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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Duffy misses with a takedown attempt - Wandsworth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Duffy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wandsworth gets underhooks to prevent Duffy's takedown attempt.
Wandsworth lands a hook that snaps the head of Duffy backwards.
Wandsworth lands an uppercut.
Wandsworth lands with a short shot to the head.
Wandsworth is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stuart Wandsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Duffy.
Wandsworth lands with a light punch inside.
Duffy tries to score a body lock takedown but Wandsworth shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A hook to the body from Wandsworth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wandsworth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wandsworth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duffy backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Wandsworth.
A short left from Wandsworth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wandsworth lands a hook that snaps the head of Duffy backwards.
Wandsworth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Duffy looks winded!#T1#
Wandsworth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duffy backwards.
Wandsworth digs a right hand into Duffy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Duffy's gas tank.
Good body shot from Wandsworth.
Wandsworth lands an uppercut.#BC#
Wandsworth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wandsworth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Duffy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duffy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#
Duffy is rocked!#CL2#
Duffy rushes Wandsworth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Duffy is trying to drag Wandsworth to the mat but Wandsworth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wandsworth scores with a shot to the side of Duffy's head.
Duffy wants a takedown but no success here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wandsworth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duffy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wandsworth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2##BC#
Wandsworth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duffy shoots in for a takedown but Wandsworth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wandsworth lands a right hook to the body.
#KD#
Wandsworth sends Duffy crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Wandsworth is motioning to the referee to let Duffy up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Duffy is still on wobbly legs! Can Wandsworth finish him?#CL#
Wandsworth moves into range and clinches up with Duffy.
Still in the clinch, Wandsworth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wandsworth lands a shoulder strike.
Wandsworth scores with a shoulder strike.
Wandsworth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duffy backwards.
Wandsworth lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Duffy to his knees! Wandsworth keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stuart Wandsworth!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Beleze swinging wildly here.
An inside leg kick from Beleze misses. #TD#
Beleze looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Booshy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Booshy is working an open guard so Beleze takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Booshy wants to clinch up but Beleze keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beleze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beleze looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Beleze really is a fat lump.#CL#
Beleze takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Beleze is trying to stall.
Come on Booshy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD#
Beleze decides to pull guard.
Beleze is trying to control the position but Booshy postures up.
Booshy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Beleze is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Booshy rolls with it to try and escape but Beleze cranks on the arm and Booshy is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Beleze!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 755 Round 2
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Duffy throws a right hand that misses
and Dooer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duffy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dooer tries to avoid it but Duffy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dooer to the ground. Dooer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A shot to the body from Duffy misses
and Dooer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dooer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Duffy backs up against the cage.
Dooer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dooer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dooer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Duffy throws a lazy right hand but Dooer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duffy throws a right hand that misses
and Dooer counters with a left and a right that stings Duffy.
Dooer misses with a two punch combination.
Duffy misses with a left hand
and Dooer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duffy misses with a double jab
and Dooer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duffy throws the left hand but Dooer avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Duffy misses with an uppercut
and Dooer counters with a series of strikes. Duffy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dooer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheers as Dooer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Duffy doesn't seem phased though.
Fred Duffy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duffy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dooer counters with a stiff right hand.
Dooer moves out of range as Duffy strikes.#CL#
Duffy closes the distance and clinches.
Dooer tries to break the clinch but Duffy is controlling the position.
Duffy has Dooer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dooer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Duffy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dooer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Duffy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dooer has had enough of the clinch but Duffy keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Duffy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Duffy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dooer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dooer is trying to break the clinch but Duffy has him pressed against the cage.
Dooer can't find room to land a body shot as Duffy controls the action.
Dooer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dooer stalling in the clinch but Duffy improves position.
Dooer working hard to break the clinch.
Duffy wants a takedown.
Dooer tries to score a body lock takedown but Duffy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Duffy just leaning against Dooer, taking a breather.
Dooer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dooer wants to break free but Duffy has control.
Dooer prevents the takedown attempt.
Dooer wants to break free but Duffy has control.
Dooer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dooer has had enough of the clinch but Duffy keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Duffy gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Duffy wants to pass the guard but Dooer is keeping the position.
Duffy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Duffy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Duffy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dooer working a defensive guard here.
Dooer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Duffy is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duffy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howe Dooer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Duffy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dooer counters with a left and a right that stings Duffy.
Duffy misses with a right hand
and Dooer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duffy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dooer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duffy misses with a right hand
and Dooer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dooer misses with a wild combination.
