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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2017 |
#R1# De Jesus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL# Henry clinches up with De Jesus and pushes him back against the cage. Henry can't break the clinch.
De Jesus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. De Jesus tries to work over Henry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. De Jesus is trying to break the clinch but Henry is controlling him. De Jesus misses with the head strike.
#BC# Henry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. De Jesus misses with an uppercut. Henry saw that one coming. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De Jesus misses with a body kick. Henry on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2# De Jesus drives through and clinches with Henry against the cage.
Henry is trying to break the clinch but De Jesus is controlling him.#T1# The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. De Jesus working hard to break the clinch. De Jesus has a couple of punches blocked by Henry.
Henry content to slow the pace in the clinch.
De Jesus tries to land knees in the clinch but Henry avoids the damage to the body. #BC2# De Jesus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD# Henry shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Henry was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! De Jesus tries to bench press Henry off him but Henry keeps the position. De Jesus takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Henry scores with punches from side control. Henry in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. The referee asks Henry politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Henry prefers to stall for the moment though. Henry throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T2# Henry creates some space and throws a big elbow, but De Jesus sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Henry throws a strike aimed at the side of De Jesus's head but De Jesus avoids it well. Henry really is a fat lump. De Jesus struggling a bit here. Henry wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Jesus keeps working. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. De Jesus taking punishment in the form of punches.
Henry has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! De Jesus is trying to control Henry's posture but Henry avoids it. #SUB# Henry looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Henry working the head with strikes. De Jesus takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. De Jesus is looking to regain half guard here but Henry keeps moving and retains side control. #T3# Henry throwing strikes but missing, from side control. De Jesus struggling a bit here. Sloppy strikes there by Henry. De Jesus is looking to regain half guard here but Henry keeps moving and retains side control. De Jesus takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB# Henry goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, De Jesus rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Henry's guard! Nice work there by De Jesus! #SUB# Henry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Jesus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Jesus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. De Jesus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4# De Jesus looking to sit in guard and control but Henry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Henry chips away with some ground and pound. De Jesus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Henry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Henry throws a big elbow that misses. De Jesus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. De Jesus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Henry 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jere Henry dominated that round. That's time! Henry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# De Jesus looks for the body kick but Henry saw that one coming. De Jesus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henry was well out of range. Poor timing from De Jesus. As De Jesus looks to move away, Henry throws a big counter combo but De Jesus just gets out of the way. De Jesus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henry circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2# De Jesus pushes Henry up against the cage in a clinch. De Jesus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC# Henry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. De Jesus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# De Jesus drives through and clinches with Henry against the cage.
De Jesus taking a breather. Henry working hard to break the clinch.#BC# Henry manages to break the clinch.
Jere Henry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##CL2# De Jesus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. De Jesus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC# Henry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Henry shoots for a double leg takedown but De Jesus sprawls well. He's pushed Henry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. De Jesus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2# De Jesus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. De Jesus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Henry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. De Jesus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. De Jesus keeps control of Henry as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. De Jesus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2##BC# Henry breaks the clinch.
Henry shoots for a double leg takedown but De Jesus sprawls well. He's pushed Henry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. De Jesus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henry circles away quickly and effectively. Marlon De Jesus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# De Jesus instigates a clinch. #BC# Henry breaks the clinch.
De Jesus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Henry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Jesus as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jere Henry. That's going to take a lot out of him. De Jesus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD# De Jesus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. 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! Henry works over De Jesus with some ground and pound from guard.#T3# Henry won't allow De Jesus to get back to his feet. Henry postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. De Jesus working a defensive guard here.
Henry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. De Jesus throws a couple of heel strikes.
De Jesus tries to strike from the bottom.
De Jesus is trying to keep Henry in close.
Henry with a flurry of punches that miss. De Jesus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henry is one step ahead there. Jere Henry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Henry prevents De Jesus from getting back to his feet. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. De Jesus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henry. Henry with a nice head shot there. Henry works over De Jesus with some ground and pound from guard. Henry postures up in De Jesus's guard and throws a big left but De Jesus blocks it. Henry makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. De Jesus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Jesus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Henry won't allow De Jesus to sweep him here. De Jesus is breathing heavily. Henry working some strikes from top position. Henry throws a big right hand that misses. Henry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Henry with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Henry connects with a couple of short punches. Henry with a flurry of punches that miss. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marlon De Jesus will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Henry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3##CL2# Henry gets tackled into the cage by De Jesus. De Jesus maintains the clinch. #BC2# De Jesus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marlon De Jesus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# De Jesus has Henry up against the cage in a clinch.
