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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paxinos stuffs the takedown.
Paxinos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Paxinos 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irons has momentary wrist control but Paxinos slips an elbow through the middle.
Paxinos stopping the sweep attempt from Irons.
Paxinos is standing up over Irons. Irons looks to escape but Paxinos dives into side control.
Irons is trying to get back to half guard.
Irons is trying to work for a sweep but Paxinos has mounted him!
Paxinos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irons is squirming around, avoiding Paxinos's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Paxinos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Irons tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paxinos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Paxinos scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Irons?
Irons reaches up to try and control the position but Paxinos seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Irons rolls and tries to escape and now Paxinos has his back!
Irons is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Paxinos looking to break Irons's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Irons remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Paxinos will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Paxinos tries to get the hooks in deep but Irons pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Irons defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Paxinos's arms. #T2#
I really don't envy Irons right now.
Irons staying busy and making it hard for Paxinos to control.
Paxinos loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Irons hold on?
Paxinos just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Paxinos's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Irons wants to get back to his feet.
Paxinos has the hooks in. Irons is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
Paxinos is punishing Irons with some ground and pound.
Paxinos is punishing Irons with strikes - can he finish him?!
Paxinos has the hooks in. Irons is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Paxinos working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Paxinos is hanging on to Irons's back as he tries to escape.
Paxinos tries to keep control of the position but Irons is staying busy.
Irons is in bad spot here.
Paxinos wants to control but Irons is keeping busy.
What can Irons do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T4#
Irons is in bad spot here.
Paxinos struggling to keep hold of the position.
Paxinos is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Irons. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Irons manages to reverse the position and now he's in Paxinos's guard. Nice work there by Irons.
Irons controls from within his opponent's guard.
Irons must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Irons looking to sit in guard and control but Paxinos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paxinos trying to control but Irons is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobel Paxinos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Irons. #SUB2#
Irons tries for a kimura but Paxinos is defending well. #SU2#
Irons stands up and beckons Paxinos to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Paxinos instigates a clinch. #TD#
Paxinos has picked Irons up - he's going for a ride! Paxinos dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Paxinos winds up and cracks Irons with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Paxinos is looking to advance position but Irons won't allow it. #SU#
Paxinos decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Paxinos.#TD#
Paxinos shoots in and gets a takedown into Irons's guard.
Paxinos won't allow Irons to get back to his feet.
Paxinos passes into half guard.
Paxinos lands with a punch from half guard.
Paxinos works his way into side control. #SUB#
Paxinos is trying to get an arm triangle but Irons is defending well. #T2#
Irons is not content to let Paxinos control the position.
Irons is trying to improve his position.
Paxinos wants to control but Irons is keeping him busy.
Irons is trying to work for a sweep but Paxinos has mounted him!
Paxinos trying to control but Irons is having none of it. #T3#
Irons is trying to reverse the position but instead Paxinos has taken his back - oops!
Paxinos trying to control.#SUB#
Paxinos tightening his grip on Irons, looking for the choke.
Will Paxinos go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Paxinos lands punches and elbows. #T4##SUB#
Paxinos looking for the choke but no joy.
Irons rolls, trying to escape but Paxinos keeps control of the position.
Irons trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Paxinos looking to break Irons's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Irons remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Paxinos will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Paxinos is persistently looking for the submission but Irons is defending it well.
Irons is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobel Paxinos dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Paxinos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL#
Paxinos closes the distance and clinches.
Irons can't get the takedown.
Irons taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Irons's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Irons is trying to break the clinch but Paxinos is controlling him.
Irons is trying to maintain a safe position but Paxinos gets an underhook and turns Irons into the cage.
Irons wants a takedown.
Irons wants to take the fight to the mat but Paxinos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nobel Paxinos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Irons.
Irons is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Paxinos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Paxinos has clasped his hands together around Irons's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2#
Irons throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paxinos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Irons counters with a series of strikes. Paxinos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Irons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Irons misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Paxinos counters with a crisp one two that drops Irons! Paxinos thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Irons to his feet! Irons is in big trouble!#ROC#Irons is rocked!#T1#
Paxinos moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Irons is still on wobbly legs! Can Paxinos finish him?#TD#
Paxinos looking to score a takedown here. Irons is defending well but Paxinos drives through and ends up in Irons's guard.
Irons wants to get back to his feet but Paxinos passes into half guard.
