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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
LeJame shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Underwood's guard.
LeJame postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Underwood lands with a heel strike from the guard.
LeJame trying to control the position from guard on top but Underwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LeJame trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
LeJame with a flurry of punches that miss.
LeJame landing some decent shots from guard.
Underwood wants to get back to his feet but LeJame is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
LeJame must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LeJame accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood is trying to keep LeJame in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeJame wants to pass the guard but Underwood is keeping the position.
LeJame is looking to work some ground and pound but Underwood has wrist control.
Underwood is trying to keep LeJame in close.
#T1#
LeJame throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
LeJame pushes down on Underwood's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Underwood misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Underwood blocking the ground and pound attempt from LeJame.
Underwood trying to control but LeJame postures up.
LeJame thows a huge punch but Underwood dodges it nicely.
Underwood could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Underwood is looking for a sweep. LeJame is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
LeJame is taking a breather. Underwood says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Underwood is looking to control LeJame's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Underwood avoid being mounted?
Underwood is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
LeJame thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Underwood's head. #T2#
LeJame prevents Underwood from improving his position.
Underwood trying to hold on to LeJame's head to control him but LeJame postures up.
LeJame not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
LeJame is trying to control. Underwood wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Underwood trying to control from the bottom.
LeJame blocks the strikes from Underwood.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
LeJame scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
LeJame is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
LeJame throwing shots but Underwood is blocking nicely.
Underwood trying to control but LeJame postures up.
#T3#
Underwood is refusing to be controlled, as LeJame sits in half guard.
LeJame is just content to waste time from the top position. Underwood takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
LeJame wants to pass the guard but Underwood is keeping the position.
LeJame stands and throws Underwood's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Underwood might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Underwood throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Underwood tries to improve position but can't.
LeJame works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Underwood throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
#T4##SUB2#
LeJame is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Underwood is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Underwood is looking for a sweep.
Underwood tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
LeJame landing shots from mount.
LeJame lands a big elbow.
Underwood regains half guard.
LeJame wants to control but Underwood is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with LeJame in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Underwood blocking the ground and pound attempt from LeJame.
Underwood is looking to control LeJame's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Underwood avoid being mounted?
Underwood lands a couple of sideways elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dakota LeJame dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
LeJame lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
LeJame misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
LeJame looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
LeJame is trying to control the action in half guard but Underwood is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
LeJame seems to be looking for submissions.
Underwood is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood trying to hold on to LeJame's head to control him but LeJame postures up.
LeJame really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Underwood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Underwood is looking for a sweep. LeJame is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Underwood trying to control but LeJame postures up.
LeJame wants to control but Underwood is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Underwood keeping control of the position.
LeJame wants to pass to mount but Underwood is defending the position.
LeJame is keen to just control but Underwood is a slippery customer.
LeJame is breathing heavily.
Underwood flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Underwood is looking for a sweep. LeJame is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Underwood trying to control from the bottom.
LeJame thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Underwood's head.
Underwood throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
LeJame gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Underwood to score an easy takedown into full guard.
LeJame wants to get back to his feet but Underwood is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Underwood is working LeJame over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Underwood is working LeJame over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Underwood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Underwood throws a big elbow that misses.
Underwood is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Underwood throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LeJame works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Underwood 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.#TD#
Underwood gets a double leg takedown into LeJame's guard.
Underwood throws a big elbow that misses.
Underwood is working LeJame over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Underwood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Underwood 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.
LeJame being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Underwood gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
LeJame gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Underwood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of LeJame's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take LeJame's back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Truman Underwood 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. 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##TD2#
LeJame drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Underwood's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Underwood has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
LeJame trying to control the action but Underwood is working from the bottom.
LeJame has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
LeJame working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The strikes coming from LeJame are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
LeJame avoids the strikes from the bottom by Underwood.
LeJame taking a breather here.
Underwood misses with a strike from the bottom.#T1#
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Dakota LeJame has got the better of the ground game so far.
Underwood is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Underwood wants to control but LeJame postures up.
Underwood manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Underwood is trying to control but can't.
LeJame looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Underwood with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SU2#
LeJame decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2#
Underwood gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows LeJame to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Underwood kicks LeJame off and gets to his feet.
LeJame takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2##TD2#
LeJame gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeJame trying to pass the guard but Underwood defending well.
Underwood wants to get back to full guard.
Underwood landing strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Underwood manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Underwood scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Underwood has his hands on LeJame's head, controlling the position.
Underwood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Underwood pulls LeJame in close to his closed guard and prevents LeJame from doing any damage or advancing position.
LeJame prevents Underwood from getting back to his feet.
LeJame works over Underwood with some ground and pound from guard.#SU2#
LeJame decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Underwood, up you get! #TD2#
LeJame gets a takedown into half guard.
Underwood scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but LeJame manages to mount him!
#T4#
LeJame lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Underwood blocking the ground and pound.
Underwood is squirming around, avoiding LeJame's attempts to control the action.
Underwood can't escape the position.
