 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Webb tries a head kick but it misses.
Bird thinks about countering with a body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bird.#CL2#
Webb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Webb blocks an elbow strike.
Webb is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Webb gets control of Bird's arms and successfully pulls guard. Webb will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Webb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Webb is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bird defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Webb keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bird controls from within his opponent's guard.
Webb trying to strike off his back.
Webb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bird is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bird stopping the sweep attempt from Webb.
Webb wants to stand and escape but Bird is having none of it.
Webb throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Bird. No joy for Webb on that attempt.
Bird darts in looking for a takedown but Webb gets double underhooks and turns Bird into the cage. #T2#
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.#TD2#
Bird gets caught flat footed, as Webb shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bird manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Bird can't find room to land a body shot as Webb controls the action.
Webb changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bird fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bird fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrence Bird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bird throws a series of punches but Webb moves out of range.
Webb drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bird defends it well.#TD2#
Webb scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bird pushes Webb away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Webb gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SU2#
Webb decides to stand back up. Webb steps back and let's Bird get back to his feet.#T3#
Webb darts in trying to clinch
and Bird counters with a nice body shot.
A punch combination from Webb misses. #TD2#
Bird gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bird looking to control.
Webb is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Webb is pushing down on Bird's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bird is fighting to maintain full guard but Webb has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Webb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Webb is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Webb's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Webb stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bird to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Webb dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Webb is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bird sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Webb misses with a takedown attempt
and Bird counters with a head kick. #CL2#
Webb closes the distance and pushes Bird back into the cage.
Bird jumps guard but Webb turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Webb is working for takedown but Bird is calmly controlling the position for now.
Terrence Bird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Webb.
Bird leaning his opponent against the cage.
Webb tries for a takedown but Bird manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Webb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Bird looks to score with a jab to the body but Webb is just out of range.#CL2#
Webb closes the distance and pushes Bird back into the cage.#TD2#
Webb pulls guard.
Bird stops Webb from standing up.
Bird postures up.
Bird won't allow Webb to get back to his feet.
Bird wants to control from the top but Webb keeps moving.
Webb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bird content to stall in guard here.
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Webb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Craig Webb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Webb shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Webb was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bird avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Webb.
Bird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Webb has an Americana. Bird didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Webb is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Webb hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Craig Webb!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1##KD2#
McGregor lands a big head kick that sends Bird tumbling to the mat! McGregor takes a step backwards and waves Bird back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Bird is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Terrence Bird has been cut.
McGregor digs a good hook to Bird's body.
Oh Bird is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bird fails with a takedown attempt.
McGregor tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
McGregor is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Bird is in big trouble! McGregor is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Bird. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Conor McGregor!
Conor McGregor bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Bird is looking to land body kicks.#TD#
Bird decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bird is thwarting Creed's attempts to control the position.
Creed regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Creed looking for a triangle here. Bird is fighting it but it looks tight! Creed pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bird is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Johny Creed!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Rahman 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.
Bird wants to get back to his feet but Rahman passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Rahman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Rahman 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 slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird wants to get back to his feet.
Rahman content to control rather than advance. #T1##T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rahman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bird defending well though.
Rahman tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rahman shoots in for a double leg but Bird sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bird appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rahman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bird throws a series of punches but Rahman moves out of range.
Bird throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rahman's waist but Rahman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bird off to one side.
Rahman unleashes a big counter combination but Bird bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3##CL2#
Rahman rushes Bird and presses him up against the cage.
Bird makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rahman tries to pull guard but Bird forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bird tries to pull guard but Rahman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rahman jumps guard but Bird stands there with Rahman around his waist. Rahman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Terrence Bird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Imaad Rahman.#TD2#
Rahman gets control of Bird's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rahman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bird with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rahman pulls Bird in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Bird is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rahman has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bird is looking to defend but Rahman has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bird! Rahman pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bird taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Imaad Rahman!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Ziad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bird tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ziad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bird misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ziad is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ziad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bird sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ziad somewhat.
Bird throws a head kick but Ziad moves out of range.
Bird throws a body punch but Ziad moves out of range. #CL2#
Ziad gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziad connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bird's face.
#CUT2#
It looks like Terrence Bird has been cut.
Bird is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Ziad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Ziad shoots in looking for a takedown. Bird tries to sprawl out of it but Ziad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bird manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Terrence Bird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Con Ziad.
