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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Golden with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Miocic counters by clinching up.
Miocic slows down the pace here.
Golden misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Miocic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miocic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Miocic wants to control from the top but Golden keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miocic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Miocic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Golden is looking to reverse the position.#SU2#
Miocic stands up.
Golden fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Miocic unleashes a big counter combination but Golden bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Miocic has Golden up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Golden manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T2#
Miocic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Miocic stops Golden from standing up.
Miocic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Miocic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Golden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miocic.
Miocic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Miocic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Golden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miocic. #SUB2#
Miocic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Golden is just riding it out for now. Miocic eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miocic in particular looking to stall.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Miocic throwing shots but Golden is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Miocic misses with a takedown attempt - Golden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Miocic has knocked Golden down with a huge combo! Miocic steps away and waves a wobbly Golden back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Marc Golden has been cut.
Golden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miocic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stipe Miocic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marc Golden's cut.
That's time! Golden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Golden misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2#
Miocic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Miocic is trying to break the clinch but Golden is controlling him.
Miocic wants to break free but Golden has control.
Miocic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Golden stalling in the clinch but Miocic improves position.
Golden fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miocic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Miocic wants to take the fight to the mat but Golden manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marc Golden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stipe Miocic.
Golden keeps control of Miocic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Miocic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Golden is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Golden keeps control of Miocic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Miocic manages to pull guard.
Miocic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Golden postures up in Miocic's guard and throws a big left but Miocic blocks it. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Miocic manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Golden taking a breather.
Golden blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Miocic. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Golden tries to pull guard but Miocic won't allow it.
Golden fails to pull guard.
Golden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Miocic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miocic jumps guard but Golden turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Miocic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Golden walks away with a smile on his face. Miocic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Miocic pushes Golden up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Miocic has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Golden uses from the top position. #T3#
Golden throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Miocic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Golden defends it easily.
Miocic looking to control.
Golden is looking to stand up but Miocic won't let him.
Golden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miocic holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Miocic looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Golden passes into side control.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Golden working the head with strikes.
Miocic looks to move to half guard but instead Golden has passed into mount! Damn!
Golden throwing strikes here but Miocic is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miocic wants to hold on but Golden pushes him away.
Golden trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stipe Miocic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marc Golden's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Miocic closes the distance and clinches.
Golden has Miocic pressed against the cage, preventing Miocic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miocic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Miocic working hard to break the clinch.
Golden could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Miocic jumps guard and drags Golden to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Golden trying to control but Miocic is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miocic wants to improve his position but instead Golden has moved into half guard.
Miocic is looking to control Golden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miocic avoid being mounted?#T1##ES2#
Miocic makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Miocic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Golden circles away.
A head kick misses from Miocic.
Miocic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Golden sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miocic somewhat.
Golden attempts a counter takedown but Miocic avoids it well and moves away.
Miocic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big right from Miocic misses.
Golden feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miocic's calf.
Golden shoots for a takedown but Miocic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2##CL#
Golden instigates a clinch.
Golden prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marc Golden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stipe Miocic.
Golden tries to pull guard but Miocic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Golden takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Golden tries to pull guard but Miocic holds him up against the cage and eventually Golden drops back down to his feet.
Golden dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T3#
Golden looking to slow down the pace here.
Golden stalling.
Miocic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Golden working aggressively here.
Golden fails to pull guard.
Golden is trying to maintain a safe position but Miocic gets an underhook and turns Golden into the cage.
Miocic goes for a takedown attempt but Golden pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Golden misses with a head kick.
Golden doesn't manage to clinch there - Miocic circles away.
Miocic thuds his right hand into Golden's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Miocic fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Golden. #ES2#
Miocic bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Miocic closes the distance and clinches.
Marc Golden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stipe Miocic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Golden misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stipe Miocic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miocic 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stipe Miocic!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Medina tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miocic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Miocic lands a big uppercut and Medina crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Medina looks OK. Miocic waves Medina back to his feet!#ROC2#
Medina is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Deandre Medina has been cut.#CL2#
Miocic clinches with his opponent.
Medina tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Miocic is trying to push Medina away but Medina has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Miocic stalls.
Medina fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Miocic has picked Medina up - he's going for a ride! Miocic dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miocic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Medina tries to kick Miocic off but Miocic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Miocic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Medina does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Miocic is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Miocic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Miocic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miocic prevents Medina from standing back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Miocic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miocic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Medina wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Miocic gets tackled into the cage by Medina. Medina maintains the clinch. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#BC#
Medina manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Miocic feints and as Medina raises his hands in defense, Miocic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Medina working for a triangle but Miocic defends it easily.
Medina is pulling down on Miocic's head. It's preventing any offense from Miocic, at least for the moment.
Medina will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Miocic sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Medina not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miocic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Miocic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Medina is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Medina is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Miocic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Miocic lands with a right and another and another! Medina is in big trouble! Miocic lands again and this time it's lights out for Medina! A quality knockout there for Miocic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stipe Miocic!
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