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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Young Lions Abrahamia v Galute
Date: May 21, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Facinelli darts in and clinches Lancaster up against the ropes.
Facinelli lands with a left to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Facinelli takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lancaster missing with knees to the body.
Lancaster prevents Facinelli from breaking the clinch.
Lancaster tries to land a knee to the head but Facinelli blocks with his arms.
Facinelli slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
Facinelli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Facinelli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lancaster.
Facinelli scores with a hook to the body. Lancaster takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Facinelli forces Lancaster back against the ropes and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster trying to land knees to the body.
Facinelli lands an uppercut.
Facinelli cracks Lancaster with a nice body shot.
Lancaster landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC2#
Facinelli breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Facinelli throws a nice looking combination but Lancaster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lancaster misses with a low kick.
#T1#
Lancaster tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Facinelli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lancaster misses with a body kick.
Facinelli moves out of range of the body kick from Lancaster.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Facinelli counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Facinelli.
Lancaster missing with knees to the body.
Lancaster tries a knee to the head but Facinelli blocks it.
Facinelli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Facinelli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Facinelli clinches with his opponent.
Facinelli taking a breather.
Lancaster missing with knees to the body.
Lancaster misses with a knee to the head.
Lancaster missing with knees to the body.
Facinelli stalling.
Facinelli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lancasters head.
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Facinelli. #T2#
Facinelli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Facinelli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lancaster with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lancaster looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Facinelli managing to block the knees to the body from Lancaster.
Facinelli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster tries to land a knee to the head but Facinelli blocks with his arms.
Lancaster is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Facinelli is defending well for now.
A left hand lands to the body for Facinelli.
Facinelli lands a hook that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Facinelli avoiding damage as Lancaster throws knees to the body.
Facinelli tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lancaster is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lancaster obliges.
Facinelli tries a body shot but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster misses with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Facinelli - that landed with a thud.
Lancaster tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lancaster misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Facinelli dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Facinelli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lancaster, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Facinelli breaks from the clinch.
Facinelli throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lancaster walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Facinelli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Facinelli tries a head kick but it misses.
Lancaster appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lancaster throws a front kick aimed at Facinelli's knee but Facinelli avoids it well.
Facinelli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Facinelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Facinelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lancaster tries to counter by clinching up but Facinelli breaks away and moves out of range.
Facinelli tries a head kick but it misses.
Lancaster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lancaster tries to move into range but Facinelli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Facinelli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Facinelli scores with a body shot.
Facinelli moves out of range of the body kick from Lancaster.
Eric Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Facinelli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lancaster.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lancaster.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Facinelli clinches up against the ropes.#T1#
Facinelli tries a knee to the head but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Facinelli trying to stall but Lancaster improves his position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lancaster.
Facinelli is breathing heavily.
Facinelli is looking to break free of the clinch but Lancaster has double underhooks.
Facinelli working hard to break the clinch.
Lancaster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Facinelli has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Facinelli takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lancaster tries to land a knee to the head but Facinelli blocks with his arms.
Facinelli tries to circle away but Lancaster has him pinned against the ropes.
Facinelli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Facinelli misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Facinelli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lancaster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Facinelli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Facinelli has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Facinelli scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lancaster goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Facinelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Facinelli blocks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Facinelli throws a head kick that misses.
Joey Facinelli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Facinelli throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lancaster throws out a leg kick but Facinelli moves out of range and Lancaster only half commits.
Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch but Facinelli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lancaster lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lancaster misses with a low kick.
Lancaster motions for Facinelli to come forward. Lancaster throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lancaster throws a leg kick but Facinelli moved away.
Lancaster misses with a leg kick.
Lancaster buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Facinelli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lancaster tries to clinch but Facinelli moves out of range.
Facinelli checks a low kick from Lancaster.
Facinelli wants to counter with a clinch but Lancaster pushes him away.
Facinelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lancaster connects with a leg kick. Facinelli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Facinelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Facinelli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Facinelli goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lancaster tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lancaster attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lancaster takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lancaster throws a head kick but Facinelli moves out of range.
Lancaster avoids the head kick by Facinelli.
Facinelli tries a head kick but it misses.
Lancaster is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lancaster drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Facinelli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Facinelli lands a high kick!
Lancaster throws a body kick that misses.
Facinelli tries to counter with a clinch but Lancaster shakes him off and moves away.
Lancaster wants to clinch.#CL2#
Facinelli moves into range and clinches up with Lancaster.
Facinelli tries to stall but Lancaster uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1#
Lancaster misses with a knee to the head.
Facinelli lands a hook that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Lancaster prevents Facinelli from breaking the clinch.
Lancaster tries a knee to the head but Facinelli blocks it.
Facinelli takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lancaster connects with a nasty looking knee right to Facinelli's face.
#CUT#
It looks like Joey Facinelli has been cut.
Facinelli can't find room to land a body shot as Lancaster controls the action.
Facinelli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Facinelli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lancaster is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Facinelli is defending well for now.
Facinelli is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Facinelli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Facinelli tries to work over Lancaster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Facinelli lands with a left to the head.
Lancaster looking to throw knees to the head but Facinelli is blocking nicely.
Lancaster takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Facinelli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lancaster with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Facinelli stalling in the clinch but Lancaster improves position.
Facinelli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Facinelli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Facinelli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster's elbow.
Facinelli digs a right hand into Lancaster's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lancaster's gas tank.
Facinelli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Facinelli wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lancaster misses with a knee strike.
Facinelli wants to get back to striking at distance but Lancaster won't allow it.
Facinelli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lancaster throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lancaster tries a knee to the head but Facinelli blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Facinelli really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Facinelli's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Facinelli lands a jab.
Lancaster tried to score with a low kick but Facinelli checks it.
Facinelli throws a head kick but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster throws a leg kick but Facinelli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Facinelli swats away the attempt to clinch by Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Facinelli.
Lancaster misses with a low kick.
Facinelli scores with a head kick.
Lancaster explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lancaster takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster throws a front kick aimed at Facinelli's knee but Facinelli avoids it well.
Facinelli is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lancaster throws a nice head kick!
An inside leg kick from Lancaster misses.
Facinelli tries to counter by closing the distance.
Facinelli throws a head kick but Lancaster moves out of range.
Facinelli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lancaster's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Facinelli goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Facinelli throws a nice looking combination but Lancaster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lancaster throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lancaster throws a sloppy head kick and Facinelli moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Facinelli forces Lancaster back against the ropes and clinches.
Lancaster throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lancaster putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Facinelli in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Eric Lancaster has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lancaster landing knees to the head.
Facinelli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Facinelli struggles to land a body shot inside as Lancaster controls his hands.
Lancaster tries a knee to the head but Facinelli blocks it.
Facinelli effectively controlling the action here.
Lancaster misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lancaster tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Facinelli avoids it.#T2#
Lancaster tries a knee to the head but Facinelli blocks it.
Lancaster tries a knee to the head but Facinelli blocks it.
Facinelli lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A body shot lands from Facinelli.
Facinelli is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Facinelli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Facinelli has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC2#
Facinelli manages to break the clinch.
Lancaster goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Facinelli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lancaster slips a jab and a cross from Facinelli.
Lancaster fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Facinelli checks it well. #CL2#
Facinelli forces Lancaster back against the ropes and clinches.
Facinelli managing to block the knees to the body from Lancaster.
Facinelli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Eric Lancaster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joey Facinelli's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Facinelli lands a head kick!
Facinelli throws a head kick that Lancaster semi-blocks.
Lancaster throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL#
Lancaster instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Facinelli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lancaster tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Facinelli is able to avoid easily.
Facinelli wants to counter with a clinch but Lancaster pushes him away.
Lancaster throws a sloppy head kick and Facinelli moves out of range easily.
