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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Machine throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Edgar was covering up waiting for the punch and Machine finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Edgar pushes Machine off and scrambles back to his feet.
Edgar throws a right and a left that Machine avoids nicely.
Machine shoots in and drives through. Edgar sprawls well.
Machine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Edgar sprawls well. Edgar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machine gets slowly back to his feet.
Edgar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Machine closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edgar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Edgar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edgar working aggressively here.
Edgar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machine prevents a body shot from Edgar. #T1#
Edgar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Machine.
Frankie Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of War Machine.
Edgar can't find room to land a body shot as Machine controls the action.
Edgar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machine prevents a body shot from Edgar.
Machine blocks an uppercut.
Edgar can't find room to land a body shot as Machine controls the action.
Edgar wants to break free but Machine has control.
Edgar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edgar misses with a punch to the body.
Edgar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machine has him pressed against the cage.
Edgar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machine's elbow. #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.
Edgar misses with the head strike.
Edgar misses with a body punch.
Machine looking for a takedown.
Edgar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edgar can't find room to land a body shot as Machine controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Edgar fails to land.
Edgar misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Machine is trying to trip Edgar. He has hold of a leg but Edgar is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Machine persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Edgar wants to stand but Machine is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Machine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Machine stands and throws Edgar's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Machine goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Edgar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Machine but great work by Edgar.
Machine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Edgar creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Machine sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Machine is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Edgar is controlling him well.#ES2#
Machine bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Edgar looks to land a combination but Machine avoids it well.
Machine feints the counter takedown.
Machine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Edgar avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Machine shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Edgar is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Machine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Edgar tries to roll over but Machine keeps him under control.#T4##SUB2#
Machine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Machine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Machine tries to pass to full mount but Edgar defends it. #SUB2#
Machine is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Machine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Machine 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Edgar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Machine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edgar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Machine has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice uppercut there from Edgar.
A nice combination there by Machine.
Machine shoots in for a takedown but Edgar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Frankie Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of War Machine.
Edgar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
War Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edgar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edgar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Edgar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machine is working for takedown but Edgar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Machine is breathing heavily.
Machine blocking some punches.
Edgar struggles to land a body shot inside as Machine controls his hands.
#T1#
Edgar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edgar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Edgar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machine can do to turn this around?
Edgar tries a body shot but Machine blocks it.
Edgar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Edgar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machine fails with the takedown.
Machine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Edgar sprawls well. Edgar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machine gets slowly back to his feet.
Edgar swings for the body but Machine moves out of range.
Machine dives in for a single leg takedown but Edgar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Edgar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Edgar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Edgar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machine was well out of range. Poor timing from Edgar.
Machine dives in for a single leg takedown but Edgar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Edgar looks to score with a jab to the body but Machine is just out of range.
Edgar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frankie Edgar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machine looks for a takedown but Edgar sprawls well.
Machine slips a jab from Edgar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edgar. Machine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machine wants to clinch.
Edgar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Machine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machine is defended easily by Edgar.
Edgar throws a jab but it's blocked by Machine.
Machine closes the distance and clinches up with Edgar, looking for a takedown. Machine pushes Edgar against the cage but Edgar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Edgar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machine moves away.#TD2#
Edgar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Machine to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Machine 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.
Edgar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Edgar keeping full guard, as Machine tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Edgar is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4##ES2#
Machine manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Machine closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Machine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Edgar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Machine is working for a submission of some sort.
Edgar missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Machine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Edgar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Machine thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Edgar dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back 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#
Machine shoots in looking for a takedown but Edgar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Machine with that takedown attempt.
Edgar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frankie Edgar is winning the standup battle so far.
Machine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edgar throws a hook but Machine avoids it easily.
Machine dives in for a single leg takedown but Edgar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frankie Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of War Machine.
Machine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edgar.
A jab from Edgar misses.
Machine changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Edgar lands a nice hook to Machine's body. Machine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Machine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edgar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machine was well out of range. Poor timing from Edgar.
Machine throws a right and a left that Edgar avoids nicely.
It looked like Edgar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Machine avoids the body shot from Edgar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edgar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Edgar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machine manages to avoid it.
Edgar misses the shot to the body.
Machine is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Machine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Edgar avoids it really well and circles away.
Edgar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machine was well out of range. Poor timing from Edgar.
Machine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Edgar avoids it really well and circles away.
Edgar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Edgar swivels and escapes.
Edgar misses with a looping left.
War Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machine dives in for a single leg takedown but Edgar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Edgar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Machine.
War Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Machine fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Machine or perhaps it was just good defense by Edgar, which made it look bad.
Edgar is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Machine's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Edgar misses with a body shot.
Edgar looks to score with a jab to the body but Machine is just out of range.#CL2#
Machine has closed the distance and engaged Edgar in a clinch.
Edgar working aggressively here.
