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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Friend looks for the body kick but Lester saw that one coming.
Lester tries to counter by clinching up but Friend breaks away and moves out of range.
Friend misses with a body kick.#TD2#
Lester tries to sprawl but Friend drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Friend trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lester looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Friend seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Friend is trying to work for a kimura but Lester is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friend takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Friend should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Friend's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Friend trying to control from half guard but Lester is working away.
Lester is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Friend's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Friend's back!#SUB#
Lester patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Friend preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lester.
Friend rolls, trying to escape but Lester keeps control of the position.
Friend tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Friend sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Lester is looking for submissions but instead, Friend has regained full guard.
Lester is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Friend is pulling down on Lester's head. It's preventing any offense from Lester, at least for the moment.
Lester distracts Friend with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lester with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Friend is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lester is aware though and is defending well.
Lester lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Friend looking for a guillotine here but Lester defends easily.
#T4##SUB2#
Friend is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lester defends well.
Lester content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Friend is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lester throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Friend throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Friend looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dongstae Friend will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lester wants to clinch up but Friend keeps it at a distance.
Dongstae Friend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Friend takes the fight into the clinch.
Lester looking for a takedown.
Lester has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Friend is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Friend tightens his grip and picks Lester up, before dumping him to the ground. Lester manages to land in guard.
Friend looking to pass the guard.
Lester controls Friend momentarily but Friend frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friend looking to sit in guard and control but Lester gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Friend wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Friend looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lester connects with a couple of short punches.
Lester chips away with some ground and pound.
Friend has a closed guard, preventing Lester from standing up.
Lester has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lester's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Friend looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lester is one step ahead there.
Friend looking to control.
Lester will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Lester throws a big right hand that misses.
Lester would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Friend managing to control the position.
Lester throws an elbow that misses. Friend uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lester's guard. Nice move by Friend!#REVB#
Friend advances to half guard.
Friend wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lester keeps working.
Friend keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3##SUB2#
Lester makes his way to full guard, as Friend worked for a kimura.
Lester is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Friend showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Friend postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lester has Friend pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Friend sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Lester fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Friend to the ground. Lester is now in Friend's guard.
Friend wants to get back to his feet but Lester passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Friend works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lester is looking to stand up but Friend won't let him.
Lester postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dongstae Friend will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Friend closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lester did well to prevent Friend getting side control.
Friend perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Friend is continuing to stall.
Lester is doing well to control the position and prevent Friend from advancing to side control.
Friend content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Lester keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Friend controlling the action here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Friend swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Lester counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lester. #TD2#
Friend has hold of one of Lester's legs. Lester is fighting the takedown attempt but Friend gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lester looking to hit a scissor sweep but Friend is one step ahead there.
Lester is trying to keep Friend in close.
#T2#
Friend trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lester manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Friend controls Lester momentarily but Lester frees himself.
Lester postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Friend wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lester accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Friend has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Friend looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Friend takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Friend throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lester trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lester stands up over Friend, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lester is looking to stand up but Friend won't let him. #SUB2#
Lester stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Friend has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Lester manages to get his head free but now Friend has transitioned to an armbar! Lester grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Friend! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dongstae Friend!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Horvat scores with a takedown into Lester's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horvat stays in close to Lester's body and controls the position.
Horvat trying to control the position from guard on top but Lester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horvat looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Horvat wants to get up but he can't break Lester's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horvat sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Horvat advances to half guard.
Horvat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Horvat controlling the action here.
Lester makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lester.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lester is trying to keep Horvat in close.
Horvat seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mario Horvat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lester throws a half hearted mid kick.
Horvat throws a wild body kick that Lester sees coming a mile off.
Lester connects with a body shot.
Horvat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lester circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Horvat looking to score a takedown here. Lester is defending well but Horvat drives through and ends up in Lester's guard.
Horvat chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Horvat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like Horvat might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lester trying to control the position here.
Horvat sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Horvat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Horvat misses with a combination
#TD#
and Lester counters with a single leg into guard. Horvat didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Horvat looking for subs off his back but Lester has passed one foot through into half guard.
Horvat wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Horvat dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Horvat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lester tries to counter with a takedown but Horvat is quick to defend against it.