LeJame breaks from Underwood's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Poor strikes thrown by LeJame there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Underwood wants to hold on but LeJame pushes him away.
Underwood is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Underwood tries to lock up and control but LeJame gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Underwood wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by LeJame.
Underwood is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeJame looking to control but Underwood is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dakota LeJame comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think LeJame 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dakota LeJame!
Dakota LeJame got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
LeJame decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pennington gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Pennington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
LeJame not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
LeJame trying to control the position from guard on top but Pennington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pennington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeJame is looking to work some ground and pound but Pennington has wrist control.
LeJame wants to control from the top but Pennington keeps moving. #SUB#
Pennington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. LeJame doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. LeJame manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
LeJame 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.
LeJame trying to control the position from guard on top but Pennington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Pennington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and LeJame defends well.
LeJame throws a big right hand that misses.
LeJame scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pennington can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as LeJame controls the pace.
LeJame distracts Pennington with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
LeJame controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pennington keeping moving, preventing LeJame from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Pennington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pennington is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SU#
Pennington stands up out of the half guard. #CL2#
LeJame closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
LeJame gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Pennington on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Pennington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pennington is trying to maintain the position but LeJame is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
LeJame has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
LeJame with good strikes from the mount here!
Pennington takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pennington is trying desperately to improve position.
LeJame lands a nice shot to the head.
LeJame trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
LeJame looking to secure an arm triangle but Pennington defends it well.
Pennington is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
LeJame controlling from mount.
Pennington regains half guard.
LeJame throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pennington is trying to maintain the position but LeJame is very close to passing his half guard.
Pennington tries to get to full guard but LeJame has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dakota LeJame dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
LeJame shoots in and gets a takedown into Pennington's guard.
LeJame working some strikes from top position.
LeJame in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
LeJame working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pennington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from LeJame.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pennington is on top in guard.
#REVR##SU#
Pennington decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
LeJame fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pennington to the ground. LeJame is now in Pennington's guard.#SUB#
Pennington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Pennington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. LeJame gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Pennington working for a triangle but LeJame defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Pennington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. LeJame is aware though and is defending well.
LeJame trying to control the position from guard on top but Pennington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
LeJame gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
LeJame feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dakota LeJame has got the better of the ground game so far.
LeJame wants to control from the top but Pennington keeps moving.
LeJame is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
LeJame looking to sit in guard and control but Pennington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Pennington trying to control the position from guard on top but LeJame is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LeJame has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#ES2#
LeJame manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Pennington stalling in the clinch.
LeJame tries to land knees in the clinch but Pennington avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
LeJame pulls Pennington into guard.
#SU#
Pennington gets to his feet. LeJame looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Pennington drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
LeJame has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Pennington is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3##TD2#
LeJame ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. LeJame no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pennington content to stall in guard here. #SU#
Pennington gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Pennington moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Pennington works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SU#
Pennington stands and steps away. LeJame gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
LeJame fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pennington sprawls well initially but LeJame persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
LeJame is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pennington doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time LeJame. #T4#
Pennington wants to control but LeJame is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pennington is not content to let LeJame control the position.
Pennington is looking for a sweep. LeJame is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
LeJame thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
LeJame takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
LeJame prevents Pennington from improving his position.
LeJame is keen to just control but Pennington is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dakota LeJame showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Pennington is looking to clinch.
Pennington swinging wildly here.
#TD#
Pennington drives through with a takedown into LeJame's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
LeJame is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Pennington presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
LeJame gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pennington is not content to let LeJame control the position.
LeJame winds up and cracks Pennington with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pennington has hold of LeJame's hands but LeJame slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
LeJame is looking to take a break and control but Pennington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Pennington is trying to get back to full guard.
LeJame tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pennington knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
LeJame takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pennington tries to roll over but LeJame keeps him under control.
LeJame frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
LeJame content just to control the position here.
The referee warns Pennington that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pennington is trying to escape the mount.
LeJame lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T2##SUB2#
LeJame is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pennington can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Pennington working to try and regain half guard.
Pennington is working hard here to advance position.
LeJame tries to control but Pennington wriggling away.
Pennington is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pennington is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Pennington is looking to get to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
LeJame swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pennington is now in LeJame's guard. A big mistake from LeJame there, giving up the dominant position!
Pennington showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU#
LeJame is working an open guard so Pennington takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Pennington feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
LeJame has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Pennington is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Pennington.
#TD2#
LeJame manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Pennington 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. #SU#
LeJame is working an open guard so Pennington takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dakota LeJame is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD#
Pennington throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. LeJame was covering up waiting for the punch and Pennington finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
LeJame has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Pennington is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
LeJame has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pennington regains guard immediately.
LeJame in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dakota LeJame comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got LeJame 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dakota LeJame!
A determined Dakota LeJame didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2016 |
#R1#
LeJame misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Tile counters with a crisp right hand that drops LeJame! Tile lets LeJame back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
LeJame is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Dakota LeJame has been cut.
LeJame walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Tile swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tony Tile!
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