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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
BFT-489: Vosne vs Kampmann
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Birch looks to throw the jab but Wightman is out of range.
Birch moves to clinch but Wightman breaks away
and Wightman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Birch throws a leg kick but Wightman checks it.
Wightman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A combination from Birch does no damage.
Nice body punch from Birch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birch misses with the combination.
#T1#
Birch throws a right and a left that Wightman avoids nicely.
Wightman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Birch. #SUB2#
Birch working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wightman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Birch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wightman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wightman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wightman keeping moving, preventing Birch from controlling successfully.
Wightman pulls Birch in close to his closed guard and prevents Birch from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Wightman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wightman wants to improve his position but instead Birch has moved into half guard.
Wightman wants to get back to full guard.
Wightman is working hard here to advance position.
My spies in Bo Ma Ye Fight Club inform me that Birch has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wightman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Birch.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Birch throwing shots but Wightman is blocking nicely.
Birch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wightman defending well though.
Wightman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Birch scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Wightman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Wightman is defending against the submission attempts here by Birch.
Birch tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wightman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Birch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wightman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Birch wants to control from the top but Wightman keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wightman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Birch stands up over Wightman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wightman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Birch is looking to work some ground and pound but Wightman has wrist control.
Wightman keeping moving, preventing Birch from controlling successfully.
Birch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Birch prevents Wightman from getting back to his feet.
Wightman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Birch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Birch is looking to work some ground and pound but Wightman has wrist control.
Wightman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Birch misses with a two punch combination.
Wightman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Birch dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Birch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Birch throws an off balance right hand
and Wightman counters with a one-two to the body.
Birch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wightman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Birch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wightman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Birch.
Birch throws a leg kick
and Wightman counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
A punch combination from Birch misses.
Wightman slips a jab and a cross from Birch.
Birch misses with a takedown attempt
and Wightman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to the body from Birch misses
and Wightman counters with a nice uppercut.
Birch wants to clinch
and Wightman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Birch throws a poor cross that misses
and Wightman counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Birch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wightman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Birch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wightman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Wightman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wightman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Birch.
Wightman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Birch throws a lazy body kick
and Wightman counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Birch throws a combination that misses
and Wightman counters with a nice uppercut.
Birch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wightman counters with a left and a right that stings Birch. #T3#
Birch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Birch looks to move away, Wightman throws a big counter combo but Birch just gets out of the way.
Birch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wightman throws a big counter combination but Birch scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Blake Wightman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Birch tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wightman counters with a left and a right that stings Birch.
Julius Birch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birch shoots and misses
and Wightman counters with a straight right hand.
Birch fails with the takedown.
It looked like Wightman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blake Wightman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julius Birch.
Birch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wightman counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Birch looks to land a combination but Wightman avoids it well.
Wightman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Birch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Birch throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wightman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Birch misses with a lunging right hand
and Wightman counters with a left and a right that stings Birch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Birch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wightman.
It looked like Wightman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Birch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Birch. Wightman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wightman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Birch throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wightman counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Wightman dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Birch fails with a takedown attempt.
As Birch looks to move away, Wightman throws a big counter combo but Birch just gets out of the way.
Birch misses with a lunging right hand
and Wightman counters with a nice body shot.
Birch misses with a hook
and Wightman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wightman is looking to wear down Birch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birch misses with a double jab
and Wightman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Birch tries to bum rush Wightman with a series of wild strikes but Wightman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Wightman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
It looks like Wightman has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T1#
Birch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wightman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Birch throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wightman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Birch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wightman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Birch misses with a wild body shot.
Birch misses with a hook
and Birch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Birch misses with a body shot.
Wightman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Birch shoots and misses
and Wightman counters with a three punch combo that has Birch backing up. Birch nods at Wightman to acknowledge the strikes.
Birch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wightman counters with a stiff right hand.
Wightman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Birch can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Birch throws an off balance right hand
and Wightman counters with a stiff right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Birch. Those never looked like landing.
Birch shoots in and drives through. Wightman sprawls well.
Blake Wightman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julius Birch.
Birch misses with a double jab
and Wightman counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Birch. Those never looked like landing.
Blake Wightman is winning the standup battle so far.
Birch misses with a takedown
letting Wightman counter with a right hand.
Birch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Birch misses.
Wightman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Birch has his takedown stuffed
and Wightman counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#
Birch is rocked!
Birch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Birch throws a poor cross that misses
and Wightman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Birch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wightman counters with a straight right hand.
Birch is still on wobbly legs! Can Wightman finish him?
Birch misses with a double jab
and Wightman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Birch thinking.
Birch seems to have recovered his senses.
Birch misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Wightman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wightman 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Wightman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Dalisay lands a jab.#TD2#
Birch closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dalisay tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Birch presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Dalisay is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Birch has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dalisay's face.
#SUB2#
Birch goes for an armbar but Dalisay turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dalisay.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dalisay wants to control from the top but Birch keeps moving. #SUB2#
Birch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dalisay defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Birch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dalisay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Birch is tightening it up a little... Dalisay has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dalisay reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dalisay taps out! Nice BJJ there by Birch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Julius Birch!
Julius Birch 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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