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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Bloggs tries to land a front kick but Stamis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bloggs closes the distance and clinches up with Stamis, looking for a takedown. Bloggs pushes Stamis against the cage but Stamis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Stamis shoots in and bounces Bloggs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stamis looking to pass the guard.
Stamis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bloggs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bloggs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stamis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bloggs has his foot on Stamis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stamis works his way back into a safe position though.
Stamis lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Stamis distracts Bloggs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stamis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bloggs swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Bloggs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stamis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bloggs is keeping the position for now.
Bloggs has momentary wrist control but Stamis slips an elbow through the middle.
Stamis throws an elbow that misses. Bloggs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stamis's guard. Nice move by Bloggs!#REVB#
Stamis controlling the position.
Stamis continues to stall.#T2#
Bloggs preventing the sweep.
Stamis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bloggs trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stamis's guard.
Stamis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stamis 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.
Stamis keeping moving, preventing Bloggs from controlling successfully.
Bloggs stopping the sweep attempt from Stamis.
Bloggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Stamis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Bloggs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stamis defends well and Bloggs ends up having to push Stamis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bloggs shoots for a takedown but Stamis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Danny Stamis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haroon Bloggs.#TD#
Stamis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stamis showed some decent athleticism there.
Stamis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stamis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stamis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stamis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Stamis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bloggs is looking for a sweep. Stamis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stamis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bloggs!
Stamis scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Stamis in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bloggs is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Stamis lands a couple of good shots and Bloggs has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Stamis throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Bloggs!
Stamis looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Bloggs trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Stamis is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Stamis gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Stamis gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Stamis apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Stamis leaves Bloggs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Stamis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Stamis. No joy for Bloggs on that attempt.
Stamis tries a low kick but Bloggs avoids it.
Stamis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bloggs can do to turn this around?
Bloggs shoots in and drives through. Stamis sprawls well.
Bloggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stamis.
#TD#
Stamis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bloggs's guard.
Stamis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bloggs keeping moving, preventing Stamis from controlling successfully.
Stamis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stamis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Danny Stamis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stamis works over Bloggs with some ground and pound from guard.
Bloggs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stamis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stamis throws an elbow that misses. Bloggs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stamis's guard. Nice move by Bloggs!#REVB##T1#
Stamis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bloggs controlling from the top position.
Stamis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Stamis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bloggs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stamis has managed to get both his arms back between Bloggs's legs - danger averted.
Bloggs keeping full guard, as Stamis tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stamis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stamis lands a couple of digs.
Stamis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stamis trying to control but Bloggs is working from the bottom.
Stamis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bloggs being controlled for a moment.
Stamis misses with the ground and pound.#T3#
Stamis in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Stamis landing a few strikes.
Stamis lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Stamis creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Stamis trying to control the action but Bloggs is working from the bottom.
Bloggs on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Stamis throws an elbow but Bloggs slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bloggs parries the strikes from Stamis easily there. Stamis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bloggs to escape.
Stamis cracks Bloggs with a big elbow.
Stamis landing strikes. #T4#
Stamis looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bloggs is avoiding damage well.
Stamis tries to score with some ground and pound. Bloggs controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bloggs tries to buck Stamis off but Stamis is having none of it.
Stamis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Stamis creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bloggs sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bloggs sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stamis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stamis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stamis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stamis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bloggs with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bloggs pushes Stamis off looking to stand but Stamis dives back in and keeps control.
Stamis is thwarting Bloggs's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Stamis dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bloggs is looking to clinch but Stamis is avoiding it.
Bloggs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stamis pinned against the cage. Stamis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stamis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bloggs throws a fast counter high kick but Stamis manages to duck under it in time.
Stamis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bloggs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stamis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stamis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bloggs moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stamis just misses with a punch to the body.
Bloggs shoots in and drives through. Stamis sprawls well.
Danny Stamis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haroon Bloggs.
Stamis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bloggs.
Bloggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stamis.
Bloggs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Bloggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stamis.
Stamis misses with a jab to the body
and Bloggs counters with a nice body shot.
Bloggs shoots and misses #TD#
and Stamis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bloggs won't be happy with that.
Stamis lands a decent elbow from side control.
Stamis working the head and body with strikes.
Stamis working the ground and pound from side control.
Stamis working the ground and pound.
Stamis trying to control the action but Bloggs is working from the bottom.
Bloggs takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T2#
Stamis trying to control the position but Bloggs is working away.
Bloggs tries to bench press Stamis off him but Stamis keeps the position.
Stamis working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stamis is working Bloggs over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bloggs taking a bit of punishment here - Stamis scoring with strikes.
Stamis working the head with strikes.
Bloggs is trying to control Stamis's posture but Stamis avoids it.
Bloggs on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bloggs takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T3#
Bloggs tries to buck Stamis off but Stamis is having none of it.
