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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Barton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Coult counters with a left and a right that stings Barton.
Coult shoots in looking for a takedown but Barton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Coult's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Barton drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Coult is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Barton presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Barton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Coult looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barton tries to break free but Coult pushes him back against the cage.
Coult's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barton is looking to break free of the clinch but Coult has double underhooks.
Coult avoiding damage.
#T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Barton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Barton stops a takedown attempt from Coult.
Barton working aggressively here.
Coult is looking to break free of the clinch but Barton has double underhooks. #BC#
Barton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barton misses with a takedown attempt - Coult sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Coult doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Barton counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Coult pushes Barton off and gets back to his feet.
Roberto Barton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Coult.#CL2#
Coult clinches. #T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
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!
Barton prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Coult manages to pull guard.
Coult not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barton preventing the sweep.
Coult not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Coult's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Coult scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T3#
Barton stuffs the takedown attempt from Coult. Coult gets slowly back to his feet.
Barton shoots in for a takedown but Coult shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Barton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Coult's guard.#ES2#
Coult pushes Barton off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nice sprawl there from Coult as Barton shoots in.
Barton is breathing heavily.
Coult shoots for a takedown but Barton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Liam Coult seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coult throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barton. #T4##CL2#
Coult moves into the clinch.
Barton tries a body shot but Coult blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Barton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barton blocks the body kick.
Coult shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barton but Barton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barton dives in for a single leg takedown but Coult sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barton really is a fat lump.
Coult throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Barton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Coult pushes Barton off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Coult dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Coult fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coult.
Barton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Coult will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barton feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Roberto Barton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Coult.
Barton closes the distance but Coult moves to the side
and Coult counters with a left and a right that stings Barton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barton wants it to stay on the feet.
Barton stuffs the takedown.
Liam Coult seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coult throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Barton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Coult has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Barton is on him like a limpet, forcing Coult back against the cage.
Coult is breathing heavily.#T1##TD2#
Coult decides to pull guard.
Barton connects with a couple of short punches.
Coult working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barton.
Barton throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barton is looking to work some ground and pound but Coult has wrist control.
Barton throws a big elbow that misses.
Barton wants to stand but Coult is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2##SUB2#
Coult escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Coult working a defensive guard but Barton manages to pass into side control anyway.
#ES2#
Coult throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Coult shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barton as he jumps to the side.
Roberto Barton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3##TD#
Barton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Coult's guard.#ES2#
Coult scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Coult gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barton counters with a series of strikes. Coult will be more careful next time no doubt.
Coult shoots in for a double leg but Barton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Coult shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barton but Barton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Barton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coult tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Coult somewhat.
Barton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Coult counters with a one-two to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coult changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Coult is looking to chop away at Barton's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Coult showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Barton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Barton stuffs the takedown attempt from Coult. Coult gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Coult instigates a clinch.
Coult is trying to pull guard but Barton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Barton pushes off an throws an elbow but Coult leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barton taking a breather.
Coult has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Coult jumps into guard, dragging Barton to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Coult is working an open guard so Barton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Barton misses with a takedown attempt - Coult sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Coult throws a counter combo.#T1#
Barton shoots in but Coult avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Coult lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Coult.
Roberto Barton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Coult.
Coult takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barton shoots in and drives through. Coult sprawls well.
Coult tries to counter with a clinch but Barton shakes him off and moves away.
Barton fails with the takedown.
Coult shoots in looking for a takedown. Barton tries to sprawl out of it but Coult keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barton throws a counter high kick but Coult was just alert enough to avoid it.#T2#
Barton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Coult swivels and escapes.
Coult unleashes a big counter combination but Barton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Coult shoots in for a takedown but Barton shows good takedown defense.
Coult lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL2#
Coult moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Coult as Barton tries to tie him up.
Barton trying to stall but Coult improves his position.
Barton can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Coult is looking to break free of the clinch but Barton has double underhooks. #T3#
Barton working hard to break the clinch.
Barton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coult managing to block the knees to the body from Barton.
Barton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Coult just leaning against Barton, taking a breather.
Barton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coult is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barton wants to stall.
Barton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Coult wants to break free but Barton has control.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Coult blocking some punches.
#BC#
Barton breaks from the clinch.
Coult fails with a takedown attempt.
As Coult looks to move away, Barton throws a big counter combo but Coult just gets out of the way.
Coult shoots in for a double leg but Barton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barton is looking for a counter combo.
Barton doesn't manage to clinch there - Coult circles away.
Coult is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barton with a body shot.
Barton with a poor takedown
and Coult counters with a nice uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coult dives in and grabs Barton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barton pushes down on Coult's head and hops out.
Coult has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Barton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barton.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Liam Coult.
Well Coult 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Coult!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Coult throws a head kick that misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Coult or perhaps it was just good defense by Martin, which made it look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Martin. No joy for Coult on that attempt. #CL2#
Coult moves into the clinch.
Coult lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Martin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Coult.
Colton Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Coult.#TD#
Coult gets caught napping as Martin dives in and scores a takedown. Coult manages to retain guard.
Coult throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Martin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coult utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Coult preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Coult has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Martin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Coult.
Coult is trying to get back to half guard.
Martin cracks Coult with a big elbow.
Coult looking for a sweep but Martin has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T2#
Coult wants to control but Martin is having none of it.
BOOM! Martin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Coult has given up his back here.
#SUB#
Martin has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Coult! Can he survive? No! He's out! Martin gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Colton Martin!
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