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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SPFC 2
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
MacManus jabs at Little's body.
MacManus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
MacManus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Little is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An elbow from MacManus crashes against the mat.
You can see the frustration on Little's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacManus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Little keeps working.
MacManus tries to stand but Little is controlling his head. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Little's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Little is trying to get back to half guard.
Little wants to control but MacManus postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacManus tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
MacManus lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Little down.
MacManus throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
MacManus misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#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.
Little is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on MacManus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Little tries to get to full guard but MacManus has control of the leg.
MacManus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MacManus stalling.
Little is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
MacManus trying to pass the guard but Little defending well.
MacManus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Little. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
MacManus not doing much here.
Little has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacManus is working away from the top position though.
MacManus is keen to just control but Little is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
MacManus darts in looking for a takedown but Little gets double underhooks and turns MacManus into the cage.
Little misses with a takedown attempt - MacManus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Little has a takedown stuffed.
Little has his takedown stuffed
and MacManus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Little. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Little is breathing heavily.#T4#
Little on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
MacManus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from MacManus.
MacManus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Little pinned against the cage. Little gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
MacManus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Little misses with a takedown #CL2#
and MacManus moves into the clinch.
Little letting MacManus take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murphy MacManus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Little. No joy for MacManus on that attempt.
Little misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
MacManus clinches up with Little and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
MacManus breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
MacManus moves into the clinch.
MacManus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Little pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
MacManus clinches up with Little and pushes him back against the cage.
MacManus missing with knees to the body.
#T1#
Little drops down looking for an ankle pick but MacManus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Murphy MacManus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacManus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Little. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacManus throws a leg kick which misses Little's front leg but catches the back leg as Little tries to avoid it. #CL2#
MacManus has managed to clinch.
Little prevents a takedown attempt there.
Little is looking to take this one to the mat.
Little is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
MacManus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Little takes a shot right to the bread basket.
MacManus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Little defends well and MacManus ends up having to push Little into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
MacManus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Little fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick misses from MacManus.
Little fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MacManus avoids it really well and circles away.
MacManus misses with a head kick.
MacManus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Littles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
MacManus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and MacManus wants it to stay on the feet.
MacManus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##CL2#
MacManus pushes Little up against the cage in a clinch.
Little tries for a takedown but MacManus manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
MacManus breaks the clinch.
Little on the wrong end of a nice jab.
MacManus closes the distance and clinches up with Little, looking for a takedown. MacManus pushes Little against the cage but Little circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MacManus fails to land the takedown.
Little seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
MacManus darts in and clinches Little up against the cage.
MacManus lands a shot to the body.
MacManus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T4##TD2#
MacManus pulls Little into guard.
MacManus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Little is one step ahead there.
MacManus pulls Little in close to prevent any damage.
MacManus keeping moving, preventing Little from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
MacManus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Little defends it easily.
MacManus wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Little is now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murphy MacManus 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
MacManus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Little avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Little tries to keep at a distance but MacManus has taken the fight into the clinch.
MacManus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
MacManus jumps guard and drags Little to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Little trying to control the position from guard on top but MacManus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
MacManus wants to stand but Little is controlling the position. #SUB2#
MacManus working for submissions but it's allowed Little to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Little is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Little is trying to work for a kimura but MacManus is defending well.
Little is looking to take a break and control but MacManus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy MacManus has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
MacManus is looking to escape.
MacManus wants to control but Little is keeping busy.
MacManus is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Little is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Little is looking for a kimura but MacManus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Little to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Little working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
MacManus tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Little manages to move to mount!
MacManus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
MacManus sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
MacManus is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
MacManus is defending against the submission attempts here by Little.
MacManus is trying to stand.
#T4#
Little is looking to take a break and control but MacManus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Little moves nicely into side control.
MacManus is trying to improve his position.
MacManus can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacManus is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Little showed his dominance in that final round.
I think MacManus 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murphy MacManus!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 31
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Malaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonalez.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gonalez.
