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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
S.A.F.O CHAMPION CROWN 1
Date: Sep 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Masvidal - just one landing.
A punch combination from Masvidal misses.
Masvidal misses with a wild combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fatih.
Masvidal slaps away a takedown attempt from Fatih, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Masvidal misses with a few strikes there.
A nice combination there by Masvidal .
Fatih shoots in but Masvidal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Masvidal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muhamad Fatih. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Masvidal as Fatih shoots in.
Masvidal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fatih fails with the takedown
and Masvidal counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Masvidal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Masvidal scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Masvidal lands an overhand right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fatih.
Masvidal steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fatih.
Masvidal tests Fatih's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Masvidal feints a jab promting Fatih to slip. Masvidal then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fatih slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Masvidal looks to land a combination but Fatih avoids it well.
Fatih shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Masvidal but Masvidal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch combination from Masvidal misses.
Masvidal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fatih shoots and misses
and Masvidal counters with a stiff right hand.
Masvidal lands a glancing blow to the side of Fatih's head.
Brian Masvidal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fatih shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Masvidal sprawls well. Masvidal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fatih gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masvidal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fatih with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Masvidal to counter with a crisp jab.
Masvidal stuffs the takedown attempt from Fatih. Fatih gets slowly back to his feet.
Fatih tries for a takedown but Masvidal circles away easily
and Masvidal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fatih is breathing heavily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Masvidal !
Masvidal cracks Fatih with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Masvidal lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fatih backs up against the cage.
Fatih shoots for a double leg takedown but Masvidal sprawls well. He's pushed Fatih's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Masvidal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3##TD#
Fatih shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Fatih seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Fatih has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Masvidal defend it? Fatih steps over the head and cranks it - Masvidal is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Fatih!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Muhamad Fatih!
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Event:
S.A.F.O CHAMPION CROWN 1
Date: Sep 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Kagawa scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kagawa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away.
Kagawa dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Kagawa's head and hops out.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kagawa tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Kagawa moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kagawa tries to clinch up.
Kagawa wants to clinch.
Diaz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kagawa.#T1#
Kagawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Kagawa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alex Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sakuraba Kagawa.
Kagawa has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Diaz counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kagawa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kagawa wants to clinch
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Kagawa moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Kagawa tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kagawa wants to clinch but Diaz slips to the side
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kagawa tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz is looking to counter punch.
Kagawa is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
#T2#
Kagawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kagawa tries to clinch up
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Kagawa shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Diaz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kagawa.
Kagawa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kagawa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diaz counters with a series of strikes. Kagawa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kagawa is looking to clinch.
Diaz is looking to counter punch.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Kagawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kagawa tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Diaz misses its target.
Kagawa looks to clinch
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Diaz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kagawa.
Kagawa wants to clinch but Diaz slips to the side
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Kagawa misses with a double jab
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kagawa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kagawa throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Diaz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Diaz. #BC#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kagawa darts in trying to clinch
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Kagawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kagawa tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Kagawa throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Diaz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nice body punch from Diaz - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Kagawa looks winded!#BC#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kagawa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Kagawa is rocked!
Kagawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Kagawa tries to get set, Diaz tries to push him back and clinch up but Kagawa manages to avoid the attempt.
Kagawa moves to clinch but Diaz breaks away
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Diaz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kagawa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diaz counters with a huge right that knocks Kagawa out cold! Diaz is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alex Diaz!
Alex Diaz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hellraiser FightGear, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
BFL: Bloodbath
Date: Sep 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. O Sullivan defends it nicely.
Diaz tries to clinch there but O Sullivan circles away.
Diaz lands a lovely overhand right.
O Sullivan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diaz stalks O Sullivan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into O Sullivan's face. O Sullivan staggers backwards, shaken.
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
O Sullivan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
O Sullivan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
O Sullivan drops Diaz with a nice combination! O Sullivan dives into Diaz's guard, looking to finish!
#ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Eddie Diaz has been cut.
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!#SU2#
O Sullivan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
O Sullivan throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Diaz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sean O Sullivan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Sullivan slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but O Sullivan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but O Sullivan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eddie Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but O Sullivan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz stuns O Sullivan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
O Sullivan lands with a shot to the body.
