 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Gray goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Duke South seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
South lunges at Gray with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gray's hand. #CL#
South instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gray.
South lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
South lands with a short head shot on the inside.
South misses with a punch on the inside.
Gray missing with knees to the body.
South lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gray looks winded!
South lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
South lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
South lands a hook that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
South lands with a left to the head.
South lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
South scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
South lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
South lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from South.
South working aggressively here.
South tries to throw a body punch but Gray avoids it by throwing South back against the cage.
Gray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gray blocking some punches.
Gray is looking to control South's arms but South gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gray has his back to the cage.
South throws a punch but it's blocked by Gray.
South misses with the head strike.
South is working Gray over against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by South as Gray tries to tie him up.
South swings wildly with an uppercut but Gray uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from South fails to land.
We've been informed that Gray has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#BC2#
Gray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Gray tries to keep at a distance but South has taken the fight into the clinch.
South misses with the head strike.
South lands a body shot.
Gray blocks an uppercut.
Gray's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
South lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from South.
South lands a body punch.
South lands a left hand.
#T3#
South lands a hook to the side of the head.
South lands a right hand.
South scores with a hook to the body.
Gray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
South lands with a light punch inside.
South misses with a punch on the inside.
South lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
South working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
South lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
South has a couple of punches blocked by Gray.
South misses with the head strike.
Gray tries to stall but South uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gray is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. South is defending well for now.
South pushes Gray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
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!
South tries to throw a body punch but Gray avoids it by throwing South back against the cage.
Gray blocking some punches.
Gray misses with a punch to the body.
South lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gray has had enough of the clinch but South keeps him there for the moment.
Gray is trying to stall.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gray obliges.
South lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
South doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, South scores with a nice short uppercut.
South lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gray.
South lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Gray is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke South dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Duke South's cut.
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#
South scores with a body shot.
#CL#
South closes the distance and pushes Gray back into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for South.
South lands a hook that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
South misses with the head strike.
South lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gray in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A head punch on the inside from South fails to land.
South misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
South drops Gray onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Gray is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Gray is still on wobbly legs! Can South finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
South throws a head punch that misses.
Gray is breathing heavily.
South tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gray seems to have recovered his senses.
South tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
South is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gray can do to turn this around?#T1#
Gray taking a breather.
Gray is looking to control South's arms but South gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gray has his back to the cage.
South managing to block the knees to the body from Gray.
A head punch on the inside from South fails to land.
South misses with a body punch.
Gray blocking some punches.
South tries to work over Gray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gray tries to stall but South uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
South misses with a hook from the clinch.
South struggles to land a body shot inside as Gray controls his hands.
South misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from South fails to land.
South lands a left hand.
South lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Gray wants to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by South.
A nice left hand lands by South.
#KD#
South drops Gray onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Gray is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gray trying to control the position but instead, South has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gray into the cage.
South misses with the head strike.
South working some nice short punches in the clinch.
South lands a right hand.
South misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, South scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from South.
Gray wants to break the clinch but can't.
South working aggressively here.
Gray blocks an uppercut.
South lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from South.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for South.
South throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by South as Gray tries to tie him up.
Gray blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Gray breaks from the clinch.
Gray tries to clinch up but South circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
South is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
South moves in looking to clinch but Gray pushes him off.
South is looking to clinch but Gray is avoiding it.
Gray is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
South moves into the clinch successfully.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by South as Gray tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for South.
South lands a hook that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
South working aggressively here.
A short left from South.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
South misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gray blocks a body shot from South.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke South dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Duke South's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##KD#
South sends Gray crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! South is motioning to the referee to let Gray up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Duke South is winning the standup battle so far.
Gray tries to clinch up but South circles away and keeps his distance.
South digs a good hook to Gray's body.
Derek Gray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD#
South cracks Gray with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. South has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gray to stand back up!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
South fakes the body blow, causing Gray to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Gray goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Duke South!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2018 |
#R1#
South tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Igor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
South takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT#
It looks like Duke South has been cut.
Igor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by South.
Igor tests South's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Igor misses with a hook. South ducked under it nicely.
South shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fight stays on the outside here - South looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Igor tries to counter by clinching up but South breaks away and moves out of range.
South steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Igor.
South tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Igor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Igor throws a jab when South was well out of range.
Igor lands with an overhand left.
The fight stays on the outside here - South looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
South takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Igor breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
South moves out of range as Igor strikes.
South steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Igor.
South is looking to clinch.
South on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#
That has opened up Duke South's cut even more.
South fails in his attempt to clinch.
Igor tries to counter by clinching up but South breaks away and moves out of range.
Igor misses with an uppercut. South saw that one coming.#CL2#
South moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Igor.
Igor blocking some punches.
South digs a right hand underneath Igor's ribcage. Igor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, South creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Igor Igor has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by South.
South keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Igor's efforts to push away.
Igor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Igor blocks an uppercut.
Igor working aggressively here.
Igor throws a punch but it's blocked by South. #T2#
Igor wants to break the clinch but can't.
South lands a body shot in the clinch.
Igor is breathing heavily.
South lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
South lands with a short punch from the clinch.
South scores with a shot to the side of Igor's head.
Igor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A left hand lands to the body for South.
South throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Igors head.
South lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Igor misses with a punch on the inside.
South lands with a short shot to the head.
Igor wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right handed body shot lands from South.
South scores with a nice hook to the head.
South lands a body shot.
South scores with a shoulder strike.
South lands a hook to the side of the head.
South scores with a nice hook to the head.
South lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
South lands on the inside with an uppercut.
South pushes Igor against the cage. South is working some dirty boxing. South pushes off with a quick right hook! Igor goes down! Igor tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! South moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duke South!
In defeat, Igor Igor stepped up to the mic, saying 'The Machine never quits.'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
South has Foxon up against the cage in a clinch.
South stops a takedown attempt from Foxon .
South lands with a left to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Grant Foxon has been cut.
South lands a hook that snaps the head of Foxon backwards. #BC#
Foxon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
South swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Foxon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
South is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Foxon dives into side control.
#REVB#
Foxon throws an elbow but South slips to the side and avoids it well.
South is being controlled here.
Foxon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SU#
Foxon decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T1##TD#
Foxon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Foxon showed some decent athleticism there.
Foxon is taking a breather. South 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.
South tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Foxon has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Foxon with the ground and pound from mount. #T2#
Foxon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SU#
Foxon is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Foxon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
South bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Foxon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? South is fending him off so far but Foxon persists. Nope, South circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grant Foxon . That's going to take a lot out of him.
South cracks Foxon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Foxon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
South looks to land a combination but Foxon avoids it well.
South scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Foxon doesn't seem bothered though.
Foxon is breathing heavily.
Foxon fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
South pushes Foxon up against the cage in a clinch.
South gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Foxon .
South lands a shoulder strike.
Foxon 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for South.
#T4#
South lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Foxon is rocked!#CUT2#
Grant Foxon 's cut is getting worse.
South throws a big uppercut that drops Foxon ! More strikes from South and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Foxon lies dazed against the cage as South celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duke South!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
South pushes Steele up against the cage in a clinch.
South tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steele tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch on the inside from South fails to land.
South misses with a punch on the inside.
Steele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from South.
South lands with a left to the head.
South throws a punch but it's blocked by Steele.
South lands an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Steele.
Steele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from South.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Steele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Steele closes the distance and clinches.
Steele has South pressed against the cage.
Steele missing with knees to the body.
#T1#
Steele tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Steele unloads a knee to the mid-section. South lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Steele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
South has a couple of punches blocked by Steele.
South lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
South struggles to land a body shot inside as Steele controls his hands.
South scores with a shot to the side of Steele's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Jenso Steele has been cut.
Steele looks to throw an elbow but misses.
South fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steele.
South throws a head punch that misses.
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
South working aggressively here.
Steele fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jenso Steele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from South fails to land.
South misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steele throws an elbow but it misses.
Steele taking a breather.
South scores with a shoulder strike.
South prevents a body shot from Steele.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
South blocks an elbow strike.
