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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1# Shurden throws a body kick that misses. Less looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2# Shurden shoots in and gets a takedown into Less's guard. Less wants to sweep here but Shurden controlling him for the moment. #SU2# Shurden stands up and waves to Less to follow him. #TD# Shurden gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Less to score an easy takedown into full guard. Shurden throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shurden looking to control.
Shurden tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Less trying to control the position from guard on top but Shurden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Shurden looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB2# Shurden working for a triangle but Less defends it easily.
#SUB2# Shurden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Less gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2# Shurden 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. Less looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Less has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Less is stalling in the full guard. Shurden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Shurden 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.#T3# Shurden is adopting a defensive guard. Shurden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Less manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Shurden forces his way into half guard. Ground and pound from Shurden. Shurden not doing much here.
#T4# Shurden slips a nice elbow through Less's hands, connecting with Less's forehead. Still in half guard, Shurden seems content to control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Shurden's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Langley Shurden dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Horrible takedown attempt by Shurden or perhaps it was just good defense by Less, which made it look bad. #TD2# Shurden shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Less is trying to defend but Shurden finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Less wants to stand back up but Shurden manages to pass into side control.
Less trying to remain calm as Shurden controls from the top position. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shurden scores with a couple of short elbows. Shurden scoring with punches from side control. #T1# Shurden connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Less some visible discomfort.
Less prevents Shurden from improving position. Shurden is putting a hurting on Less here, landing some big shots from side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Shurden controls the position. #SU2# Shurden stands up and beckons Less to his feet. #CL2# Shurden pushes Less up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2# Shurden works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Shurden is pushing down on Less's leg trying to pass to half guard. Less is fighting to maintain full guard but Shurden has managed to sneak the leg through. Shurden keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2# Nice strikes from Shurden there. Shurden is pressing down on Less's thigh, looking to free his foot. Less is holding on for now. #SU2# Shurden stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Less to get to his feet. #TD2# Shurden drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T3# Shurden passes easily into side control. Nice work. Shurden controls the position. Shurden is looking to take a break and control but Less is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Less is working to avoid the ground and pound but Shurden connects with a decent elbow. Shurden trying to control the position but Less is working away. Shurden is working Less over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4# Shurden in side control lands a decent elbow. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Shurden scoring with punches from side control. #SU2# Shurden decides to stand back up. Shurden steps back and let's Less get back to his feet. Shurden scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD2# Less gets caught flat footed, as Shurden shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Langley Shurden has got the better of the ground game so far. Less keeping moving, preventing Shurden from controlling successfully. Shurden works over Less with some ground and pound from guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Langley Shurden 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Less slips a jab and a cross from Shurden.
Less tries to counter with a takedown but Shurden is quick to defend against it.#CL2# Shurden takes the fight into the clinch. #TD# Less works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Shurden wants to sweep here but Less controlling him for the moment. Shurden wants to stand and escape but Less is having none of it. Less might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shurden throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Shurden controlling Less's posture. #T1# Shurden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Kane Less seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Less misses with a takedown attempt and Less takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2# Shurden rushes Less and presses him up against the cage.#BC2# Shurden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shurden has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Less shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shurden as he jumps to the side. #T2# Left hook, right uppercut from Shurden. #ROC2# Less is rocked! Shurden drops Less with a straight right hand, right on the button! Shurden follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Langley Shurden!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Lawrence scores with a takedown into Less's guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lawrence accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Less looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Lawrence sitting in guard here, content to control. Less is breathing heavily. Lawrence slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Lawrence landing strikes. Lawrence working the ground and pound. You can see the frustration on Less's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lawrence working the ground and pound. #ROC2# Less is rocked! Lawrence lands a few punches from side control. Oh Less is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Lawrence scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Less is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Lawrence can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonard Lawrence!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Less shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Richardson's guard. Richardson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Less pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richardson is keeping the position for now. Less won't allow Richardson to get back to his feet. Less pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richardson is keeping the position for now. Less trying to control the position from guard on top but Richardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Richardson wants to get back to his feet but Less is in a dominant position and won't allow it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Less tries to free his leg and advance position but Richardson is retaining full guard. Richardson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. We've been told by Richardson's head coaches at Cozad The Island that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2# Less shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T1# Richardson tries to kick Less off but Less keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Richardson is not content to let Less control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Richardson is trying to stand up here but Less is controlling him well. Less really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Richardson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Richardson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Richardson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Less scores with a couple of nice shots. Less looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Less's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#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. Nice strikes from Less there. Richardson wants to get back to his feet.
Less working the head and body with strikes. Less looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Richardson tries to kick Less off but Less keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Less perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Richardson is looking to escape.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Less feints and as Richardson raises his hands in defense, Less changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Less is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3# Less won't allow Richardson to get back to his feet. Less working some strikes from top position. Richardson wants to get back to his feet but Less is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Less stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Richardson swivels though and keeps the full guard. Less is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Richardson is looking to stand up but Less isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2# Less rushes Richardson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2# Less gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Richardson wants to stand but Less is controlling the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Less with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Less sitting in guard here, content to control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Less dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##TD2# Less closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Less has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Richardson prevents Less from moving into mount. Less prevents Richardson from escaping the position. Less controls the position from side control. Let's hope that Less 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. Richardson wants to get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Less lands a nice forearm strike. Richardson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Less is controlling him well. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Less wants to control but Richardson is keeping him busy. Richardson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Less takes a little break here. Richardson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Richardson taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB2# Less wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Richardson, who protects the arm well. Less working the body and head with strikes. Richardson is not content to let Less control the position. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Richardson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SU2# Less has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2# Less darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Richardson is trying to stand back up but Less is controlling him
#T3# Well, if Less is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kane Less has got the better of the ground game so far. Richardson wants to get back to his feet. Less seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Richardson pushes Less off looking to stand but Less dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Less changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Richardson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T4# Less landing a few strikes. Richardson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Less has just dragged him back down to the mat. Richardson wants to get back to his feet but Less is dominant here and he's now got Richardson's back! Richardson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Less lands shots from the back. Richardson is trying to stand back up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Less lands shots from the back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Less showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3##TD2# Less 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. Richardson keeping moving, preventing Less from controlling successfully. Richardson wants to get back to his feet but Less is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Less is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Richardson wants to stand but Less is controlling the position. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Less wants to control from the top but Richardson keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Less manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Richardson on his heels. He'll look to pass Richardson's guard now, I'm sure. Richardson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Less is controlling him. Less trying to control but Richardson is working from the bottom. Richardson wants to stand and escape but Less is having none of it. #T2# Less advances to half guard. Richardson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Less seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Richardson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Richardson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Less scores with a couple of nice shots. Less is trying to control. Richardson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Richardson is trying to stand back up but Less is controlling him
Less seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Richardson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Richardson pushes Less off looking to stand but Less dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Kane Less seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Less scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Richardson is trying to buck Less off.#T3# Less wants to control but Richardson is keeping him busy. Richardson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Less has just dragged him back down to the mat. Less is looking to take a break and control but Richardson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Richardson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Less is controlling him well.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2# Less drives through with a takedown into guard. #T4# Richardson wants to stand up but Less is controlling him. Less stands up over Richardson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Richardson wants to stand but Less is controlling the position. Less slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Richardson is looking to stand up but Less isn't so interested in that idea. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#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! Kane Less comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Less has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kane Less!
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