Ziad plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ziad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bird throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ziad's waist but Ziad gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bird off to one side.
Bird shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ziad as he avoids it easily. #T2##CL2#
Ziad closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ziad wants to take the fight to the mat but Bird manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bird goes for a takedown attempt but Ziad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bird closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ziad circles away.
Bird shoots and misses #CL2#
and Ziad holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ziad is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ziad is trying to pull guard but Bird turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ziad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bird to keep the fight standing.
Ziad dodges an elbow strike from Bird.
#T3#
Bird looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Ziad decides to pull guard.
Ziad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bird is controlling him.
Ziad pulls Bird in close to prevent any damage.
Bird wants to control from the top but Ziad keeps moving.
Bird is standing up over Ziad. Ziad looks to escape but Bird dives into side control.
#T4#
Bird wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ziad keeps working.
Ziad is looking for a sweep.
Ziad is still trying to improve position.
Bird wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ziad keeps working.
Ziad is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bird off and has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I would not like to be Bird right now.
#SUB2#
Ziad looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Con Ziad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terrence Bird's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ziad.
Bird shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ziad as he jumps to the side.
Con Ziad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ziad shoots in for a takedown but Bird shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ziad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ziad tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bird swivels and escapes.
Terrence Bird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Con Ziad.
Ziad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bird shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ziad defends it nicely.#T1#
Ziad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bird swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ziad tries to clinch up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ziad. Bird shrugs it off though.
Ziad fails with the takedown.
Bird just misses with a punch to the body.
Ziad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bird.
Ziad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bird manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ziad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Bird swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ziad makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ziad misses with a head kick.
Ziad is breathing heavily.
Bird tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ziad sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bird somewhat.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#TD#
Bird drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ziad has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Ziad looking for subs off his back but Bird has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T3#
Bird content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ziad wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Bird is working for a submission of some sort.
Ziad has his hands clasped together around Bird's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bird content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ziad moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Terrence Bird will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Terrence Bird's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bird shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ziad sprawls well. Ziad wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bird gets slowly back to his feet.
Ziad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ziad stuffs the takedown.
Bird tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ziad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bird misses with a body shot
and Ziad counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ziad dives in and grabs Bird's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bird pushes down on Ziad's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrence Bird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziad wants to clinch.#T1#
A shot to the body from Bird misses
and Ziad counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
Ziad closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Ziad pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Ziad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bird defends it easily.
Ziad seems keen to control Bird's posture.#SUB2#
Ziad looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bird passes into half guard.
#T2#
Ziad keeping hold of Bird's head, controlling as best he can.
Let's hope that Ziad 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.
Ziad is not content to let Bird control the position.#SUB#
Bird seems to be looking for submissions.
Ziad keeping control of the position. #T3#
Con Ziad has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bird trying to control from half guard but Ziad is working away.
Ziad looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ziad with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bird counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ziad shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bird pinned against the cage. Bird gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ziad is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ziad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
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.
A combination from Bird does no damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ziad.
Bird tries a head kick but it misses.
Bird misses with a head kick.
Ziad stuffs the takedown.
Ziad tries a quick counter leg kick but Bird is wise to it.
Ziad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bird tries to land a leg kick but Ziad saw it coming and moves away.
Ziad feints the counter takedown.
Ziad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Con Ziad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ziad 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Con Ziad!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Kutasiewicz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Kutasiewicz clinches.
Kutasiewicz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Bird manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutasiewicz is standing up over Bird. Bird looks to escape but Kutasiewicz dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutasiewicz advances nicely into full mount.
Kutasiewicz working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kutasiewicz lands a heavy elbow. #T1#
Kutasiewicz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bird's face.
#ROC2#
Bird is rocked!
Kutasiewicz controlling his opponent.
Oh Bird is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kutasiewicz lands a heavy elbow.
Kutasiewicz drops a big elbow. That's hurt Bird! More shots from Kutasiewicz and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franciszek Kutasiewicz!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Doherty looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Bird changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Doherty looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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. #SUB#
Bird looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Doherty being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doherty is looking to regain half guard here but Bird keeps moving and retains side control.
Doherty is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
A lull in the action here as Bird stalls from top position.
Doherty is looking for a sweep.
