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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 39
Date: Jun 05, 2016 |
#R1#
A nice combination there by Haapasaari.
Haapasaari just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Haapasaari misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ali doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Haapasaari counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ali is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Haapasaari dives into side control.
#REVR##SUB2#
Haapasaari is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ali is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Haapasaari scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Ali's face as Haapasaari controls the position. #SUB2#
Haapasaari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Haapasaari thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Haapasaari lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Haapasaari controls the position.
Ali takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Haapasaari advances to full mount.
Haapasaari lands a big elbow.
Haapasaari is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ali can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T2#
Ali sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Haapasaari working the head and body with strikes.
Haapasaari is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Haapasaari working the head and body with strikes.
Haapasaari passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ali!
BOOM! Haapasaari connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#SUB2#
Haapasaari jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ali manages to avoid the submission attempt.
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!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ali is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3#
Haapasaari is putting a hurting on Ali here, landing some big shots from side control.
Haapasaari working the head with strikes.
Haapasaari works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Haapasaari trying to control the position but Ali is working away.
Haapasaari landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Haapasaari works to advance to full mount. Ali defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2#
Haapasaari working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Haapasaari lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T4#
Haapasaari lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC2#
Ali is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haapasaari with a couple of short strikes.
Oh Ali is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haapasaari postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Ali in real trouble here! The ref calls for Ali to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eero Haapasaari!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Ali as Duncan shoots in.#CL2#
Ali has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Duncan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duncan really is a fat lump.#TD2#
Ali gets the takedown into side control.
Duncan wants to get back to his feet but Ali is dominant here and he's now got Duncan's back!
Duncan wants to get back to his feet.
Ali controlling well, preventing Duncan from escaping the position.
Ali is trying to stick to Duncan's back but Duncan is turning into Ali. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ali's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Duncan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Duncan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Duncan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ali works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Duncan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Duncan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Duncan stopping the sweep attempt from Ali.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duncan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ali looking for a sweep. Not yet Ali, not yet.
Ali pulls Duncan in close to his closed guard and prevents Duncan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ali wants to stand and escape but Duncan is having none of it.
Duncan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Duncan distracts Ali with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ali looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Duncan throws a big elbow that misses.
Ali pulls Duncan in close to his closed guard and prevents Duncan from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#ES2#
Ali scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Duncan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Duncan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ali is trying to defend but Duncan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Duncan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Duncan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Ali controlling the position well.
Duncan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Duncan lands strikes from half guard.
Duncan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Duncan throwing shots but Ali is blocking nicely.
Ali slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Duncan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Duncan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ali is looking to stand up but Duncan isn't so interested in that idea.
Duncan is looking to work some ground and pound but Ali has wrist control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ali pulls Duncan in close to prevent any damage.
Ali wants to get back to his feet but Duncan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Duncan throwing strikes from guard but Ali blocks nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Ali closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Duncan to the mat! Duncan manages to get full guard.
Duncan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ali is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Duncan wants to stand and escape but Ali is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ashfan Ali will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A low kick from Duncan misses #TD2#
and Ali counters with a takedown into side control.
Duncan wants to control but Ali postures up.
Duncan is trying to get back to his feet.
Ali controls the position.
Ali is looking to take a break and control but Duncan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A control attempt from Duncan but he's now mounted!#SUB2#
Ali looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duncan is squirming around, avoiding Ali's attempts to control the action.
Ali controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Duncan wants to hold on but Ali pushes him away.
Duncan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Duncan is working hard here to advance position.
Ali tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Duncan wants to control but Ali is having none of it.
Ali looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ali trying to control but Duncan is having none of it. #T2#
Ali looking to control and managing it successfully.
Duncan is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Duncan tries to lock up and control but Ali gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ashfan Ali has got the better of the ground game so far.
Duncan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ali controlling from mount.
Duncan is trying to escape the mount.
Ali sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ali avoids the attempt from Duncan to control.#T3#
Ali controlling the pace for now.
Duncan is trying to stand.