And Malaska counters with a quick kick to the body but Gonalez blocks it.
Malaska lands with a nice combination. Gonalez backs away looking to recover.#CUT#
It looks like Salo Gonalez has been cut.
Malaska slaps away a takedown attempt from Gonalez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Malaska!
#ROC#
Gonalez is rocked!
Gonalez throws a head kick but Malaska moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Gonalez.
Malaska pushes Gonalez away with a front kick.
Malaska throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Gonalez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gonalez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gonalez is looking for a takedown.
Erik Malaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salo Gonalez.
Gonalez is trying to break the clinch but Malaska has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Gonalez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Malaska wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Gonalez breaks the clinch.
Gonalez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Malaska.#CL2#
Gonalez forces Malaska back against the cage and clinches.
Malaska is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gonalez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Malaska smiles and moves away.
Malaska cracks Gonalez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Malaska works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gonalez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malaska is fending him off so far but Gonalez persists. Nope, Malaska circles away and we're back to standing.
Malaska is looking to clinch but Gonalez is avoiding it.
Gonalez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters circling a little - Malaska finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Malaska moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Malaska misses with a wild combination.
Erik Malaska is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Malaska misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gonalez wants to counter the offense by Malaska and move into the clinch position.
Gonalez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Gonalez clinches. #BC#
Malaska manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Malaska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Gonalez moves into the clinch.#BC#
Malaska breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Gonalez closes the distance and pushes Malaska back into the cage.
Malaska tries to break the clinch but Gonalez is controlling the position.
Malaska working hard to break the clinch.
Gonalez keeps control of Malaska as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Malaska wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Malaska can't break the clinch.
Gonalez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Malaska or not.
Gonalez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gonalez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Malaska just stands there and leans against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Malaska's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Gonalez manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Gonalez clinches.
Gonalez tries to score a body lock takedown but Malaska shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gonalez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Malaska has him pressed against the cage.
Gonalez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Malaska fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Malaska fails to land with a series of punches.
Gonalez dives in for a single leg takedown but Malaska sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Malaska throws a sloppy head kick and Gonalez moves out of range easily. #T4#
Gonalez shoots in but no luck this time.
Malaska tries to bum rush Gonalez with a series of wild strikes but Gonalez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Malaska lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sloppy strikes from Malaska. Those never looked like landing.
Gonalez misses with a body kick.
Gonalez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonalez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Malaska tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gonalez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gonalez!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malaska throws a series of punches but Gonalez avoids them all with ease.
Erik Malaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malaska is breathing heavily.
Malaska on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gonalez. Gonalez obviously looking to wear him down.
Gonalez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gonalez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little feinted left hand from Malaska on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Donk. Malaska catches Gonalez right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Malaska dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Salo Gonalez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Malaska throws an overhand right that lands on Gonalez's shoulder, as Gonalez tries to avoid the shot.
Malaska throws a series of punches but Gonalez moves out of range.
Malaska leaves Gonalez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Malaska changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Gonalez has Malaska up against the cage in a clinch.
Gonalez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malaska avoids it.#BC#
Malaska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malaska tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gonalez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaska fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gonalez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malaska.#CL2#
Gonalez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gonalez fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Malaska manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Gonalez shoots for a takedown but Malaska saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Malaska was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Erik Malaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salo Gonalez.
Malaska fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gonalez misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Gonalez drives through and clinches with Malaska against the cage.
Gonalez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Malaska's efforts to push away.
Malaska is looking to break free of the clinch but Gonalez has double underhooks.
Gonalez goes for a takedown attempt but Malaska pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gonalez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Erik Malaska is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Malaska misses. #CL2#
Gonalez gets a clinch.
Salo Gonalez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gonalez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Malaska's efforts to push away.
Malaska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonalez can do to turn this around?
Gonalez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Malaska pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
Malaska is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gonalez is breathing heavily.#BC#
Malaska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malaska scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Malaska throws a right hand that Gonalez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gonalez also avoids with ease.
