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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2019 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Acosta. Fitzpatrick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzpatrick doesn't manage to clinch there - Acosta circles away.
#TD#
Fitzpatrick gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fitzpatrick wants to sweep here but Acosta controlling him for the moment.
Acosta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fitzpatrick has his hands on Acosta's head, controlling the position.
Fitzpatrick striking off his back but it's not causing Acosta any problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Acosta connects with a couple of short punches.
Fitzpatrick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Acosta connects with a couple of short punches.
Fitzpatrick is trying to control the position but Acosta postures up.
Fitzpatrick wants to stand and escape but Acosta is having none of it. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acosta landing some decent shots from guard.
Acosta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Acosta distracts Fitzpatrick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Acosta landing some decent shots from guard.
Acosta would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Acosta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fitzpatrick wants to sweep but no luck.
Acosta really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Acosta drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Acosta jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Acosta will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fitzpatrick wants to control but Acosta passes easily into half guard.
Acosta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Acosta lands a nice short elbow.
Fitzpatrick is looking to improve his position.
Fitzpatrick is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Acosta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Acosta working the head and body with strikes.
Acosta drops an elbow to the side of Fitzpatrick's head.
Acosta working over Fitzpatrick with some ground and pound. Fitzpatrick looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Acosta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fitzpatrick taking some punishment here, with Acosta in his half guard.
Fitzpatrick looks winded!
Acosta slips a nice elbow through Fitzpatrick's hands, connecting with Fitzpatrick's forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ground and pound from Acosta.
Acosta winds up and cracks Fitzpatrick with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Acosta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Acosta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Acosta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fitzpatrick is looking for a sweep. Acosta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Acosta stalling.
Acosta lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Acosta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Acosta pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Acosta there.
Nice strikes from Acosta there.
Acosta lands with a punch from half guard.
Acosta scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Acosta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fitzpatrick taking some punishment here, with Acosta in his half guard.
Fitzpatrick taking some punishment here, with Acosta in his half guard.
Acosta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Acosta looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fitzpatrick with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Acosta looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fitzpatrick with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Acosta seems to be looking for submissions.
Acosta drops an elbow to the side of Fitzpatrick's head.
Fitzpatrick has hold of Acosta's hands but Acosta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fitzpatrick has hold of Acosta's hands but Acosta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Acosta wants to work for an arm triangle but Fitzpatrick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fitzpatrick has hold of Acosta's hands but Acosta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lonny Acosta dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Acosta changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fitzpatrick looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Acosta landing strikes.
Fitzpatrick takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB#
Acosta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fitzpatrick has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fitzpatrick takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Acosta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzpatrick can do to turn this around?
Fitzpatrick is looking for a sweep.
Fitzpatrick taking a bit of punishment here - Acosta scoring with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta scores with punches from side control.
Acosta scoring with punches from side control.
Acosta works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Acosta moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Fitzpatrick is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fitzpatrick is breathing heavily.#T1#
Acosta working the head and body with strikes.
Fitzpatrick takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Acosta scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fitzpatrick to see if he's OK.
Lonny Acosta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Acosta cracks Fitzpatrick with a big elbow.
Acosta lands an elbow. #SUB#
Acosta goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fitzpatrick has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Acosta but great work by Fitzpatrick.
Acosta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fitzpatrick wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Acosta manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Acosta is not content to let Fitzpatrick control the position.
Acosta wants to get back to his feet.
#ES#
Acosta has one foot on Fitzpatrick's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2##TD2#
Fitzpatrick shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Acosta napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Acosta is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fitzpatrick's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Acosta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Acosta looking for submissions off his back.
Fitzpatrick prevents Acosta from standing back up.
Fitzpatrick throwing shots but Acosta is blocking nicely.
Fitzpatrick prevents Acosta from standing back up.
#ES#
Acosta makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Acosta.
Acosta moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Acosta in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Acosta scores with punches from side control.
Fitzpatrick is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Acosta's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Acosta landing a few strikes.