Ali looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ali dominating with strikes here.
Duncan is working to get back to half guard.
Duncan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ali cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ali tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Ali is continuing to stall.
Ali avoids the attempt from Duncan to control.
Duncan is bucking up trying to escape but Ali cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Duncan tries to hold on but Ali postures up.
Duncan trying desperately to get to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duncan regains half guard.
Well, if Ali is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashfan Ali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ali displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD2#
Ali shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Duncan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ali staying calm.
Duncan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Ali has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T1##CL2#
Ali gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Duncan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ali swings for the body but Duncan moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Ali. No joy for Duncan on that attempt. #TD2#
Ali scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Duncan is trying to stand up here but Ali is controlling him well.
Ali content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Duncan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ali in particular looking to stall.#SU2#
Ali stands up from half guard.
Ali digs a good hook to Duncan's body.
Eusebio Duncan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Ali has managed to clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
Ali is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Duncan can't fight it off and eventually Ali manages to take the fight to the floor. Duncan looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T3##SUB#
Duncan looking for a guillotine here but Ali defends easily.
Ali sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Duncan wants to sweep but no luck.
Ali looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Ali 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.#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.#SU2#
Ali stands and steps away. Duncan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Ali has managed to clinch.
Ashfan Ali is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Ali pulls guard effortlessly.
Ali has his hands on Duncan's head, controlling the position.
Duncan won't allow Ali to sweep him here.
Duncan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ali has his hands on Duncan's head, controlling the position.
Ali controls Duncan momentarily but Duncan frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ashfan Ali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ali has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ashfan Ali!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Daniel throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Jai White drives through with a takedown into Daniel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU2#
Jai White stands up from Daniel's guard - Jai White perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Jai White pushes Daniel up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Daniel gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jai White is trying to stand back up but Daniel is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jai White is looking to improve his position.
#SU#
Daniel decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T1##TD2#
Jai White manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Daniel on his heels. He'll look to pass Daniel's guard now, I'm sure.
Daniel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES#
Daniel has his feet on Jai White's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
Jai White pushes Daniel up against the cage in a clinch.
Jai White has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Daniel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Daniel ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Daniel no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
Jai White stands up from Daniel's guard - Jai White perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jai White dives in and grabs Daniel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Daniel pushes down on Jai White's head and hops out.#TD#
Daniel manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jai White on his heels. He'll look to pass Jai White's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Jai White uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Jai White instigates a clinch. #T2#
Jai White creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Daniel's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Ahmad Daniel has been cut.#BC2#
Jai White pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daniel throws a body punch but Jai White moves out of range.
Jai White tries to counter by closing the distance.
Daniel throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD2#
and Jai White counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Daniel is wriggling around trying to escape but Jai White has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Daniel taps out and Jai White picks up the big win! Great work there by Jai White!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gama Jai White!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Hardy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Malone is trying to defend but Hardy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Malone tries to kick Hardy off in order to stand up. Hardy Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Malone really is a fat lump.
Hardy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Malone will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Let's hope that Hardy 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.
Malone tries to improve position but can't.
Malone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hardy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Malone tries to kick Hardy off in order to stand up. Hardy Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Hardy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hardy prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
Malone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hardy's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Hardy! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Malone has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joy Hardy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Kenton misses with a takedown attempt - Morris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Morris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Kenton closes the distance and clinches.
Morris content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Morris tries to work over Kenton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kenton blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kenton is defending well for now.#TD2#
Kenton gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Morris regains guard.
Morris trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Kenton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Morris's head.
Morris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kenton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kenton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Morris is rocked!
Kenton arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Morris's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Charlie Kenton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Koko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koko stalks Frenandes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Frenandes's face. Frenandes staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#
It looks like David Frenandes has been cut.#CL2#
Frenandes closes the distance and pushes Koko back into the cage.
Frenandes has Koko pressed against the cage, preventing Koko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Koko working hard to break the clinch.
