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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Takeshi clinches up with Irland and pushes him back against the cage.
Irland is working for takedown but Takeshi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Irland is looking for a takedown.
Irland wants a takedown.
Takeo Takeshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Irland.
Takeshi slowing the pace effectively.
Takeshi really is a fat lump.
Come on Takeshi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Takeshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Takeshi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Irland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Irland is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Takeshi pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Takeshi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Takeo Takeshi.#CL#
Takeshi darts in and clinches Irland up against the cage.
Irland being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Takeshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
John Irland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irland takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice sprawl there from Takeshi as Irland shoots in.
Takeshi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Irland closes this distance looking for a takedown but Takeshi circles away.
Irland shoots for a takedown but Takeshi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Irland shoots for a takedown but Takeshi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Takeshi clinches up against the cage.
Takeshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Irland tries to score a body lock takedown but Takeshi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Takeshi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Takeshi closes the distance and clinches.
Takeshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Takeshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Takeshi leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Takeshi breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Takeshi pushes Irland up against the cage in a clinch.
Takeshi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Irland goes for a takedown attempt but Takeshi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Irland fails with a takedown attempt.
Irland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takeshi swivels and escapes.#CL#
Takeshi pushes Irland up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Takeshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Irland dives in and grabs Takeshi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takeshi pushes down on Irland's head and hops out.
Takeo Takeshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Takeshi clinches.
Takeshi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Takeshi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irland is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Takeshi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Irland being controlled against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeo Takeshi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Irland fails with the takedown.
Irland shoots in but Takeshi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Takeshi slaps away a takedown attempt from Irland, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Takeo Takeshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Irland.
Takeshi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Takeshi pushes Irland up against the cage in a clinch.
Takeo Takeshi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Takeshi tries a body shot but Irland blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Takeshi.
#BC#
Takeshi breaks the clinch.
Takeshi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Irland.#CL#
Takeshi instigates a clinch.
Takeshi just leaning against Irland, taking a breather.
Takeshi leaning against his opponent.
Takeshi avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Takeo Takeshi.
Irland with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takeshi counters with a body kick. #CL#
Takeshi moves into the clinch.#T2#
Takeshi is struggling to control the position.
Takeshi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Irland.
Irland prevents a body shot from Takeshi.
Takeshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
Takeshi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Takeshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Irland controls his hands.
Takeshi effectively controlling the action here.
Irland is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Takeshi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Takeshi.
The referee is keeping an eye on Takeshi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Takeo Takeshi.
Irland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takeshi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Takeshi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Irland swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Irland shoots for a double leg takedown but Takeshi sprawls well. He's pushed Irland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Takeshi forces Irland back against the cage and clinches.
Takeshi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Irland changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Takeshi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeshi wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeo Takeshi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Takeshi wants to clinch.
Irland with the counter takedown but Takeshi avoids it easily.
No luck for Irland with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Takeshi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Irland.
Takeshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irland can do to turn this around?
Takeshi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Irland closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Takeshi quickly recovers to half guard.
Irland prevents Takeshi from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irland moves into full mount! Takeshi won't be happy about that!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Irland has hold of Takeshi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Takeshi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Takeshi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Takeshi wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Irland goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Takeshi turns into him and now he's in Irland's guard.
#SU#
Takeshi gets to his feet. Irland looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Takeshi leaves Irland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Irland shoots in for a double leg but Takeshi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Takeo Takeshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Irland.
Irland takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Irland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takeshi swivels and escapes.#T2#
Irland tries for a takedown but Takeshi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Takeshi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Irland shoots for a takedown but Takeshi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Irland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takeshi pinned against the cage. Takeshi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takeshi tries to clinch but Irland moves out of range.
Irland changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Takeshi tries to avoid it but Irland manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Takeshi to the ground. Takeshi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Irland shoots for a takedown but Takeshi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Irland tries to get set, Takeshi tries to push him back and clinch up but Irland manages to avoid the attempt.
Irland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Takeshi clinches up against the cage.
Takeshi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Takeshi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Takeshi.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Takeshi for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Takeshi.
Irland is looking for a takedown.