Fitzpatrick is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Acosta is staying tight to Fitzpatrick's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Acosta scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
Acosta controls the position.
Acosta landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Acosta working the head with strikes.
Acosta lands some shots froms side control.
Fitzpatrick is working to avoid the ground and pound but Acosta connects with a decent elbow.
Fitzpatrick can't do much from the bottom here.
Acosta working the ground and pound.
Fitzpatrick takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Acosta lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fitzpatrick down.
#SUB#
Acosta tries for a kimura but Fitzpatrick is defending well.
Acosta scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lonny Acosta dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fitzpatrick blocks a head kick by Acosta.
#TD2#
Fitzpatrick manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Acosta on his heels. He'll look to pass Acosta's guard now, I'm sure.
Fitzpatrick wants to control from the top but Acosta keeps moving. #SUB#
Acosta throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fitzpatrick escapes and throws Acosta's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Acosta gets back to half guard.
Fitzpatrick prevents Acosta from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta is looking to get back to full guard here but Fitzpatrick has managed to pass to side control instead.
The strikes coming from Fitzpatrick are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fitzpatrick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fitzpatrick is looking to take a break and control but Acosta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Acosta pushes Fitzpatrick away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fitzpatrick gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T1##ES#
Acosta explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD2#
Fitzpatrick drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Acosta wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
Fitzpatrick gets caught flat footed, as Acosta shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Acosta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Acosta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fitzpatrick's head.
Acosta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fitzpatrick's head.#SU#
Acosta stands up from Fitzpatrick's guard - Acosta perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Acosta throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fitzpatrick tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Acosta is in Fitzpatrick's guard.
Fitzpatrick is wriggling around but Acosta manages to pass to half guard.
#T2##REVB#
Acosta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Acosta lands strikes from half guard.
Well, if Acosta 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.
Acosta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Ground and pound from Acosta.
Acosta slips a nice elbow through Fitzpatrick's hands, connecting with Fitzpatrick's forehead.
Acosta lands with a punch from half guard.
Acosta lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Acosta there.
Acosta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Acosta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Acosta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Acosta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Acosta working over Fitzpatrick with some ground and pound. Fitzpatrick looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Acosta scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Acosta is nestled in close to Fitzpatrick, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Acosta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Acosta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Acosta looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fitzpatrick with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Acosta sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Acosta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Acosta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Acosta working over Fitzpatrick with some ground and pound. Fitzpatrick looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bradley Fitzpatrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lonny Acosta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Acosta lands strikes from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lonny Acosta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Acosta has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lonny Acosta!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Peavler misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Mccoy moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mccoy just leaning against Peavler, taking a breather.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mccoy trying to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Peavler ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Peavler no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mccoy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Peavler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mccoy has Peavler in his guard.#REVB#
Peavler works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Peavler wants to stand but Mccoy has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Peavler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mccoy defending well though.
Mccoy tries to kick Peavler off but Peavler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mccoy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peavler on the ground.
Peavler trying to pass the guard but Mccoy defending well. #SUB2#
Peavler wants to work for an arm triangle but Mccoy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Peavler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mccoy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mccoy.
Mccoy being controlled here, momentarily.
Mccoy keeping moving, preventing Peavler from controlling successfully. #T3#
Mccoy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Peavler controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Peavler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mccoy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Peavler controls the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Peavler wants to clinch#TD#
and Mccoy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Peavler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mccoy wants to pass the guard but Peavler is keeping the position.
Peavler controls Mccoy momentarily but Mccoy frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Mccoy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dj Peavler will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mccoy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Peavler dives in and grabs Mccoy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mccoy pushes down on Peavler's head and hops out.
Peavler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mccoy.
#TD#
Mccoy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Peavler throws Mccoy to one side and escapes!
Dj Peavler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peavler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mccoy sprawls well. Mccoy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Peavler gets slowly back to his feet.
Mccoy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mccoy tries to score with a low kick but Peavler moves his leg out of the way.