Duffy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dooer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dooer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Duffy throws a poor cross that misses
and Dooer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duffy throws an off balance right hand
and Dooer counters with a one-two to the body.
Duffy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dooer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dooer catches Duffy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Duffy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dooer defends it nicely.
Dooer lands a jab to Duffy's midsection.
Duffy throws a right hand that misses
and Dooer counters with a three punch combo that has Duffy backing up. Duffy nods at Dooer to acknowledge the strikes.
Duffy throws a sloppy body shot
and Duffy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dooer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Duffy wants to clinch
and Duffy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dooer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Duffy throws a big shot that misses.
Dooer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Dooer throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duffy with a poor takedown
and Dooer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Duffy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Dooer.
Duffy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Duffy takes one to the side of the head.
Howe Dooer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duffy throws a hook to the side of Dooer's head but Dooer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Duffy.
Dooer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duffy throws a poor cross that misses
and Dooer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dooer is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dooer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dooer scores with a shot to the body.
#T3#
Duffy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dooer defends well and Duffy ends up having to push Dooer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Duffy staying out of range there.
Dooer looks to land a combination but Duffy avoids it well.
Duffy misses with a takedown
and Dooer counters with a stiff right hand.
Duffy throws an off balance right hand
letting Dooer counter with a right hand. #TD#
Duffy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dooer sprawls well initially but Duffy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Duffy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dooer won't allow Duffy to pass to mount.
Dooer is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Duffy in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Duffy throws a right hand that misses
letting Dooer counter with a right hand.
Duffy throws a leg kick
and Dooer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Duffy misses with a lunging right hand
and Dooer counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howe Dooer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Duffy tries a low kick but Dooer avoids it.
Dooer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Duffy has a takedown stuffed.
Dooer digs a good hook to Duffy's body.
Dooer scores with a hook to the body. Duffy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dooer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dooer throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Duffy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dooer won't be happy with that.
Dooer can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duffy is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
Dooer prevents Duffy from improving position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Duffy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dooer for as long as he can get away with.
Dooer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #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.
Duffy slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Duffy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Duffy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Duffy misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Duffy feints and as Dooer raises his hands in defense, Duffy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Duffy is stalling in the full guard.
Fred Duffy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fred Duffy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dooer wants to get back to his feet but Duffy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Duffy throwing strikes but missing.
Dooer is trying to control the position but Duffy postures up. #T4#
Dooer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Duffy controls the pace.
Duffy is pushing down on Dooer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dooer is fighting to maintain full guard but Duffy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Duffy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Duffy wants to pass the guard but Dooer is defending well. #SUB#
Duffy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dooer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
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 Fred Duffy.
I think Dooer 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Howe Dooer!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Howe Dooer!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Howe Dooer!
Howe Dooer wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 755 Round 1
Date: Apr 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Duffy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Duffy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Duffy misses with a left hand
and Nimez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nimez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nimez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Duffy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Nimez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nimez is looking to clinch but Duffy is avoiding it.
Nimez moves away from the strike by Duffy.
The fighters circling - Duffy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nimez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duffy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nimez.
Nice takedown defense from Duffy. No joy for Nimez on that attempt. #CL#
Nimez darts in and clinches Duffy up against the cage.
Nimez scores with a knee to the head.
Duffy tries for a takedown but Nimez manages to get underhooks.
#T1#
Duffy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Duffy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nimez.
Duffy tries to score a body lock takedown but Nimez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Nimez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nimez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duffy.
A big left from Duffy misses.
Duffy misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Nimez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nimez.
Nimez is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Nimez decides to pull guard.
Duffy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Nimez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Duffy manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duffy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Duffy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nimez's head.
Duffy controlling the action here.
Nimez trying to control but Duffy postures up.
Nimez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nimez tries to get out of the position.
Nimez tries to get to full guard but Duffy has control of the leg.
Duffy works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Duffy controlling the pace for now.
It looks like Duffy 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fred Duffy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Duffy throws a poor cross that misses
and Nimez counters with a two punch combo.
Nimez ducks under a wild hook from Duffy.
No luck for Nimez with that takedown attempt.
Duffy misses with an uppercut.
Duffy throws a hook to the side of Nimez's head but Nimez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Nimez misses the target.#CL#
Nimez clinches.
Duffy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Nimez manages to break the clinch.
Nimez throws a head kick but Duffy moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nimez shoots in looking for a takedown. Duffy tries to sprawl out of it but Nimez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duffy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Duffy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nimez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
Duffy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Let's hope that Duffy 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.
Duffy is continuing to stall.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Duffy moves into full mount!