Steele blocks a body shot from South.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steele.
South lands a right hand. #T3#
Steele is looking to break free of the clinch but South has double underhooks. #BC#
Steele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD2#
South lands a left and a right that send Steele crashing to the mat, dazed. South thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
South fakes the body blow, causing Steele to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Steele goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Duke South!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Parks tries to close the distance and clinch up but South swats him away and circles back towards the center.
South takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
It looks like Duke South has been cut.#CL2#
South has Parks up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from South fails to land.
Parks is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Parks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Parks misses with a punch on the inside.
Parks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
South lands a shoulder strike.
Parks throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, South scores with a nice short uppercut.
Parks throws a head punch that misses.
Parks blocks an uppercut.
South swings wildly with an uppercut but Parks uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from South.
Parks takes a shot to the head. #T1#
South working aggressively here.
South tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Parks fails to land.
South blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parks pushes South back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Parks.
A short left from Parks.
South tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parks's elbow.
Parks misses with a punch to the body.
South doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Parks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
South struggles to land a body shot inside as Parks controls his hands.
A hook to the body from South.
A nice right hand lands inside from South.
Parks throws a punch but it's blocked by South.
A short uppercut from South.
Parks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by South. #T2#
A hook to the body from South.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parks lands a left hand that snaps the head of South backwards.
South blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parks tries a body shot but South blocks it.
Parks has a couple of punches blocked by South.
Parks taking a breather.
South misses with a body punch.
Parks can't find room to land a body shot as South controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for South.
Parks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
South lands a body shot in the clinch.
Parks misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, South scores with a nice short uppercut.
Parks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Souths head.
South misses with a hook from the clinch.
South working some nice short punches in the clinch.
South blocking some punches.
South lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parks.
South misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Parks fails to land.
Parks throws a punch but it's blocked by South.
Parks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parks blocks an uppercut.
South tries to work over Parks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parks misses with a body punch.
Parks pushes South back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
South lands a shoulder strike.
Parks lands a shoulder strike.
Parks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
South lands a right hand that snaps the head of Parks backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Parks fails to land.
South misses with the head strike.
Parks blocks an uppercut.
Parks swings wildly with an uppercut but South uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by South.
South lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
South letting Parks take a breather here.
South can't find room to land a body shot as Parks controls the action.
South lands with a left to the head.
South lands a body punch in the clinch.
Parks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parks looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Parks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but South is keeping busy.
South being controlled against the cage.
Parks working aggressively here.
South working some nice short punches in the clinch.
South lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Duke South will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Duke South's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Parks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
South connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#
It looks like Tony Parks has been cut.#CL2#
South clinches up with Parks and pushes him back against the cage.
South is leaning against Parks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by South.
Parks scores with a shot to the side of South's head.
Good body shot from South.
South lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from South.
A short uppercut from South.
Parks misses with a hook to the ribs.
South lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
South is leaning against Parks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
South working some nice short punches in the clinch.
South lands a left hand.
Parks misses with a punch to the body.
South lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#
Parks is rocked!
South dips a shoulder and cracks Parks with a mighty uppercut! Parks falls back against the cage and South unloads with a barrage of strikes! Parks is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - South screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duke South!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2018 |
#R1#
South looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fraser is fending him off so far but South persists. Nope, Fraser circles away and we're back to standing.
South leaves Fraser with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fraser defends well against a solid takedown attempt from South.
South ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fraser moves away.
South looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fraser is fending him off so far but South persists. Nope, Fraser circles away and we're back to standing.
Chris Fraser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke South.
Fraser closes the distance and clinches up with South, looking for a takedown. Fraser pushes South against the cage but South circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fraser shoots in for a takedown but South shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
South throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fraser tries to score a power double leg takedown but South sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fraser somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
South throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fraser's waist but Fraser gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing South off to one side.
Fraser tries to counter by clinching up but South breaks away and moves out of range.
Fraser fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Fraser tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
South tries to clinch there but Fraser circles away.
#CL2#
South has managed to clinch.
South gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fraser.