Peavler with a poor takedown #TD#
and Mccoy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Peavler's guard.#ES2#
Peavler pushes Mccoy off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Norman Mccoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dj Peavler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peavler goes for a double leg but Mccoy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mccoy continues to drive forward.#T1#
Mccoy throws a body shot but no joy.
Peavler with a poor takedown #CL#
and Mccoy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mccoy.
Peavler is breathing heavily.
Peavler tries to break the clinch but Mccoy is controlling the position. #TD2#
Peavler jumps into guard, dragging Mccoy to the mat.
#SU#
Mccoy gets to his feet. Peavler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Peavler looks for a takedown but Mccoy sprawls well.
Mccoy tries to counter with a takedown but Peavler is quick to defend against it.
Mccoy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Mccoy pushes Peavler up against the cage in a clinch.
Peavler is trying to break free.#T2#
Mccoy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Peavler up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Peavler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mccoy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Mccoy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Peavler uses from the top position.
Mccoy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Peavler scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Mccoy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Peavler trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mccoy manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SU#
Mccoy stands and steps away. Peavler gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Peavler has a takedown stuffed.
Mccoy throws a head kick but Peavler moves out of range.
Peavler has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Mccoy counters with a takedown into side control.
Peavler bucks up and tries to throw Mccoy off but instead Mccoy has got his back!#T4#
Mccoy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Mccoy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Mccoy looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peavler trying to control the action but Mccoy just sinks the hooks in.
Mccoy looking to hold on to the position here but Peavler rolls and ends up regaining guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Mccoy dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Peavler gets the takedown into side control.
Mccoy bucks up and tries to throw Peavler off but instead Peavler has got his back!
Mccoy looking very determined here, making life difficult for Peavler.
Well, with Peavler on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Mccoy is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Mccoy wants to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peavler doesn't have the hooks in and Mccoy manages to turn into his guard.
Peavler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Mccoy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Peavler trying to control the position.
Peavler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Peavler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Peavler postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mccoy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Peavler, into his guard. #REVR##SU#
Mccoy gets to his feet - Peavler follows without any prompting. #T2#
Peavler has a takedown stuffed.
Mccoy throws a looping overhand right but Peavler ducks down to avoid it.
Peavler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mccoy but Mccoy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Peavler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mccoy.
Mccoy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peavler was well out of range. Poor timing from Mccoy.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Mccoy.
Peavler closes the distance and clinches up with Mccoy, looking for a takedown. Peavler pushes Mccoy against the cage but Mccoy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Norman Mccoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dj Peavler.
Peavler misses with a takedown attempt - Mccoy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Peavler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mccoy.#CL#
Mccoy pushes Peavler up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Peavler looking to stall.
#TD#
Mccoy jumps guard and drags Peavler to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T4#
Mccoy keeping moving, preventing Peavler from controlling successfully.
Mccoy wants to stand and escape but Peavler is having none of it. #SUB#
Mccoy is looking for a triangle here but Peavler uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Mccoy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Mccoy wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Peavler has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Mccoy's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Mccoy is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Peavler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dj Peavler!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Britt darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Nicholson kicks Britt off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Britt darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Nicholson kicks off Britt and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Britt drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nicholson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Britt is one step ahead there.
Britt trying to control the position from guard on top but Nicholson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nicholson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Britt is controlling him. #T1#
Britt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nicholson throws a strike from the bottom but Britt passes into side control!
#SUB2#
Britt has hold of Nicholson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Nicholson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Britt cranks the arm and Nicholson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Nicholson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ethan Britt!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 904 Round 2
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Jyrkka is looking to clinch but Fitzpatrick is avoiding it.
Jyrkka throws a body kick that misses.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch but Jyrkka is avoiding it.
Jyrkka attempts a counter takedown but Fitzpatrick avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Fitzpatrick manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jyrkka tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitzpatrick is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Jyrkka gets to his feet. Fitzpatrick looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jyrkka shoots in and drives through. Fitzpatrick sprawls well.