Horvat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horvat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lester blocks a head kick by Horvat.
Horvat throws a head kick that misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Horvat or perhaps it was just good defense by Lester, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Horvat drives through with a takedown into Lester's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lester wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Horvat manages to pass to side control.
Horvat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##REVR#
Lester tries to roll over but Horvat keeps him under control.
Lester is looking to control Horvat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lester avoid being mounted?
Lester wants to improve his position but Horvat is controlling well.
Mario Horvat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lester trying to control from the bottom.
Horvat looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lester with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Horvat looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Horvat is working for a kimura but Lester is defending it quite comfortably.
Horvat content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Lester trying to control but Horvat postures up.
Horvat is looking to pass Lester's guard but actually Lester recovers to full guard.
Horvat seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Horvat is looking to advance position but Lester has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T4#
Horvat tries to hold on but Lester postures up.
Horvat is looking to get to half guard.
Horvat is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mario Horvat will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Lester throws a head kick but Horvat moves out of range.
Horvat moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Keenan Lester has been cut.
Lester slaps away a takedown attempt from Horvat, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lester stuffs the takedown attempt from Horvat. Horvat gets slowly back to his feet.
Horvat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Lester fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Horvat sprawls well initially but Lester persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Lester seems to be looking for submissions.
Horvat throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T1#
Lester thows a huge punch but Horvat dodges it nicely.
Horvat tries to roll over but Lester keeps him under control.
Lester landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Horvat moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lester will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lester throws an elbow that misses. Horvat uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lester's guard. Nice move by Horvat!#REVB#
Horvat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lester looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Horvat content to stall in guard here.
Lester trying to control the position.
#T2#
Horvat is fighting to break Lester's control of his arms but Lester is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lester working a defensive guard here.
Horvat trying to control the position from guard on top but Lester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Horvat stopping the sweep attempt from Lester.
Horvat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Horvat.
Horvat working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Horvat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lester has escaped the position, nice work there.
Horvat working the ground and pound from side control.#T4#
Lester can't do much from the bottom here.
Lester is looking to regain half guard here but Horvat keeps moving and retains side control.
Lester is trying to control Horvat's posture but Horvat avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horvat tries to stand but Lester is controlling his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Horvat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Horvat 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Horvat!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Siskind tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Siskind fails with the takedown.
Siskind tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lester manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lester tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Siskind manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Siskind clinches up against the cage.
Lester has Siskind pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Siskind manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Lester pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Siskind tries for a takedown but Lester sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siskind has a takedown stuffed.
Keenan Lester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerrod Siskind.#CL#
Lester moves into the clinch.#T1##BC#
Lester manages to break the clinch.
Siskind displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lester.
Siskind throws a leg kick that misses.
Siskind tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lester paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Siskind wants to clinch.
Lester leaves Siskind with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Lester closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lester lands in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Lester landing some decent shots from guard.
Lester working some strikes from top position.#SU#
Lester stands and steps away. Siskind gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lester shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Siskind sprawls well. Siskind wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lester gets slowly back to his feet.
Siskind shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Siskind.
Siskind looks winded!#T3#
Siskind shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Lester holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lester tries for a takedown but Siskind manages to get underhooks.
Lester has Siskind pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Siskind manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Lester turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lester manages to end up in side control.#SUB#
Lester tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lester has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lester lands a decent elbow from side control.
Siskind can't do much from the bottom here.
Lester will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4##SUB#
Lester goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Siskind has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lester but great work by Siskind.
Lester manages to work his way to half guard, despite Siskind's best efforts.
Siskind is trying to control. Lester wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lester is pressing down on Siskind's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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!
Lester is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Siskind is controlling him.
Lester looking for a sweep. Not yet Lester, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siskind being controlled here momentarily.
Siskind passes Lester's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keenan Lester dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Siskind misses with a takedown #CL#
and Lester counters by moving into the clinch.
Siskind tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Lester has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Siskind clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Keenan Lester overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Siskind covers up after that shot from Lester.
Siskind trying to control the hands but Lester won't let him. #SUB#
Lester is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Siskind with him. Siskind is trying to defend but Lester has an arm under the chin now! Siskind grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Keenan Lester!
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