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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Haymax fails with a takedown attempt.
Morris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Haymax tries to avoid it but Morris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Haymax to the ground. Haymax escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Haymax tries for a takedown but Morris circles away easily
and Morris counters with a series of strikes. Haymax will be more careful next time no doubt.
Morris fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Haymax avoids it really well and circles away.
Haymax is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Morris. No joy for Haymax on that attempt.
Gregory Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Haymax.
Haymax doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Morris counters with a series of strikes. Haymax will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Haymax shoots in looking for a takedown but Morris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Haymax's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Morris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haymax defends it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Morris or perhaps it was just good defense by Haymax, which made it look bad.
Haymax throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Morris counters with a one-two to the body.
Haymax looks for a takedown but Morris sprawls well.
Morris is looking for a counter combo.
Haymax shoots in for a double leg but Morris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
Haymax with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Morris counters with a takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Haymax is looking for a sweep.
Haymax pushes Morris away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Morris gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haymax is trying to get back to half guard.
Haymax can't do much from the bottom here.
Haymax gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
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!
Haymax wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Haymax controlling the position well.
Morris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Haymax on the ground.
Haymax is trying to control but can't.
Haymax is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Morris jumps into side control!
Haymax tries to improve position but can't.
Haymax keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Haymax is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Morris off and has taken his back!
Morris tries to escape the position.
Haymax somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Haymax trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Morris doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Morris preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Haymax.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morris tries to escape but Haymax has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Morris dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Haymax is looking to slow Morris down with leg kicks.
Haymax shoots in and drives through. Morris sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haymax.
Morris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haymax wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haymax throws a series of punches but Morris avoids them all with ease.
Morris drops down looking for a counter takedown but Haymax sprawls and moves away.
Haymax fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Morris is out of range.
Morris appears to be looking for a big counter.
Haymax throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Haymax shoots in for a double leg but Morris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Morris was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gregory Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Haymax.
Haymax swats away the attempt to clinch by Morris.
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.
Morris fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Morris. No joy for Haymax on that attempt.
Morris seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Morris leaves Haymax with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Haymax is breathing heavily.
Morris goes for a double leg but Haymax avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Haymax continues to drive forward.
Haymax fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morris tries to counter by clinching up but Haymax breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Danga de danga de dang - Morris scores with a four punch combination!
Morris slaps away a takedown attempt from Haymax, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for Morris with that takedown attempt.
Morris fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Haymax fails with the takedown.
Morris is looking for a counter combo.
Gregory Morris is winning the standup battle so far.
Haymax throws a sloppy head kick and Morris moves out of range easily.
Haymax throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morris's waist but Morris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Haymax off to one side.
Morris tries to counter with a takedown but Haymax is quick to defend against it.
Morris dives in and grabs Haymax's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haymax pushes down on Morris's head and hops out.
Haymax fails to land the takedown.
Morris misses with a two punch combination.
Morris has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Morris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Haymax shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morris as he avoids it easily.
Morris closes the distance and clinches up with Haymax, looking for a takedown. Morris pushes Haymax against the cage but Haymax circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Morris throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Haymax holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Morris is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2#
Haymax manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haymax has Morris pulled in close to control his posture.
Morris throws an elbow that misses. Haymax uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morris's guard. Nice move by Haymax!#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Haymax will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Haymax looks for a takedown but Morris sprawls well.
Haymax shoots in looking for a takedown but Morris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Haymax's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Morris tries to counter with a takedown but Haymax is quick to defend against it.
Morris blocks a head kick by Haymax.
As Haymax tries to get set, Morris tries to push him back and clinch up but Haymax manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Haymax has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Haymax pulls guard.
Haymax trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris wanted to stand there but Haymax had control of the position.
Haymax looking to control.
Morris has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Haymax takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB2#
Haymax escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Haymax has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Haymax is striking from the bottom but Morris uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Haymax keeping hold of Morris's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Haymax wants to control but Morris is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morris blocks the strikes from Haymax.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Haymax rushes Morris and presses him up against the cage.
Morris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Haymax's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morris scores with a hook to the body. Haymax takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Haymax shoots in for a double leg but Morris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gregory Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Haymax.
Haymax shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morris sprawls well. Morris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Haymax gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Morris fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Haymax darts in looking for a takedown but Morris gets double underhooks and turns Haymax into the cage. #CL2#
Haymax darts in and clinches Morris up against the cage.