Malaska takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Malaska. Those never looked like landing.
Gonalez feints the counter takedown.
Malaska throws a nice looking combination but Gonalez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malaska misses with a two punch combination.
Gonalez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Malaska tries to bum rush Gonalez with a series of wild strikes but Gonalez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gonalez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Malaska.
Gonalez misses with a takedown attempt - Malaska sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gonalez stuns Malaska with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Malaska lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Malaska.
Gonalez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Malaska tries to avoid it but Gonalez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Malaska to the ground. Malaska escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gonalez shoots in and drives through. Malaska sprawls well.
Malaska takes one to the chin there.
Danga de danga de dang - Gonalez scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Gonalez pushes Malaska up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Gonalez breaks the clinch.
Erik Malaska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malaska tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gonalez counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malaska tries to clinch
letting Gonalez counter with a right hand.
Malaska lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Malaska misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Gonalez has Malaska up against the cage in a clinch.
Malaska tries to circle away but Gonalez has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Malaska looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Gonalez drags the fight down to the ground.
#ES2#
Gonalez pushes Malaska off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Malaska moves in looking to clinch but Gonalez pushes him off.
Malaska tries to clinch there but Gonalez circles away.
Gonalez fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonalez looks for a takedown but Malaska sprawls well.
Malaska lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Salo Gonalez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Salo Gonalez's cut.
That's time! Malaska's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Malaska bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gonalez's head.
Gonalez dives in for a single leg takedown but Malaska sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gonalez moves out of range of the body kick from Malaska.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gonalez is defended easily by Malaska.
Gonalez fails with a takedown attempt.
Erik Malaska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salo Gonalez.
Malaska throws a series of punches but Gonalez avoids them all with ease.
Malaska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gonalez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaska misses with a low kick.
Gonalez tries for a takedown but Malaska sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Malaska throws a right hand that Gonalez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gonalez also avoids with ease.
Gonalez looks to land a combination but Malaska avoids it well. #T1#
A punch combination from Malaska misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Gonalez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Malaska wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Malaska wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gonalez tries to break free but Malaska pushes him back against the cage.
Malaska is trying to break the clinch but Gonalez is controlling him.
Malaska being controlled against the cage.
Malaska tries to circle away but Gonalez has him pinned against the cage.
Malaska wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gonalez has Malaska pressed against the cage, preventing Malaska from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gonalez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Malaska is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gonalez wants a takedown but no success here.
Gonalez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Malaska is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Malaska tries to break free but Gonalez pushes him back against the cage.
Malaska wants to get back to striking at distance but Gonalez won't allow it.
Malaska is trying to break free.
Malaska has Gonalez pressed against the cage, preventing Gonalez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Malaska wants to break free but Gonalez has control.
Malaska working hard to break the clinch.
Gonalez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Malaska gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gonalez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Malaska letting Gonalez take a breather here.#T3#
Gonalez tries to land knees in the clinch but Malaska avoids the damage to the body.
Gonalez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gonalez throws an elbow that misses.
Gonalez fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Malaska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gonalez slips a jab and a cross from Malaska.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gonalez! But no joy.
A punch combination from Malaska misses.
Gonalez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonalez is just out of range.
Malaska leaves Gonalez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Malaska avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonalez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malaska throws out the jab. #T4#
Gonalez shoots in for a takedown but Malaska shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Malaska lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
An inside leg kick lands from Malaska.
Malaska swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gonalez counters with a nice uppercut.
Malaska jabs Gonalez right on the nose. Gonalez blinks but takes it well.
Gonalez shoots in but no luck this time.
Gonalez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malaska as he jumps to the side.
Malaska is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gonalez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malaska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonalez lands a jab to Malaska's midsection.
A punch combination from Malaska misses.
Gonalez moves out of range as Malaska strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Malaska showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Malaska 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Malaska!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Bonner is looking to score with low kicks.