Stamis trying to control the position but Bloggs is working away.
Stamis lands an elbow.
Stamis scoring with punches and elbows.
Stamis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bloggs parries the strikes from Stamis easily there. Stamis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bloggs to escape.
Stamis wants to control but Bloggs is keeping him busy.
Bloggs takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bloggs takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T4#
Stamis cracks Bloggs with a big elbow.
Bloggs defending against the ground and pound.
Stamis working the head with strikes.
Stamis looks up at the clock and then as Bloggs takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Stamis smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bloggs is not content to let Stamis control the position.
Stamis throws a strike aimed at the side of Bloggs's head but Bloggs avoids it well.
Stamis is working Bloggs over with some ground and pound from side control.
Stamis working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Haroon Bloggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stamis trying to control the position but Bloggs is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Stamis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stamis 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Stamis!
An out of breath Danny Stamis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Spechal tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Baird counters with a left and a right that stings Spechal. #TD2#
Baird decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Baird throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Spechal throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Spechal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baird.
Spechal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spechal is trying to get back to full guard.
Spechal is looking to control Baird's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spechal avoid being mounted?
Spechal wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Baird is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Spechal is looking to escape.
Spechal is trying to maintain the position but Baird is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spechal thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Baird throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Spechal was covering up waiting for the punch and Baird finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baird slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Spechal keeping full guard, as Baird tries to pass.
Spechal wants to stand but Baird is controlling the position.
Baird is looking to work some ground and pound but Spechal has wrist control.
Baird really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Spechal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spechal is looking to stand up but Baird isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Spechal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Baird controls the pace.
Baird wants to control from the top but Spechal keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Spechal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baird swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spechal tries to clinch up but Baird circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Spechal moves into range and clinches up with Baird.
Baird wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spechal tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baird just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Baird successfully pulls guard.
Spechal lands a couple of digs.
Spechal wants to control from the top but Baird keeps moving.
Baird pulls Spechal in close to his closed guard and prevents Spechal from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Spechal trying to control the position from guard on top but Baird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spechal stopping the sweep attempt from Baird.
Spechal landing some decent shots from guard.
Spechal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baird keeping moving, preventing Spechal from controlling successfully.
Spechal with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baird can do anything to dispel that myth.
Spechal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammed Baird dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Baird shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Baird showed some decent athleticism there.
Spechal manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Spechal gets caught napping as Baird dives in and scores a takedown. Spechal manages to retain guard.
Spechal being controlled here, momentarily.
Spechal looking for a sweep. Not yet Spechal, not yet.
Baird is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Baird wants to stand and escape but instead Spechal has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Baird avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spechal trying to control but Baird is working from the bottom.
Spechal with a nice head shot there.
Spechal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baird has momentary wrist control but Spechal slips an elbow through the middle.
Spechal trying to control the position from guard on top but Baird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baird trying to control the position.
#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.
Baird looking for a sweep. Not yet Baird, not yet.
Baird throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Baird holds on and takes a little breather.
Baird has a closed guard, preventing Spechal from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Baird fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Spechal to the ground. Baird is now in Spechal's guard.
Spechal uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Adam Spechal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Spechal looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Baird!
Baird tries to buck Spechal off but Spechal is having none of it.#T3#
Spechal is putting a hurting on Baird here, landing some big shots from side control.
Spechal 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.
Baird stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#SU#
Spechal decides to stand up, so the ref orders Baird to his feet.
Baird misses with a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Spechal gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Baird is breathing heavily.
Baird stays in close to Spechal's body and controls the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spechal is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Spechal stopping the sweep attempt from Baird.#T4#
Spechal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Baird looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Spechal drops back looking for a leg! Baird is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baird manages to kick Spechal off! Spechal jumps back into Baird's guard.
Baird looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spechal is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Spechal dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Spechal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baird paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spechal tries to clinch there but Baird circles away.
Baird follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Spechal fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Baird gets a clinch. #BC#
Spechal manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Baird scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Spechal throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Baird shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Spechal kicks off Baird and gets to his feet. #T1#
Spechal dives in for a single leg takedown but Baird sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Baird has picked Spechal up - he's going for a ride! Baird dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Spechal looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baird is trying to control the action in half guard but Spechal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Spechal trying to hold on to Baird's head to control him but Baird postures up.
Spechal gets back to full guard.
Spechal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Baird wants to control from the top but Spechal keeps moving. #ES#
Spechal has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Baird has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Baird is trying to trip Spechal. He has hold of a leg but Spechal is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Baird persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spechal is on top in guard.
#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spechal wants to get up but he can't break Baird's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Spechal trying to control the position from guard on top but Baird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Baird throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Baird tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spechal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Spechal tries to stand but Baird is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Baird is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spechal trying to control but Baird is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baird is trying to keep Spechal in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spechal.