Koko has had enough of the clinch but Frenandes keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Frenandes jumps into guard, dragging Koko to the mat.
#SUB2#
Koko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Frenandes has his foot on Koko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koko works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Koko gets to his feet - Frenandes follows without any prompting.
Koko scores with a shot to the body.
Koko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Koko connects with a jab.
Kenji Koko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Frenandes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Koko lands a nice looking body shot.
Frenandes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Frenandes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Frenandes dodges the punch combination from Koko.
#KD#
Koko drops Frenandes with a beautiful combination! Frenandes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Koko is looking for the KO!
No joy there for Koko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Koko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Frenandes tries to clinch up but Koko circles away and keeps his distance.
Koko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frenandes was well out of range. Poor timing from Koko.
Frenandes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Frenandes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT#
That has opened up David Frenandes's cut even more.#T2#
Frenandes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koko.
Koko misses with a kick to the body.
Koko misses with a straight left.
Frenandes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Frenandes seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Koko shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Frenandes is backing up but Koko catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Frenandes covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Koko Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenji Koko!
A relieved looking Kenji Koko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Hardy takes one on the button.
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.
Boner misses with a wild combination.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Boner has eaten all the pies!
Boner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boner throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Hardy looking to score a takedown here. Boner is defending well but Hardy drives through and ends up in Boner's guard.#ES2#
Boner has his feet on Hardy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Boner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boner avoids it really well and circles away.
Boner throws a series of punches but Hardy avoids them all with ease.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but Boner shows good takedown defense.
A swing and a miss from Boner.
Hardy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Boner throws an overhand right that lands on Hardy's shoulder, as Hardy tries to avoid the shot.
As Boner tries to get set, Hardy tries to push him back and clinch up but Boner manages to avoid the attempt.
A big left from Boner misses. #T1#
The fighters circling - Boner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Boner tries to get set, Hardy tries to push him back and clinch up but Boner manages to avoid the attempt.
Boner misses with a straight right.
Hardy shoots in looking for a takedown. Boner tries to sprawl out of it but Hardy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joy Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boner throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.
A jab from Boner misses.
Hardy tries to counter by clinching up but Boner breaks away and moves out of range.
Boner misses with a straight right.
Boner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hardy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boner is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hardy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but Boner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boner.
Boner lands a jab-cross combination. #T2#
Boner misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Boner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boner thuds his right hand into Hardy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boner looks winded!
Boner scores with a one two! Hardy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A combination from Boner does no damage.
Boner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hardy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hardy darts in looking for a takedown but Boner gets double underhooks and turns Hardy into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Boner.
Boner slaps away a takedown attempt from Hardy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boner tries to avoid it but Hardy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boner to the ground. Boner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Boner throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hardy back to the cage. Boner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Boner.
Hardy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boner throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hardy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Steve Boner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boner's waist but Boner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hardy off to one side.
Boner looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
Hardy scoring well with a low kick there.
A big left from Boner misses.
Boner lands a glancing blow to the side of Hardy's head.
Boner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hardy.
Boner throws a hook to the side of Hardy's head but Hardy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hardy walks into a left hand. #T4#
Hardy shoots in for a double leg but Boner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boner sprawls and moves away.
Hardy blocks a jab.
Boner misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Hardy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Boner prevents a body shot from Hardy. #BC2#
Boner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve Boner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy shoots in looking for a takedown but Boner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hardy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice jab there from Boner.
Hardy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boner misses with a looping right.
Hardy has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Boner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Boner misses with a straight right.
Hardy looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Boner throws a hook to the side of Hardy's head but Hardy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boner throws a right and a left that Hardy avoids nicely.
Hardy is looking to counter the offense by Boner and move into the clinch.
Boner throws a one two combo.
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boner throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Hardy.
Hardy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Joy Hardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good leg kick by Hardy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hardy fails with the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Boner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Boner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boner takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses.
Boner misses with a double jab
and Hardy counters with a three punch combo that has Boner backing up. Boner nods at Hardy to acknowledge the strikes.
