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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Harrison manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Blade on his heels. He'll look to pass Blade's guard now, I'm sure. Harrison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2# Blade had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harrison defends it easily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Harrison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Blade wants to control but Harrison passes easily into half guard.
Harrison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harrison is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Blade tries to roll over but Harrison keeps him under control. Blade misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T1# Blade wants to control but Harrison is keeping busy.
#SUB# Harrison is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Harrison landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB# Harrison wants to work for an arm triangle but Blade is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Harrison is working for a submission of some sort.
Blade is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Blade is still trying to improve position. Harrison thows a huge punch but Blade dodges it nicely.
Blade wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# Harrison is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB# Harrison is looking for a kimura but Blade is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Harrison to get the leverage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Blade trying to control here.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Harrison really is a fat lump. Blade scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2# Blade has closed the distance and engaged Harrison in a clinch.
Blade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Blade has Harrison pressed against the cage.
#TD2# Blade pulls guard. We've been informed that Blade has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4##SUB2# Blade throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Harrison escapes and throws Blade's legs to the side, diving into side control! Blade looks winded!#SUB# Harrison goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Blade rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Harrison's guard! Nice work there by Blade! Blade postures up and lands a big shot to Harrison's brow. Harrison 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. Harrison trying to keep a closed guard but Blade is proving a slippery customer.
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.
That was a close round but I would say that Harry Harrison will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# A head kick misses from Blade. Harrison closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blade circles away. Blade misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD# Harrison drives through with a takedown into guard. Harrison throws an elbow that misses. Blade uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Harrison's guard. Nice move by Blade!#REVB# Blade chips away with some ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blade content to stall in guard here. Harrison lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Harry Harrison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1# Blade wants to sweep here but Harrison controlling him for the moment. Harrison scoring with punches to the head and body. Harrison with a nice head shot there. Harrison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blade's head. Harrison scoring with some ground and pound. Harrison is in close to Blade's body, working some short punches and elbows. Harrison has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Harrison connects with a couple of short punches.#T2##SUB2# Blade is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Blade is breathing heavily.#SUB2# Blade had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harrison defends it easily. Harrison content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Harrison distracts Blade with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Blade trying to control the position here. Harrison working some strikes from top position.#T3# Harrison postures up and lands a big shot to Blade's brow. Harrison chips away with some ground and pound. Harrison makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Harrison scoring with punches to the head and body. Harrison connects with a couple of short punches. Harrison working some strikes from top position. Harrison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blade can do to turn this around? Harrison is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4##SUB2# Blade has an active guard here but Harrison has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2# Blade looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Blade tries to roll over but Harrison keeps him under control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Blade is defending against the submission attempts here by Harrison.
Harrison is nestled in close to Blade, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Harrison dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##TD# Blade tries to sprawl but Harrison drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB# Harrison is trying to work for a kimura but Blade is defending well.
Blade is trying to escape back to his feet but Harrison uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Harrison working away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Harrison goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Blade rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Harrison's guard! Nice work there by Blade! Blade looking to pass the guard. Blade working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harrison's head.#T1# Blade trying to control but Harrison is working from the bottom. Blade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB# Harrison has his foot on Blade's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blade works his way back into a safe position though. Harrison keeping moving, preventing Blade from controlling successfully. Harrison is looking to sweep but instead, Blade has passed into half guard.
Harrison is refusing to be controlled, as Blade sits in half guard. Harrison might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Harrison is looking to improve his position.
Harrison tries to kick Blade off but Blade keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2# 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. Harrison is looking to improve his position.
Harrison has hold of Blade's hands but Blade slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Harrison wants to get back to his feet. Blade uses his free foot to push down on Harrison's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Harrison. Harrison is squirming around, avoiding Blade's attempts to control the action. Blade working the ground and pound effectively.
Harrison tries to reverse the position but Blade maintains control.#T3# Blade controlling from mount. Harrison really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Blade is in the full mount, landing strikes. Blade avoids the attempt from Harrison to control. Blade wants to control the pace but Harrison is squirming around nicely. Blade is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Harrison is trying to escape the mount.
#T4# Blade looking to control but Harrison is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Harrison working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Andrew Blade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Harry Harrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight! Andrew Blade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Harrison 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2016 |
#R1# Blade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Blade tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Adams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Blade tries to clinch but fails miserably and Blade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Adams throws a jab but it's blocked by Blade. A decent looking cross lands there for Adams. Blade has his takedown stuffed enabling Adams to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2# It looks like Andrew Blade has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blade with a poor takedown enabling Adams to counter with a crisp jab. Blade misses with a takedown enabling Adams to counter with a crisp jab. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Blade. That's going to take a lot out of him. Blade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adams. Adams just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBlade.#T1# Blade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adams. Blade tries to clinch up and Adams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Blade with a poor takedown and Adams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Blade with a poor takedown and Adams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Andrew Blade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Blade moves into the clinch successfully.
Adams working some nice short punches in the clinch. Adams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC# Blade breaks from the clinch.
Adams lands a jab to the head.
Adams looks to land a left hand but Blade moved out of range nicely.#T2# Adams throws out a powerful jab. 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!#TD# Adams gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Blade is breathing heavily. Blade being controlled here momentarily. Blade passes easily into side control. Nice work. Blade in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Blade working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3# Blade tries to advance to mount but can't. #SU# Blade stands up and beckons Adams to his feet. Adams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Blade misses with a takedown attempt and Adams counters with a straight right hand. Adams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Blade doesn't succeed with the takedown enabling Adams to counter with a crisp jab. Blade takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Adams lands a really nice looking cross but Blade seems unphased.
#ROC2# Blade is rocked! Adams throws an uppercut from hell that sends Blade clean off his feet! He's out cold! Adams stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Adams!
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