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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Lee has a takedown stuffed.
And O Malley tries to counter it with a takedown but Lee pushes his down on his head and steps out.
O Malley avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
O Malley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Malley tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
O Malley tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Lee shoots for a takedown but O Malley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for O Malley with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Malley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing O Malley off to one side.
Jae Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean O Malley.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lee.
Left hook, right uppercut from O Malley. #T1#
O Malley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lee counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
O Malley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt
and O Malley counters with a three punch combo that has Lee backing up. Lee nods at O Malley to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Lee moves into the clinch.
O Malley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lee smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by O Malley.
Lee misses with a knee to the head.
Lee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. O Malley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T2#
O Malley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lee just stands there and leans against the cage.
Come on O Malley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
O Malley tries to break the clinch but Lee is controlling the position.
Lee goes for a takedown in the clinch but O Malley prevents it.
O Malley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee is working for takedown but O Malley is calmly controlling the position for now.
O Malley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on O Malley's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
O Malley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Malley lands a head kick!
Lee tries for a takedown but O Malley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
O Malley throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lee.
O Malley throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lee's head.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lee is defended easily by O Malley.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - O Malley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
O Malley moves into the clinch successfully.
Lee goes for a takedown attempt but O Malley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
O Malley throws a combination. Lee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
O Malley clinches up against the cage.
Lee is working for takedown but O Malley is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4#
Lee is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables O Malley to keep the fight standing.
Lee wants a takedown.
O Malley wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
#BC2#
O Malley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee dives in for a single leg takedown but O Malley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
O Malley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lee pulls his leg out and moves away.
O Malley feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
Horrible takedown attempt by O Malley or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee, which made it look bad.
Lee appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
O Malley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and O Malley duly obliges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean O Malley dominated that round.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lee dodges the punch combination from O Malley.
As O Malley looks to move away, Lee throws a big counter combo but O Malley just gets out of the way.
Lee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Lee can't get the takedown.
Lee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by O Malley after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jae Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Lee.
O Malley lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but O Malley is defending well.
O Malley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lee prevents it.
Lee goes for a takedown in the clinch but O Malley prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
O Malley can't break the clinch.
#T1#
O Malley fails to pull guard.
O Malley tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee tries to land a leg kick but O Malley saw it coming and moves away.
O Malley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for O Malley on that attempt.
Lee attempts a counter takedown but O Malley avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
O Malley has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
O Malley tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually O Malley drops back down to his feet.
Lee prevents O Malley from breaking the clinch.
Lee wants to take the fight to the mat but O Malley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
O Malley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
O Malley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but O Malley pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
Lee gets underhooks to prevent O Malley's takedown attempt.
Lee jumps guard but O Malley stands there with Lee around his waist. Lee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lee is trying to drag O Malley to the mat but O Malley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
O Malley is pressed up against the cage. Lee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag O Malley down to the mat. O Malley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
O Malley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and O Malley duly obliges.
O Malley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
O Malley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lee. #T3##CL2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
O Malley instigates a clinch.
O Malley throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Sean O Malley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sloppy strikes from O Malley. Those never looked like landing.
Lee is looking to counter with head kicks.
O Malley misses with a takedown
and Lee counters with a left and a right that stings O Malley.
O Malley throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from O Malley.
O Malley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lee.
O Malley scores with a head kick.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Lee rushes O Malley and presses him up against the cage.
O Malley looking to slow down the pace here.
Lee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. O Malley just stands there and leans against the cage.
O Malley is trying to pull guard but Lee has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Lee breaks the clinch.
O Malley dives in for a single leg takedown but Lee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
O Malley is looking to clinch.
O Malley shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.
Lee is looking to counter the offense by O Malley and move into the clinch.#CL#
Lee moves into the clinch.
O Malley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lee smiles and moves away.
Lee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean O Malley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
O Malley is looking to clinch. #TD#
Lee drives through with a takedown into guard.
