to stand back up but Dominic is controlling him
Still in half guard, Dominic seems content to control.
Dominic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Craft knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dominic on the ground.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dominic wants to pass to mount but Craft is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominic content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Dominic has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3##BC2#
Dominic breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Dominic with that takedown attempt.
Craft tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dominic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Craft counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dominic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nathan Craft has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Dominic.
Dominic throws a body shot but no joy.
Dominic shoots in for a takedown but Craft shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Craft displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dominic.
Craft appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Craft tries to clinch there but Dominic circles away.
Dominic throws a counter combo.
Dominic shoots in for a double leg but Craft sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nathan Craft will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dominic shoots in but Craft avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dom Dominic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dominic fails with the takedown.
Dominic swats away the attempt to clinch by Craft.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominic shoots for a double leg takedown but Craft sprawls well. He's pushed Dominic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nathan Craft has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Dominic.#T1#
Craft lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dominic closes the distance and clinches up with Craft, looking for a takedown. Dominic pushes Craft against the cage but Craft circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Craft appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dominic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Craft defends well and Dominic ends up having to push Craft into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dominic shoots in but no luck this time.
Craft changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Craft really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Craft fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dominic avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Dominic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Craft is fending him off so far but Dominic persists. Nope, Craft circles away and we're back to standing.
Dominic shoots in but no luck this time.
Craft seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dominic fails with the takedown
and Dominic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Craft is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dominic shoots in and drives through. Craft sprawls well.#TD2#
Dominic scores with a takedown into Craft's guard.#SUB#
Craft is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Craft will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Craft can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dominic controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dominic postures up in Craft's guard and throws a big left but Craft blocks it.
Dominic stays in close to Craft's body and controls the position.
Dominic pushing down on Craft's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Dominic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Craft sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Dominic is working for a submission of some sort.
Craft is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dominic can do to turn this around?
Dominic works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Dominic with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Dominic is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nathan Craft will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Craft defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dominic.
Craft wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dominic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Craft's waist but Craft gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dominic off to one side.
Craft wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nathan Craft is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Dominic moves into range and clinches up with Craft.
Dominic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nathan Craft has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Dominic.
Craft prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dominic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craft is pressed up against the cage. Dominic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Craft down to the mat. Craft avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Craft fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dom Dominic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Craft wants to clinch.
And Dominic tries to counter it with a takedown but Craft pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dominic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Craft sprawls well. Craft wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dominic gets slowly back to his feet.
Craft appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Craft misses with a wild combination.
Dominic dives in for a single leg takedown but Craft sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Craft fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Craft misses with a takedown attempt - Dominic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And Dominic tries to counter it with a takedown but Craft pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Dominic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Craft as he avoids it easily.
Dominic shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Dominic clinches with his opponent.
Dominic blocks an elbow strike from Craft.
Craft tries to pull guard but Dominic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Craft misses with a knee strike.
Craft wants to break free but Dominic has control.
#TD2#
Dominic decides to pull guard. #T4##SUB2#
Dominic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Craft would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Dominic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Craft gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dominic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Craft's guard. #REVB#
Dom Dominic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nathan Craft is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Craft wants to stand but Dominic is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dom Dominic.
I think Craft has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nathan Craft!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Dominic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pennington's waist but Pennington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dominic off to one side.
Dominic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pennington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dominic somewhat.
Pennington throws a big counter combination but Dominic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Pennington. No joy for Dominic on that attempt.
Pennington wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Luigi Pennington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Dominic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pennington tries to avoid it but Dominic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pennington to the ground. Pennington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dominic slaps away a takedown attempt from Pennington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dominic is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Pennington doesn't manage to clinch there - Dominic circles away.
Dominic shoots in looking for a takedown but Pennington manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dominic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dominic has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pennington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dominic feints the counter takedown.
Dominic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pennington sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Pennington dives in and scores a takedown into Dominic's guard.
Pennington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Dominic looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Dominic has his foot on Pennington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pennington works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Dominic has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pennington is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dominic.