De Jesus is trying to force a seperation but Henry has the dominant position. De Jesus wants to stall.
De Jesus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Henry breaks the clinch.
#CL2# De Jesus clinches with his opponent.
De Jesus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Jesus is trying to force a seperation but Henry has the dominant position.#T1# Henry leaning his opponent against the cage. De Jesus trying to stall but Henry improves his position.
De Jesus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Henry is keeping busy.#BC# Henry breaks the clinch.
#CL2# De Jesus moves into the clinch successfully.
De Jesus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A bit of stalling here from Henry.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, De Jesus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Henry's brow. #BC# Henry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2# Henry dodges the punch combination from De Jesus.
Henry appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Henry is trying hard to land a takedown here. De Jesus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. De Jesus throws a leg kick but Henry checks it. De Jesus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Henry checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. A quick step to the side and Henry tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2# De Jesus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Henry on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC# Henry breaks from the clinch.
De Jesus just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2# De Jesus has managed to clinch.
#T3# De Jesus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Henry stalling the fight.
#BC# Henry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henry is trying hard to land a takedown here. De Jesus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2# De Jesus instigates a clinch. De Jesus is trying to stall.
De Jesus looking to throw knees to the head but Henry is blocking nicely.
De Jesus stalling in the clinch but Henry improves position. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Henry as De Jesus tries to tie him up. De Jesus is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage. Henry keeps control of De Jesus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4##BC# Henry manages to break the clinch.
De Jesus throws a body punch but Henry moves out of range. Henry throws a big counter combination but De Jesus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2# Henry gets tackled into the cage by De Jesus. De Jesus maintains the clinch. A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC# Henry breaks from the clinch.
De Jesus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Henry is able to avoid easily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2# De Jesus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. De Jesus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2# De Jesus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight! Marlon De Jesus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think De Jesus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 29:29 Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marlon De Jesus!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2017 |
#R1# Richardson avoids the head kick by De Jesus.
De Jesus throws a sloppy head kick and Richardson moves out of range easily. De Jesus throws a right and a left that both miss. De Jesus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Jesus tries to bum rush Richardson with a series of wild strikes but Richardson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Marlon De Jesus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. De Jesus tried to score with a low kick but Richardson checks it.#CL2# De Jesus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Richardson just leaning against De Jesus, taking a breather. De Jesus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee calls for Richardson to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Richardson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Richardson prevents a body shot from De Jesus. Richardson swings wildly with an uppercut but De Jesus uses good head movement to avoid it. Richardson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1# Richardson keeps control of De Jesus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC# Richardson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# De Jesus has closed the distance and engaged Richardson in a clinch.
De Jesus is trying to force a seperation but Richardson has the dominant position. De Jesus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Richardson has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# De Jesus manages to break the clinch.
De Jesus stuffs the takedown attempt from Richardson. Richardson gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2# De Jesus pushes Richardson up against the cage in a clinch.#T2# De Jesus is looking to control Richardson's arms but Richardson gets an underhook and turns him. Now De Jesus has his back to the cage. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC# Richardson breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# De Jesus instigates a clinch. De Jesus has had enough of the clinch but Richardson keeps him there for the moment. De Jesus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. De Jesus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC# Richardson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Richardson gets a clinch. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Richardson stalling against the cage.
Richardson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3# Richardson lands with a right to the head. De Jesus is trying to force a seperation but Richardson has the dominant position. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Richardson scores with a nice hook to the head. The referee calls for Richardson to work.
Richardson lands with a short shot to the head. #BC# Richardson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richardson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De Jesus defends well and Richardson ends up having to push De Jesus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Richardson misses with a series of wild punches.
Richardson misses with the combination.
#T4# De Jesus misses with the combination.
De Jesus throws a head kick but Richardson moves out of range.
#CL2# De Jesus moves into the clinch successfully.
Richardson avoids the elbow strike from De Jesus, against the cage.
#BC# Richardson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Marlon De Jesus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Richardson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De Jesus defends well and Richardson ends up having to push De Jesus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morgan Richardson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Richardson slips under a jab from De Jesus. De Jesus looks to land a body kick but Richardson moved away. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2# De Jesus moves into the clinch. De Jesus wants to break free but Richardson has control.