O Sullivan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. O Sullivan defends it nicely.
Nice body punch from O Sullivan.
O Sullivan lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Diaz throws a combination. O Sullivan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Sullivan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
O Sullivan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
O Sullivan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and O Sullivan counters with a right hand to the body.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diaz duly obliges.
O Sullivan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with O Sullivan, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes O Sullivan against the cage but O Sullivan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
O Sullivan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz misses with a double jab
and O Sullivan counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Diaz to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by O Sullivan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sean O Sullivan!
A very excited looking Sean O Sullivan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Eddie Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'it was a good fight were gonna watch the tape and see what we could have done better and come out better and stronger next time.'.
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Event:
BFL: Bloodbath
Date: Sep 29, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kendle enables Forman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kendle manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Forman controlling from the top position.
Forman is pushing down on Kendle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kendle is fighting to maintain full guard but Forman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kendle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Forman is working away from the top position though.
Kendle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Forman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kendle is looking for a sweep. Forman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kendle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Forman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kendle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Forman.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kendle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Forman prevents Kendle from improving his position.#SUB#
Forman is working for a kimura but Kendle is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Forman wants to stand up but Kendle has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Forman content to control rather than advance.
Forman wants to control but Kendle is keeping him busy. #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.
Still in half guard, Forman seems content to control.
Forman prevents Kendle from standing back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Forman performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Forman wants to clinch.
Forman shoots in but no luck this time.
Forman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kendle defends it nicely.
Kendle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Forman's head backwards.#T3#
Kendle lands with a nice combination. Forman backs away looking to recover.
Kendle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Kendle. Those never looked like landing.
Forman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kendle sprawls well. Kendle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Forman gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geogia Forman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kendle fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Forman.
Kendle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dalton Kendle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forman slips a jab and a cross from Kendle.
Forman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4#
Forman shoots in looking for a takedown but Kendle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Forman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A punch combination from Kendle misses.
Sloppy strikes from Kendle. Those never looked like landing.
Kendle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kendle misses with a double jab.
Kendle looks winded!
Kendle throws a series of punches but Forman avoids them all with ease.
Forman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kendle sprawls and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kendle throws a right and a left that Forman avoids nicely.
Kendle lands with a nice combination. Forman backs away looking to recover.
Kendle misses with a two punch combination.
Forman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kendle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kendle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Forman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Forman wants it to stay on the feet.
No joy there for Kendle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Forman throws a right hand that Kendle ducks under and follows up with a left that Kendle also avoids with ease.
Kendle throws out a leg kick but Forman moves out of range and Kendle only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton Kendle dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Forman tries to clinch but Kendle is having none of it.
Kendle feints a jab promting Forman to slip. Kendle then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Forman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kendle throws a wild body kick that Forman sees coming a mile off.
Forman tries to clinch up.
Kendle has a takedown stuffed.
Kendle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kendle throws a right and a left that Forman avoids nicely. #TD#
Kendle tries to sprawl but Forman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Forman slows the pace down in half guard.
Forman wants to stand up but Kendle has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Kendle is breathing heavily.#T1#
Kendle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Forman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Forman slows the pace down in half guard.
Kendle is trying to get back to full guard.
Forman wants to stand but Kendle has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kendle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Forman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Forman prevents Kendle from standing back up.
Kendle felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Forman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Forman is looking to take a break and control but Kendle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kendle misses with a few strikes there.
Forman is looking for a counter combo.
Kendle swats away the attempt to clinch by Forman.
Forman dodges the punch combination from Kendle.
Dalton Kendle seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Forman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kendle stalling.
Forman lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3##TD#
Forman gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Forman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Forman wants to get up but he can't break Kendle's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Forman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forman passes Kendle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Forman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Forman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kendle for as long as he can get away with.#T4##SUB#
Forman seems to be looking for submissions.
Geogia Forman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Forman tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Forman wants to take a breather but Kendle is having none of it.
Forman lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Forman in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geogia Forman dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kendle is looking to score with low kicks.
Forman tries to close the distance and clinch but Kendle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Forman checks a leg kick.
Kendle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kendle loads up on a big right hand but Forman slips the punch.#TD#
Forman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Forman lands in his opponent's guard.
Forman pushing down on Kendle's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kendle is looking to control Forman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kendle avoid being mounted?