Jyrkka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fitzpatrick avoids it really well and circles away.
Fitzpatrick is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jyrkka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fitzpatrick's half guard.#T1#
Fitzpatrick pushes Jyrkka off looking to stand but Jyrkka dives back in and keeps control.
Fitzpatrick is trying to control but Jyrkka passes into side control!
Fitzpatrick gets back to half guard.
Fitzpatrick is looking to escape.#SUB#
Jyrkka is working for an americana but Fitzpatrick has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Jyrkka was thinking about the submission.
Fitzpatrick wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fitzpatrick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fitzpatrick controlling the position.
Fitzpatrick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU#
Jyrkka stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fitzpatrick misses with a takedown #CL#
and Jyrkka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jyrkka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fitzpatrick's efforts to push away.
Fitzpatrick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jyrkka's efforts to push away.#T3#
Jyrkka tries to score a body lock takedown but Fitzpatrick shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pertti Jyrkka. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Fitzpatrick breaks the clinch.
Fitzpatrick fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Jyrkka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fitzpatrick jumps guard but Jyrkka stands there with Fitzpatrick around his waist. Fitzpatrick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Fitzpatrick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Jyrkka throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fitzpatrick tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jyrkka is in Fitzpatrick's guard.
Fitzpatrick looks winded!
Jyrkka wants to control from the top but Fitzpatrick keeps moving.
Jyrkka passes into half guard. #T4#
Jyrkka content to control rather than advance.
Fitzpatrick is trying to stand up here but Jyrkka is controlling him well.
Jyrkka trying to advance position but Fitzpatrick counters by regaining guard.
Jyrkka passes Fitzpatrick's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jyrkka with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pertti Jyrkka dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jyrkka goes for a double leg but Fitzpatrick avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fitzpatrick continues to drive forward.
Fitzpatrick slaps away a takedown attempt from Jyrkka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jyrkka throws a head kick but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
#TD#
Jyrkka looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fitzpatrick trying to keep a closed guard but Jyrkka is proving a slippery customer.
Jyrkka looking to sit in guard and control but Fitzpatrick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick tries to stand but Jyrkka is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Jyrkka working a defensive guard here.
Pertti Jyrkka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jyrkka pulls Fitzpatrick in to control the position.
Jyrkka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jyrkka keeping moving, preventing Fitzpatrick from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jyrkka working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fitzpatrick trying to control but Jyrkka is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Jyrkka instigates a clinch.
Jyrkka leaning against his opponent.
Fitzpatrick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jyrkka.
#BC#
Jyrkka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fitzpatrick scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pertti Jyrkka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jyrkka fails with the takedown
and Fitzpatrick counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pertti Jyrkka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzpatrick closes the distance but Jyrkka moves to the side
and Jyrkka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fitzpatrick thinking. #T3#
No luck for Jyrkka with that takedown attempt.
Fitzpatrick let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fitzpatrick pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jyrkka back to the cage. Fitzpatrick follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fitzpatrick is defended easily by Jyrkka.
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch.
Jyrkka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Jyrkka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jyrkka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Jyrkka passes into half guard.
Fitzpatrick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jyrkka.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Jyrkka wants to work for an arm triangle but Fitzpatrick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#ES2#
Fitzpatrick kicks off Jyrkka and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Fitzpatrick gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jyrkka to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fitzpatrick wants to hit a switch here but Jyrkka passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fitzpatrick there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bradley Fitzpatrick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Jyrkka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fitzpatrick's half guard.
Jyrkka controlling the action here. #SU#
Jyrkka stands up from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick shoots for a double leg takedown but Jyrkka sprawls well. He's pushed Fitzpatrick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fitzpatrick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jyrkka shoots in but Fitzpatrick avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1##CL2#
Fitzpatrick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Fitzpatrick gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fitzpatrick wants to pass the guard but Jyrkka is defending well.
Jyrkka tries to roll over but Fitzpatrick keeps him under control.
Jyrkka has his hands clasped together around Fitzpatrick's back. He's all about the action.
