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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Durst takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Durst misses with a series of wild punches.
Durst misses with a low kick.
Durst throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boyd attempts a counter takedown but Durst avoids it well and moves away.
Durst tries to clinch up.
Boyd is looking to counter with head kicks.
Boyd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boyd attempts a counter takedown but Durst avoids it well and moves away.
Boyd shoots in but Durst avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Boyd gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyd utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Boyd lands a nice shot to the body.
Durst is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boyd is defending well.
Durst is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Boyd to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Durst wants to break free but Boyd has control.
Boyd leaning against his opponent.
Boyd tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Durst smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Durst tries to keep at a distance but Boyd has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boyd keeps control of Durst as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Boyd breaks from the clinch.
Boyd looks for a takedown but Durst sprawls well.
As Boyd backs off Durst throws a huge counter combo but Boyd manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Boyd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durst throws a sloppy head kick and Boyd moves out of range easily.
Durst fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Durst has his takedown stuffed
and Boyd counters with a left and a right that stings Durst.
Boyd misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Durst looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Boyd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boyd jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Durst walks away with a smile on his face. Boyd gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Durst lets loose with a powerful body kick. Boyd will feel that in the morning.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Durst.#T3#
Boyd looks to land a combination. Durst sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Boyd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boyd leaves Durst with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Durst is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boyd's half guard.#ES#
Boyd makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Boyd clinches up against the cage.
Durst can't break the clinch.
#T4##BC2#
Durst escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durst pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Boyd clinches up with Durst and pushes him back against the cage.
Boyd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Durst tries to break free but Boyd pushes him back against the cage.
Boyd can't get the takedown.
Durst swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durst wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Durst gets control of Boyd's arms and successfully pulls guard. Durst will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Durst is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boyd postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Boyd dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Boyd moves into range and clinches up with Durst.
Boyd can't get the takedown.
Boyd fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Boyd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boyd tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Durst swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Boyd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boyd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Durst's waist but Durst gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boyd off to one side.
Durst shoots in and drives through. Boyd sprawls well.
Durst is looking to clinch.
Boyd feinted with a counter takedown.
Danny Boyd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Durst tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyd closes this distance looking for a takedown but Durst circles away.#TD2#
Durst looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Boyd!
Durst creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1#
Durst is looking to take a break and control but Boyd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Durst stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Durst tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Durst has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Durst scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
Durst trying to control the action but Boyd is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Durst wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boyd, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Durst working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Durst throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Durst working the ground and pound but Boyd is defending the strikes.
Boyd struggling a bit here.
Durst remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Durst in the domination position with Boyd hanging on.#SU2#
Durst stands up and beckons Boyd to his feet.
Boyd fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
Boyd has taken the fight to the clinch.
Durst has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boyd is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Durst wants to break free but Boyd has control.
Boyd tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Durst smiles and moves away.
Durst fails to land with a series of punches.
Durst shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boyd as he avoids it easily.
Boyd plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD2#
Durst shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Boyd napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Boyd tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Boyd won't enjoy being in this position. Durst looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Boyd is tapping - it's over boys! Durst picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eliott Durst!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Saunders shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hodge defends it nicely.
Hodge tries to clinch but Saunders is having none of it.
Hodge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saunders shoots in for a takedown but Hodge shows good takedown defense.
Hodge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ariel Hodge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Saunders.#TD2#
Saunders changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hodge looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hodge bucks up and tries to throw Saunders off but instead Saunders has got his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodge is trying to get back to his feet but Saunders has full control of the position and if anything, Hodge has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hodge trying to control the hands but Saunders won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hodge is trying to get back to his feet but Saunders has full control of the position and if anything, Hodge has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hodge trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hodge is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hodge covering up well and avoiding damage.
Saunders biding his time, looking for the opening.
#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.
Hodge is trying to stand back up.
Hodge is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Saunders.
Hodge is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Saunders trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hodge doesn't escape.
Saunders throwing sloppy strikes.
Saunders struggling to land strikes to the head as Hodge covers up. #T3#
Saunders controlling well, preventing Hodge from escaping the position.
Saunders missing with punches from the back. #SUB2#
Hodge is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Saunders gets his way!
I would not like to be Hodge right now.
#SUB2#
Saunders patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hodge trying to get back to his feet but Saunders is in full control for now.
Saunders biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hodge trying to get back to his feet but Saunders is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Saunders is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Saunders looking for the RNC.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hodge is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Saunders throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Saunders dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hodge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saunders circles away.
Saunders checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hodge throws a body kick that misses.
Saunders steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hodge.#CL2#
Saunders darts in and clinches Hodge up against the cage.
Saunders has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saunders looking for a takedown.
Saunders goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hodge prevents it.
Hodge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saunders avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodge prevents the takedown attempt.
Ariel Hodge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Saunders.
Saunders fails to pull guard.
Saunders can't break the clinch.
Hodge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saunders fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1##CL2#
Saunders moves into range and clinches up with Hodge.#TD2#
Saunders pulls guard successfully.