Dominic is looking to regain half guard here but Pennington keeps moving and retains side control.
Pennington trying to control the action but Dominic is working from the bottom.
Dominic can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Dominic is looking to reverse the position.
Dominic is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Dominic tries to bench press Pennington off him but Pennington keeps the position.
Pennington is looking to take a break and control but Dominic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dominic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dominic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dominic trying to pass the guard but Pennington defending well.
Dominic passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pennington bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Pennington dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Dominic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pennington tries to avoid it but Dominic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pennington to the ground. Pennington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pennington tries to counter by clinching up but Dominic breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Pennington tries to keep at a distance but Dominic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pennington wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Pennington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dominic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pennington avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dominic as he avoids it easily.
Pennington misses with a head kick.
Dom Dominic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Pennington.
Dominic drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pennington defends it well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dominic tries for a takedown but Pennington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pennington tries to counter with a takedown but Dominic is quick to defend against it.
Luigi Pennington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Dominic.#CL2#
Dominic has managed to clinch.
Pennington gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dominic.
Dominic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pennington gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T2#
Pennington is trying to force a seperation but Dominic has the dominant position.
Pennington looking to throw knees to the head but Dominic is blocking nicely.
Pennington pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pennington is trying to force a seperation but Dominic has the dominant position.
Dominic jumps guard but Pennington stands there with Dominic around his waist. Dominic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T3#
Dominic is working for takedown but Pennington is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pennington is pressed up against the cage. Dominic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pennington down to the mat. Pennington avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dominic shoots in looking for a takedown. Pennington tries to sprawl out of it but Dominic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pennington manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dominic is breathing heavily.
Pennington closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dominic circles away.
Dominic steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dominic shoots and misses
and Pennington counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dominic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dominic avoids the head kick by Pennington.
Pennington fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pennington shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Dominic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Pennington dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pennington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dominic pinned against the cage. Dominic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pennington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pennington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dominic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dominic is defended easily by Pennington.#T1#
Dominic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pennington counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Pennington tries to keep at a distance but Dominic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dominic wants to take the fight to the mat but Pennington manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Luigi Pennington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Dominic.
Dominic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Pennington can't break the clinch.
Dominic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pennington avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dominic tries for a takedown but Pennington manages to get underhooks.
Dominic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pennington is defending well.#BC#
Pennington breaks from the clinch.
Dominic darts in looking for a takedown but Pennington gets double underhooks and turns Dominic into the cage.
Dominic blocks a head kick by Pennington.
Dominic is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Luigi Pennington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Dominic. No joy for Pennington on that attempt. #T3#
Dominic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Pennington counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Pennington breaks from the clinch.
Pennington circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pennington counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pennington fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dominic avoids it really well and circles away.
Dominic leaves Pennington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pennington stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pennington wants it to stay on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luigi Pennington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pennington 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luigi Pennington!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Caffey lands a leg kick that knocks Dominic off balance momentarily.#CL#
Dominic drives through and clinches with Caffey against the cage.
#BC#
Dominic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dominic misses with a double jab.
Caffey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Caffey, right into the meat.
Caffey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dominic throws a big counter combination but Caffey scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Caffey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Caffey lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Dom Dominic has been cut.
Dominic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Caffey.
Caffey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Caffey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dominic.
Blake Caffey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Dominic.
A head kick misses from Dominic.
Caffey flicks out a counter leg kick but Dominic steps away.
That kick from Caffey tenderised Dominic's leg. Dominic is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Caffey lands a brutal head kick. Dominic looks out on his feet and Caffey throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Blake Caffey!
Blake Caffey really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Dominic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greer manages to avoid it.
Dominic shoots in for a takedown but Greer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Dominic looks to move away, Greer throws a big counter combo but Dominic just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Dominic dives in and scores a takedown into Greer's guard.#SUB#
Greer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dominic preventing the sweep.
Greer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dominic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dominic trying to control the position from guard on top but Greer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Greer is proving hard to escape from.