Duffy controlling his opponent. #T3#
The adventures of Duffy the control monster continue. Boring.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nimez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Duffy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Duffy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Duffy as Nimez shoots in.
Juan Nimez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duffy misses the body punch
and Nimez counters with a nice uppercut.
Nimez avoids the body shot from Duffy.
Duffy tries to clinch up but Nimez circles away and keeps his distance.
Nimez feinted with a counter takedown.
Nimez moves in looking to clinch but Duffy pushes him off.
The fighters circling - Nimez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duffy misses with a hook. Nimez ducked under it nicely.
Duffy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nimez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Duffy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nimez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Duffy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nimez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nimez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duffy.#T1#
Duffy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nimez.
Fred Duffy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duffy tries to clinch but Nimez moves out of range.
Duffy doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Nimez counters by clinching up.
Nimez misses with a punch to the body.
Duffy trying to stall but Nimez improves his position.
Duffy can't get the takedown.
Nimez tries to pull guard but Duffy won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Nimez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nimez looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nimez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Duffy.
Duffy can't get the takedown.
#T2##BC#
Nimez breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Duffy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nimez wants to get back to his feet but Duffy is dominant here and he's now got Nimez's back!
Nimez avoids the strikes from Duffy.
Duffy has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nimez's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Duffy is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nimez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nimez for a finish. #T3#
What can Nimez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Duffy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Juan Nimez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fred Duffy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Duffy is persistently looking for the submission but Nimez is defending it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Duffy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Duffy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Fred Duffy!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Fred Duffy!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Fred Duffy!
Fred Duffy wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sanders enables Crilly to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sanders manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Crilly wants to control from the top but Sanders keeps moving.
Sanders is looking to stand up but Crilly isn't so interested in that idea.
Crilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanders swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Sanders is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sanders is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crilly is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sanders working for a triangle but Crilly defends it easily.
#T1#
Crilly has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sanders is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanders looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanders, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Sanders fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crilly sprawls well initially but Sanders persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Crilly is trying to maintain the position but Sanders is very close to passing his half guard.
Crilly is positioning himself well to prevent Sanders advancing to mount.
Crilly wants to control but Sanders is keeping busy.
#T2#
Crilly tries to kick Sanders off but Sanders keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Crilly is holding on to half guard well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Crilly moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Crilly has momentary wrist control but Sanders slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Crilly throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sanders won't allow Crilly to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Crilly shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sanders's guard.
Crilly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sanders is trying to control the position but Crilly postures up.
Crilly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanders can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crilly controls the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crilly's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sanders looks winded!
Sanders keeping moving, preventing Crilly from controlling successfully. #T4#
Crilly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Crilly tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanders is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crilly shoots in but Sanders avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crilly shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sanders enables Crilly to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sanders manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crilly postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SU#
Sanders is working an open guard so Crilly takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Crilly dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Sanders as Crilly shoots in.
Sanders shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crilly pinned against the cage. Crilly gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crilly tries for a takedown but Sanders sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanders fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crilly looks for a takedown but Sanders sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Crilly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crilly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Crilly closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sanders's guard.
Sanders controls Crilly momentarily but Crilly frees himself.
Crilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Crilly advances to half guard.
Crilly trying to control the pace.
Crilly stops Sanders from getting back to his feet.
Crilly trying to pass the guard but Sanders defending well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Crilly content to control rather than advance.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ted Crilly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crilly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanders keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sanders misses with a body kick.#CL#
Crilly rushes Sanders and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Crilly manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Crilly wants to sweep here but Sanders controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Crilly is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crilly is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Sanders is breathing heavily.
Sanders being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crilly trying to control but Sanders is working from the bottom. #T4#
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.#SU#
Crilly stands up from Sanders's guard - Crilly perhaps looking for a knockout.
Crilly misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Crilly dives in and scores a takedown into Sanders's guard.
Crilly is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
Crilly decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanders is looking to clinch but Crilly is avoiding it.
#TD#
Crilly closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sanders's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Crilly dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Crilly scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU#
Crilly decides to stand back up.
Crilly tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sanders defends well and Crilly ends up having to push Sanders into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sanders avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Sanders shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Crilly manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Crilly pushes Sanders off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanders moves in looking to clinch but Crilly pushes him off.
Crilly misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanders takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanders throws a good cross that connects.
Crilly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanders can do to turn this around?#T1#
Crilly goes for a double leg but Sanders avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanders continues to drive forward.
Crilly shoots in and drives through. Sanders sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Crilly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders darts in looking for a takedown but Crilly gets double underhooks and turns Sanders into the cage.
