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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Taft tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kong thows a leg kick but Taft checks it #CL2#
and Taft counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kong is trying to drag Taft to the mat but Taft just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Taft landing knees to the body.
Kong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Taft prevents it.
Kong looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Taft to keep the fight standing.
Kong being controlled against the cage.
Taft gets underhooks to prevent Kong's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong is trying to pull guard but Taft has him pressed against the cage.
Taft lands with a short shot to the head.
Kong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taft just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kong tries to pull guard but Taft forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Taft. #T1#
Kong wants to take the fight to the mat but Taft manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kong is breathing heavily.
Kong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Taft smiles and moves away.
Taft thows a body kick. Kong tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL2#
Taft gets a clinch.
Taft stops a takedown attempt from Kong.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Taft takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Taft lands an elbow that stopped Kong in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like King Kong has been cut.
Taft lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#TD2#
Taft manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taft is keeping the position for now.
Taft looking to control.
#T2#
Kong wants to control from the top but Taft keeps moving.
Kong preventing the sweep.
Kong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taft swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kong won't allow Taft to get back to his feet.
Taft keeping full guard, as Kong tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taft is trying to control the position but Kong postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Taft ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taft with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kong throws a leg kick
and Taft counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Taft.
#CL2#
Taft instigates a clinch.
Taft unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Taft lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC2#
Taft breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taft lands with a straight right. Kong didn't see that one coming.
Taft connects with an inside leg kick.
Taft lands a high kick!
Taft lunges at Kong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kong's hand. #CL2#
Kong tries to keep at a distance but Taft has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taft softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kong is working for takedown but Taft is calmly controlling the position for now.
Taft works on Kong's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Taft lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kong backwards.
Taft lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kong backwards. #BC2#
Taft manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Taft instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Taft.
Taft landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Taft gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD2#
Taft lands a takedown into guard.
Taft wants to control from the top but Kong keeps moving.
Taft wants to stand but Kong is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Kong is looking for a triangle but Taft pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Taft dominated that round.
The cut man is working on King Kong's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Taft.
Taft has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taft tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taft scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Taft throws a head kick that half lands.
King Kong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taft throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kong's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taft.
Taft thuds his shin into the meat of Kong's side.
Taft looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Taft backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Kong's temple! It sends Kong violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Taft celebrates and the doctors try to help Kong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Larry Taft!
Larry Taft opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
In defeat, King Kong stepped up to the mic, saying 'My opponent is a great fighter.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Kong closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kong lands in his opponent's guard.
Zouma is looking to stand back up but Kong counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Zouma.
Kong controlling the action here.
It looks like Kong 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.
Kong is pressing down on Zouma's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zouma is holding on for now.
My spies in Island Top Team inform me that Kong has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zouma knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kong on the ground.#SUB2#
Kong is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Zouma is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). King Kong!
In his post fight interview, King Kong started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Pizirdeven gets the takedown into side control.
Pizirdeven working away.
Pizirdeven wants to control but Kong is keeping him busy.
Kong is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pizirdeven off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Kong has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kong controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Kong is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pizirdeven defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Pizirdeven is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Pizirdeven is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T1##SUB2#
Kong looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Kong is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Pizirdeven really is a fat lump.
Pizirdeven trying to control the hands but Kong won't let him.
Pizirdeven is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kong just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T2#
Kong controlling well, preventing Pizirdeven from escaping the position.
Pizirdeven manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kong's guard. Nice work there by Pizirdeven.
#SUB2#
Kong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pizirdeven passes into side control.
Kong tries to bench press Pizirdeven off him but Pizirdeven keeps the position.
Pizirdeven controls the position.#T3#
Kong can't do much from the bottom here.
I wouldn't like to be where Kong is right now.
Kong avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pizirdeven. #SU#
Pizirdeven has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Pizirdeven clinches up with Kong and pushes him back against the cage.
Pizirdeven misses with some punches.
#T4#
Pizirdeven is trying to push Kong away but Kong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Pizirdeven pulls guard.
Kong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pizirdeven swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pizirdeven might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kong forces his way into half guard.
Kong wants to control but Pizirdeven is keeping him busy.
Kong wants to advance to full mount but Pizirdeven doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kong wants to pass the guard but Pizirdeven is keeping the position.
Kong trying to control but Pizirdeven is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kai Pizirdeven will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Pizirdeven drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kong trying his best to control but Pizirdeven has mounted him.
Kong is desperately trying to improve his position but Pizirdeven has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kong keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizirdeven tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Kong tries to hold on but Pizirdeven postures up.
Pizirdeven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kong can do to turn this around?
Pizirdeven cracks Kong with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pizirdeven avoids the attempt from Kong to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pizirdeven landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pizirdeven avoids the attempt from Kong to control.
Pizirdeven wants to control the pace but Kong is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Kong tries to hold on but Pizirdeven postures up.
Pizirdeven sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
BOOM! Pizirdeven connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pizirdeven content just to control the position here.
Pizirdeven dominating with strikes here.#T3#
Pizirdeven lands a big elbow.
Kai Pizirdeven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kong gets back to half guard.
Kong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pizirdeven scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kong gets full guard.
Pizirdeven pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kong is keeping the position for now. #SU#
Pizirdeven stands up from Kong's guard - Pizirdeven perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Pizirdeven shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T4#
Kong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pizirdeven trying to control the position from guard on top but Kong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pizirdeven stands and throws Kong's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kong can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Pizirdeven dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Pizirdeven shoots in and bounces Kong off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kong is controlling Pizirdeven's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizirdeven controlling from the top position. #T1#
Kong keeping moving, preventing Pizirdeven from controlling successfully.
Pizirdeven is really struggling to control Kong but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kong pulls Pizirdeven in to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pizirdeven manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Kong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pizirdeven swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pizirdeven is trying to control the position but Kong postures up.
Kong controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pizirdeven keeping moving, preventing Kong from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Pizirdeven moves into range and clinches up with Kong.#T3#
Pizirdeven'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.
Kong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pizirdeven pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pizirdeven misses with a body punch.
Kong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pizirdeven is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Pizirdeven decides to pull guard.
Pizirdeven is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kong is controlling him.
Kong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pizirdeven swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Pizirdeven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pizirdeven striking off his back but it's not causing Kong any problems.
King Kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kai Pizirdeven is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kong throws an elbow that misses. Pizirdeven uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kong's guard. Nice move by Pizirdeven!#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Pizirdeven showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pizirdeven has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Pizirdeven!
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