Boner is breathing heavily.
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!
Hardy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boner's waist but Boner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hardy off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Boner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Hardy has a takedown stuffed.
Boner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joy Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boner slips a jab and a cross from Hardy.
A big right from Boner misses.
The fighters circling - Boner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boner loads up on a big right hand but Hardy slips the punch.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but Boner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Hardy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boner to the mat! Boner manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Boner has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hardy has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Boner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hardy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boner digs a good body shot into Hardy's ribs.#T2#
Hardy shoots in and drives through. Boner sprawls well.
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Hardy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boner, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Boner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boner finds it's way round the side to connect with Hardy's head.
Boner misses with a lunging right hand
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hardy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boner is fending him off so far but Hardy persists. Nope, Boner circles away and we're back to standing.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice defenses there by Hardy.
Boner cracks Hardy with a good jab.
Hardy slips under a jab.
Boner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boner throws a combination that misses #TD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Hardy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T3#
Hardy is looking to take a break and control but Boner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boner wants to get back to full guard.
Hardy is keen to just control but Boner is a slippery customer.
Boner wants to get back to his feet.
#SU#
Hardy decides to return to a standing position.
Boner throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Boner might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boner throws a series of punches but Hardy avoids them all with ease.
Hardy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boner defends well and Hardy ends up having to push Boner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boner is looking for the big counter here.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boner misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Hardy drives through and clinches with Boner against the cage.
Boner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hardy.
#BC#
Hardy manages to break the clinch.
Boner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hardy scores with a head kick.
Boner throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Boner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Boner throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boner stuffs the takedown.
Hardy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boner misses with an uppercut.
Hardy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hardy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hardy tries to clinch but Boner is having none of it.
Hardy takes one to the chin there.
Boner tries to bum rush Hardy with a series of wild strikes but Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steve Boner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardy drops his hands momentarily and Boner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Boner!
A telegraphed right hand from Boner misses the target.
Hardy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boner tries to avoid it but Hardy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boner to the ground. Boner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy tries for a takedown but Boner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joy Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boner misses with a straight right. #T1#
Boner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boner looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
Boner throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardy counters with a good low kick that Boner was not able to check.
Hardy shoots in for a double leg but Boner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boner.
Hardy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hardy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hardy somewhat.
No luck for Hardy with that takedown attempt.
Hardy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boner throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy is looking to counter the offense by Boner and move into the clinch.
Boner swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
#T2#
Boner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardy at a distance.
Hardy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
Hardy dives in and scores a takedown into Boner's guard.
Boner is looking to stand back up but Hardy counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Boner.
Joy Hardy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVB#
Hardy prevents Boner from improving his position.#SU#
Hardy stands up from half guard.
Boner throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
A punch combination from Boner misses.
Hardy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boner sprawls and moves away.
Hardy shoots in looking for a takedown. Boner tries to sprawl out of it but Hardy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt.
Boner throws out a counter right but Hardy avoids it with no problem.
Hardy slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hardy.
Boner throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steve Boner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hardy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boner circles away quickly and effectively.
Boner throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Hardy darts in looking for a takedown but Boner gets double underhooks and turns Hardy into the cage.
Joy Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardy tries to clinch up.
Boner throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.#T4#
Boner misses with a looping right.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boner as he avoids it easily.
Hardy walks into a jab.
Boner lands a head shot.
Hardy goes for a double leg but Boner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boner continues to drive forward.
Sloppy strikes from Boner. Those never looked like landing.
Boner leaves Hardy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boner throws a series of strikes that have Hardy backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy throws a sloppy head kick and Boner moves out of range easily.
Hardy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boner defends well and Hardy ends up having to push Boner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hardy eats them both and turns towards Boner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Boner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boner 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Boner!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Michael closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Banderas bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Banderas drives through with a takedown into Michael's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michael working a defensive guard here.
Michael is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Banderas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Michael lands strikes from half guard.
Michael missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Banderas looking for submissions off his back.