Maiotempo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Bonner darts in and clinches Maiotempo up against the cage.#TD#
Bonner manages to pull guard.
Maiotempo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bonner's guard. #SUB#
Bonner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maiotempo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonner is staying active underneath Maiotempo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maiotempo controlling the action here.#T1#
Bonner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bonner trying to control here.
#SUB#
Bonner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maiotempo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bonner controlling the position for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Maiotempo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bonner did well to prevent Maiotempo getting side control.
Maiotempo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maiotempo is keen to just control but Bonner is a slippery customer.
Bonner wants to control but Maiotempo is keeping busy.
Bonner is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T3##SUB#
Bonner looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Maiotempo is looking for a kimura here.
Bonner is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maiotempo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Maiotempo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maiotempo looking to control but instead Bonner has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Bonner is looking to control Maiotempo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bonner avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Grayce Maiotempo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Bonner clinches. #TD#
Bonner jumps guard.
Maiotempo controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Bonner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grayce Maiotempo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maiotempo is breathing heavily.#T1#
Maiotempo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maiotempo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bonner trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Maiotempo gets a double leg takedown into Bonner's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Maiotempo trying to move into half guard but instead Bonner has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Maiotempo has a closed guard, preventing Bonner from standing up. #SU#
Maiotempo is working an open guard so Bonner takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Maiotempo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Maiotempo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bonner regains guard immediately.
Maiotempo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Bonner keeping moving, preventing Maiotempo from controlling successfully.
Maiotempo wants to pass the guard but Bonner is keeping the position.#SUB#
Bonner has his foot on Maiotempo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maiotempo works his way back into a safe position though.
Bonner keeping moving, preventing Maiotempo from controlling successfully.
Bonner keeping full guard, as Maiotempo tries to pass.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Maiotempo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Maiotempo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Bonner clinches up with Maiotempo and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Bonner has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Maiotempo uses from the top position.
Bonner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maiotempo controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonner is trying to keep Maiotempo in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Art Bonner dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Maiotempo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Maiotempo wants to free his trapped foot but Bonner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bonner tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonner controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Maiotempo controlling the pace.
Maiotempo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Bonner keeping control of the position.
Bonner is looking to control Maiotempo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bonner avoid being mounted?
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Bonner has closed the distance and engaged Maiotempo in a clinch.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Bonner ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bonner no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Maiotempo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bonner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bonner pulls Maiotempo in to control the position.
Maiotempo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maiotempo is looking to advance position but Bonner has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Maiotempo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T3#
Maiotempo is squirming around, avoiding Bonner's attempts to control the action.
Bonner controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Bonner.
Bonner thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bonner looking to control but Maiotempo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #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.
Bonner avoids the attempt from Maiotempo to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bonner with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Art Bonner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bonner 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Art Bonner!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Puckett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Puckett wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Puckett gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ponds looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Puckett seems keen to control Ponds's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Puckett working for a triangle but Ponds defends it easily.
Puckett wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Puckett pulls Ponds in to control the position.
Ponds stays in close to Puckett's body and controls the position.
Ponds trying to control the position from guard on top but Puckett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ponds misses with a takedown
and Puckett counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ponds throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Puckett counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ponds jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Puckett walks away with a smile on his face. Ponds gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Louis Puckett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Ponds.
Ponds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ponds shoots in for a takedown but Puckett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Puckett tries to counter by clinching up but Ponds breaks away and moves out of range.
Ponds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puckett.
Ponds misses with a double jab.
Ponds throws a sloppy head kick and Puckett moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Ponds drives through and clinches with Puckett against the cage.
Ponds working hard to break the clinch.
Puckett drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ponds gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T3#
Ponds looking to stall.
Puckett really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Puckett drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ponds tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ponds is trying to maintain a safe position but Puckett gets an underhook and turns Ponds into the cage.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ponds wants to break free but Puckett has control.