Greer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Greer working for submissions but it's allowed Dominic to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominic controlling the action here.#T1##SUB2#
Dominic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Greer defends it well. #SUB2#
Dominic is trying to work for a kimura but Greer is defending well.
Dominic is controlling the pace.
Dominic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Greer pushes Dominic off but Dominic dives into side control.
#SUB2#
Dominic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Greer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Dominic goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Greer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dominic but great work by Greer.#T2#
Greer throws an elbow but Dominic slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dominic manages to get back to half guard.
Dominic is trying to stand up here but Greer is controlling him well.
Greer prevents Dominic from improving his position.
Dominic is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Greer prevents Dominic from improving his position.
Dominic trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T3#
Dominic manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Greer stops Dominic from getting back to his feet.
Dominic is trying to get back to full guard.
Dominic is doing well to control the position and prevent Greer from advancing to side control.
Dominic is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dominic is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Dominic actively working from the bottom here.
Dominic keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominic looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dom Dominic will probably get the nod.
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#
Dominic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Greer.
Dominic shoots in for a double leg but Greer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dominic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Greer counters with a three punch combo that has Dominic backing up. Dominic nods at Greer to acknowledge the strikes.
Dominic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Greer pinned against the cage. Greer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dominic just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGreer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominic shoots for a double leg takedown but Greer sprawls well. He's pushed Dominic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alex Greer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Dominic.#CL2#
Dominic instigates a clinch.
Greer is looking to control Dominic's arms but Dominic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Greer has his back to the cage.
Greer tries to pull guard but Dominic holds him up against the cage and eventually Greer drops back down to his feet.
#T1#
Greer tries to score a body lock takedown but Dominic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Greer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dominic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Dominic gets control of Greer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dominic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Dominic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Greer is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Dominic looking for a guillotine here but Greer defends easily.
Greer being controlled here momentarily.
Dom Dominic has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dominic wants to sweep but no luck.
Greer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dominic pulls Greer in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dominic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Greer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3##CL2#
Dominic drives through and clinches with Greer against the cage.
Greer can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Dominic pulls guard.
Dominic pulls Greer in to control the position. #SUB2#
Dominic is looking for a triangle but Greer pushes his legs off easily.
Dominic looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Greer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dominic gets full guard.#SUB2#
Dominic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Greer stopping the sweep attempt from Dominic.#T4#
Dominic keeps trying to improve his position.
Dominic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dominic controlling the position.
Dominic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dominic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Greer gets caught flat footed, as Dominic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Dominic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Dominic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Greer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dominic throws a combination that misses
and Greer counters with a left and a right that stings Dominic. #TD2#
Dominic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dominic trying to control the position from guard on top but Greer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Dominic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dominic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Greer keeping moving, preventing Dominic from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greer trying to keep a closed guard but Dominic is proving a slippery customer.
Dominic trying to control but Greer is working from the bottom.
Greer is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dominic dives into side control.
#T1#
Greer is trying to buck Dominic off.
Dominic advances nicely into full mount.
Dominic is looking to work his way around to Greer's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB2#
Dominic looking for a guillotine from mount but Greer is having none of it. #SUB2#
Dominic looking to secure an arm triangle but Greer defends it well.
Greer tries to hold on but Dominic pushes him away.
Dominic looking to control but Greer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Greer is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Dominic fails to take his opponent's back.
Dominic throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dominic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Greer avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dominic.
Greer really wants to buck Dominic off and get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Dominic jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Greer manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Dominic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Greer bucks up and tries to throw Dominic off but instead Dominic has got his back!#T3#
Greer wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Greer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Greer is trying to get back to his feet but Dominic has full control of the position and if anything, Greer has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Dominic controls the position.
Greer looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dominic.
#SUB2#
Greer defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dominic's arms.
Dominic controls the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Dominic working for the choke.
Greer wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Dominic has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Dominic controls the action.#SUB2#
Dominic is persistently looking for the submission but Greer is defending it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dominic is persistently looking for the submission but Greer is defending it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dom Dominic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dominic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom Dominic!
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