Morris is trying to drag Haymax to the mat but Haymax just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Morris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Haymax avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Haymax breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Haymax or perhaps it was just good defense by Morris, which made it look bad.
Morris keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Morris tries to counter with a takedown but Haymax is quick to defend against it.
Gregory Morris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haymax misses with a takedown #TD#
and Morris decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Haymax's guard.
Haymax wants to stand but Morris is controlling the position.
Morris is looking to stand up but Haymax won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morris postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gregory Morris.
I think Morris 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gregory Morris!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Makaryo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Makaryo trying to control the pace.
Butler gets full guard.#SUB#
Butler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Makaryo passes into half guard.
Makaryo is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaryo is looking to take a break and control but Butler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Makaryo 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.
Butler could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Makaryo moves into full mount! Butler won't be happy about that!
Butler tries to reverse the position but Makaryo maintains control.
Butler blocking the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Makaryo is working for a guillotine from mount but Butler frees his head quite easily.
Butler tries to hold on but Makaryo pushes him away.
Butler is trying to stand up.
Butler is squirming around, avoiding Makaryo's attempts to control the action.
Butler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Butler is working hard here to advance position.
Makaryo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Butler is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makaryo trying to control but Butler is having none of it.
Makaryo controlling the position easily from mount.
Butler manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Butler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Makaryo in particular looking to stall.
Butler tries to roll over but Makaryo keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Makaryo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Butler is just riding it out for now. Makaryo eventually gives up the hold.
Butler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Makaryo performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU2#
Makaryo decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Butler tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Makaryo drives through with a takedown into Butler's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Butler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Makaryo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Makaryo wants to control from the top but Butler keeps moving. #SUB#
Makaryo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Butler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Makaryo has managed to get both his arms back between Butler's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Butler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Butler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Makaryo dominated that round.
That's time! Butler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice cross by Makaryo.#CUT2#
It looks like Clifford Butler has been cut.#CL#
Butler clinches. #TD2#
Makaryo jumps guard.
Butler won't allow Makaryo to get back to his feet.
Makaryo 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.
Makaryo seems keen to control Butler's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaryo is looking to stand up but Butler isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Makaryo has control of Butler's left arm, preventing Butler from doing any damage.
Butler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Makaryo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES2#
Makaryo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Butler jumps guard but Makaryo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Makaryo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Makaryo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Makaryo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Makaryo wants to control from the top but Butler keeps moving. #T2#
Makaryo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Makaryo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Makaryo trying to control the position from guard on top but Butler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makaryo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Makaryo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Butler is keeping the position for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Makaryo postures up in Butler's guard and throws a big left but Butler blocks it. #SUB#
Butler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Igor Makaryo has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Butler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makaryo is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Butler trying to keep a closed guard but Makaryo is proving a slippery customer.
Butler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Makaryo sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Makaryo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Makaryo pulls guard effortlessly.
Makaryo looking for a sweep. Not yet Makaryo, not yet. #ES2#
Makaryo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Butler presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Butler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Makaryo to keep the fight standing.
Makaryo is trying to break free.#T4##BC#
Butler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Makaryo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Butler on his heels. He'll look to pass Butler's guard now, I'm sure.
Butler wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Makaryo manages to pass to side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#REVR#
Makaryo controlling the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Makaryo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Butler is just riding it out for now. Makaryo eventually gives up the hold.
Makaryo stops Butler from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Makaryo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clifford Butler's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Butler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Makaryo.
Butler gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Makaryo seems to be looking for submissions.
Makaryo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Butler keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Makaryo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Makaryo's back!#T1##SUB#
Makaryo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Makaryo wants to control his opponent's hands but Butler gets his hands free.
Makaryo wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Butler is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Makaryo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Makaryo is really stuck here.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Makaryo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy Makaryo right now.
Makaryo really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Butler's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Makaryo just trying to survive but Butler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Makaryo tries to escape but Butler has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Makaryo trying to control the hands but Butler won't let him. #SUB#
Butler working for the choke.
Makaryo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Butler is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Butler gets his hands free as Makaryo looks to control.
Makaryo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Butler is staying active.
Butler doesn't have the hooks in and Makaryo manages to turn into his guard.
Clifford Butler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Igor Makaryo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makaryo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Makaryo passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clifford Butler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Makaryo 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Makaryo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Solis tries to clinch up
and Wolf counters with a three punch combo that has Solis backing up. Solis nods at Wolf to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Wolf closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf not doing much here.