Takeshi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Takeo Takeshi.#TD2#
Irland shoots in and bounces Takeshi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Irland stops Takeshi from standing up. #T4##ES#
Takeshi pushes Irland off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Irland shoots for a takedown but Takeshi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Takeshi is looking to counter punch.
Takeshi thows a body kick. Irland tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Takeshi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL#
Takeshi has Irland up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Takeshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takeo Takeshi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeshi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Irland.
Irland throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Takeshi's waist but Takeshi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Irland off to one side.
Irland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takeshi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
John Irland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takeshi moves in looking to clinch but Irland pushes him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeo Takeshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Takeshi 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:25
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:25
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeo Takeshi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Roach looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Irland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Irland actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Irland actively working from the bottom here.
Roach really is a fat lump.
Roach slips a nice elbow through Irland's hands, connecting with Irland's forehead.#SUB2#
Irland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roach pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Roach is looking for a kimura but Irland is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roach to get the leverage.
Roach working over Irland with some ground and pound. Irland looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Roach is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Irland is just riding it out for now. Roach eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Irland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Irland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Irland taking some punishment here, with Roach in his half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Irland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Irland is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roach scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Irland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Irland wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Roach is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Irland looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Irland actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Irland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roach pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Roach is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Roach looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Irland with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Roach looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Irland looking for submissions off his back.
Roach is nestled in close to Irland, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Roach lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Roach is working for a kimura but Irland is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Roach is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Irland doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roach. #T3##SUB2#
Irland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Irland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Irland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Roach tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Irland.
Irland tries to get to full guard but Roach has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Irland actively working from the bottom here.
Roach lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Roach landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Roach lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Roach is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Irland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Irland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Irland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roach pulls his head out easily.
Irland has hold of Roach's hands but Roach slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Irland tries to get to full guard but Roach has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Roach is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Roach is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Irland sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graig Roach dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Irland looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Irland seems to be working for a kimura but Roach defends the submission attempt.
Roach gets full guard.#SUB#
Roach looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Irland drops back, looking for a kneebar! Roach looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Roach looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Roach! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irland is not content to let Roach control the position.
Irland is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB#
Roach thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Roach wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Irland, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Irland is trying to improve his position.
Irland is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Roach working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Irland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Roach wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Irland, who protects the arm well.
Irland manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Irland actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Irland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Irland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Irland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Roach is working for a kimura but Irland is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Roach is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Irland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Irland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roach working Irland over with strikes. #SUB#
Roach is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Irland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Irland wants to get back to full guard.#SU#
Roach gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Irland shoots in and bounces Roach off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Irland postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Roach is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Irland, into his guard. #REVR##T4#
Roach postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Roach got a little sloppy there for a moment and Irland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roach has managed to get both his arms back between Irland's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Irland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roach might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Roach wants to get up but he can't break Irland's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Roach landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Roach avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Roach makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in 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 Graig Roach will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
Irland looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Irland drops back, looking for a kneebar! Roach looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Roach looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Roach! #REVR##SU#
Roach decides to stand back up. Roach steps back and let's Irland get back to his feet.#TD2#
Irland scores with a takedown into Roach's guard.
Roach is looking to stand up but Irland isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Irland is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Roach is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Roach has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Irland working for a triangle but Roach defends it easily.
Irland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Roach avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Roach is looking to stand up but Irland won't let him.
Roach with a nice head shot there.#SU#
Roach stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Roach drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Irland is looking to regain half guard here but Roach keeps moving and retains side control.
Irland sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Roach wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Irland is defending against the submission attempts here by Roach.
#SUB#
Roach is looking for a kimura but Irland is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roach to get the leverage. #T2##SUB2#
Irland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roach pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Irland actively working from the bottom here.
Roach is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irland can do to turn this around?
Irland has hold of Roach's hands but Roach slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Irland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Irland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Irland actively working from the bottom here.
Irland taking some punishment here, with Roach in his half guard. #SUB2#
Irland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Roach wants to work for an arm triangle but Irland is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Roach lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Irland actively working from the bottom here.
Roach tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB2#
Irland looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Irland actively working from the bottom here.#SU#
Roach decides to stand up. #TD2#
Irland manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Roach on his heels. He'll look to pass Roach's guard now, I'm sure.
