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Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2019 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Michaels.
Michaels pivots, looking for a leg kick but Blankenship is out of range and Michaels settles back down. #TD2#
Michaels looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Michaels connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michaels looking to sit in guard and control but Blankenship gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Blankenship preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Michaels is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Michaels throwing strikes but missing.
Michaels trying to control the position from guard on top but Blankenship is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Michaels drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blankenship looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blankenship looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blankenship! #REVR#
Michaels is trying to get back to half guard.
Michaels is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blankenship off and has taken his back!
Even with his hooks in, Michaels manages to miss with strikes from the back. #T2#
Michaels keeps control of the position as Blankenship tries to break free.
Michaels throws strikes from the back but Blankenship rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Blankenship.
Michaels being controlled here momentarily.
Blankenship will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Michaels content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Blankenship controlling Michaels's posture.
Michaels throws an elbow that misses. Blankenship uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Michaels's guard. Nice move by Blankenship!#REVR#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blankenship stopping the sweep attempt from Michaels.
Michaels being controlled here, momentarily.
Blankenship has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Michaels isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Blankenship stacks Michaels on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Blankenship!#T4#
Blankenship tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Michaels gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blankenship is keen to just control but Michaels is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyson Michaels 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#
Michaels misses with a few strikes there.
Michaels misses with a series of wild punches.
Michaels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blankenship circles away quickly and effectively.
Blankenship changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Michaels misses with a combination
and Blankenship counters with a two punch combo.
Blankenship shoots in looking for a takedown. Michaels tries to sprawl out of it but Blankenship keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Michaels manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Leif Blankenship is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blankenship shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Michaels counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blankenship is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Michaels misses with a body shot.
Blankenship avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blankenship drops down looking for a counter takedown but Michaels sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Blankenship misses with a takedown attempt - Michaels sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leif Blankenship. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Michaels manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Blankenship on his heels. He'll look to pass Blankenship's guard now, I'm sure.
Michaels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Michaels throws an elbow that misses. Blankenship uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Michaels's guard. Nice move by Blankenship!#REVR#
Michaels 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.
Michaels trying to strike off his back.
#T2#
Michaels wants to sweep here but Blankenship controlling him for the moment.
Michaels throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Blankenship really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Michaels controls Blankenship momentarily but Blankenship frees himself.
Michaels looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Blankenship drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Michaels dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Michaels scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Blankenship has Michaels pulled in close to control his posture.
Michaels wants to control from the top but Blankenship keeps moving. #SUB2#
Michaels drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Blankenship dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Michaels wants to sweep but no luck.
Michaels is looking to stand up but Blankenship isn't so interested in that idea. #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.
Blankenship throws a big right hand that misses.
Blankenship stopping the sweep attempt from Michaels.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Michaels is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Michaels drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blankenship looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blankenship looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blankenship! #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Blankenship is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Michaels is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Michaels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Michaels shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Michaels fails to land with a series of punches.
Blankenship slips a jab and a cross from Michaels.
Blankenship slips under a jab from Michaels.
Michaels falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blankenship counters with a three punch combo that has Michaels backing up. Michaels nods at Blankenship to acknowledge the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Blankenship or perhaps it was just good defense by Michaels, which made it look bad.
Tyson Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Michaels enables Blankenship to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Michaels manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blankenship working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Michaels working for submissions but it's allowed Blankenship to get to half guard.
Blankenship is stalling here. Michaels is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Blankenship seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Michaels has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T1#
Blankenship is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Blankenship wants to control but Michaels postures up.#SUB2#
Michaels is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blankenship knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Michaels trying to control the position but Blankenship is working away. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Michaels in side control, throwing shots but Blankenship defends.
Michaels creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Blankenship sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Blankenship is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Michaels's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Michaels landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Michaels looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Michaels missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Michaels missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Michaels throwing shots but Blankenship is blocking nicely.
Blankenship keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Michaels is pressing down on Blankenship's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blankenship is holding on for now.
Michaels thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Michaels working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Michaels seems to be looking for submissions.
Tyson Michaels is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Michaels content to control rather than advance.
Blankenship avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Michaels.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Michaels performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Leif Blankenship has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slapping leg kick lands for Michaels.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Michaels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Michaels has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Michaels!
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