Bird controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Bird has hold of Doherty's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Doherty seems comfortable defending it but Bird has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Doherty is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Doherty is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Bird couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Terrence Bird!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Titor. No joy for Bird on that attempt.
Bird scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD2#
Titor throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bird was covering up waiting for the punch and Titor finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU2#
Titor gets to his feet - Bird follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Titor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Bird is defending against the submission attempts here by Titor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bird is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Titor seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bird is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mark Titor!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Bird defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thumper.
Nice sprawl there from Bird as Thumper shoots in.
No luck for Bird with that takedown attempt.
Thumper wants to land a leg kick but Bird is out of range.
Bird lands a nice looking body shot.
Bird goes for a double leg but Thumper avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thumper continues to drive forward.
Thumper shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bird pinned against the cage. Bird gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Terrence Bird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bertie Thumper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird shoots in for a double leg but Thumper sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bertie Thumper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bird ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thumper moves away.
Bird is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bird moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromThumper.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thumper.
Thumper closes the distance but Bird moves to the side
and Bird counters with a three punch combo that has Thumper backing up. Thumper nods at Bird to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Thumper rushes Bird and presses him up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thumper.
Thumper can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Thumper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thumper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bird sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Thumper gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Thumper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Thumper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thumper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bird defends it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Bird tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD#
Thumper gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bird to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Bird 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.
Thumper can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bird controls the pace.#T3#
Thumper wants to sweep here but Bird controlling him for the moment.
Thumper is pulling down on Bird's head to control his posture.
Bird wants to control from the top but Thumper keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#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.
Thumper tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bird misses with a head kick.
Thumper dives in and grabs Bird's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bird pushes down on Thumper's head and hops out.
Bird displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thumper.
Thumper looks winded!
Thumper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bird as he jumps to the side.
Bird throws a big counter combination but Thumper scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thumper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bird sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thumper somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thumper throws a sloppy head kick
and Bird counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrence Bird 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#
Bird is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thumper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thumper! But no joy.
Bird tries for a takedown but Thumper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thumper tries to clinch there but Bird circles away.
#CL#
Bird closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Thumper breaks the clinch.
Bird throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Bird tries to keep at a distance but Thumper has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thumper is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Thumper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Thumper shoots in but Bird avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Thumper closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Thumper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thumper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Bird with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrence Bird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bird slaps away a takedown attempt from Thumper, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thumper is breathing heavily.#T2#
Thumper takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Thumper gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bird not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bird has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thumper is wriggling around but Bird manages to pass to half guard.
#SUB#
Bird is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thumper has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumper wants to control but Bird is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Thumper wants to get back to full guard.
Thumper gets full guard.
Bird controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bird is really struggling to control Thumper but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bird is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bird is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thumper can do to turn this around?
Thumper just misses with a punch to the body.
Thumper shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bird sprawls well. Bird wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thumper gets slowly back to his feet.
Bird throws a quick counter head kick but Thumper was just out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bird will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bird.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Terrence Bird will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thumper shoots in looking for a takedown but Bird manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thumper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Thumper gets a clinch. #BC2#
Thumper manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Bird moves into range and clinches up with Thumper.#TD2#
Thumper pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Thumper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bird gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bird wants to control from the top but Thumper keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumper trying to keep a closed guard but Bird is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB2#
Thumper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bird gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thumper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bird trying to control but Thumper is working from the bottom.
Bird not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bird trying to control but Thumper is working from the bottom.
Thumper throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bird lands with a slapping head kick. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thumper moves out of range of the body kick.
Bird ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thumper moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thumper.
Bird seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bertie Thumper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thumper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bird as he avoids it easily.
Terrence Bird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bertie Thumper.
Thumper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick misses from Bird.
Thumper looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bird misses with a combination
and Thumper counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thumper connects with a looping right hand.
#T3##TD#
Bird shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bird showed some decent athleticism there.
Bird content to control rather than advance.
Thumper is looking to control Bird's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thumper avoid being mounted?#T4#
Thumper is looking for a sweep. Bird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bird trying to control from half guard but Thumper is working away.
Thumper is holding on to half guard well.
Bird is keen to just control but Thumper is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bird tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thumper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bird somewhat.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bertie Thumper.
I think Bird has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrence Bird!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
