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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2016 |
#R1# Rock lands a two punch combo.
Rock dives in for a single leg takedown but West sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD# West closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rock to the mat! Rock manages to get full guard. Rock trying to keep a closed guard but West is proving a slippery customer.
West sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rock's guard. Rock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. West is working away from the top position though.#SU# West gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD# Rock gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. West is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Rock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with West. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Rock wants to stand but West is controlling the position. 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! West controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1# West slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB# West tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no West has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! A lull in the action here. West will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Rock gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! West controlling the pace for now. Rock is desperately trying to improve his position but West has a good base and remains in mount. West throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T2# West avoids the attempt from Rock to control.#SU# West is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! Rock tries to clinch but West is having none of it. West went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD# West manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rock on his heels. He'll look to pass Rock's guard now, I'm sure. West engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. West passes Rock's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Rock is looking to improve his position.
Rock looks winded! West slows the pace down in half guard. West has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3# This is a sustained period of stalling by West.#SUB# West is looking for a kimura but Rock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for West to get the leverage. West is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. West controlling the pace for now. #SUB# West looking to secure an arm triangle but Rock defends it well. West controlling from mount. West unloads with some shots from mount but Rock bucks and avoids them well.
West content just to control the position here. Rock in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T4# West looking to control and managing it successfully. West has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rock's face.
West controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB# West has control of Rock's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rock regains control of the situation pretty easily.
West thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam West 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##TD# West drives through with a takedown into guard. Rock wants to get back to his feet but West passes into half guard.
#REVB# Rock keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. West content to control rather than advance. Rock trying to control here.
West throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rock scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but West manages to mount him!
Rock is trying to escape the mount.
West landing punches. #T1# West looking to control and managing it successfully. Rock is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
West controlling the position easily from mount. West continues to hold on tight. Rock wants to control but West is having none of it. West controlling his opponent. #SUB# West jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rock manages to avoid the submission attempt. West moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2# West working away. Rock trying to remain calm as West controls from the top position. Rock tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but West presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Rock is breathing heavily. Rock is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#SUB# West looking to secure an arm triangle but Rock defends it well. #SUB# West is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rock is surviving well by controlling West's body position as best he can. Rock is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3# West controlling from mount. West lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
West tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB# West is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rock to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rock shrugs it off. West misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
West looking to finish with strikes here!
Rock tries to buck West off but West takes his back! #SUB# West tightening his grip on Rock, looking for the choke. West is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rock can do to turn this around? What can Rock do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T4# West missing with punches from the back. Good control from West. West seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rock for as long as he can get away with. West's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. West continues to stall.#SUB# West is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rock has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam West dominated that second 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. This is the final round! #R3# West punishes Rock's body with a nice straight punch. Rock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. West is looking to counter the offense by Rock and move into the clinch.#TD# West drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rock tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. West controlling the pace for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. More hug and hope from West. Rock holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as West tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T1# Rock is in all sorts of trouble here.
West controlling the position easily from mount. Rock wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by West.
Adam West overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# West jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rock manages to avoid the submission attempt. Rock tries to improve position but can't. Rock struggling a bit here. West is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rock's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU# West decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD# West feints and as Rock raises his hands in defense, West changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. West controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU# West decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rock, up you get! #TD# West changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rock looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. A lull in the action here as West stalls from top position. West lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rock down.
#SUB# West tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Rock takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T3# West taking a breather here. West has control of an arm but Rock manages to advance to West's back! Rock is trying to stick to West's back but West is turning into Rock. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rock's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by West.#SU# West stands and steps away. Rock gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from West! Rock is out on his feet! West rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Rock is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Rock is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam West! The Rock was interviewed post fight and said 'next match we will meet.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Allen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rock was covering up waiting for the punch and Allen finishes the takedown easily into guard. Rock looking to control.
Rock striking off his back. Rock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Allen controls the pace. Allen prevents Rock from getting back to his feet. Allen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Rock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Rock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Allen on the ground.#SU2# Allen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2# Allen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Allen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Allen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1# Allen throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2# Allen 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. Rock wants to get back to his feet but Allen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU2# Allen stands up and waves to Rock to follow him. #CL2# Allen clinches up against the cage. Allen landing knees to the body.
#BC2# Allen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Allen rushes Rock and presses him up against the cage.#T2# Rock tries to circle away but Allen has him pinned against the cage.#BC2# Allen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2# Rock tries to sprawl but Allen drives through with a takedown into half guard. Allen prevents Rock from standing back up.
Rock tries to kick Allen off in order to stand up. Allen Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Allen just content to control the position. Allen advances nicely into full mount. Allen controlling the pace for now. Rock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. 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! Rock wants to hold on but Allen pushes him away. Allen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3# Allen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SUB2# Rock defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Allen. #SUB2# Allen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Rock is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Allen there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#SUB2# Allen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rock manages to avoid the submission attempt. Allen controls the position. #SUB2# Allen tries for a kimura but Rock is defending well. Allen tries to score with some ground and pound. Rock controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4# Rock wants to control but Allen postures up. Rock trying to remain calm as Allen controls from the top position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rock is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Allen has just dragged him back down to the mat. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2# Allen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SU2# Allen decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rock to his feet. Rock is breathing heavily.#TD2# Allen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Allen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Allen dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##TD2# Allen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Allen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Allen trying to control the pace. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Rock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Allen. Rock wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2# Allen is looking for a kimura here.
Rock tries to kick Allen off but Allen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Allen passes into side control, despite Rock's attempt to control the position.
Allen staying calm. Allen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2# Allen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rock has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU2# Allen decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Allen. #SUB2# Allen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rock has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3# Allen misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Allen is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB2# Allen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SU2# Allen decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rock to his feet. #TD2# Allen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2# Allen decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL2# Allen pushes Rock up against the cage in a clinch.#T4##TD2# Allen pulls guard successfully.
Rock wants to stand but Allen has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Rock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Allen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB2# Allen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rock wants to stand but Allen has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2# Allen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rock defends well. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Allen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Allen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Allen!
#CL2# Allen has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2# Allen decides to pull guard. Allen has a closed guard, preventing Rock from standing up. Allen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rock's guard. #REVB# Rock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2# Allen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Allen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rock's hands. Will Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL2# Allen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Rock wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2# Allen decides to pull guard. #SUB2# Allen working for a triangle but Rock defends it easily.
Rock trying to stand up but can't free himself from Allen's guard. Allen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2# Allen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Allen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2# Allen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Allen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rock works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Rock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Will Allen has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2# Allen gets to his feet. Rock looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2# Allen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rock did well to prevent Allen getting side control. Rock tries to kick Allen off in order to stand up. Allen Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2# Allen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Allen has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Allen in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3# Rock is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SU2# Allen stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2# Allen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rock manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Allen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Allen's corner. There ya go! There ya go! A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Allen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Allen works a leg free and moves into half guard. Rock wants to control but Allen is keeping busy.
Rock is in trouble now - Allen has advanced to mount! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2# Allen is standing up, even though he is in mount. The Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Will Allen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Allen punishes Rock's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight! Will Allen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Allen 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Allen! The Rock spoke after the fight, saying 'next match we will meet.'.
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