Irland prevents Roach from getting back to his feet.
Irland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roach swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Irland drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Roach dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Irland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roach is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Irland is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Roach has his hands clasped together but Irland extends and breaks Roach's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Irland.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Irland!
Our winner, John Irland, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
DUEL#72 oCrazy vs Harris
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Pask shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pask showed some decent athleticism there.
Pask seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irland taking some punishment here, with Pask in his half guard.
Pask seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Irland tries to roll over but Pask keeps him under control.#SUB#
Irland looking for submissions off his back.
Pask landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pask in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Irland actively working from the bottom here.
Pask content to control rather than advance.
Pask prevents Irland from improving his position.#T1#
Pask scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pask scores with a big shot! Irland's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Irland! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Pask!
A very excited looking Dan Pask made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Irland throws a leg kick but Duncan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Duncan throws a big counter combination but Irland scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
John Irland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irland closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duncan circles away.
Irland dives in for a single leg takedown but Duncan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Irland shoots in looking for a takedown but Duncan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Irland's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Irland looks to move away, Duncan throws a big counter combo but Irland just gets out of the way.
Merle Duncan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Irland.#CL#
Duncan clinches with his opponent.
Duncan misses with an elbow strike.
Duncan misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Duncan breaks from the clinch.
Duncan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Irland.
Irland throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Duncan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irland.
Duncan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Irland up against the cage.
Duncan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Duncan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Duncan stalling against the cage.
Duncan seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A head punch on the inside from Irland fails to land.
Come on Duncan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Merle Duncan.#TD2#
Irland is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Duncan's half guard.
Duncan is looking for a sweep. Irland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Duncan is concentrating on defense, preventing Irland from advancing position.
Duncan wants to get back to full guard but Irland has passed into side control.
Duncan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Irland on the ground.
Irland throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Irland tries to move to mount but Duncan blocks the move with his legs.
Duncan stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Duncan is trying to control Irland's posture but Irland avoids it. #T3#
Irland trying to control the action but Duncan is working from the bottom.
Duncan struggling a bit here.
Irland looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Duncan is avoiding damage well.
Irland misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Irland wants to control but Duncan is keeping him busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
We've been informed that Irland has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL#
Duncan pushes Irland up against the cage in a clinch.
Duncan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Irland.
Duncan gets underhooks to prevent Irland's takedown attempt.
Irland struggles to land a body shot inside as Duncan controls his hands.
Irland fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irland fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Irland successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Duncan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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 Merle Duncan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Irland has closed the distance and engaged Duncan in a clinch.
#TD#
Duncan pulls guard successfully.
Irland is stalling in the full guard.
Duncan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Irland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irland postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Irland won't allow Duncan to sweep him here.
Irland trying to control the position from guard on top but Duncan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Irland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duncan is keeping the position for now.
Irland cracks Duncan with a solid left hand.
Irland trying to control but Duncan is working from the bottom.
Irland showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Irland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duncan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Duncan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Irland.
Irland fails to land the takedown.
Duncan with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Irland counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Irland pulls guard successfully.
Irland will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Duncan lands a couple of digs.
Duncan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Irland works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Irland has momentary wrist control but Duncan slips an elbow through the middle.
Duncan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Irland is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Irland is breathing heavily.#T3#
Duncan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Irland's head.
Irland is trying to control the position but Duncan postures up.
Duncan throws a big right hand that misses.
Duncan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Irland 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.
Duncan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Duncan throwing strikes but missing.
Irland is trying to keep Duncan in close.
Irland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Duncan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T4#
Irland wants to control from the top but Duncan keeps moving.
Duncan managing to control the position.
Duncan will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Irland will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Duncan tries for a takedown but Irland sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Irland swinging wildly here.
Merle Duncan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Irland shoots in but Duncan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Duncan misses with a takedown attempt - Irland sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Duncan lands a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Irland gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Duncan.
Irland slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Irland throws an elbow but it misses.
Duncan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duncan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Irland blocks it with crossed arms.
Irland prevents Duncan from breaking the clinch.