Ponds doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ponds is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Puckett pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Puckett wants the takedown. Ponds is fighting it off but Puckett persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ponds's guard against the cage.#ES2#
Ponds kicks Puckett off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Ponds has closed the distance and engaged Puckett in a clinch.
Ponds can't get the takedown.
Ponds looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Ponds has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Puckett uses from the top position.
Puckett is looking to work some ground and pound but Ponds has wrist control.
Puckett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ponds dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Puckett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ponds moves away.
Louis Puckett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Ponds has closed the distance and engaged Puckett in a clinch.
#BC2#
Ponds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ponds lands a nice looking body shot.
Ponds lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ponds looks for the body kick but Puckett saw that one coming.
Puckett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sloppy strikes from Ponds. Those never looked like landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Puckett misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponds looks for a takedown but Puckett sprawls well.
Ponds tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Puckett defends well and Ponds ends up having to push Puckett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Puckett tries to counter by clinching up but Ponds breaks away and moves out of range.
Ponds is breathing heavily.#T1#
Ponds shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Puckett as he avoids it easily.
Louis Puckett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Ponds.#CL2#
Ponds clinches up against the cage.
Ponds is looking for a takedown.
Ponds is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Puckett pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ponds has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Puckett avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Puckett tries to land knees in the clinch but Ponds avoids the damage to the body.
Puckett manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ponds tries a knee to the head but Puckett blocks it.
#T2#
Ponds is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Puckett to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Puckett tightens his grip and picks Ponds up, before dumping him to the ground. Ponds manages to land in guard.
Puckett is standing up over Ponds. Ponds looks to escape but Puckett dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Puckett is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ponds is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Puckett lands a few punches from side control.
Puckett trying to control the action but Ponds is working from the bottom.
Puckett connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ponds some visible discomfort.
#T3##SUB#
Puckett tries for a kimura but Ponds is defending well.
Louis Puckett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ponds tries to improve position but can't.
Ponds taking a bit of punishment here - Puckett scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Puckett tries for a kimura but Ponds is defending well. #SUB#
Puckett looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Puckett lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T4#
Ponds is looking for a sweep.
Ponds is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Puckett working the ground and pound.
Puckett landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Puckett is working Ponds over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Puckett tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Puckett has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ponds takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB#
Puckett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ponds, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puckett working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Puckett dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Puckett scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ponds works his way to full guard. Good work.
Puckett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ponds preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Puckett throwing strikes from guard but Ponds blocks nicely.
Puckett postures up in Ponds's guard and throws a big left but Ponds blocks it.
Ponds is trying to control the position but Puckett postures up.
Ponds is looking to stand up but Puckett isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puckett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Puckett working some strikes from top position.
Ponds working a defensive guard here.
Ponds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Ponds has momentary wrist control but Puckett slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puckett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Puckett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Puckett scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ponds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Puckett throwing strikes but missing.
Puckett is in close to Ponds's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Puckett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Puckett keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ponds's head.
Ponds preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU#
Puckett stands up from Ponds's guard - Puckett perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
Ponds misses with a takedown #CL#
and Puckett counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Puckett tries to pull guard but Ponds holds him up against the cage and eventually Puckett drops back down to his feet.
Puckett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ponds can do to turn this around?
Ponds is trying to push Puckett away but Puckett has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Puckett has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ponds is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Puckett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ponds has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Puckett - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Puckett is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Puckett for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T3#
Ponds lands a knee to the body.
Ponds wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Puckett has him pressed against the cage.
Puckett drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Puckett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puckett effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Puckett blocks an elbow strike from Ponds.
Ponds fails to pull guard.
Puckett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ponds's efforts to push away.
Ponds is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ponds is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Puckett tries to score a body lock takedown but Ponds shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Puckett showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Puckett 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Puckett!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Maiotempo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boyle looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Boyle throws Maiotempo to one side and escapes!