Well, if Fitzpatrick 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#
Jyrkka missing with punches from the bottom.
Jyrkka moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fitzpatrick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jyrkka is keeping the position for now.
Jyrkka has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Jyrkka throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jyrkka trying to keep a closed guard but Fitzpatrick is proving a slippery customer.
Fitzpatrick tries to free his leg and advance position but Jyrkka is retaining full guard.
Jyrkka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fitzpatrick manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Jyrkka advances position into side control!
The referee asks Jyrkka politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jyrkka prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
Jyrkka seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fitzpatrick for as long as he can get away with.
Jyrkka moves into full mount!
Jyrkka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Pertti Jyrkka.
I think Jyrkka 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Pertti Jyrkka!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Pertti Jyrkka!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Pertti Jyrkka!
Pertti Jyrkka wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 904 Round 1
Date: Apr 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Britt tries to clinch there but Freeman circles away.
Freeman misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Britt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Still in half guard, Britt seems content to control.
Freeman is trying to control but Britt manages to pass to mount!
Britt avoids the attempt from Freeman to control.
Britt with the ground and pound from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman wants to control but Britt is having none of it.#T1#
Britt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Britt fails to advance to Freeman's back.
Freeman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freeman is refusing to be controlled, as Britt sits in half guard.
Freeman moves into full guard.
Freeman looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Britt trying to control but Freeman is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Freeman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Britt passes into side control.
Freeman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Britt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Britt is pressing down on Freeman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Freeman is holding on for now.
Britt trying to control from half guard but Freeman is working away. #T3#
Freeman manages to get to full guard.
Britt 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.
Britt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Britt advances to half guard.
Britt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Freeman!
Britt is breathing heavily.#T4#
Britt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Freeman is looking to escape.
Freeman looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Britt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Freeman is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freeman manages to reverse the position and now he's in Britt's guard. Nice work there by Freeman.
#SUB#
Britt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Freeman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Britt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Freeman 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.
Freeman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Britt is keeping the position for now.
Britt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Freeman wants to control from the top but Britt keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Britt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Britt looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Freeman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Britt wants to control but Freeman is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Freeman maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Britt could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Freeman has cracked it and Britt is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Freeman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kayla Freeman!
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QFC Tournament 904 Round 1
Date: Apr 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Jyrkka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Peavler pinned against the cage. Peavler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Peavler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jyrkka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Peavler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Peavler misses with a takedown attempt - Jyrkka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Jyrkka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Peavler's half guard.#ES#
Peavler has one foot on Jyrkka's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jyrkka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Peavler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Jyrkka with that takedown attempt. #T1##CL2#
Jyrkka drives through and clinches with Peavler against the cage.
#BC#
Peavler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peavler throws a combination that misses
and Jyrkka counters with a left and a right that stings Peavler. #CL2#
Jyrkka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Peavler, pushing him back against the cage.
Jyrkka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jyrkka is trying to drag Peavler to the mat but Peavler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dj Peavler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pertti Jyrkka.#BC#
Peavler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Peavler shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jyrkka's guard.
Peavler wants to pass the guard but Jyrkka is keeping the position.
Peavler stands and throws Jyrkka's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peavler is looking to take a break and control but Jyrkka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jyrkka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Peavler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jyrkka is trying to control Peavler's posture but Peavler avoids it.
Jyrkka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Peavler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Peavler is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jyrkka's shoulder. That is not cool. #T3##SU#
Peavler decides to stand back up. Peavler steps back and let's Jyrkka get back to his feet.#TD2#
Jyrkka closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jyrkka gets to mount! Peavler was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Peavler tries to reverse the position but Jyrkka maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peavler swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Jyrkka sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Peavler working to try and regain half guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Jyrkka is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Peavler has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Peavler!
Jyrkka looks winded!
Peavler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Peavler has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jyrkka is proving hard to escape from.
Jyrkka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dj Peavler will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
The crowd cheers as Jyrkka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Peavler doesn't seem phased though.