South tries to pull guard but Fraser won't allow it.
#BC2#
South manages to break the clinch.
South fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fraser seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
South dives in for a single leg takedown but Fraser sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fraser stuffs the takedown.
Fraser avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As South tries to get set, Fraser tries to push him back and clinch up but South manages to avoid the attempt.
Fraser slips a straight right by South.#T2#
South defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fraser.
Fraser throws a right and a left that South avoids nicely.
Fraser throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
South darts in and clinches Fraser up against the cage.#TD2#
South successfully pulls guard.
Fraser trying to control but South is working from the bottom.
Fraser throwing strikes from guard but South blocks nicely.
Fraser preventing the sweep.
South trying to control the position here. #T3#
Fraser slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
South throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fraser escapes and throws South's legs to the side, diving into side control!
South is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Fraser stands up.
South will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick misses from South.
Fraser shoots in for a double leg but South sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fraser slaps away a takedown attempt from South, before circling back to the center of the mat.
South looks winded!
Fraser shoots in looking for a takedown but South manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fraser's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
South pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from South is defended easily by Fraser.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
South takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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 Chris Fraser 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#
South fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fraser avoids it really well and circles away.
As South looks to move away, Fraser throws a big counter combo but South just gets out of the way.
Fraser shoots in looking for a takedown. South tries to sprawl out of it but Fraser keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. South manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
South moves into range and clinches up with Fraser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
South tries to break free but Fraser pushes him back against the cage.
South blocks a body shot from Fraser.
Fraser tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. South smiles and moves away.
South shoots in and drives through. Fraser sprawls well.
Fraser tries to counter by clinching up but South breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Fraser gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1##BC2#
South's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
South shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fraser pinned against the cage. Fraser gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chris Fraser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke South.
Fraser defends well against a solid takedown attempt from South.
Fraser avoids a punch combination nicely.
South is breathing heavily.
South stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and South wants it to stay on the feet.
South keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fraser fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chris Fraser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fraser moves out of range of the body kick.#T2##CL2#
South clinches up with Fraser and pushes him back against the cage.
South is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Fraser pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
South closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Fraser throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Fraser fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with South, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
South pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fraser keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
No luck for Fraser with that takedown attempt.
Fraser fails with a takedown attempt.
Fraser uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
South throws a head kick but Fraser moves out of range.
Fraser takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
South shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fraser defends it nicely.#T4#
South throws a push kick but Fraser slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Fraser fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with South, pushing him back against the cage.
Fraser trying to stall but South improves his position.
South fails to pull the fight into his guard.
South drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fraser gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fraser tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. South smiles and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fraser paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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 Chris Fraser will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fraser's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Fraser moves into range and clinches up with South.
Fraser wants to take the fight to the mat but South manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fraser is trying to break the clinch but South is controlling him.
South is trying to pull guard but Fraser turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
South has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fraser is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fraser tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. South just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
South breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
South fails with the takedown
and Fraser counters with a left and a right that stings South.
Chris Fraser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke South.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
South fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sloppy strikes from Fraser. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from South.
South displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fraser.
South takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
South throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fraser seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fraser misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
South fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fraser avoids it really well and circles away.
Fraser doesn't manage to clinch there - South circles away.
Fraser moves in looking to clinch but South pushes him off.
Fraser fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fraser's jab looks to have found its range, popping South under the eye.
Fraser closes the distance and clinches up with South, looking for a takedown. Fraser pushes South against the cage but South circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
South closes the distance and lands a one-two.
South dives in and grabs Fraser's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fraser pushes down on South's head and hops out.
Fraser tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but South paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fraser fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
South tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fraser manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fraser is looking for a counter combo.
South closes the distance and clinches up with Fraser, looking for a takedown. South pushes Fraser against the cage but Fraser circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
Fraser misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
South tries to clinch but Fraser moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from South is defended easily by Fraser.
Fraser fails with the takedown.#CL#
South gets tackled into the cage by Fraser. Fraser maintains the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
South is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
South working hard to break the clinch.
Fraser misses with a body punch.