Forman tries to stand and escape but Kendle is controlling the position. #T1#
Forman trying to control the action but Kendle is working from the bottom.
Kendle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Forman performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU#
Forman decides to stand up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kendle misses with a few strikes there.
Forman dodges the punch combination from Kendle.
Kendle throws a series of punches but Forman moves out of range.
Forman tries for a takedown but Kendle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Kendle. No joy for Forman on that attempt.
Kendle throws a right hand that Forman ducks under and follows up with a left that Forman also avoids with ease.
Geogia Forman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Kendle throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Forman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kendle is in Forman's guard.
Kendle prevents Forman from getting back to his feet.
Forman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Forman lands a couple of elbows.
Forman works over Kendle with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Forman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kendle's guard.
Forman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Forman chips away with some ground and pound.
Kendle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Forman controls the pace.
Forman scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Forman sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Kendle looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Forman passes into half guard.
Forman controlling the action here.
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 Geogia Forman.
I think Forman 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geogia Forman!
Dalton Kendle was interviewed post fight and said 'we have to watch the tape to see where we made mistakes and what areas we was strong in and adapt to that and come back even stronger.'.
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Event:
S.A.F.O Alex vs Donald
Date: Sep 17, 2019 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCalister.
McCalister shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
McCalister throws a nice head kick!
Diaz tries to bum rush McCalister with a series of wild strikes but McCalister uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
McCalister moves into the clinch.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but McCalister avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
McCalister can't get the takedown.
Alex Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald McCalister.
McCalister drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diaz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but McCalister has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
McCalister decides to pull guard.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but McCalister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCalister manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
McCalister controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
McCalister told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCalister slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McCalister in particular looking to stall.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McCalister has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCalister tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Let's hope that McCalister 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.
McCalister with shots to the head and body - Diaz looks very uncomfortable down there.
McCalister tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McCalister looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McCalister controlling from the full mount. #T4#
It looks like McCalister 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald McCalister dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
McCalister pushes Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
McCalister tries to pull guard but Diaz won't allow it.
#TD2#
McCalister pulls guard successfully.
Donald McCalister has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCalister pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage. #SU#
Diaz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diaz sets himself, and McCalister steps forward looking for the clinch! Diaz avoids it this time.#CL2#
McCalister takes the fight into the clinch.
McCalister has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
McCalister is trying to trip Diaz. He has hold of a leg but Diaz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McCalister persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
McCalister sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diaz's guard.
McCalister controlling the action here.#T1#
Diaz won't allow McCalister to pass to mount.
McCalister sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Diaz pushes McCalister off looking to stand but McCalister dives back in and keeps control.
McCalister perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but McCalister has control of the leg. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McCalister performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McCalister seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Diaz is trying to stand up here but McCalister is controlling him well.
McCalister takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And McCalister tries to counter it with a takedown but Diaz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCalister goes for a double leg but Diaz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diaz continues to drive forward.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McCalister.
Alex Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald McCalister.#CL2#
McCalister clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
McCalister jumps guard and drags Diaz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T3#
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from McCalister.
McCalister is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCalister is pulling down on Diaz's head. It's preventing any offense from Diaz, at least for the moment.
McCalister looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Diaz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCalister tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCalister slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
McCalister will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McCalister has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Diaz tries to bum rush McCalister with a series of wild strikes but McCalister uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
A left and a right from Diaz both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCalister needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there.
McCalister shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diaz but Diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by McCalister. McCalister maintains the clinch. #TD2#
McCalister pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Diaz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McCalister, up you get!
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCalister moves away.#TD2#
Diaz gets caught flat footed, as McCalister shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McCalister is standing up over Diaz. Diaz looks to escape but McCalister dives into side control.
#REVR#
McCalister moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
McCalister is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Diaz will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from McCalister, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
McCalister clinches up against the cage.
McCalister is trying to pull guard but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
McCalister has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Diaz uses from the top position. #SU#
Diaz stands up from McCalister's guard - Diaz perhaps looking for a knockout.
Diaz throws a series of punches but McCalister moves out of range.
McCalister is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
McCalister closes the distance and clinches.
McCalister is trying to pull guard but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Alex Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald McCalister.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McCalister has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but McCalister keeps him there for the moment.
