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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Islam darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Swisher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Swisher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Islam.
Islam is looking to take a break and control but Swisher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Swisher is trying to get back to full guard.
Islam seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Islam is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Swisher is looking to escape.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Swisher moves into full guard.
Islam looking to sit in guard and control but Swisher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2##SUB#
Islam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Swisher defends well.
Swisher would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Islam working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Islam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Swisher is aware though and is defending well.
Islam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Swisher manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Islam trying to control the position from guard on top but Swisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swisher is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Swisher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Islam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Swisher looks winded!
Islam looking to pass the guard.
Islam controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Islam is looking to stand up but Swisher won't let him.
Islam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Swisher trying to control the position.
Islam works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Islam uses his free foot to push down on Swisher's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Swisher. #SUB#
Islam wants to finish this one by submission but Swisher is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Islam.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saad Islam dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Islam drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Islam controls the position.
Islam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Swisher takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Islam wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Swisher, who protects the arm well.
Islam tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Islam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swisher can do to turn this around?#T1#
Swisher tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Islam swings around for an armbar but Swisher sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Islam's guard.
Islam controlling the position.#SUB#
Islam has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Swisher is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Islam.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Swisher is trying to get an arm triangle but Islam is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swisher throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
Islam tries to buck Swisher off but Swisher is having none of it.
Islam is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Swisher tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Swisher has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Islam wants to control but Swisher postures up.#T3#
Islam keeps Swisher under control for a moment.
Islam is looking to regain half guard here but Swisher keeps moving and retains side control.
Swisher tries to stand but Islam is controlling his head. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Islam drives through with a takedown into Swisher's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Swisher is trying to hold Islam in close to prevent damage but Islam has managed to pass into half guard.
Islam looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Islam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Islam 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Saad Islam 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##TD2#
Swisher closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Islam is not content to let Swisher control the position.
Saad Islam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islam is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Islam works his way to full guard. Good work.
Swisher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB#
Islam looking for a triangle here. Swisher is fighting it but it looks tight! Islam pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Swisher is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Saad Islam!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Bernard misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Swisher moves into the clinch.#BC#
Bernard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bernard misses with a takedown attempt - Swisher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Swisher clinches. #TD2#
Swisher ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Swisher no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Swisher has a closed guard, preventing Bernard from standing up.
Swisher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernard tries to stand but Swisher is controlling from the bottom.
Swisher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Bernard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bernard trying to control the position from guard on top but Swisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bernard wants to get up but he can't break Swisher's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Swisher feints and as Bernard raises his hands in defense, Swisher changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Bernard wriggles free and stands up. #T2#
Bernard wants to clinch up but Swisher keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Bernard closes the distance and clinches.
Bernard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Swisher walks away with a smile on his face. Bernard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julz Bernard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bernard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swisher swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Swisher instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Swisher wants the takedown. Bernard is fighting it off but Swisher persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bernard's guard against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swisher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bernard is looking to stand up but Swisher isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Swisher looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bernard looking to control but Swisher passes into half guard.
Swisher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bernard defending well though.
Swisher missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, if Swisher 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.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bernard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Swisher avoids it really well and circles away.
Bernard is breathing heavily.
Bernard falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Swisher counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Swisher lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Swisher is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swisher pushes down on Bernard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Swisher dominated that round.
That's time! Bernard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Bernard gets tackled into the cage by Swisher. Swisher maintains the clinch.
Bernard is trying to pull guard but Swisher turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Swisher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Swisher circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Swisher counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Swisher.
Swisher postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Swisher decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bernard. #T1#
Swisher tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bernard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Swisher somewhat.
Bernard went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bernard lands a jab-cross combination.
Bernard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bernard moves in looking to clinch but Swisher pushes him off.
Swisher is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bernard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bernard is looking for a counter combo.
Nick Swisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swisher is breathing heavily.
Bernard wants to clinch.#T2#
Bernard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bernard wants it to stay on the feet.
Julz Bernard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Swisher.
Swisher throws a low kick but Bernard moves out of range easily.
As Swisher looks to move away, Bernard throws a big counter combo but Swisher just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Swisher fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bernard, pushing him back against the cage.
Bernard tries to break the clinch but Swisher is controlling the position.
Bernard is trying to break the clinch but Swisher is controlling him.
Bernard tries to break free but Swisher pushes him back against the cage.
Swisher is trying to pull guard but Bernard has him pressed against the cage.
Swisher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bernard's efforts to push away.
Swisher tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3#
Swisher is trying to pull guard but Bernard turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Swisher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bernard's efforts to push away.#BC#
Bernard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swisher lands a head kick. Bernard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Swisher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Swisher has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bernard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Bernard breaks from the clinch.
Bernard fails with a takedown attempt.
Swisher misses with a takedown attempt
and Bernard counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Bernard misses with a wild body shot.
Bernard is looking to clinch but Swisher is avoiding it.
Bernard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Swisher shoots in for a takedown but Bernard shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Bernard moves into the clinch successfully.
Bernard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Swisher blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Bernard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Julz Bernard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swisher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swisher checks a low kick from Bernard.
Bernard sets himself, and Swisher steps forward looking for the clinch! Bernard avoids it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Julz Bernard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bernard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Swisher stuffs the takedown.
Swisher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bernard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swisher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bernard fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Swisher fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bernard, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bernard breaks the clinch.
Julz Bernard is winning the standup battle so far.
Bernard is looking to clinch.
Swisher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Bernard closes the distance and pushes Swisher back into the cage.
Bernard tries to circle away but Swisher has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Bernard prevents Swisher from breaking the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Swisher just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bernard's brow. #BC#
Bernard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Swisher moves into range and clinches up with Bernard.
Bernard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Swisher landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC#
Bernard breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Bernard gets a double leg takedown into Swisher's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bernard trying to control the position from guard on top but Swisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Swisher is adopting a defensive guard.
Swisher looking to control.
Swisher is looking to stand up but Bernard isn't so interested in that idea.
Nick Swisher has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU#
Bernard stands and steps away. Swisher gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Swisher throws a series of punches but Bernard moves out of range. #T3#
Bernard misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Swisher counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Swisher.
Swisher throwing strikes but missing.
Swisher works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Swisher prevents Bernard from standing back up.
Bernard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Swisher decides to stand up. #CL2#
Swisher moves into range and clinches up with Bernard.#T4#
Swisher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bernard avoids it.
Bernard wants to break free but Swisher has control.
Bernard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Julz Bernard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Swisher.
Bernard can't break the clinch.
Bernard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Swisher is trying to trip Bernard. He has hold of a leg but Bernard is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Swisher persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Swisher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Swisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Bernard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Swisher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Swisher has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Swisher!
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