Irons seems to have recovered his senses.#REVB#
Paxinos works his way into full mount!
Irons tries to control the position but Paxinos now has his back.
Irons grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Paxinos is landing with strikes from the back. #T2#
Irons trying to get back to his feet but Paxinos is in full control for now. #SUB#
Irons is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Paxinos is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Irons won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Paxinos off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nobel Paxinos!
Nobel Paxinos decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irons fails to land the takedown.
Rogan fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Rogan takes the fight into the clinch.
Irons jumps guard but Rogan stands there with Irons around his waist. Irons gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rogan is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogan is looking for a takedown.
Aidan Irons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Rogan.
Irons prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Rogan manages to break the clinch.
Joe Rogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irons lands a jab to the head.
#T1##CL2#
Irons tries to keep at a distance but Rogan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rogan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Irons tries to pull guard but Rogan holds him up against the cage and eventually Irons drops back down to his feet.
Rogan blocking some punches.
Rogan stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Rogan jumps guard and drags Irons to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Irons landing with the ground and pound.
Irons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rogan is keeping the position for now.
Rogan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Rogan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rogan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Irons!
Rogan controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Rogan wants to finish this one by submission but Irons is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rogan.
Irons wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Irons can't escape the position.
#T3#
Rogan biding his time, controlling Irons.
Even with his hooks in, Rogan manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irons is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Irons showing good submission defense here.
I would not like to be Irons right now.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Rogan is persistently looking for the submission but Irons is defending it well.
Rogan throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rogan is hanging on to Irons's back as he tries to escape.
Rogan throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB2#
Rogan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rogan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Irons tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rogan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Rogan misses.
Rogan tries for a takedown but Irons sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Rogan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Irons, pushing him back against the cage.
Rogan prevents Irons from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Rogan pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2#
Rogan pushes Irons off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Rogan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Irons tries to counter by clinching up but Rogan breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irons throws out a powerful jab.
Rogan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Irons attempts a counter takedown but Rogan avoids it well and moves away.
Rogan shoots in but no luck this time.
Aidan Irons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Rogan.
Irons tries to clinch but Rogan moves out of range. #T1#
No luck for Irons with that takedown attempt.
Rogan goes for a double leg but Irons avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Irons continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Irons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rogan is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Rogan closes the distance and pushes Irons back into the cage.
Irons wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Irons breaks the clinch.
Rogan closes the distance and clinches up with Irons, looking for a takedown. Rogan pushes Irons against the cage but Irons circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice jab there from Irons.
Rogan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Irons swivels and escapes.
Irons feints a jab promting Rogan to slip. Irons then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rogan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T2#
Rogan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Irons cracks a nice hook into Rogan's ribs.
Irons checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A shot to the liver by Irons. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irons tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rogan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rogan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Irons avoids the head kick by Rogan.
#TD#
Irons shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rogan napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Rogan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL#
Rogan gets tackled into the cage by Irons. Irons maintains the clinch. #T3#
Rogan wants a takedown but no success here.
Irons throws a punch but it's blocked by Rogan.
Irons is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Irons looking for a takedown.
Rogan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rogan blocks an uppercut.
Irons lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rogan backwards. #BC2#
Rogan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Rogan gets caught flat footed, as Irons shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Rogan pushes Irons off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Rogan walks into a straight right hand from Irons.#T4#
Rogan has his takedown stuffed
and Irons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irons fails with an attempt to clinch.
Irons blocks a head kick by Rogan.
Irons tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rogan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Irons somewhat.
Rogan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Irons counters with a straight right hand.
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 Aidan Irons will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Irons scores with a hook to the body. Rogan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aidan Irons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Irons tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rogan swivels and escapes.
Irons slaps away a takedown attempt from Rogan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Irons lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Rogan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irons lands a jab to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Irons shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rogan's guard.#ES2#
Rogan wriggles free and stands up. #T1##CL2#
Rogan clinches up with Irons and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Rogan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Rogan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
An elbow from Rogan crashes against the mat.
Rogan slows the pace down. #SU2#
Rogan stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rogan closes the distance and clinches up with Irons, looking for a takedown. Rogan pushes Irons against the cage but Irons circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Irons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Irons slips a straight right by Rogan.#CL2#
Rogan moves into range and clinches up with Irons.