Peavler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Peavler leaves Jyrkka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jyrkka throws a head kick that misses.
Jyrkka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peavler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peavler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jyrkka throws a jab but it's blocked by Peavler. #TD#
Peavler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peavler is taking a breather. Jyrkka 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.#T1#
Jyrkka is looking for a sweep. Peavler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU#
Peavler stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Peavler shoots for a takedown but Jyrkka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jyrkka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Peavler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peavler throws a push kick but Jyrkka slaps the foot to one side.
Jyrkka misses with a straight left.
Peavler appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jyrkka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Peavler but Peavler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jyrkka is breathing heavily.#TD#
Jyrkka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Jyrkka is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Peavler presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
Jyrkka taking a breather.#TD#
Peavler pulls Jyrkka into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jyrkka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Peavler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jyrkka.
Peavler seems keen to control Jyrkka's posture.
Peavler keeping full guard, as Jyrkka tries to pass. #T3#
Peavler has a closed guard, preventing Jyrkka from standing up.
Jyrkka stopping the sweep attempt from Peavler.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Peavler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Still in half guard, Peavler seems content to control.
Peavler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Peavler is thwarting Jyrkka's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jyrkka wants to improve his position but Peavler is controlling well.
Jyrkka is holding on to half guard well.
Peavler is taking a breather. Jyrkka 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peavler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peavler has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Jyrkka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
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 Dj Peavler will probably get the nod.
That's time! Peavler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Peavler!
Jyrkka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Peavler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Peavler misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Peavler gets caught napping as Jyrkka dives in and scores a takedown. Peavler manages to retain guard.
Peavler is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jyrkka dives into side control.
#REVR#
Peavler regains half guard.
Peavler trying to control but Jyrkka postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peavler tries to get to full guard but Jyrkka has control of the leg.
Peavler trying to control but Jyrkka postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Jyrkka wants to stand up but Peavler has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Peavler flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Peavler manages to get to full guard.
Dj Peavler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jyrkka trying to control but Peavler is working from the bottom. #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.
Jyrkka preventing the sweep.
Peavler is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jyrkka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Peavler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jyrkka stopping the sweep attempt from Peavler.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jyrkka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Peavler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jyrkka swivels and escapes.
Jyrkka with the counter takedown but Peavler avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jyrkka!
Jyrkka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Peavler. That did some damage!#TD2#
Peavler gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Peavler wriggles free and stands up.
Pertti Jyrkka seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jyrkka!
#TD2#
Jyrkka feints and as Peavler raises his hands in defense, Jyrkka changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jyrkka trying to control but Peavler is working from the bottom.
Jyrkka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Peavler seems keen to control Jyrkka's posture.#T4#
Jyrkka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Peavler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jyrkka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jyrkka trying to control but Peavler is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jyrkka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Peavler works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Peavler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jyrkka manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jyrkka lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Pertti Jyrkka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Peavler 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight for Pertti Jyrkka!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Pertti Jyrkka!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Pertti Jyrkka!
Pertti Jyrkka wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 904 Round 1
Date: Apr 19, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Fitzpatrick looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Taylor!
Fitzpatrick is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Fitzpatrick has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Taylor!
Taylor tries to lock up and control but Fitzpatrick gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fitzpatrick thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Fitzpatrick lands a couple of good shots and Taylor has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick is not going to allow Taylor to sit and survive in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Fitzpatrick has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T1#
Fitzpatrick missing with punches from the back.
Taylor is in bad spot here.
Fitzpatrick not allowing Taylor to control his hands.
Taylor tries to break free.
Fitzpatrick really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Taylor.
Taylor is trying to stand back up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fitzpatrick trying to control momentarily.