O Malley manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Lee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. O Malley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
O Malley jumps guard but Lee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lee looking to throw knees to the head but O Malley is blocking nicely.
O Malley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lee prevents it.
O Malley is pressed up against the cage. Lee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag O Malley down to the mat. O Malley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Malley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and O Malley wants it to stay on the feet.
O Malley unleashes a big counter combination but Lee bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jae Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
O Malley has managed to clinch.
O Malley looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
O Malley breaks the clinch.
#T1#
O Malley lands a head kick!
O Malley has a takedown stuffed.
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
O Malley throws a counter combo.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
O Malley tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
O Malley is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
A counter left hand to the body from Lee misses its target.
O Malley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but O Malley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
O Malley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Lee dives in and grabs O Malley's left leg, looking for a takedown. O Malley pushes down on Lee's head and hops out.
Jae Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
O Malley drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
O Malley tries to advance to mount but can't.
O Malley has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee wants to hold on but O Malley pushes him away.
Lee is in a horrible position here. O Malley smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T3#
O Malley is in the full mount, landing strikes.
O Malley is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lee can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sean O Malley has got the better of the ground game so far.
O Malley trying to control but Lee is having none of it.
Lee wants to control but O Malley is having none of it.
O Malley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lee bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4#
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lee postures up.
Sean O Malley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU#
Lee gets to his feet - O Malley follows without any prompting. #CL2#
O Malley pushes Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee presses O Malley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD2#
O Malley manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lee trying to control but O Malley is working from the bottom.
Jae Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from O Malley.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean O Malley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well O Malley 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean O Malley! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2024 |
#R1#
A big left from Keller misses. #TD2#
Likens shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Likens 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.
Likens trying to control but Keller is working from the bottom.
Likens slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Likens drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Likens jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Likens trying to control but Keller is working from the bottom. #T1#
Likens controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Keller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Likens is controlling him.
Likens keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Keller's head.
Likens distracts Keller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SU2#
Likens decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Keller connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Keller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Likens connects with an inside leg kick.
Keller lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#ROC#Likens is rocked!
Likens moves out of range as Keller strikes.
Likens is still on wobbly legs! Can Keller finish him?#TD2#
Likens shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Likens showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Likens decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Likens seems to have recovered his senses.
Likens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keller.
Likens defending well as Keller loads up on a big left hand. #T3##TD2#
Likens shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Keller napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Likens is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Keller is trying to escape and Likens transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Keller is forced to tap! Nice work there by Likens! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miguel Likens! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Miller tries to clinch up.
Miller shoots in but no luck this time.
Miller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Likens tries to counter by clinching up but Miller breaks away and moves out of range.
Likens seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Likens throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Miller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Likens checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Likens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Likens thinks about countering with a body kick.
A punch combination from Likens misses.
Likens on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Likens displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miller.
Miguel Likens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caiden Miller.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Likens.
Likens is breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Likens has Miller up against the cage in a clinch.
Likens wants to take the fight to the mat but Miller manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Likens is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Likens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Likens shoots in and drives through. Miller sprawls well.#CL2#
Likens tries to keep at a distance but Miller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Miller tries to circle away but Likens has him pinned against the cage.
Miller is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Miller wants a takedown.
#T2#
Likens is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Miller to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Miller has hold of one of Likens's legs. Likens is fighting the takedown attempt but Miller gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Miller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miller passes Likens's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Miller controlling the action here.
Likens wants to control but Miller is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SU2#
Miller stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Likens to get to his feet.
Miller stuffs the takedown attempt from Likens. Likens gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
No joy there for Miller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miller avoids the head kick by Likens.
Likens is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
Miller has a takedown stuffed.
Likens slaps away a takedown attempt from Miller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Miller forces Likens back against the cage and clinches.
Miller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Likens is defending well for now.#TD#
Likens manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caiden Miller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Likens shoots in and drives through. Miller sprawls well.