Boyle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Maiotempo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maiotempo lands in his opponent's guard.
Boyle is wriggling around but Maiotempo manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maiotempo controlling the pace. #T1#
It looks like Maiotempo 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.
Boyle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boyle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maiotempo is working away from the top position though.
Boyle is doing well to control the position and prevent Maiotempo from advancing to side control.
Boyle tries to kick Maiotempo off but Maiotempo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boyle trying to hold on to Maiotempo's head to control him but Maiotempo postures up.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maiotempo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boyle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maiotempo prevents Boyle from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Maiotempo seems content to control.
Boyle tries to kick Maiotempo off but Maiotempo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Maiotempo is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Boyle has Maiotempo up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Boyle ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Boyle no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Boyle trying to keep a closed guard but Maiotempo is proving a slippery customer.
#T3##SUB2#
Maiotempo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Maiotempo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boyle keeping full guard, as Maiotempo tries to pass.
Maiotempo is stalling in the full guard.
Maiotempo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maiotempo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boyle is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Maiotempo wants to work for an arm triangle but Boyle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boyle wants to control but Maiotempo is keeping busy.
Boyle missing with punches from the bottom.
Boyle tries to roll over but Maiotempo keeps him under control.
Maiotempo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Grayce Maiotempo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Maiotempo tries to keep at a distance but Boyle has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Boyle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Boyle gets a clinch. #TD2#
Maiotempo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Boyle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maiotempo controlling from the top position.
Maiotempo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boyle keeping full guard, as Maiotempo tries to pass. #T1#
Boyle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boyle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maiotempo wants to pass the guard but Boyle is keeping the position.
Boyle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boyle seems keen to control Maiotempo's posture.
Maiotempo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Maiotempo won't allow Boyle to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Boyle has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Boyle drags the fight down to the ground.
Maiotempo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maiotempo trying to control but Boyle is working from the bottom. #T3#
Boyle is trying to keep Maiotempo in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boyle looking for a sweep. Not yet Boyle, not yet.
Boyle keeping full guard, as Maiotempo tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Maiotempo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Maiotempo happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Maiotempo is trying to get an arm triangle but Boyle is defending well.
Maiotempo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Boyle's legs. #T4#
Maiotempo just content to control the position.
Boyle is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Maiotempo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boyle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boyle trying to control from the bottom.
Boyle is staying active underneath Maiotempo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boyle is looking to get back to is feet but Maiotempo passes into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here as Maiotempo stalls from top position.
Maiotempo is looking to take a break and control but Boyle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Grayce Maiotempo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Boyle fails to land the takedown.
Alexander Boyle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maiotempo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maiotempo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Maiotempo shoots in and bounces Boyle off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maiotempo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Maiotempo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maiotempo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Maiotempo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boyle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maiotempo is controlling him.
Maiotempo controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boyle is looking to stand up but Maiotempo isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Boyle pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Maiotempo drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Maiotempo seems to have locked his on tight now - Boyle screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Maiotempo, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Grayce Maiotempo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Ponds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ponds dives in for a single leg takedown but Pekkanen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ponds tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pekkanen throws a leg kick but Ponds checks it.
Ponds throws a sloppy head kick and Pekkanen moves out of range easily.
Pekkanen throws a counter combo.
Pekkanen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ponds tries to clinch but Pekkanen is having none of it.
Pekkanen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pekkanen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2#
Pekkanen rushes Ponds and presses him up against the cage.
Pekkanen just leaning against Ponds, taking a breather. #TD#
Ponds manages to pull guard.
Ponds trying to keep a closed guard but Pekkanen is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Ponds is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Pekkanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Ponds.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Pekkanen breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Pekkanen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pekkanen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pekka Pekkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ponds fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pekkanen, pushing him back against the cage.
Ponds leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pekkanen.
Pekkanen crunches a lovely knee into Ponds's ribcage.
Pekkanen scores a nice knee to the body.