Taylor trying to control the hands but Fitzpatrick won't let him. #ES#
Taylor is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Fitzpatrick off. It looks like it's working - Fitzpatrick slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Taylor displaying calm under pressure there. #TD#
Taylor manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fitzpatrick on his heels. He'll look to pass Fitzpatrick's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Fitzpatrick manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Taylor is breathing heavily.#T3#
Fitzpatrick is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fitzpatrick slowing the pace effectively.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fitzpatrick jumps guard but Taylor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Fitzpatrick pulls guard successfully.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Fitzpatrick keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fitzpatrick holds on and takes a little breather. #ES2#
Fitzpatrick pushes Taylor off and gets back to his feet.
#T4##CL2#
Fitzpatrick closes the distance and pushes Taylor back into the cage.
Fitzpatrick tries to pull guard but Taylor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dylan Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradley Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick wants a takedown but no success here.
Taylor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick is trying to maintain a safe position but Taylor gets an underhook and turns Fitzpatrick into the cage.#TD#
Taylor manages to pull guard.
Fitzpatrick postures up in Taylor's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Fitzpatrick postures up.
Fitzpatrick wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Fitzpatrick dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Taylor closes the distance and clinches up with Fitzpatrick, looking for a takedown. Taylor pushes Fitzpatrick against the cage but Fitzpatrick circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
Taylor fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzpatrick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fitzpatrick wants it to stay on the feet.
Dylan Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick has managed to clinch.
Fitzpatrick is trying to drag Taylor to the mat but Taylor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Fitzpatrick won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fitzpatrick.#T1#
Taylor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fitzpatrick is trying to pull guard but Taylor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Fitzpatrick breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Fitzpatrick looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU2#
Taylor is working an open guard so Fitzpatrick takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Taylor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Fitzpatrick feints and as Taylor raises his hands in defense, Fitzpatrick changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fitzpatrick preventing the sweep.
Fitzpatrick 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.
Fitzpatrick postures up.
#T2#
Fitzpatrick wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Fitzpatrick 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.
Fitzpatrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Taylor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fitzpatrick. #SUB#
Taylor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fitzpatrick defends well.
Fitzpatrick throwing strikes from guard but Taylor blocks nicely.
Fitzpatrick slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU2#
Fitzpatrick stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Taylor gets caught flat footed, as Fitzpatrick shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fitzpatrick stays in close to Taylor's body and controls the position.
Taylor wants to control the position but Fitzpatrick says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick prevents Taylor from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Fitzpatrick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Taylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Fitzpatrick clinches up with Taylor and pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fitzpatrick as Taylor tries to tie him up.
A nice left hand lands by Taylor.
Fitzpatrick jumps guard but Taylor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Fitzpatrick pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Taylor has gone for a leg lock! Fitzpatrick slips out almost immediately though and dives into Taylor's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Fitzpatrick looking to pass the guard.
Taylor is trying to keep Fitzpatrick in close.
Fitzpatrick is looking to stand up but Taylor won't let him. #SU2#
Taylor is working an open guard so Fitzpatrick takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Fitzpatrick closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fitzpatrick wants to take a breather but Taylor is having none of it.
Taylor is looking to control Fitzpatrick's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taylor avoid being mounted?#T2#
Still in half guard, Fitzpatrick seems content to control.
Bradley Fitzpatrick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taylor has a hand on Fitzpatrick's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Fitzpatrick takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Fitzpatrick controlling from the full mount.
Taylor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fitzpatrick looking to finish Taylor with some ground and pound. This is bad for Taylor!#T3#
Fitzpatrick controlling the pace for now.
Taylor tries to hold on but Fitzpatrick pushes him away.
Fitzpatrick looking to finish with strikes here!
Taylor is trying to escape the mount.
Fitzpatrick can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Taylor is looking to escape.
Fitzpatrick controlling his opponent. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fitzpatrick looking to finish Taylor with some ground and pound. This is bad for Taylor!
Taylor tries to reverse the position but Fitzpatrick maintains control.
Fitzpatrick controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fitzpatrick with a couple of short strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bradley Fitzpatrick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fitzpatrick 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Bradley Fitzpatrick!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Bradley Fitzpatrick!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Bradley Fitzpatrick!
Bradley Fitzpatrick wins by unanimous decision!
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