Irland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Irland has hold of one of Duncan's legs. Duncan is fighting the takedown attempt but Irland gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Duncan can't keep his opponent in guard - Irland advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Duncan is looking to control Irland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Duncan avoid being mounted?
John Irland has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duncan is not content to let Irland control the position.#T2#
Irland trying to control the pace.
Irland seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duncan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Duncan is holding on to half guard well.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Irland doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
so Duncan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3#
Irland trying to keep a closed guard but Duncan is proving a slippery customer.
Irland is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Duncan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Duncan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Duncan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Duncan with a nice head shot there.
Duncan prevents Irland from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Irland has his foot on Duncan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duncan works his way back into a safe position though.
Duncan throws an elbow that misses. Irland uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Duncan's guard. Nice move by Irland!#REVB##T4#
Duncan keeping moving, preventing Irland from controlling successfully.
Irland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duncan keeping moving, preventing Irland from controlling successfully.
Irland with a flurry of punches that miss.
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 Merle Duncan.
I think Duncan 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Merle Duncan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Irland throws a head kick but Buckley moves out of range.
Buckley could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Irland shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buckley wants to control the action here but instead Irland manages to pass to full mount!
Buckley is trying to escape the mount.
Irland looking to control but Buckley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Irland with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Buckley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irland tries to control but Buckley wriggling away.
Buckley tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Irland avoids the attempt from Buckley to control.
Irland throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Buckley is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Irland working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Buckley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Irland controlling from mount.
Irland trying to control but Buckley is having none of it.
Irland controlling the position easily from mount.
Irland wants to control the pace but Buckley is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Buckley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Irland fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Irland avoids the attempt from Buckley to control.
A nice elbow there by Irland.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irland avoids the attempt from Buckley to control.
Buckley gets back to half guard.
Buckley is looking to improve his position.
Irland seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Irland is thwarting Buckley's attempts to control the position.
Buckley is trying to get back to full guard.
Buckley is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Irland is trying to work for a kimura but Buckley is defending well.
Irland seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Buckley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Buckley tries to roll over but Irland keeps him under control.
Buckley trying to control but Irland postures up.
Buckley tries to roll over but Irland keeps him under control.
Irland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Irland keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Buckley wants to control but Irland is keeping busy.
Buckley is staying active underneath Irland, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Irland moves nicely into side control.
Irland avoids the strikes from the bottom by Buckley.
Buckley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Irland wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Irland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Irland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Buckley is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Irland advances to mount.
Irland lands a couple of good shots and Buckley has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Irland dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Irland 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.
Irland wants to control from the top but Buckley keeps moving.
John Irland has got the better of the ground game so far.
Irland advances to half guard.
Buckley is refusing to be controlled, as Irland sits in half guard.
Buckley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Irland wants to stand but Buckley has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Buckley is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Irland postures up.
#T1#
Irland with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Irland thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Irland trying to control the position from guard on top but Buckley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buckley controlling the position.
Irland wanted to stand there but Buckley had control of the position.
Buckley looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Irland puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Buckley is looking to get back to full guard here but Irland has managed to pass to side control instead.
Buckley is looking for a sweep.
Irland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buckley is trying to control Irland's posture but Irland avoids it.
Irland wants to stand but Buckley is controlling his arm.#T2#
Irland trying to control the action but Buckley is working from the bottom.
Irland wants to stand but Buckley is controlling his arm.
Buckley is looking to regain half guard here but Irland keeps moving and retains side control.
Irland is putting a hurting on Buckley here, landing some big shots from side control.
Irland trying to control the action but Buckley is working from the bottom.
Buckley gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Irland connects with a nice short shot to Buckley's temple.
Irland is pressing down on Buckley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Buckley is holding on for now. #T3#
Irland controlling the action here.
Buckley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Irland.
Irland works his way into full mount!
Buckley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Irland tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Buckley tries to hold on but Irland postures up.
Irland controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Irland prevents Buckley from getting the reversal.
Irland with a couple of short strikes.
Irland controlling the position easily from mount.
Irland raining down hammerfists from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice elbow there by Irland.#SUB2#
Irland has isolated one of Buckley's arms. Buckley looking to fight him off but Irland twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Irland!
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