 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Stephenson's guard.
Stephenson wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Stephenson working a defensive guard here.
Smith is in close to Stephenson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith trying to control but Stephenson is working from the bottom.
Stephenson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
It looks like Smith 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stephenson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith tries to land a body kick
and Stephenson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stephenson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR#
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Stephenson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Smith controlling Stephenson's posture.
Smith doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SU#
Stephenson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stephenson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stephenson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Stephenson pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Stephenson is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stephenson manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Stephenson really is a fat lump.#T3#
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Stephenson controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Stephenson being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Stephenson wants to control but Smith passes easily into half guard.
Stephenson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stephenson trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stephenson is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Stephenson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stephenson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Stephenson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Stephenson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smith on his heels. He'll look to pass Smith's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stephenson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stephenson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
Smith trying to control the position here. #SU#
Stephenson stands and steps away. Smith gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stephenson tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Smith trying to control the action but Stephenson is working from the bottom. #T1##SU2#
Smith has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Smith drives through with a takedown into Stephenson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Stephenson kicks Smith off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
Smith is trying to control. Stephenson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2##SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stephenson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stephenson keeping hold of Smith's head, controlling as best he can. #SU2#
Smith postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Stephenson to stand up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stephenson ducks under a wild hook from Smith.#TD2#
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stephenson's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Stephenson trying to control here.
Smith lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Stephenson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Smith jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Smith!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Stephenson gets caught flat footed, as Daren shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Stephenson wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Daren shoots in and bounces Stephenson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stephenson wants to get back to his feet but Daren is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stephenson is looking to stand back up but Daren counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Stephenson.
Stephenson wants to get back to his feet.
Daren wants to pass to mount but Stephenson is defending the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Daren decides to stand up. #T1##CL#
Stephenson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stephenson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD#
Stephenson pulls Daren into guard.
Daren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Daren thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stephenson looking for a sweep. Not yet Stephenson, not yet.
Stephenson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stephenson keeping full guard, as Daren tries to pass. #SUB2#
Daren 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. #T2#
Daren lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stephenson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Daren is controlling him. #SUB2#
Daren thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Daren wants to pass the guard but Stephenson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Daren drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Daren jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Daren forces his way into half guard.
Stephenson is looking for a sweep. Daren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB2#
Daren looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Daren is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stephenson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Daren looks winded!
Daren prevents Stephenson from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Daren is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#ES#
Stephenson kicks off Daren and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Daren shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stephenson is trying to defend but Daren finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Daren is looking to advance position but Stephenson won't allow it.
Stephenson is looking for a sweep. Daren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Daren seems to be looking for submissions.
Daren wants to stand up but Stephenson is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Daren is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Warren Daren 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#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stephenson.#TD2#
Daren shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Daren is trying to work for a kimura but Stephenson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Stephenson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Daren is working away from the top position though.
Stephenson tries to kick Daren off but Daren keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Daren is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stephenson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Daren. #SUB2#
Daren is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stephenson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Daren.
Daren is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Daren looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Daren keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stephenson wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Daren is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Daren is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stephenson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T3#
Daren trying to pass the guard but Stephenson defending well.
Stephenson pushes Daren off looking to stand but Daren dives back in and keeps control.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Daren. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#SUB2#
Daren is working for a submission of some sort.
Stephenson missing with punches from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Stephenson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Daren to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4#
Stephenson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Daren is controlling him.
Daren trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stephenson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stephenson keeping full guard, as Daren tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daren tries to stand but Stephenson is controlling from the bottom.
Warren Daren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stephenson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Daren's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Daren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Daren scores with a takedown into Stephenson's guard.
Daren looking to pass the guard.
Daren wants to control from the top but Stephenson keeps moving.
Daren sitting in guard here, content to control.
Daren trying to control but Stephenson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephenson working a defensive guard but Daren manages to pass into side control anyway.
Daren working away.
Stephenson striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#T1#
Stephenson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Daren asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Daren creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2#
Daren goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stephenson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Daren's guard! Nice work there by Stephenson!
Stephenson throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Daren throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Daren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU#
Stephenson stands up and waves to Daren to follow him. #TD2#
Daren is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stephenson's half guard.#T2#
Stephenson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Daren seems to be looking for submissions.
Stephenson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Daren is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stephenson defends it well.
Stephenson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T3#
Stephenson pushes Daren off looking to stand but Daren dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Daren is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stephenson is just riding it out for now. Daren eventually gives up the hold.
Stephenson gets full guard.
Stephenson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Stephenson is trying to control the position but Daren postures up.
Daren wants to control from the top but Stephenson keeps moving.
Stephenson trying to keep a closed guard but Daren is proving a slippery customer.
Daren passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stephenson won't allow Daren to pass to mount.
Daren is looking to take a break and control but Stephenson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Daren tries to stand and escape but Stephenson is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Daren looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Daren is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stephenson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lester Stephenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warren Daren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stephenson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Warren Daren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Daren 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Warren Daren!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Stephenson dodges the punch combination from Dong.