Saunders tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hodge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saunders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saunders is adopting a defensive guard.
Hodge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hodge has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Saunders is proving hard to escape from. #ES2#
Saunders is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hodge presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
Hodge wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saunders gets underhooks to prevent Hodge's takedown attempt.
Saunders throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hodge is trying to push Saunders away but Saunders has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Saunders manages to pull guard.
Hodge wants to stand but Saunders is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Saunders looking for a guillotine here but Hodge defends easily.
Saunders is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Saunders seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SU#
Hodge stands up from Saunders's guard - Hodge perhaps looking for a knockout.
Saunders dives in and grabs Hodge's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hodge pushes down on Saunders's head and hops out.
Hodge shoots for a takedown but Saunders saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hodge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hodge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4##CL#
Hodge instigates a clinch.
Hodge has Saunders pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saunders manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Saunders.
Saunders is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hodge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saunders drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saunders will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hodge up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Saunders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hodge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hodge goes for a double leg but Saunders avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saunders continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Saunders drives through and clinches with Hodge against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Saunders - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD2#
Saunders drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Hodge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hodge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Hodge is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Saunders is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Saunders has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Saunders content to stall in guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Saunders gets to his feet - Hodge follows without any prompting. #T1#
Hodge avoids the head kick by Saunders.
Saunders avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saunders unleashes a big counter combination but Hodge bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hodge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hodge is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Saunders.
Hodge closes the distance and clinches up with Saunders, looking for a takedown. Hodge pushes Saunders against the cage but Saunders circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Saunders fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hodge avoids it really well and circles away.
Saunders tries for a takedown but Hodge sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ariel Hodge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Saunders.#T2#
Hodge fails with the takedown
and Hodge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Saunders gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hodge tries to break the clinch but Saunders is controlling the position. #TD2#
Saunders pulls guard successfully.
Hodge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saunders pulls Hodge in to control the position.
Hodge looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hodge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Saunders looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hodge is one step ahead there. #T3#
Saunders has his hands on Hodge's head, controlling the position.
Saunders tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Hodge is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Saunders is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Saunders has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Saunders throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hodge works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saunders seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Saunders postures up in Hodge's guard and throws a big left but Hodge blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saunders accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hodge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hodge being controlled here, momentarily.
Saunders trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saunders stays in close to Hodge's body and controls the position. #SU2#
Saunders stands and steps away. Hodge gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Saunders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saunders 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Saunders!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Oneill misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Dragneel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Dragneel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dragneel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Oneill closes the distance and pushes Dragneel back into the cage.
Dragneel prevents a body shot from Oneill. #TD2#
Dragneel successfully pulls guard.
Dragneel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dragneel has control of Oneill's left arm, preventing Oneill from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Dragneel manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Dragneel misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Dragneel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Oneill wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Dragneel jumps guard and drags Oneill to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES2#
Dragneel has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Oneill has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Oneill has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dragneel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Oneill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dragneel.
#TD2#
Dragneel has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Oneill uses from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dragneel holds on and takes a little breather.
Dragneel throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dragneel managing to control the position. #T2#
Oneill won't allow Dragneel to sweep him here.
Oneill throws a strike but Dragneel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Oneill wants to sweep but no luck.
Dragneel is pushing down on Oneill's leg trying to pass to half guard. Oneill is fighting to maintain full guard but Dragneel has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Dragneel wants to work for an arm triangle but Oneill is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Dragneel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oneill doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dragneel.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dragneel in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Dragneel is looking for a kimura here.
#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.
Dragneel stalling.
Oneill wants to control but Dragneel is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dragneel in particular looking to stall.
Dragneel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dragneel sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Dragneel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Natsu Dragneel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Oneill shoots in for a takedown but Dragneel shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Oneill tries to keep at a distance but Dragneel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dragneel lands an elbow inside that Oneill shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Joel Oneill has been cut.
Oneill is working for takedown but Dragneel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Oneill is trying to break the clinch but Dragneel is controlling him.#TD2#
Dragneel is trying to trip Oneill. He has hold of a leg but Oneill is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dragneel persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Dragneel 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oneill is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Dragneel controlling the position.
Dragneel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oneill's guard. #REVB#
Dragneel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oneill works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oneill is looking to sweep but instead, Dragneel has passed into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dragneel connects with a nice short shot to Oneill's temple. #SU2#
Dragneel decides to stand up.
Oneill misses with a takedown
and Dragneel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Oneill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oneill shoots in but Dragneel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dragneel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2##CL2#
Dragneel moves into range and clinches up with Oneill.#TD2#
Dragneel manages to pull guard.
Oneill won't allow Dragneel to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Dragneel is looking for a triangle but Oneill pushes his legs off easily.
Dragneel is striking but Oneill is not phased and passes to half guard.
Dragneel is trying to maintain the position but Oneill is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Dragneel is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Oneill is staying active.
Dragneel gets full guard.
Dragneel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dragneel is on top in guard.
#REVB##SU2#
Dragneel gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dragneel throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Dragneel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dragneel lands in his opponent's guard.