Solis is not content to let Wolf control the position.
Solis looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solis taking some punishment here, with Wolf in his half guard.
Solis trying to control but Wolf postures up.
Wolf not doing much here.
#T1#
Solis wants to get back to his feet.
Wolf is controlling the pace.
Wolf looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Wolf is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Solis defends it well.
Wolf not doing much here.
#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.
Solis tries to kick Wolf off but Wolf keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Wolf is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Solis defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Wolf.
Solis wants to get back to his feet.
Solis is looking to improve his position.
Wolf takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Wolf tries a head kick but it misses.
Solis misses with a head kick.
Wolf changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Solis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Solis.
Solis with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Wolf counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Wolf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wolf misses with a series of wild punches.
Wolf fails to land with a series of punches.
Solis appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Solis instigates a clinch.
Solis jumps guard but Wolf stands there with Solis around his waist. Solis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Wolf breaks from the clinch.
#T4##TD2#
Wolf darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Solis is trying to stand up here but Wolf is controlling him well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolf not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Solis pushes Wolf off looking to stand but Wolf dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Wolf dominated that round.
That's time! Solis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Solis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Solis drives through with a takedown into Wolf's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wolf looking to control.
Wolf looking for a sweep. Not yet Wolf, not yet.
Wolf has control of Solis's left arm, preventing Solis from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Wolf is trying to keep Solis in close.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wolf wants to improve his position but instead Solis has moved into half guard.
Wolf trying to control here.
Wolf wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wolf manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wolf has control of Solis's left arm, preventing Solis from doing any damage.
Wolf preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wolf tries to land a front kick but Solis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Wolf misses. #CL2#
Wolf clinches up with Solis and pushes him back against the cage.
Wolf managing to block the knees to the body from Solis.
Wolf is pressed up against the cage. Solis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wolf down to the mat. Wolf avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Solis misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Wolf counters by clinching up.
Solis is looking for a takedown.
Solis stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Wolf successfully pulls guard.
#T3#
Wolf wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wolf wants to get back to his feet but Solis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wolf 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.
Wolf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Solis wanted to stand there but Wolf had control of the position. #SUB2#
Wolf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Solis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Solis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wolf 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Solis throws a head kick but Wolf moves out of range.
#TD2#
Wolf feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wolf trying to control but Solis is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wolf controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wolf must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Solis is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Wolf dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Wolf 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Wolf defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Solis.
Wolf throws a big counter head kick but Solis avoids it with no problem.
Wolf keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wolf swats away the attempt to clinch by Solis.
Wolf keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Wolf rushes Solis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Solis looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solis goes for a takedown attempt but Wolf pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Solis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Solis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1##CL2#
Wolf has closed the distance and engaged Solis in a clinch.
Solis wants to stall.
Wolf leaning against his opponent.
Solis is looking to control Wolf's arms but Wolf gets an underhook and turns him. Now Solis has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Wolf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Wolf throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Solis was covering up waiting for the punch and Wolf finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wolf wants to get up but he can't break Solis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Alex Wolf has got the better of the ground game so far.
Solis wants to stand and escape but Wolf is having none of it.
Wolf landing some decent shots from guard.
Wolf looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Wolf is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Solis looking for a guillotine here but Wolf defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Solis being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Wolf chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Solis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wolf is aware though and is defending well.
Solis keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully.
Wolf is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wolf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wolf throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Solis tries to counter with a takedown but Wolf is quick to defend against it.
Solis throws a head kick but Wolf moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Wolf on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wolf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Solis.
Solis dives in and grabs Wolf's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wolf pushes down on Solis's head and hops out.
Wolf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Solis circles away quickly and effectively.#T4##TD2#
Solis gets caught flat footed, as Wolf shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU2#
Wolf gets to his feet. Solis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Wolf shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wolf was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolf tries to stand but Solis is controlling his head.
Solis is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolf controlling from side mount.
James Solis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Wolf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wolf tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Wolf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wolf 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Wolf!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Arida misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Arida pushes Patterson up against the cage in a clinch.
Arida taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Arida jumps into guard, dragging Patterson to the mat.
#SUB2#
Arida has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Patterson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Arida has tightened it up now! Patterson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rico Arida!
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