Lancaster tries to land a leg kick but Facinelli saw it coming and moves away.
Facinelli lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lancaster throws a low kick but Facinelli moves out of range easily.
Facinelli avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lancaster attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lancaster gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Facinelli.
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!#CL2#
Facinelli moves into the clinch.
Facinelli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1##BC2#
Facinelli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lancaster wants to clinch.
Facinelli wants to counter with a clinch but Lancaster pushes him away.
A head kick misses from Lancaster.
Facinelli throws a one two combo.
Facinelli scores with a head kick.
Facinelli works over Lancaster's head and body with a nice combination.
Facinelli is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Facinelli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lancaster can pounce on him.
Lancaster fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Facinelli checks it well.
Facinelli tries to counter with a clinch but Lancaster shakes him off and moves away.
Lancaster misses with a body kick.
Facinelli checks a leg kick nicely.
Facinelli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lancaster momentarily.
#CL2#
Lancaster tries to keep at a distance but Facinelli has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Facinelli lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Facinelli avoiding damage as Lancaster throws knees to the body.
Facinelli throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lancaster blocks it with crossed arms.
Lancaster looking to throw knees to the head but Facinelli is blocking nicely.
#BC2#
Facinelli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lancaster throws a front kick aimed at Facinelli's knee but Facinelli avoids it well.
Facinelli blocks a head kick by Lancaster.
Facinelli wants to counter with a clinch but Lancaster pushes him away.
Facinelli swats away the attempt to clinch by Lancaster.
Facinelli lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick misses from Lancaster.
Facinelli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lancaster momentarily.
Facinelli plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lancaster looks to land a body kick but Facinelli moved away.
Lancaster blocks a head kick by Facinelli.
Eric Lancaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joey Facinelli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lancaster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Facinelli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Facinelli has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Facinelli!
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Event:
LAW002: TITLE Hunt
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Knorr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Williams is defending against the submission attempts here by Knorr.
Knorr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Knorr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Williams sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knorr pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Knorr seems to be looking for submissions.
Williams flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T1#
Williams tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Knorr wants to pass the guard but Williams is defending well.
Williams tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Knorr wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it. #SUB#
Knorr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Knorr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Williams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Knorr.
Williams is trying to maintain the position but Knorr is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Knorr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Williams is just riding it out for now. Knorr eventually gives up the hold.
Knorr works his way into side control.
Williams is trying to control Knorr's posture but Knorr avoids it. #T3#
Knorr laying and praying for a moment but Williams takes advantage and regains half guard.
Knorr is looking to stall here but Williams recovers full guard.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Knorr drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Knorr as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Williams screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Knorr! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Matheus Knorr!
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Event:
LAW002: TITLE Hunt
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Campbell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gutierrez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Campbell shoots for a double leg takedown but Gutierrez sprawls well. He's pushed Campbell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Campbell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gutierrez defends well and Campbell ends up having to push Gutierrez into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Campbell gets the takedown into side control.
Gutierrez being controlled for a moment.
Campbell misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Campbell throws an elbow but Gutierrez slips to the side and avoids it well.
Campbell throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Campbell moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1#
Campbell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gutierrez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gutierrez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Campbell's head backwards.
Gutierrez tries to bum rush Campbell with a series of wild strikes but Campbell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Campbell fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gutierrez stuffs the takedown.
Campbell fails with the takedown.
Campbell shoots in but Gutierrez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Campbell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gutierrez tries to avoid it but Campbell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gutierrez to the ground. Gutierrez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Campbell is breathing heavily.
Gutierrez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Gutierrez. #ROC2#
Campbell is rocked!
Gutierrez catches Campbell with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Campbell forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Abel Gutierrez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Lancaster tries to clinch #TD#
and Gilbert counters with a shoot takedown. Lancaster fights it but they end up in guard.
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.