Oneill lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Dragneel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oneill manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Oneill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dragneel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dragneel advances position into side control!
Oneill knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dragneel on the ground.
Oneill is trying to work for a sweep but Dragneel has mounted him!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oneill is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dragneel manages to capitalize on a mistake by Oneill to take his back!#SUB2#
Dragneel is looking for the choke from the back position but Oneill is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Natsu Dragneel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joel Oneill's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Dragneel gets a clinch.
Oneill is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Dragneel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dragneel.
Dragneel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dragneel working the ground and pound but Oneill is defending the strikes. #SU2#
Dragneel has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Oneill tries to sprawl but Dragneel drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dragneel controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Dragneel 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.#T1##SUB2#
Dragneel seems to be working for a kimura but Oneill defends the submission attempt.
Natsu Dragneel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dragneel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dragneel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dragneel trying to pass the guard but Oneill defending well.
Oneill might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dragneel not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Dragneel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Oneill tries to roll over but Dragneel keeps him under control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Dragneel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oneill doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dragneel.
Dragneel tries to stand and escape but Oneill is controlling the position.
Dragneel is taking a breather. Oneill 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.#SU2#
Dragneel stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T3#
Oneill shoots in looking for a takedown but Dragneel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oneill's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dragneel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Oneill gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU2#
Dragneel gets to his feet - Oneill follows without any prompting.
Oneill tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dragneel defends well and Oneill ends up having to push Dragneel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dragneel follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Dragneel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oneill wants to get back to full guard but Dragneel has mounted him!
Dragneel controlling the pace for now.
Oneill tries to reverse the position but Dragneel maintains control.
Dragneel thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dragneel unloads with some shots from mount but Oneill bucks and avoids them well.
#T4#
Dragneel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dragneel punching from mount but Oneill doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Dragneel controlling from mount.
Oneill wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Oneill covering up well under a series of strikes from Dragneel. #SUB2#
Dragneel has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Oneill has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dragneel missing with strikes.
Joel Oneill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Natsu Dragneel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dragneel has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Oneill has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that's the end of the fight!
Natsu Dragneel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dragneel 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Natsu Dragneel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Green decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Green wants to free his trapped foot but Kirkland is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Green content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kirkland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Green on the ground.
Green is keen to just control but Kirkland is a slippery customer.
Green thows a huge punch but Kirkland dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Green is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Green prevents Kirkland from improving his position.
Green seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kirkland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Green. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Green moves into full mount! Kirkland won't be happy about that!
Green looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kirkland is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Green controlling from the full mount.
Green lands a big elbow.
Kirkland holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Green tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kirkland wants to control but Green is having none of it.#T3#
Kirkland avoids a series of strikes thrown by Green.
Kirkland is squirming around, avoiding Green's attempts to control the action.
Green misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Green tries to control but Kirkland wriggling away.
Green throws some wild stikes that Kirkland manages to avoid easily.
Green tries to control but Kirkland wriggling away. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Green raining down shots from the mount!#CUT2#
It looks like Jordan Kirkland has been cut.
Green sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Green dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jordan Kirkland's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kirkland looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.#TD2#
Green looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Green chips away with some ground and pound.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Green. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Green stops Kirkland from standing up.
Green trying to control but Kirkland is working from the bottom.
Green postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Green slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Green throws the kick towards the body but Kirkland avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Kirkland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Green pushes Kirkland up against the cage in a clinch.
Kirkland throws an elbow that misses.
Green is trying to force a seperation but Kirkland has the dominant position.
Kirkland wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Kirkland breaks the clinch.
Jordan Kirkland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kirkland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirkland.#T2##TD2#
Kirkland gets caught napping as Green dives in and scores a takedown. Kirkland manages to retain guard.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirkland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Green looking to sit in guard and control but Kirkland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Green had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kirkland defends it easily.
Green seems keen to control Kirkland's posture.#T3#
Green being controlled here, momentarily.
Kirkland's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Green looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kirkland is one step ahead there.
Kirkland seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet.
Kirkland engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Green wants to stand but Kirkland is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Green lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Green closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jordan Kirkland's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirkland moves away.#TD2#
Green decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kirkland is trying to stand back up but Green is controlling him
Green passes to full mount!
Green tries to stand up but Kirkland had a hold of his arm and he's managed to perform a nice reversal, into half guard.
Kirkland could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Green regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sam Green has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirkland's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Green wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Green is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kirkland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kirkland wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Kirkland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Green works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Green has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kirkland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Green is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kirkland controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Green has his hands on Kirkland's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Green has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kirkland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Green takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Green throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Kirkland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kirkland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Green works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Green lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kirkland circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Green shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kirkland is trying to defend but Green finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kirkland is trying to escape back to his feet but Green uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Green has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Green is looking to take a break and control but Kirkland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kirkland tries to escape but Green is in control.
Kirkland regains half guard.#SUB2#
Green wants to work for an arm triangle but Kirkland is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green wants to stand up but Kirkland is controlling the position.
Jordan Kirkland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sam Green is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kirkland is not content to let Green control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Green comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Green 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Green!
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