Ponds is trying to pull guard but Pekkanen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pekkanen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ponds is defending well for now.#BC2#
Pekkanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pekkanen throws a leg kick but Ponds sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2#
Pekkanen closes the distance and pushes Ponds back into the cage.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pekkanen tries to throw a body punch but Ponds avoids it by throwing Pekkanen back against the cage.
A short right from Pekkanen on the inside.
Pekkanen tries to land a knee to the head but Ponds blocks with his arms.
Ponds is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Ponds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pekkanen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right from Pekkanen on the inside. #BC#
Ponds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ponds shoots in for a takedown but Pekkanen shows good takedown defense.
Pekkanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ponds wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pekkanen misses with a low kick.
Ponds fails with the takedown.
Ponds is breathing heavily.
Ponds fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pekkanen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ponds on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pekkanen. Pekkanen obviously looking to wear him down.
Pekka Pekkanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Ponds blocks the leg kick.
Ponds tries to clinch up but Pekkanen circles away and keeps his distance.
Ponds checks a low kick from Pekkanen.
Ponds tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pekkanen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ponds somewhat.
Pekkanen is looking to score with low kicks.
Ponds fails with the takedown.
Ponds takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Pekkanen has closed the distance and engaged Ponds in a clinch.
Pekkanen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pekkanen prevents the takedown attempt.
#T4#
Pekkanen is pushing Ponds up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pekkanen landing knees to the head.
Pekkanen stalling.
Ponds blocks a body shot from Pekkanen. #BC2#
Pekkanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Pekkanen takes the fight into the clinch.
Pekkanen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pekkanen lands a nice knee to the body.
Ponds managing to block the knees to the body from Pekkanen.
Ponds working hard to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ponds blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Pekkanen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ponds tries to clinch up.
Ponds has a takedown stuffed.
A leg kick checked by Ponds.
Ponds tries to clinch up.
Pekkanen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ponds is out of range and Pekkanen settles back down.
Pekkanen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ponds fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Ponds dives in and scores a takedown into Pekkanen's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekkanen wants to stand up but Ponds is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ponds wants to pass the guard but Pekkanen is keeping the position.#ES2#
Pekkanen has his feet on Ponds's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pekkanen misses with a few strikes there.
Pekkanen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ponds.#CL2#
Pekkanen rushes Ponds and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pekkanen avoiding damage as Ponds throws knees to the body.
Pekkanen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ponds blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Pekkanen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ponds is defending well for now.
Ponds is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pekkanen to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Ponds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pekkanen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ponds is defending well for now.
Pekkanen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pekkanen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A bit of stalling here from Pekkanen.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ponds fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pekkanen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pekkanen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pekkanen.
#TD#
Ponds decides to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ponds seems keen to control Pekkanen's posture.#SU2#
Pekkanen stands and steps away. Ponds gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Ponds stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pekkanen.
Pekkanen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ponds is looking to counter the offense by Pekkanen and move into the clinch.
Ponds dives in and grabs Pekkanen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pekkanen pushes down on Ponds's head and hops out.#CL2#
Pekkanen gets a clinch.
Pekkanen working Ponds over with knees to the body.
Pekkanen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pekkanen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ponds is defending well for now.
Ponds on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ponds on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ponds has Pekkanen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pekkanen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pekkanen misses with a body punch.
Pekkanen is leaning against Ponds and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pekka Pekkanen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pekkanen working Ponds over with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pekkanen. #T4#
Ponds tries to pull guard but Pekkanen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ponds managing to block the knees to the body from Pekkanen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pekkanen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Pekkanen breaks the clinch.
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!
Pekkanen throws a right and a left that Ponds avoids nicely.
Ponds checks the leg kick.#CL#
Ponds clinches up with Pekkanen and pushes him back against the cage.
Pekkanen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ponds taking a breather.
Ponds fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pekkanen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pekkanen trying to stall but Ponds improves his position.