McCalister tries to pull guard but Diaz won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but McCalister keeps him there for the moment.
McCalister has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diaz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McCalister has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diaz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McCalister tries to score a body lock takedown but Diaz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McCalister has Diaz pressed against the cage, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
McCalister looking for a takedown.
McCalister takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz tries to circle away but McCalister has him pinned against the cage.
Diaz tries to break free but McCalister pushes him back against the cage.
McCalister drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
McCalister turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McCalister manages to end up in side control.
McCalister happy to just control the position for now.
Diaz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McCalister is controlling him well.
McCalister working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T2#
Diaz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McCalister is controlling him well.
McCalister controlling the position.
McCalister's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from McCalister.
McCalister works to advance to full mount. Diaz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
McCalister controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
McCalister with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diaz can't escape the position.
McCalister scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Diaz?
McCalister looking to control and managing it successfully.
McCalister landing strikes, looking to finish!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCalister controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald McCalister really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
McCalister shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McCalister was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McCalister taking a breather here.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The adventures of McCalister the control monster continue. Boring.#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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alex Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
McCalister has closed the distance and engaged Diaz in a clinch.
Diaz is trying to force a seperation but McCalister has the dominant position.
McCalister has Diaz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diaz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diaz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diaz takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Alex Diaz has been cut.
McCalister drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alex Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald McCalister.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz.
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as McCalister shoots in.#CL2#
McCalister gets a clinch. #T3##TD2#
McCalister pulls Diaz into guard.
McCalister is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McCalister pulls Diaz in to control the position.
McCalister looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Diaz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McCalister is controlling Diaz's posture.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but McCalister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCalister wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SU#
Diaz gets to his feet. McCalister looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McCalister looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by McCalister.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
McCalister showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
#T4##CL2#
McCalister moves into the clinch.
McCalister unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diaz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McCalister using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
McCalister jumps guard.
McCalister 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.
McCalister lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCalister sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald McCalister dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Alex Diaz'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCalister.
McCalister throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diaz's waist but Diaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCalister off to one side.
Diaz with a hook.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
McCalister shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McCalister looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but McCalister persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing.
Alex Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald McCalister.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
McCalister dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for McCalister on that attempt.
McCalister takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Alex Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCalister avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCalister wants to counter with a clinch but Diaz pushes him away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
McCalister feints and as Diaz raises his hands in defense, McCalister changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCalister controlling from the top position.
McCalister is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McCalister controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from McCalister.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
McCalister has Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
McCalister ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McCalister no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Donald McCalister is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU#
Diaz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCalister.
McCalister fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alex Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Diaz connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but McCalister has taken the fight into the clinch.
Donald McCalister seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but McCalister has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
McCalister gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Diaz regains guard.
McCalister tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
McCalister slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but McCalister is having none of it.
Diaz looking to control.
McCalister controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
McCalister decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diaz lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Diaz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McCalister to score an easy takedown into full 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!
McCalister forces his way into half guard.
McCalister is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diaz!
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 Alex Diaz.
I think McCalister 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 47:48
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald McCalister!
An out of breath and clearly excited Donald McCalister thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Alex Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'we just have to evaluate our game plan and see what we did wrong and come back even better than before this wont be the end for me'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Kendle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Frederick to the mat! Frederick manages to get full guard.
Kendle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frederick is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kendle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Frederick dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB#
Frederick has gone for a leg lock! Kendle slips out almost immediately though and dives into Frederick's guard.#REVB#
Kendle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frederick works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kendle drops back looking for a leg! Frederick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Frederick manages to kick Kendle off! Kendle jumps back into Frederick's guard.
Kendle lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kendle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frederick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Frederick is trying to keep Kendle in close.
#T1#
Kendle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kendle trying to control the position from guard on top but Frederick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frederick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kendle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Frederick keeping full guard, as Kendle tries to pass.
Kendle is working Frederick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC2#
Frederick is rocked!
Kendle with a nice head shot there.
Oh Frederick is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frederick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kendle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kendle gets to his feet and stands over Frederick, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Frederick felt that one! Kendle unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Frederick from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dalton Kendle!
Dalton Kendle really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hellraiser FightGear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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