Likens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miller dives in for a single leg takedown but Likens sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Likens as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Miller clinches up against the cage.
Likens is trying to break the clinch but Miller is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller has Likens pushed against the cage.#TD#
Likens jumps guard and drags Miller to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Miller gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1##CL2#
Miller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Miller works on Likens's body with a couple of short punches.
Miller tries to land knees in the clinch but Likens avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Miller breaks the clinch.
Miller tries for a takedown but Likens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miguel Likens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caiden Miller.
Likens throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Likens sprawls well. Likens wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Miller dives in for a single leg takedown but Likens sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Miller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Likens is pressed up against the cage. Miller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Likens down to the mat. Likens avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Miller connects with a single shot there.
Miguel Likens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Miller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Likens goes for a takedown in the clinch but Miller prevents it.
Miller holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD2#
Miller pulls guard effortlessly.
Likens wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Likens preventing the sweep. #T3#
Miller pulls Likens in close to prevent any damage.
Likens stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.#SUB2#
Miller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Likens won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
Likens works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Likens tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Miller.
Still in half guard, Likens seems content to control.
Miller manages to get to full guard.
#ES2#
Miller kicks Likens off and gets to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caiden Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Miller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Likens with that takedown attempt.
Miller throws a series of punches but Likens avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Miller rushes Likens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Miller goes for a takedown attempt but Likens pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Likens sprawls well. Likens wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Miguel Likens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caiden Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Miller has closed the distance and engaged Likens in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Miller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Likens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Likens defends well and Miller ends up having to push Likens into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Miller slaps away a takedown attempt from Likens, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Likens throws a big counter combination but Miller scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Likens gets a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
Likens keeps control of Miller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Miller jumps guard.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miller has control of Likens's left arm, preventing Likens from doing any damage. #ES2#
Miller pushes Likens off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
Miller moves into the clinch.
Miller gets underhooks to prevent Likens's takedown attempt.
#T3##TD2#
Miller ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Miller no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES2#
Miller scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Likens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Likens is fending him off so far but Miller persists. Nope, Likens circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters circling a little - Likens finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Miller tries for a takedown but Likens circles away easily
and Likens counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD2#
Miller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Likens manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Likens wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Miller manages to pass to side control.
Caiden Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4##REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller prevents Likens from improving his position.
Likens wants to control but Miller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Likens keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caiden Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Miller winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caiden Miller! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Likens shoots in looking for a takedown. Ding Dong tries to sprawl out of it but Likens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ding Dong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ding Dong stuffs the takedown attempt from Likens. Likens gets slowly back to his feet.
Miguel Likens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Likens tries to clinch up.
Likens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Likens moves into the clinch.
Likens stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Likens pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ding Dong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Likens's efforts to push away.
Likens drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ding Ding Dong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Likens.#T1##TD#
Ding Dong manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Likens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ding Dong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ding Dong trying to control the position here.
Likens wants to control from the top but Ding Dong keeps moving. #SUB#
Ding Dong looking for a guillotine here but Likens defends easily.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ding Dong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Likens stops Ding Dong from standing up.
Ding Dong wants to sweep but no luck.
Likens trying to move into half guard but instead Ding Dong has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Ding Dong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ding Dong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Likens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3##SUB#
Ding Dong drops back looking for a leg! Likens is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Likens manages to kick Ding Dong off! Ding Dong jumps back into Likens's guard. #SUB2#
Likens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ding Dong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ding Dong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Likens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ding Dong won't allow Likens to sweep him here.
Ding Dong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Likens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Ding Dong is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ding Dong postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Likens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ding Dong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Likens tries to clinch up.
Ding Dong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Likens's waist but Likens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ding Dong off to one side. #TD#
Ding Dong shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Likens is trying to defend but Ding Dong finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Likens wants to improve his position but Ding Dong is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ding Ding Dong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Likens closes the distance and clinches up with Ding Dong, looking for a takedown. Likens pushes Ding Dong against the cage but Ding Dong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Likens.