#BC2#
Pekkanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Pekkanen 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Ponds shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pekkanen as he jumps to the side.
Pekkanen throws a leg kick that misses.
Pekkanen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL2#
Pekkanen closes the distance and clinches.
Ponds is trying to pull guard but Pekkanen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pekkanen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ponds is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pekkanen to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Ponds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ponds is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pekkanen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Pekkanen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pekkanen lands a nice knee to the body.
Ponds avoiding damage as Pekkanen throws knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Pekkanen breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Pekkanen misses with a low kick.
Pekkanen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pekkanen misses with a double jab.
Ponds scores with a head kick. Pekkanen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pekkanen tries to work over Ponds's front leg with a kick but Ponds checks it.
Ponds tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Pekkanen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pekkanen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ponds back to the cage. Pekkanen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL2#
Pekkanen clinches with his opponent.
Ponds has Pekkanen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pekkanen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pekkanen stalls.
Pekkanen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ponds in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T2#
Pekkanen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pekkanen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pekkanen tries to throw a body punch but Ponds avoids it by throwing Pekkanen back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pekkanen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ponds blocks an elbow strike.
Pekkanen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ponds is defending well for now.
Pekkanen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ponds is defending well for now.#BC#
Ponds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pekkanen slips a straight right by Ponds.
Ponds misses with a takedown attempt
and Pekkanen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pekkanen, right into the meat.
A jab from Pekkanen does it's job there.#T3#
Pekkanen connects with a leg kick. Ponds looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pekkanen scores with a nice strike.
Ponds looks to land a combination. Pekkanen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
Pekkanen takes the fight into the clinch.
Ponds is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pekkanen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Pekkanen.
Pekkanen scores a nice knee to the body.
Ponds is trying to pull guard but Pekkanen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pekkanen looking to throw knees to the head but Ponds is blocking nicely.
Ponds is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pekkanen to keep the fight standing.
Ponds wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pekkanen avoiding damage.
Ponds is working for takedown but Pekkanen is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4#
Pekkanen can't find room to land a body shot as Ponds controls the action.
Pekkanen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ponds.
Pekkanen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pekkanen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Ponds jumps guard.
#SU2#
Pekkanen stands up and waves to Ponds to follow him.
Pekkanen misses with a series of wild punches.
Ponds appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pekka Pekkanen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ponds is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Pekkanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pekkanen 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 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Pekkanen!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 611 Round 1
Date: Mar 25, 2016 |
#R1#
McMurphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McMurphy feints a jab promting Little to slip. McMurphy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Little slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Reggie Little has been cut.#TD#
Little changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McMurphy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McMurphy can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Little stands up and beckons McMurphy to his feet. #TD#
Little fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McMurphy sprawls well initially but Little persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
McMurphy makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bannon McMurphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
McMurphy swinging wildly here.
Little throws a big counter combination but McMurphy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McMurphy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McMurphy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Little backs up against the cage.
McMurphy throws a right and a left that Little avoids nicely. #T1##TD#
Little closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McMurphy to the mat! McMurphy manages to get full guard.
McMurphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McMurphy working a defensive guard but Little passes into half guard.
McMurphy trying to control here.
#SUB#
Little is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McMurphy is just riding it out for now. Little eventually gives up the hold.
McMurphy wants to improve his position but Little is controlling well.
McMurphy is trying to control but can't.
Little wants to lay and pray for a moment but McMurphy keeps working. #T2##ES2#
McMurphy manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Little keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
McMurphy tries to stall but Little uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD#
Little turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Little manages to end up in side control.
McMurphy wants to control but Little postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Little looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McMurphy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McMurphy trying to control here.
#SUB#
Little seems to be looking for submissions.
Little is breathing heavily.
McMurphy trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
McMurphy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McMurphy.
McMurphy is trying to keep Little in close.
Little controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
McMurphy is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Little frees his head nicely. Oh but McMurphy has switched to an armbar! Little is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Bannon McMurphy!
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