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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Wiggins shoots in but no luck this time.
Kennedy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Kennedy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wiggins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kennedy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
It looks like Kennedy might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kennedy trying to control the position but Wiggins is working away.
Wiggins trying his best to control but Kennedy has mounted him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy controlling from mount.
Wiggins avoids a strike by Kennedy and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Kennedy's guard! Fantastic escape!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kennedy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wiggins with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Kennedy is trying to control the position but Wiggins postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wiggins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kennedy has his hands on Wiggins's head, controlling the position.
Kennedy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wiggins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kennedy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kennedy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wiggins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wiggins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wiggins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kennedy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kennedy looking for a sweep. Not yet Kennedy, not yet.
Kennedy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kennedy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Kennedy is looking to stand up but Wiggins isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Kennedy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Still in half guard, Kennedy seems content to control.
Wiggins is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kennedy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wiggins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kennedy controlling the action here.#T4#
Wiggins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kennedy is working away from the top position though.
Wiggins preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wiggins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kennedy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kennedy shoots in but Wiggins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
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 Preston Wiggins will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kennedy scores with the left hand. Wiggins knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Kennedy closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Wiggins decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Wiggins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kennedy wants to control from the top but Wiggins keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Kennedy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wiggins haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Kennedy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wiggins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kennedy has managed to get both his arms back between Wiggins's legs - danger averted.
Wiggins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wiggins keeping full guard, as Kennedy tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kennedy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wiggins dives on top into guard.#REVR##T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kennedy wants to stand but Wiggins is controlling the position.
Wiggins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kennedy is looking to sweep but instead, Wiggins has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Kennedy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wiggins stops Kennedy from getting back to his feet.
Preston Wiggins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Kennedy is concentrating on defense, preventing Wiggins from advancing position.
Wiggins throwing shots but Kennedy is blocking nicely.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wiggins throwing shots but Kennedy is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Preston Wiggins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wiggins with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Kennedy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kennedy.
Wiggins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Kennedy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Kennedy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wiggins is trying to defend but Kennedy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wiggins is looking to escape.#T4#
Kennedy drops an elbow to the side of Wiggins's head.
Kennedy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that Kennedy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kennedy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Kennedy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kennedy feints and as Wiggins raises his hands in defense, Kennedy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kennedy wants to control from the top but Wiggins keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiggins working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Wiggins working for a triangle but Kennedy defends it easily.
#T1#
Kennedy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wiggins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kennedy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kennedy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wiggins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kennedy somewhat.
Wiggins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kennedy manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wiggins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kennedy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Wiggins counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Kennedy manages to pull guard.
Kennedy is trying to hold Wiggins in close to prevent damage but Wiggins has managed to pass into half guard.
Kennedy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wiggins.
Kennedy taking some punishment here, with Wiggins in his half guard. #T3#
Wiggins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kennedy trying to control here.
Wiggins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kennedy's head.
Wiggins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kennedy trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Wiggins manages to pass to mount!
#T4##SUB#
Wiggins has hold of Kennedy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kennedy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kennedy tries to hold on but Wiggins pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kennedy taking shots to the head.
Kennedy tries to lock up and control but Wiggins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Preston Wiggins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wiggins 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Preston Wiggins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Kuukas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kennedy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kennedy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kuukas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kennedy is one step ahead there.
Kennedy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuukas is trying to keep Kennedy in close.
Kennedy stopping the sweep attempt from Kuukas .#T1#
Kennedy is stalling in the full guard.
Kuukas working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kennedy tries to work over Kuukas 's front leg with a kick but Kuukas checks it.
Kuukas is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#TD#
Kennedy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kennedy lands in his opponent's guard.
Kennedy's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU#
Kennedy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kuukas , up you get! #T2#
Kennedy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuukas as he jumps to the side.
Kennedy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kuukas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kennedy misses with a low kick.
Kuukas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3##TD#
Kennedy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kuukas is trying to get back to half guard.
Kennedy has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kuukas !
Kennedy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kuukas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kuukas is trying desperately to improve position.
The referee warns Kuukas that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kennedy with the ground and pound from mount.
Kennedy content just to control the position here.
Kuukas throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kennedy. What's that going to do exactly? #T4#
Kennedy lands a big shot there that rocks Kuukas but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kennedy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kennedy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuukas wants to hold on but Kennedy pushes him away.
Kuukas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kennedy lands a big elbow.
Kennedy controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kennedy prevents Kuukas from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kennedy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kuukas slaps away a takedown attempt from Kennedy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kuukas shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kennedy throws a series of punches but Kuukas moves out of range.
Kennedy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kuukas defends well and Kennedy ends up having to push Kuukas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kennedy shoots in but no luck this time.
As Kennedy backs off Kuukas throws a huge counter combo but Kennedy manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Kennedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kennedy is defended easily by Kuukas .
Kuukas tries a quick counter leg kick but Kennedy is wise to it.#T1#
Kennedy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kuukas is fending him off so far but Kennedy persists. Nope, Kuukas circles away and we're back to standing.
Kennedy dives in for a single leg takedown but Kuukas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Kennedy pushes Kuukas up against the cage in a clinch.
Kennedy goes for a takedown attempt but Kuukas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kennedy misses with a takedown
and Kuukas counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuukas as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Kennedy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kuukas unleashes a big counter combination but Kennedy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kuukas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kennedy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kuukas counters with a two punch combo.
Kennedy shoots in but no luck this time.
Kuukas leaves Kennedy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Kennedy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kuukas pinned against the cage. Kuukas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kennedy with a poor takedown
and Kuukas counters with a one-two to the body.
Kennedy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kuukas counters with a series of strikes. Kennedy will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Kennedy doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuukas circles away.
Kennedy shoots in and drives through. Kuukas sprawls well.
Kuukas is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Kennedy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kuukas 's half guard.
Kuukas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuukas trying to control here.
Kennedy wants to control but Kuukas is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luukas Kuukas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuukas as he jumps to the side.
Kennedy tries to clinch there but Kuukas circles away.
Kennedy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kuukas throws a counter combo.
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kuukas but Kuukas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Kennedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuukas leaves Kennedy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kuukas throws a counter combo.#T1#
Kennedy looks to clinch
and Kuukas counters with a series of strikes. Kennedy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuukas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuukas as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kennedy fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Kennedy drives through with a takedown into Kuukas 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T2#
Kennedy prevents Kuukas from getting back to his feet.
Kennedy wants to control from the top but Kuukas keeps moving.
Kuukas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kennedy stays in close to Kuukas 's body and controls the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kuukas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kennedy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kuukas for as long as he can get away with.
Kuukas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Kennedy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuukas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kennedy stopping the sweep attempt from Kuukas .#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kennedy misses with a takedown
and Kuukas counters with a series of strikes. Kennedy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kennedy or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuukas , which made it look bad.
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kuukas as he avoids it easily. #T4#
Kuukas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kennedy tries to clinch but Kuukas moves out of range. #CL#
Kennedy forces Kuukas back against the cage and clinches.
Kennedy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kuukas crunches a lovely knee into Kennedy's ribcage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kennedy tries to stall but Kuukas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kennedy avoiding damage as Kuukas throws knees to the body.
Kuukas tries to land knees in the clinch but Kennedy avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luukas Kuukas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kuukas 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luukas Kuukas !
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