Dong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stephenson really is a fat lump.
Stephenson fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Dong fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stephenson to the ground. Dong is now in Stephenson's guard.
Dong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong trying to control the pace. #T1#
Stephenson missing with punches from the bottom.
Stephenson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dong sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stephenson tries to roll over but Dong keeps him under control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dong is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dong slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like Dong 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dong misses with a combination
#CL#
and Stephenson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stephenson.
Stephenson tries to throw a body punch but Dong avoids it by throwing Stephenson back against the cage. #T3#
Stephenson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dong has him pressed against the cage.
Stephenson missing with knees to the body.
#TD2#
Dong gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dong stops Stephenson from getting back to his feet.
Dong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stephenson punching from the bottom.
Stephenson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Dong working over Stephenson with some ground and pound. Stephenson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong trying to mount his opponent but Stephenson defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stephenson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Dong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Dong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU2#
Dong gets to his feet. Stephenson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Dong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stephenson is trying to stand up here but Dong is controlling him well.
Stephenson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Dong seems content to control.
Dong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dong blocks the strikes from Stephenson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Stephenson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1##ES#
Stephenson pushes Dong off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Dong shoots in and gets a takedown into Stephenson's guard.
Dong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stephenson wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dong looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Dong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stephenson is trying to keep Dong in close.
#SU2#
Dong stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dong scores with a body shot.
#TD2#
Dong drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dong sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Dong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dong's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Dong shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dong not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Dong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Dong closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stephenson's guard.
Dong looking to pass the guard.
Stephenson striking off his back, scoring a few points. #ES#
Stephenson wriggles free and stands up.
No joy there for Dong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dong shoots in and bounces Stephenson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dong prevents Stephenson from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Stephenson trying to keep a closed guard but Dong is proving a slippery customer.
Dong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dong postures up.
Dong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stephenson trying to keep a closed guard but Dong is proving a slippery customer.
Dong wants to pass the guard but Stephenson is keeping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dong stays in close to Stephenson's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lester Stephenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Stephenson rushes Dong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Stephenson pulls guard.
Dong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dong prevents Stephenson from getting back to his feet.
Stephenson being controlled here, momentarily.
Stephenson striking off his back.
Dong stays in close to Stephenson's body and controls the position.
King Dong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dong won't allow Stephenson to get back to his feet.
Stephenson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Dong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Stephenson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dong pushes down on Stephenson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stephenson wants to improve his position but Dong is controlling well.
Dong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Stephenson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stephenson.
Dong stops Stephenson from standing up.
Dong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dong taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lester Stephenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King Dong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Dong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dong 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Dong!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1##KD2#
Cannon lands a big uppercut and Stephenson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Stephenson looks OK. Cannon waves Stephenson back to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Lester Stephenson has been cut.#CL2#
Cannon forces Stephenson back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Stephenson pulls guard effortlessly.
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.#ES#
Stephenson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Stephenson.
Cannon is trying to push Stephenson away but Stephenson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Cannon gets control of Stephenson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cannon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Stephenson working some strikes from top position.#SU#
Stephenson gets to his feet. Cannon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cannon tries to clinch up but Stephenson circles away and keeps his distance.
Cannon batters Stephenson with a massive right followed by a huge left! Stephenson is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Cannon lands a final crushing right hand to drop Stephenson to the mat with a gruesome thud! Cannon is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tank Cannon!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Waugh throws a head kick that misses.
Waugh misses with a head kick.
Waugh throws a head kick that misses.
Waugh swinging wildly here.
Waugh has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Stephenson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Waugh lands a nice shot that snaps Stephenson's head back.
#CL#
Stephenson clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Waugh - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2#
Waugh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stephenson thumps Waugh with a low kick.
A left and a right from Waugh both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Lester Stephenson has been cut.
Stephenson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Waugh darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bruce Waugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waugh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stephenson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Waugh throws a head kick that misses.
Stephenson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Waugh misses with a combination
and Stephenson counters with a body kick that stops Waugh in his tracks momentarily.
Waugh tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Waugh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Stephenson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#ES#
Stephenson sneaks out the side door and pushes Waugh away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Stephenson has managed to clinch.
#T2##TD#
Stephenson jumps into guard, dragging Waugh to the mat.
Stephenson striking off his back but it's not causing Waugh any problems. #SUB#
Stephenson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Waugh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stephenson wants to get back to his feet but Waugh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Waugh stands up from Stephenson's guard - Waugh perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stephenson avoids the head kick by Waugh.
Stephenson misses with a takedown attempt - Waugh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Waugh moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Waugh is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Waugh shuts the power down on Stephenson. Lights out, game over! Waugh is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bruce Waugh!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Stephenson gets caught napping as Parker dives in and scores a takedown. Stephenson manages to retain guard.#ES#
Stephenson pushes Parker off and gets back to his feet.
Parker dances in with a quick combination. Stephenson is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Parker snaps Stephenson's head back. Stephenson stumbles backwards against the cage. Parker steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Stephenson's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Stephenson just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joseph Parker!
A relieved looking Joseph Parker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