Gilbert is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gilbert is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Lancaster working for a triangle but Gilbert defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Lancaster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gilbert can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gilbert with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Gilbert has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lancaster to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Gilbert is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lancaster pulls down on the head and he's put Gilbert to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eric Lancaster!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2017 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Attakutakula darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Whitfield tries for a takedown but Attakutakula sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Attakutakula throws a counter combo.
Whitfield moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Attakutakula lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Ulysses Whitfield has been cut.
Attakutakula looks to score with a jab to the body but Whitfield is just out of range.
Whitfield takes one to the side of the head.
Whitfield misses with a takedown attempt
and Attakutakula counters with a big right hand! Oh Whitfield is in trouble here! Attakutakula follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rod Attakutakula!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Estrada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Williams swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD#
Estrada gets a takedown into half guard.
Williams misses with some strikes from the bottom.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estrada thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Estrada throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Williams to regain full guard. #SUB2#
Williams has his foot on Estrada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Estrada works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Williams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Williams scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Estrada knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Williams on the ground.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Estrada's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Estrada is trying to stand up here but Williams is controlling him well.
Williams throwing shots but Estrada is blocking nicely.
Estrada is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Estrada is trying to escape back to his feet but Williams uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Williams.
Williams throws an elbow but Estrada slips to the side and avoids it well.#T2#
Williams throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Williams working the ground and pound but Estrada is defending the strikes.
Williams controlling the position.
The ground and pound from Williams seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Estrada is breathing heavily.
Williams throws an elbow but Estrada slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ground and pound from Williams seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Estrada is not content to let Williams control the position.
Estrada managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Williams.
#T3#
Estrada avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Williams. #SUB2#
Williams is working to tighten his grip on Estrada's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Estrada has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Williams is really squeezing tight and eventually Estrada passes out! Williams breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). James Williams!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Campbell feints and as Freeman raises his hands in defense, Campbell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campbell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like Campbell 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.
Freeman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Campbell passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell controlling the action here. #T1#
Campbell is continuing to stall.
Freeman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Campbell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Well, if Campbell 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.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Freeman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nice strikes from Campbell there.
Campbell controlling the action here.
Campbell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Campbell scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Campbell stalling.
The adventures of Campbell the control monster continue. Boring.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown but Campbell shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Campbell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Freeman!#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Campbell happy to just control the position for now.
Campbell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Campbell creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Freeman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Campbell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Freeman is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Campbell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Freeman darts in looking for a takedown but Campbell gets double underhooks and turns Freeman into the cage. #TD2#
Campbell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Freeman's guard.
Marcus Campbell has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Freeman is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Campbell controlling Freeman's posture.
Freeman stopping the sweep attempt from Campbell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell strikes from his own guard.
Freeman stands up over Campbell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Campbell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Freeman is controlling him.
Campbell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Campbell looking to control.
#T1#
Campbell trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Freeman preventing the sweep.
Campbell looking to control.
Campbell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Campbell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Campbell is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Campbell is breathing heavily.
Campbell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Freeman is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Campbell 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.#T3#
Campbell controlling from the top position.
Freeman keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Freeman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Campbell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Campbell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Freeman is trying to keep Campbell in close.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Freeman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Freeman being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Campbell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Freeman drives through and clinches with Campbell against the cage.
#TD2#
Campbell is trying to trip Freeman. He has hold of a leg but Freeman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Campbell persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Campbell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1##SUB#
Freeman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Campbell defends well.
Campbell sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Freeman looks for a takedown but Campbell sprawls well.
Freeman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Campbell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Freeman fails to land the takedown.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Campbell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Campbell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Campbell showed some decent athleticism there.
Campbell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Freeman really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
More stalling from Campbell.
Freeman tries to get to full guard but Campbell has control of the leg. #T3#
Campbell stalling.
Campbell throws a strike but Freeman avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Campbell sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Campbell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Campbell is taking a breather. Freeman 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.
Freeman tries to get to full guard but Campbell has control of the leg.
Campbell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freeman is not content to let Campbell control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Campbell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Campbell 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Campbell!
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