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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Mercer falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Bobima counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Bobima pulls guard.
Mercer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bobima lands an upkick as Mercer stands over him.
Mercer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bobima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mercer is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobima is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bobima keeping full guard, as Mercer tries to pass. #T1#
Mercer wants to control from the top but Bobima keeps moving.
Bobima working a defensive guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mercer tries to free his leg and advance position but Bobima is retaining full guard.
Bobima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Bobima clinches up with Mercer and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Mercer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mercer throws a nice looking combination but Bobima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Bobima closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mercer tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bobima has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bobima lands a big elbow. #T2#
Mercer wants to hold on but Bobima pushes him away.
Bobima tries to control but Mercer wriggling away.
Mercer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercer is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bobima controlling from the full mount.
Bobima throwing strikes here but Mercer is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mercer is desperately trying to improve his position but Bobima has a good base and remains in mount.
Bobima throwing strikes here but Mercer is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#T3#
Mercer working to try and regain half guard.
Bobima avoids the attempt from Mercer to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bobima controlling from mount.
Bobima avoids the attempt from Mercer to control.
Mercer is squirming around, avoiding Bobima's attempts to control the action.
Mercer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bobima missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Mercer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bobima stalling.
Bobima is thwarting Mercer's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mercer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bobima.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lisko Bobima dominated that round.
That's time! Mercer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mercer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No joy there for Bobima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mercer misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Bobima decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mercer's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercer trying to keep a closed guard but Bobima is proving a slippery customer.
Lisko Bobima has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bobima preventing the sweep.
Bobima throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobima would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mercer tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Mercer trying to keep a closed guard but Bobima is proving a slippery customer.
Bobima wants to stand and escape but instead Mercer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Bobima keeping moving, preventing Mercer from controlling successfully.
Mercer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bobima is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mercer throws an elbow that misses. Bobima uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mercer's guard. Nice move by Bobima!#REVB#
Mercer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bobima controls the pace.#T2#
Mercer trying to control the position.
Bobima preventing the sweep.
Mercer is working hard here to advance position.
Bobima must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mercer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bobima stopping the sweep attempt from Mercer.#T3#
Mercer is trying to control the position but Bobima postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Bobima fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mercer, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Mercer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mercer swinging wildly here.
Bobima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mercer.
Mercer throws a nice looking combination but Bobima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mercer throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Bobima moves into range and clinches up with Mercer.#TD2#
Bobima pulls guard.
Mercer wants to control from the top but Bobima keeps moving.
Bobima avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bobima is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Bobima tries to stand but Mercer is controlling from the bottom.
Mercer looking for a sweep. Not yet Mercer, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bobima postures up and lands a big shot to Mercer's brow.
Mercer controls Bobima momentarily but Bobima frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lisko Bobima will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Mercer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bobima tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mercer is in Bobima's guard.
Mercer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mercer wants to control from the top but Bobima keeps moving.
Mercer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bobima is keeping the position for now.
Bobima is controlling Mercer's posture.
Bobima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mercer is looking to pass into half guard but Bobima pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bobima is in guard.#REVB#
Mercer keeping moving, preventing Bobima from controlling successfully. #T1#
Mercer looking to control.
Bobima throwing strikes but missing.
Bobima throws a big right hand that misses.
Mercer 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#
Bobima wants to control but Mercer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mercer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bobima's head. #T2##SUB2#
Bobima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bobima tries to get to full guard but Mercer has control of the leg.
Bobima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Mercer is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Mercer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bobima is refusing to be controlled, as Mercer sits in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Mercer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Mercer is working for a kimura but Bobima is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Bobima is defending against the submission attempts here by Mercer.
Bobima is positioning himself well to prevent Mercer advancing to mount. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mercer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jack Mercer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobima is doing well to control the position and prevent Mercer from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Mercer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Mercer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lisko Bobima is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mercer is looking to advance position but Bobima won't allow it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Mercer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bobima 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lisko Bobima!
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Event:
Torca Fight Night I
Date: Feb 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bobima at a distance.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kelvin Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Bobima down.
Bobima shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bobima tries to clinch up.
A solid body kick from Jackson.
Bobima looks winded!
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bobima.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bobima has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jackson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
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!#TD#
Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bobima sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jackson is nestled in close to Bobima, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bobima taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard. #ROC#
Bobima is rocked!#T1#
Jackson lands a big elbow - Bobima is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kelvin Jackson!
After winning the bout, Kelvin Jackson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Bobima.#TD2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jones controlling the action here.
Bobima avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Bobima controlling the position for now.
Bobima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is taking a breather. Bobima 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.
Bobima manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Bobima working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones won't allow Bobima to get back to his feet.
Bobima avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bobima being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones throws a strike but Bobima rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bobima trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bobima. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#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.
Bobima throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Bobima would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bobima wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Bobima wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bobima enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bobima manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Bobima's brow. #T3#
Bobima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bobima wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bobima has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones throws a strike but Bobima rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bobima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Bobima from controlling successfully.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bobima is one step ahead there.
Jones wants to stand up but Bobima is controlling him.
Bobima throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones has control of Bobima's left arm, preventing Bobima from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gabriel Jones 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##TD2#
Jones looking to score a takedown here. Bobima is defending well but Jones drives through and ends up in Bobima's guard.
Bobima lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jones keeping moving, preventing Bobima from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Bobima thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobima wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.
Bobima is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bobima throws a big right hand that misses.
Bobima slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bobima wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jones looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Bobima from controlling successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bobima is really struggling to control Jones but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bobima preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bobima manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bobima is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Bobima uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Bobima!#REVR#
Bobima trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Bobima postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Bobima trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bobima sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bobima trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Bobima is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him.
Jones is pulling down on Bobima's head to control his posture.
Bobima is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Bobima tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jones is thwarting Bobima's attempts to control the position.
Jones looks to land a strike but Bobima avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bobima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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 Lisko Bobima will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bobima's half guard.
Jones wants to control but Bobima is keeping him busy.
Bobima manages to get to full guard.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bobima trying to strike off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobima is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Bobima is trying to keep Jones in close.
#T1#
Bobima preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Bobima uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Bobima!#REVR#
Jones pulls Bobima in close to prevent any damage.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Bobima from controlling successfully.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bobima postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Bobima closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
Lisko Bobima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Bobima trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Bobima stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones controlling Bobima's posture.
Bobima wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Bobima from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Jones working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bobima manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bobima gets back to full guard.
Bobima throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bobima is trying to keep Jones in close.
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 Lisko Bobima.
I think Bobima 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lisko Bobima!
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