Michael thows a huge punch but Banderas dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Banderas gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Michael got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banderas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Michael has managed to get both his arms back between Banderas's legs - danger averted.
Michael throws a big elbow that misses.
Michael postures up in Banderas's guard and throws a big left but Banderas blocks it. #SUB2#
Banderas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Michael defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Michael accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Banderas wants to sweep here but Michael controlling him for the moment.
Michael with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banderas trying to keep a closed guard but Michael is proving a slippery customer.
Michael postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michael scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Michael postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Michael working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banderas's head.
Michael throws a strike but Banderas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB2#
Banderas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Michael looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Michael looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Michael! #REVR##SUB#
Michael looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Michael tries to score with some ground and pound. Banderas controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ground and pound from Michael seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Michael landing a few strikes.
The ground and pound from Michael seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michael working away.
Banderas is looking to regain half guard here but Michael keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Michael is working Banderas over with some ground and pound from side control.
Banderas defending against the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Banderas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Michael tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Michael has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Banderas struggling a bit here.
Banderas avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Michael. #T4#
Banderas taking punishment in the form of punches.
Banderas throws a couple of strikes there.
Michael could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Banderas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Michael off and has taken his back!
Michael can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Banderas is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Michael is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antonio Banderas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Ali digs a good body shot into Adams's ribs.#TD2#
Ali closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Ali stands up. #TD2#
Ali closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Adams quickly recovers to half guard.
Adams tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ali manages to move to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams is looking to get to half guard.
Adams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ali trying to control but Adams is having none of it. #T1#
Adams is trying desperately to improve position.
Ali looking to control and managing it successfully.
Adams tries to hold on but Ali pushes him away. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Adams is wriggling around trying to escape.
BOOM! Ali connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ali content just to control the position here.
It looks like Ali 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.
Adams is looking to improve his position but Ali isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
The referee warns Adams that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Adams is trying desperately to improve position.
Ali can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Adams is looking to escape.
Adams tries to lock up and control but Ali gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ali throwing strikes but Adams uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ali controlling the action here.#T4#
Ali tries to pass to full mount but Adams defends it.
Ali not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Still in half guard, Ali seems content to control.
Ali tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ali keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Adams.
Ali passes Adams's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashfan Ali dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adams swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Ali shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Adams wants to get back to full guard.
Adams is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Ali is taking a breather. Adams says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ali trying to control the action but Adams is working from the bottom.
Adams is pressing down on Ali's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ali must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Adams wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ali wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Ali is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Ali shoots in and bounces Adams off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Adams is controlling Ali's posture.#T3#
Ali postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Adams pulls Ali in close to prevent any damage.
Ali content to stall in guard here.
Ali trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Ali looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Adams!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Adams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Ali stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ali dodges the punch combination from Adams.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adams throws a series of punches but Ali avoids them all with ease.
Adams misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashfan Ali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ali wants to clinch.
Adams shoots in and drives through. Ali sprawls well.
Ali wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ali manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Adams on his heels. He'll look to pass Adams's guard now, I'm sure.
Ali preventing the sweep. #T1#
Adams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ali looking to sit in guard and control but Adams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Adams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ali's head.
Adams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Adams trying to control but Ali is working from the bottom.
Ali wants to sweep here but Adams controlling him for the moment. #ES2#
Ali scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL#
Adams has managed to clinch.
#T2##BC#
Adams manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Ali shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Adams is trying to defend but Ali finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Adams moves into full guard.
Ali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adams is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali stays in close to Adams's body and controls the position. #T3#
Ali trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ali has gone for a leg lock! Adams slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ali's guard.#REVR#
Adams would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ali avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Adams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ali wants to sweep here but Adams controlling him for the moment.
Adams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ali is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Adams drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ali manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Adams has Ali in his guard.#REVB#
Ashfan Ali is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Adams managing to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adams keeping moving, preventing Ali from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ashfan Ali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ali 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ashfan Ali!
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