Crilly goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crilly jabs at Sanders's body.#CL#
Crilly rushes Sanders and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Crilly manages to pull guard.
Crilly looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Sanders avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crilly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanders is one step ahead there. #T2##SUB#
Crilly is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Sanders frees his head nicely. Oh but Crilly has switched to an armbar! Sanders is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ted Crilly!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Barzagli slips a jab and a cross from Cullen.
Barzagli swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barzagli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cullen missing with a left hand there. Barzagli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barzagli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barzagli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've been told by Barzagli's head coaches at Scorpion MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ed Cullen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cullen misses with a looping left.
Barzagli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Cullen misses.
Cullen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cullen just misses with a punch to the body.
Barzagli is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Cullen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cullen misses the body punch
and Barzagli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cullen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barzagli lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A combination from Cullen does no damage.
Cullen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barzagli counters with a series of strikes. Cullen will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cullen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barzagli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Cullen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barzagli seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Barzagli misses the shot to the body.
Barzagli throws a shot to the body.
Cullen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barzagli circles away quickly and effectively.
Barzagli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cullen slips a jab from Barzagli.
Cullen scores with a three punch combo!
Cullen misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Cullen throws a series of strikes that have Barzagli backpedaling.
Cullen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cullen misses with an uppercut. Barzagli saw that one coming.
Barzagli throwing a counter right hand but Cullen manages to avoid it.
Cullen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barzagli slips a jab and a cross from Cullen.
#T4#
Barzagli scores with a sloppy right hand. Cullen should have avoided that one.
Barzagli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barzagli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barzagli lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Barzagli moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barzagli slips a straight right by Cullen.
An attempted straight right counter from Barzagli misses the target.
Barzagli lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ed Cullen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cullen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cullen walks into a stiff left hand from Barzagli.
Cullen throws a looping overhand right but Barzagli ducks down to avoid it.
Barzagli avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barzagli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cullen circles away quickly and effectively.
Barzagli slips under a jab from Cullen.
Barzagli is looking for a counter combo.
Cullen catches Barzagli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Barzagli misses with a straight left.
Barzagli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cullen.
Barzagli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barzagli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cullen takes one on the button.
Barzagli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cullen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barzagli.
It seemed like Cullen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cullen misses with a left hand
and Barzagli counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Barzagli throws a poor cross that misses
and Cullen counters with a one-two to the body.
Barzagli closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No joy there for Cullen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barzagli is looking for a counter combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barzagli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Cullen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cullen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barzagli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bruno Barzagli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Barzagli throws an off balance right hand
and Cullen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cullen misses with a hook to the body
and Barzagli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cullen swings widly with a right hand
and Barzagli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cullen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barzagli.
Barzagli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barzagli looks to throw the jab but Cullen is out of range.
Barzagli is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cullen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bruno Barzagli is winning the standup battle so far.
Barzagli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cullen at a distance.
#T4#
Cullen looks to throw the jab but Barzagli is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Barzagli tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cullen throws a body punch but Barzagli moves out of range.
Barzagli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cullen misses with the combination.
Barzagli throwing a counter right hand but Cullen manages to avoid it.
Cullen misses with a combination
and Barzagli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barzagli misses the jab.
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 Bruno Barzagli will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Cullen ducks right into an uppercut from Barzagli.
Barzagli misses with a two punch combination.
Cullen misses with a looping left.
Barzagli throws a big shot that misses.
Cullen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cullen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barzagli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barzagli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cullen finds it's way round the side to connect with Barzagli's head. #T1#
Barzagli lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barzagli.
Cullen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Cullen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barzagli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cullen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cullen misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Barzagli misses the target.
Cullen scores with a jab to the head.
Cullen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T2#
Cullen throws a right and a left that Barzagli avoids nicely.
It looked like Barzagli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barzagli tries to bum rush Cullen with a series of wild strikes but Cullen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cullen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cullen throws an off balance right hand
and Barzagli counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barzagli thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cullen. Barzagli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barzagli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sloppy strikes from Cullen. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Barzagli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Barzagli missing with a left hand there. Cullen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cullen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barzagli jabs Cullen right on the nose. Cullen blinks but takes it well.
Cullen lands a head shot.
Barzagli throws a nice looking combination but Cullen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barzagli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cullen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barzagli lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barzagli.#T4#
Barzagli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cullen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice uppercut there from Cullen.
Cullen throws an off balance right hand
and Barzagli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cullen 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.
Cullen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barzagli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barzagli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cullen on the side of the head.
Barzagli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cullen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Barzagli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barzagli has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Barzagli!
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