Ding Dong goes for a double leg but Likens avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Likens continues to drive forward.
Ding Dong is working for takedown but Likens is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ding Dong is trying to drag Likens to the mat but Likens just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ding Ding Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ding Dong gets underhooks to prevent Likens's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Likens drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Ding Dong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Likens throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Likens stuffs the takedown attempt from Ding Dong. Ding Dong gets slowly back to his feet.
Ding Dong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ding Dong shoots in for a takedown but Likens shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ding Dong is defended easily by Likens.
Likens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Likens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Likens fails with a takedown attempt.
Likens is looking to land body kicks.
Likens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ding Dong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from Ding Dong as Likens shoots in.
Ding Dong is looking to counter punch.
Likens is breathing heavily.
Ding Dong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Likens motions for Ding Dong to come forward. Likens throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Likens avoids the body shot from Ding Dong.
#T3#
Likens goes for a double leg but Ding Dong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ding Dong continues to drive forward.#TD#
Ding Dong closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Likens did well to prevent Ding Dong getting side control.#SUB#
Ding Dong seems to be working for a kimura but Likens defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Ding Dong wants to work for an arm triangle but Likens is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ding Dong is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Ding Dong is trying to work for a kimura but Likens is defending well.
#SUB2#
Likens actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Ding Dong prevents Likens from improving his position.
Ding Dong trying to mount his opponent but Likens defends it.
Likens is not content to let Ding Dong control the position.
Likens is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ding Dong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ding Dong's back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ding Dong breaks Likens's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ding Ding Dong will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ding Dong.
Likens connects with a body shot.
Ding Dong closes the distance and clinches up with Likens, looking for a takedown. Ding Dong pushes Likens against the cage but Likens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Likens looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Likens is looking to clinch but Ding Dong is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Likens shoots in for a takedown but Ding Dong shows good takedown defense.
Likens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ding Dong shoots in for a takedown but Likens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ding Ding Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Likens darts in looking for a takedown but Ding Dong gets double underhooks and turns Likens into the cage. #T1#
Ding Dong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Likens defends well and Ding Dong ends up having to push Likens into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ding Dong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Likens smiles and moves away.
Ding Dong misses with a takedown
and Likens counters with a straight right hand.
Likens shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ding Dong sprawls well. Ding Dong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Likens gets slowly back to his feet.
Likens closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ding Dong circles away.
Likens shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ding Dong but Ding Dong pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Likens as Ding Dong shoots in.
Likens closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ding Dong circles away.
Ding Dong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Likens is fending him off so far but Ding Dong persists. Nope, Likens circles away and we're back to standing.
Likens shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ding Dong sprawls well. Ding Dong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Likens gets slowly back to his feet.
Likens throws a sloppy head kick and Ding Dong moves out of range easily. #TD#
Ding Dong closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Likens quickly recovers to half guard.
Well, if Ding Dong 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.
#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ding Dong connects with a nice short shot to Likens's temple.
Likens is refusing to be controlled, as Ding Dong sits in half guard. #SUB#
Ding Dong wants to work for an arm triangle but Likens is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Likens tries to roll over but Ding Dong keeps him under control.#ES2#
Likens has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ding Dong is on him like a limpet, forcing Likens back against the cage.
Ding Dong lands a knee to the body.
#T4#
Likens is pressed up against the cage. Ding Dong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Likens down to the mat. Likens avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Miguel Likens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Likens shoots and misses
and Ding Dong counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ding Dong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Likens comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ding Dong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ding Ding Dong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Likens stalks Ding Dong and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ding Dong's face. Ding Dong staggers backwards, shaken.
Miguel Likens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ding Ding Dong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Likens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ding Dong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Likens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ding Dong 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ding Ding Dong!
In his post fight interview, Ding Ding Dong started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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