Irons jumps guard but Rogan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
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!#TD2#
Rogan jumps guard and drags Irons to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Irons is fighting to break Rogan's control of his arms but Rogan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rogan keeping moving, preventing Irons from controlling successfully.
Rogan keeping full guard, as Irons tries to pass.
Joe Rogan has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Rogan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Irons looking to sit in guard and control but Rogan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Rogan passes into half guard.
Rogan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Irons throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Irons wants to get back to full guard.
Rogan thows a huge punch but Irons dodges it nicely.
Still in half guard, Rogan seems content to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Rogan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rogan 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Rogan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Irons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Portman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Irons quickly recovers to half guard.
Irons is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Irons is defending against the submission attempts here by Portman.
#SUB#
Portman maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Irons could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Portman has cracked it and Irons is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Portman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jamie Portman! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Shirta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Irons bucks up and tries to throw Shirta off but instead Shirta has got his back!#SUB#
Shirta has got one arm under Irons's chin. This could be trouble... Irons trying to control the other hand but Shirta gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Irons has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Peepee Shirta! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irons staying out of range there.
Marquese looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Irons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marquese.
Irons slips under a jab from Marquese.
A telegraphed right hand from Marquese misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marquese.
Marquese throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Irons.
Irons is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marquese's coach down at Tricksters Fighting was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Marquese's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Marquese is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Marquese uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irons.
Irons connects with the punch.
Marquese swats away the attempt to clinch by Irons.
A little jabbing left from Marquese on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Irons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marquese.
Irons fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Irons scores with a sloppy right hand. Marquese should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irons throws a right hand that Marquese ducks under and follows up with a left that Marquese also avoids with ease.
Marquese walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Irons drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Marquese swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Irons's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arlon Marquese! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Sosznski tenderised Irons's leg. Irons is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Sosznski clinches with his opponent.
Sosznski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Irons has had enough of the clinch but Sosznski keeps him there for the moment.
Sosznski wants a takedown but no success here.
Irons is trying to pull guard but Sosznski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Irons has Sosznski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sosznski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aidan Irons. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Sosznski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Sosznski gets a clinch. #BC2#
Sosznski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sosznski shoots in but Irons avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosznski feints a jab promting Irons to slip. Sosznski then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Irons slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL#
Irons clinches up with Sosznski and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Irons is trying to break the clinch but Sosznski has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Irons pulls guard.
Irons wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Sosznski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sosznski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Irons appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Irons doesn't manage to clinch there - Sosznski circles away.
Irons wants to clinch but Sosznski slips to the side
and Sosznski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Irons's knee momentarily.#CL2#
Sosznski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Sosznski manages to break the clinch.
Irons is looking to clinch but Sosznski is avoiding it.
Sosznski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Irons defends it well.
Sosznski looks for a takedown but Irons sprawls well.#T2#
Sosznski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Irons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Irons thuds a left hand into Sosznski's body.
Sosznski throws a sloppy head kick and Irons moves out of range easily.
Irons stuffs the takedown.
Sosznski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD#
Irons drives through with a takedown into Sosznski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sosznski wants to get back to his feet but Irons passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVB##SUB#
Irons is working for a kimura but Sosznski is defending it quite comfortably.
Sosznski is staying active underneath Irons, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Sosznski is pressing down on Irons's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Sosznski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU#
Irons gets to his feet - Sosznski follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Sosznski gets a clinch.
Sosznski stalling the fight.
#TD#
Irons has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sosznski uses from the top position.
Irons knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sosznski on the ground.
Irons is looking to sweep but instead, Sosznski has passed into half guard.
#T4#
Irons is looking to improve his position.
Irons is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Sosznski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Irons defends it well.
Irons on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Irons tries to get out of the position.
Sosznski trying to control from half guard but Irons is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzstoph Sosznski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sosznski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Irons but Irons pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sosznski shoots and misses
and Irons counters with a one-two to the body.
Irons stuffs the takedown attempt from Sosznski. Sosznski gets slowly back to his feet.
Irons appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aidan Irons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzstoph Sosznski.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sosznski.
Irons goes for a double leg but Sosznski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sosznski continues to drive forward.
Irons shoots in but Sosznski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irons leaves Sosznski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sosznski.
Sosznski is breathing heavily.#T1#
Sosznski tries to clinch but Irons moves out of range.
Irons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sosznski manages to avoid it.
Sosznski thumps Irons with a low kick.
Irons fails with the takedown.