Baird circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Baird moves into the clinch.
Spechal is trying to force a seperation but Baird has the dominant position.
Baird keeps control of Spechal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Baird's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Baird.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Spechal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spechal 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Spechal!
Adam Spechal thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Carlson tries to keep at a distance but Bloggs has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Bloggs drags the fight down to the ground.
Carlson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bloggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bloggs looking to control.
Bloggs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carlson.
Bloggs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carlson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bloggs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carlson connects with a couple of short punches.
Carlson looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlson trying to control but Bloggs is working from the bottom.
Bloggs seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Carlson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bloggs keeping moving, preventing Carlson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bloggs shoots in looking for a takedown. Carlson tries to sprawl out of it but Bloggs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carlson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bloggs tries for a takedown but Carlson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Carlson.
Carlson tries to clinch but Bloggs is having none of it.
Bloggs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Graham Carlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haroon Bloggs.
Carlson scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
Carlson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carlson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carlson wants it to stay on the feet.
Bloggs shoots in and drives through. Carlson sprawls well.
Carlson scores with a one two! Bloggs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#It looks like Haroon Bloggs has been cut.
Bloggs shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Bloggs rushes Carlson and presses him up against the cage.
Carlson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bloggs smiles and moves away.
Bloggs lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carlson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bloggs avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Bloggs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carlson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bloggs somewhat.
Bloggs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Carlson tries to counter with a takedown but Bloggs is quick to defend against it.
Bloggs throws a series of punches but Carlson avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Carlson gets tackled into the cage by Bloggs. Bloggs maintains the clinch.
Carlson jumps guard but Bloggs stands there with Carlson around his waist. Carlson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Carlson looking for a takedown.
Bloggs prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Bloggs breaks from the clinch.
Bloggs dodges the punch combination from Carlson.
Carlson is breathing heavily.#T4##CL2#
Bloggs rushes Carlson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Carlson breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Carlson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bloggs tries to buck Carlson off but Carlson is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Bloggs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Carlson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Carlson avoids the strikes from the bottom by Bloggs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Graham Carlson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Haroon Bloggs's cut.
That's time! Carlson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Carlson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carlson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bloggs paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Carlson looking to score a takedown here. Bloggs is defending well but Carlson drives through and ends up in Bloggs's guard.
Carlson is fighting to break Bloggs's control of his arms but Bloggs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Bloggs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carlson is aware though and is defending well.
Carlson advances position into side control!
Bloggs is not content to let Carlson control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Bloggs's face as Carlson controls the position. #T1#
Carlson trying to control the position but Bloggs is working away. #SUB#
Carlson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bloggs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Graham Carlson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carlson 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 Bloggs's shoulder. That is not cool.
Carlson wants to control but Bloggs is keeping him busy.
Bloggs is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bloggs flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bloggs is looking for a sweep. Carlson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU#
Carlson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Carlson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carlson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bloggs.
Carlson misses with a shot to the body
and Bloggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carlson throws a series of punches but Bloggs avoids them all with ease.
Carlson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bloggs as he jumps to the side.
Carlson stuffs the takedown attempt from Bloggs. Bloggs gets slowly back to his feet.
Carlson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bloggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Bloggs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carlson is fending him off so far but Bloggs persists. Nope, Carlson circles away and we're back to standing.
Graham Carlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haroon Bloggs.
Bloggs closes the distance and clinches up with Carlson, looking for a takedown. Bloggs pushes Carlson against the cage but Carlson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bloggs throws a right hand that Carlson ducks under and follows up with a left that Carlson also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carlson is defended easily by Bloggs.
Bloggs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It appears Carlson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bloggs lands with a nice body punch.
Graham Carlson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carlson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carlson wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Carlson gets tackled into the cage by Bloggs. Bloggs maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Bloggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Bloggs gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Carlson is trying to break free.#TD2#
Bloggs gets control of Carlson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bloggs will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bloggs is looking to sweep but instead, Carlson has passed into half guard.
Bloggs is looking to improve his position.
Carlson is trying to control the action in half guard but Bloggs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bloggs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carlson is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Haroon Bloggs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Haroon Bloggs's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Carlson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bloggs is trying to control the position but Carlson postures up.
Bloggs is pulling down on Carlson's head. It's preventing any offense from Carlson, at least for the moment.
Carlson trying to control but Bloggs is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlson tries to free his leg and advance position but Bloggs is retaining full guard.
Carlson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Bloggs pulls Carlson in close to his closed guard and prevents Carlson from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Bloggs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bloggs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carlson misses with a head kick.
Bloggs unleashes a big counter combination but Carlson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bloggs swats away the attempt to clinch by Carlson.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bloggs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Bloggs moves into range and clinches up with Carlson.