Fraser jumps guard but South turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fraser can't break the clinch.
Fraser is leaning against South and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Fraser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duke South seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Fraser moves into the clinch successfully.
South tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fraser avoids it.
Fraser prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fraser tries to pull guard but South forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fraser keeps control of South as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Duke South has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Fraser is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
South fails to pull the fight into his guard.
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 Chris Fraser.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fraser, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chris Fraser!
|
|
|
|
Event:
QFC Tournament 816 Round 1
Date: Dec 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Trudo keeps the fight on the outside.
Trudo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#
It looks like Duke South has been cut.
Trudo jabs at South's body.
Trudo connects with a single shot there.
South feints and then cracks Trudo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trudo down. #CL2#
Trudo clinches up against the cage.
Trudo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with South's elbow.
South blocks a body shot from Trudo.
Trudo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trudo throws a punch but it's blocked by South.
Trudo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trudo misses with some punches.
Trudo tries to throw a body punch but South avoids it by throwing Trudo back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trudo.
Trudo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Trudo misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
South breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
South shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trudo pinned against the cage. Trudo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Trudo misses with a double jab.
Trudo cracks South with a right hand to the side of the head.
Trudo misses with a looping right.
South is looking for a counter combo.
South tries for a takedown but Trudo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Trudo takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Trudo breaks from the clinch.
Trudo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. South eats them both and turns towards Trudo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Trudo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from South.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duke South. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trudo throws a series of strikes that have South backpedaling.
#CUT2#
Duke South's cut is getting worse.
Trudo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trudo misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Trudo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2##BC#
South breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trudo throws a series of punches but South moves out of range.
Trudo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Trudo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Trudo misses with a jab, cross combination.
South seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Trudo wants to clinch up but South keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trudo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
South tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Trudo is able to avoid easily.
Trudo works the jab nicely.
South shoots in for a takedown but Trudo shows good takedown defense.
Trudo tries to counter with a clinch but South shakes him off and moves away.
Trudo misses with the combination.
Trudo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#
Duke South's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T3##CL2#
Trudo has managed to clinch.
Trudo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
South jumps guard but Trudo stands there with South around his waist. South gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Trudo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trudo throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Trudo as South tries to tie him up.
South jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Trudo walks away with a smile on his face. South gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
South is looking to clinch but Trudo is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from South.
Trudo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Trudo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Micky Trudo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Nice jab there from Trudo. #CL2#
Trudo drives through and clinches with South against the cage.
#BC2#
Trudo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trudo lands with a straight right. South didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#
Jeez, Duke South's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Trudo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! South had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Trudo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping South at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trudo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by South.
South fails with an attempt to clinch.
South wants to clinch.
Trudo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Trudo can't find room to land a body shot as South controls the action.
#BC#
South breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micky Trudo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Duke South's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Trudo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Trudo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
South swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Trudo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before South has time to react.
Trudo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by South. #CL2#
Trudo clinches.
Trudo works on South's body with a couple of short punches.
Trudo lands a left hand that snaps the head of South backwards.
South throws a knee to the head but misses.
Trudo lands with a left to the head.
Trudo lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Trudo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trudo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
South tries to clinch up but Trudo circles away and keeps his distance.
Trudo fails to land with a series of punches.
Trudo clobbers South with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Trudo clinches up with South and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Trudo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
South blocks a body shot from Trudo. #BC2#
Trudo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
South dodges the punch combination from Trudo.
Trudo misses with an uppercut. South saw that one coming.
South thinks about countering with a body kick.
Trudo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
No joy there for Trudo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
South misses with a two punch combination.
Trudo tries to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trudo. South does a little dance to reset his feet.
South is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trudo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Duke South is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Trudo has closed the distance and engaged South in a clinch.
Trudo misses with a short punch on the inside.
South misses with an elbow strike.
Trudo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trudo misses with a punch to the body.
Trudo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Trudo lands a shot to the body.
Trudo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trudo works on South's body with a couple of short punches.
Trudo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trudo misses with a punch to the body.
Trudo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Duke South's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Micky Trudo!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