Irons closes the distance and clinches up with Sosznski, looking for a takedown. Irons pushes Sosznski against the cage but Sosznski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aidan Irons is winning the standup battle so far.
Irons looks to score with a jab to the body but Sosznski is just out of range.
Sosznski goes for a double leg but Irons avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Irons continues to drive forward.
Sosznski doesn't manage to clinch there - Irons circles away.
Sosznski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Irons tries to clinch up.
Irons's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Irons duly obliges. #CL2#
Sosznski moves into the clinch successfully.
Sosznski prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Sosznski pulls guard successfully.
Sosznski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#ES2#
Sosznski is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Irons presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Sosznski breaks the clinch.
Sosznski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Irons tries to avoid it but Sosznski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Irons to the ground. Irons escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Irons fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3#
Irons will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sosznski replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Irons blocks it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Sosznski scores with a four punch combination!
Irons closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sosznski dodges the punch combination from Irons.
Sosznski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Irons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Irons misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Sosznski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Sosznski jumps into guard, dragging Irons to the mat.
#SUB2#
Sosznski has his foot on Irons's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Irons works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Irons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sosznski is on top in guard.
#REVB#
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!
Sosznski trying to control but Irons is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Irons has his foot on Sosznski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sosznski works his way back into a safe position though.
Irons trying to control the position.
Krzstoph Sosznski has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Irons is working an open guard so Sosznski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Krzstoph Sosznski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sosznski shoots in looking for a takedown but Irons manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sosznski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Irons is looking to counter the offense by Sosznski and move into the clinch.
Irons fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Sosznski moves into range and clinches up with Irons.#BC2#
Sosznski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Irons keeps the fight on the outside.
Irons appears to be looking for a big counter.
Irons throws out a powerful jab.
Irons fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosznski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Irons.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aidan Irons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Irons will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Irons takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Aidan Irons has been cut.
Irons misses with a wild combination.
Sosznski scores with a nice strike.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sosznski.
Sosznski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Irons defends it nicely.
Aidan Irons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Irons changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sosznski tries to avoid it but Irons manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sosznski to the ground. Sosznski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Sosznski moves into range and clinches up with Irons.#T2#
Irons tries to pull guard but Sosznski won't allow it.
Sosznski stalling against the cage.
Sosznski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD2#
Sosznski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Irons keeping moving, preventing Sosznski from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sosznski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Irons looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Irons looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Irons! #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sosznski wants to control but Irons postures up.#T3##SU#
Irons decides to stand back up.
Irons tries to clinch but Sosznski moves out of range.
Sosznski fails with a takedown attempt.
Irons seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sosznski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Irons closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sosznski circles away.
Sosznski has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Irons was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
Irons scores with a body shot.
Irons throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sosznski's waist but Sosznski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Irons off to one side.
Sosznski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Sosznski gets tackled into the cage by Irons. Irons maintains the clinch. #BC#
Irons manages to break the clinch.
Irons tries to clinch up but Sosznski circles away and keeps his distance.
Sosznski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sosznski slaps away a takedown attempt from Irons, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aidan Irons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krzstoph Sosznski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Irons misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Irons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krzstoph Sosznski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sosznski 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krzstoph Sosznski! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Irons closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Irons lands in his opponent's guard.
Warren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Irons's guard. #REVB#
Irons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Warren prevents Irons from getting back to his feet.
Irons keeping moving, preventing Warren from controlling successfully.
Warren tries to stand but Irons is controlling from the bottom.
Warren won't allow Irons to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irons is working hard here to advance position.
Warren looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Irons wants to sweep here but Warren controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irons keeping moving, preventing Warren from controlling successfully.
Warren preventing the sweep.
Warren wants to pass the guard but Irons is keeping the position.
Irons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Warren is one step ahead there.
Irons has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Irons controls Warren momentarily but Warren frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Warren fails with a takedown attempt.
Irons blocks a head kick by Warren.
#CL#
Warren tries to keep at a distance but Irons has taken the fight into the clinch.
Warren tries to score a body lock takedown but Irons shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Irons jumps guard but Warren turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Irons jumps guard but Warren turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Irons has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Warren is trying to keep an underhook but Irons manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Warren manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Warren escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Irons gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB2#
Warren has his feet on Irons's thighs here. He's pushed Irons off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Irons screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Atanne Warren! |
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