Machine has Edgar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Edgar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Edgar has a couple of punches blocked by Machine.
Edgar tries to throw a body punch but Machine avoids it by throwing Edgar back against the cage.
Edgar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Edgar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machine has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Edgar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Machine looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machine.
Edgar stops a takedown attempt from Machine.
Edgar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machine has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Edgar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Frankie Edgar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Edgar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machine is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Edgar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Edgar misses with a body punch.
Edgar struggles to land a body shot inside as Machine controls his hands.
#T4#
Edgar swings wildly with an uppercut but Machine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edgar wants to break free but Machine has control.
Edgar is looking to control Machine's arms but Machine gets an underhook and turns him. Now Edgar has his back to the cage.
Edgar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machine is working for takedown but Edgar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Edgar prevents the takedown attempt.
Edgar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machine's elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edgar misses with a punch on the inside.
Edgar tries to work over Machine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Machine lands a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Edgar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Edgar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Edgar!
Frankie Edgar spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 621 Round 1
Date: May 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Doogie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Edgar to the ground. Doogie is now in Edgar's guard.
Edgar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Doogie is controlling him.
Doogie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Edgar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Edgar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Edgar doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Doogie scoring with punches to the head and body.
Doogie showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Edgar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Doogie passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edgar works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Edgar is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Edgar wants to control from the top but Doogie keeps moving. #T1#
Doogie wants to get back to his feet but Edgar passes into half guard.
Edgar blocks the strikes from Doogie.
Doogie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Edgar.
Doogie is looking for a sweep. Edgar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Doogie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Edgar. #SUB2#
Doogie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Doogie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Edgar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Doogie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Edgar.
Edgar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Doogie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Doogie tries to get to full guard but Edgar has control of the leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Doogie can do anything to dispel that myth.
Doogie is still trying to improve position.
Doogie is doing well to control the position and prevent Edgar from advancing to side control.
Doogie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Edgar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Edgar blocks the strikes from Doogie.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Edgar enables Doogie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Edgar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Doogie passes Edgar's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SU2#
Doogie decides to stand up. #TD2#
Edgar gets caught napping as Doogie dives in and scores a takedown. Edgar manages to retain guard.
Edgar is breathing heavily.
Edgar controls Doogie momentarily but Doogie frees himself.
Doogie preventing the sweep. #SU2#
Doogie stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
Doogie throws a low kick but Edgar avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Edgar misses its target.
Edgar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Doogie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Edgar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Doogie is in Edgar's guard.
Doogie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doogie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Doogie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Young Doogie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Doogie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Edgar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Doogie connects with a couple of short punches.
Doogie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Doogie has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doogie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Edgar is looking to stand up but Doogie isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Edgar trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SU2#
Doogie decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Edgar, up you get!
Edgar lands with a good body shot.
Nice shot by Edgar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Doogie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Edgar!
Check out the look on Doogie's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Edgar tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Doogie decides to stand back up.
Doogie throws a right hand that Edgar ducks under and follows up with a left that Edgar also avoids with ease.
Edgar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Doogie tries to clinch but Edgar moves out of range.
Frankie Edgar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Doogie feints and as Edgar raises his hands in defense, Doogie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Edgar keeping full guard, as Doogie tries to pass.
Doogie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Doogie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Doogie postures up.
Doogie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Doogie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##SU2#
Doogie gets to his feet. Edgar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Young Doogie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Doogie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Doogie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Doogie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Doogie drops an elbow to the side of Edgar's head. #T4#
Doogie stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edgar punching from the bottom.
Doogie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SU2#
Doogie decides to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Young Doogie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Doogie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Doogie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Edgar throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doogie working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Edgar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Doogie stopping the sweep attempt from Edgar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Edgar tries to strike from the bottom.
Doogie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Young Doogie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edgar is looking to stand up but Doogie isn't so interested in that idea.
Doogie is looking to pass into half guard but Edgar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Edgar is in guard.#REVR#
Doogie wants to stand up but Edgar is controlling him.
Edgar trying to control the position from guard on top but Doogie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doogie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Frankie Edgar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Doogie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Edgar.
Doogie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Doogie throwing short punches from the bottom.
Doogie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Doogie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Edgar sprawls well initially but Doogie persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Doogie is trying to work for a kimura but Edgar is defending well.
#SU2#
Doogie stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Edgar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#TD2#
Doogie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T3#
Doogie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Doogie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Doogie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Doogie lands a couple of elbows.
Doogie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU2#
Doogie gets to his feet - Edgar follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Doogie drives through with a takedown into Edgar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Doogie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Doogie is stalling in the full guard.
Doogie is in close to Edgar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doogie content to stall in guard here.
Young Doogie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Young Doogie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Doogie 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Young Doogie!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Young Doogie!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Young Doogie!
Young Doogie wins by unanimous decision!
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