Bloggs jumps guard but Carlson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Carlson tries to pull guard but Bloggs forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Carlson jumps guard but Bloggs stands there with Carlson around his waist. Carlson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Carlson prevents the takedown attempt.
Graham Carlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haroon Bloggs.
Bloggs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carlson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Carlson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bloggs smiles and moves away.
Graham Carlson is winning the standup battle so far.
Carlson throws a wild body kick that Bloggs sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Bloggs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carlson looks to clinch
and Bloggs counters with a one-two to the body.
Carlson blocks the body kick.
Graham Carlson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlson tries to clinch up.
Carlson throws a series of punches but Bloggs avoids them all with ease.
Bloggs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bloggs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carlson's waist but Carlson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bloggs off to one side.
Carlson scores with a three punch combo!
Bloggs avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bloggs is defended easily by Carlson.#T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Carlson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bloggs has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bloggs and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bloggs shoots for a takedown but Carlson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Carlson stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Carlson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bloggs did well to prevent Carlson getting side control.
Bloggs has one foot on Carlson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Bloggs moves into range and clinches up with Carlson.
Bloggs is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carlson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carlson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bloggs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Carlson prevents the takedown attempt.
Bloggs misses with a body punch.
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 Graham Carlson.
I think Carlson 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Baird shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zakrzewski is trying to defend but Baird finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zakrzewski looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Baird thows a huge punch but Zakrzewski dodges it nicely.
Baird is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Baird looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Baird is trying to work for a kimura but Zakrzewski is defending well.
#T1#
Baird is thwarting Zakrzewski's attempts to control the position.
Baird is trying to control. Zakrzewski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zakrzewski is looking to control Baird's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zakrzewski avoid being mounted?
Baird thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Baird trying to pass the guard but Zakrzewski defending well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Baird throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zakrzewski wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Baird defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zakrzewski.#CL2#
Baird has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Baird pulls guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baird can do anything to dispel that myth.
Baird is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zakrzewski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Baird pulls Zakrzewski in close to prevent any damage.
Baird tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baird is still trying to improve position.
Baird keeps trying to improve his position.
Baird wants to stand and escape but Zakrzewski is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Baird instigates a clinch.
Zakrzewski jumps guard but Baird turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baird.
Baird is trying to break the clinch but Zakrzewski has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Baird jumps guard.
Baird is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zakrzewski is controlling him.
Baird wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baird keeping moving, preventing Zakrzewski from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zakrzewski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammed Baird dominated that round.
That's time! Zakrzewski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Baird looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zakrzewski manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Baird lands a right hand.
Zakrzewski is looking for a takedown.
Baird is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zakrzewski to keep the fight standing.
Baird looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Baird tightens his grip and picks Zakrzewski up, before dumping him to the ground. Zakrzewski manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zakrzewski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baird not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB#
Baird avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zakrzewski looking for a sweep. Not yet Zakrzewski, not yet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SU2#
Baird decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Baird misses with a head kick.
Zakrzewski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Baird misses with a head kick.
Baird tries to land a leg kick but Zakrzewski saw it coming and moves away.
Zakrzewski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Baird fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zakrzewski to the ground. Baird is now in Zakrzewski's guard.
Zakrzewski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zakrzewski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baird missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Baird's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Baird must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Baird tries to stand but Zakrzewski is controlling from the bottom.
Zakrzewski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baird. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Zakrzewski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Baird to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Baird trying to control the position from guard on top but Zakrzewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Baird trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baird content to stall in guard here.
Baird really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zakrzewski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammed Baird showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Baird throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zakrzewski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Baird is in Zakrzewski's guard.
Baird stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zakrzewski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baird is looking to work some ground and pound but Zakrzewski has wrist control.
Baird trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zakrzewski's guard.
Baird's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Baird stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Zakrzewski gets caught napping as Baird dives in and scores a takedown. Zakrzewski manages to retain guard.
Baird with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baird trying to control the position from guard on top but Zakrzewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Zakrzewski trying to keep a closed guard but Baird is proving a slippery customer.
Zakrzewski looking for a sweep. Not yet Zakrzewski, not yet.
Zakrzewski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Baird controls the pace.
Zakrzewski looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Baird throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Baird drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Muhammed Baird has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##SUB2#
Baird wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zakrzewski, who protects the arm well.
Baird happy to just control the position for now.
Zakrzewski is trying to get back to half guard.
Baird controls the position from side control.#T3#
Baird wants to control for a moment but Zakrzewski uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Zakrzewski pushes Baird off looking to stand but Baird dives back in and keeps control.
Zakrzewski is looking to control Baird's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zakrzewski avoid being mounted?
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Baird is trying to control. Zakrzewski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Baird looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SU2#
Baird gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Baird lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#TD2#
Baird bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Baird wants to control but Zakrzewski is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Zakrzewski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muhammed Baird comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baird 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muhammed Baird! |
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