Richardson prevents a body shot from De Jesus. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marlon De Jesus will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# De Jesus misses with a combination
and Richardson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Richardson shoots in looking for a takedown but De Jesus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Richardson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Sloppy strikes from De Jesus. Those never looked like landing. Richardson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. De Jesus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Jesus wants it to stay on the feet. Richardson misses with a takedown attempt - De Jesus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morgan Richardson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Richardson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# De Jesus has closed the distance and engaged Richardson in a clinch.
Richardson lands a right hand. #BC# Richardson manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# De Jesus moves into the clinch successfully.
De Jesus is trying to break the clinch but Richardson has him pressed against the cage. #T1# Richardson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning De Jesus up against the cage. De Jesus is trying to break the clinch but Richardson is controlling him. Richardson has a couple of punches blocked by De Jesus.
De Jesus is trying to break the clinch but Richardson is controlling him. Morgan Richardson has scored more points in the clinch so far. The referee is keeping an eye on Richardson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC# Richardson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# De Jesus has closed the distance and engaged Richardson in a clinch.
De Jesus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Richardson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Jesus backwards. Richardson tries to break the clinch but De Jesus is controlling the position. #T2# De Jesus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Richardson wants to break free but De Jesus has control.
Richardson keeps control of De Jesus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC# Richardson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Jesus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Jesus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richardson. Richardson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Jesus sprawls well. De Jesus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Richardson gets slowly back to his feet. De Jesus tries to counter by closing the distance. Morgan Richardson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Richardson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Richardson shoots in looking for a takedown. De Jesus tries to sprawl out of it but Richardson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Jesus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3# De Jesus lands a leg kick that knocks Richardson off balance momentarily. De Jesus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Richardson avoids the head kick by De Jesus.
#CL2# De Jesus clinches. #BC# Richardson breaks the clinch.
#CL2# De Jesus has Richardson up against the cage in a clinch.
De Jesus is trying to break free. Richardson misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4# De Jesus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Richardson is defending well for now. De Jesus misses with a punch on the inside.
De Jesus is trying to break the clinch but Richardson is controlling him. De Jesus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Jesus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. De Jesus misses with a body punch.
De Jesus is trying to force a seperation but Richardson has the dominant position. De Jesus looking to slow down the pace here. De Jesus has been the more effective fighter overall so far. De Jesus wants to get back to striking at distance but Richardson won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. De Jesus tries to stall but Richardson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC# Richardson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. De Jesus misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marlon De Jesus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL2# De Jesus takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Richardson breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Richardson clinches up with De Jesus and pushes him back against the cage. De Jesus is trying to break the clinch but Richardson has him pressed against the cage. #BC# Richardson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# De Jesus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Richardson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De Jesus trying to stall but Richardson improves his position.
De Jesus trying to land knees to the body.
De Jesus is trying to break free. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Richardson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Stalling in the clinch from Richardson.
#T1##BC# Richardson manages to break the clinch.
Richardson fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2# De Jesus closes the distance and clinches. The referee calls for Richardson to work.
Richardson misses with a punch on the inside.
Richardson stalling.
Richardson lands an uppercut. De Jesus is trying to break the clinch but Richardson is controlling him.#T2# Richardson has a couple of punches blocked by De Jesus.
#BC# Richardson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richardson shoots in but De Jesus avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2# De Jesus moves into the clinch. De Jesus is trying to break the clinch but Richardson has him pressed against the cage. Richardson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Richardson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Jesus's efforts to push away. De Jesus is trying to break free. De Jesus is trying to break the clinch but Richardson has him pressed against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Richardson. #T3# De Jesus blocking some punches.
Richardson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2# De Jesus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# De Jesus has managed to clinch.
Richardson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Richardson fails to land. De Jesus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Richardson is keeping busy. Richardson is trying to force a seperation but De Jesus has the dominant position. Richardson has De Jesus pressed against the cage.
Richardson throws a head punch that misses. Richardson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4# Richardson misses with the head strike.
De Jesus wants to get back to striking at distance but Richardson won't allow it.
Richardson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. De Jesus tries to stall but Richardson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC# Richardson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. De Jesus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2# Richardson tries to keep at a distance but De Jesus has taken the fight into the clinch. De Jesus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. De Jesus wants to break free but Richardson has control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Richardson lands a shoulder strike. Morgan Richardson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Richardson has a couple of punches blocked by De Jesus.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Morgan Richardson. Well De Jesus 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:30 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marlon De Jesus!
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