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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
#R1# A punch combination from Bradford misses. Jelcic tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Bradford throws a nice looking combination but Jelcic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Bradford throws a body shot but no joy. Bradford throws a right and a left that both miss. Bradford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jelcic swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2# Jelcic closes the distance and pushes Bradford back into the cage. Jelcic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Bradford is looking for a takedown. Bradford tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jelcic just stands there and leans against the cage. Jelcic wants to take the fight to the mat but Bradford manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Bradford really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill... We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bradford gets underhooks to prevent Jelcic's takedown attempt.
Bradford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2# Jelcic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Jelcic gets in close and instigates a clinch. Bradford could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1# Bradford has Jelcic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jelcic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carroll Bradford. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jelcic is pressed up against the cage. Bradford has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jelcic down to the mat. Jelcic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Horrible takedown attempt by Bradford or perhaps it was just good defense by Jelcic, which made it look bad. Luka Jelcic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Jelcic closes the distance and pushes Bradford back into the cage. Bradford has Jelcic pressed against the cage.
A short left from Jelcic. Bradford goes for a takedown attempt but Jelcic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2# Jelcic closes the distance and clinches.#T2##BC2# Jelcic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Jelcic closes the distance and pushes Bradford back into the cage. Bradford wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jelcic has Bradford pressed against the cage, preventing Bradford from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Jelcic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2# Jelcic manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Jelcic gets a clinch. Bradford tries to pull guard but Jelcic holds him up against the cage and eventually Bradford drops back down to his feet.
Jelcic is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. A frustrated look appears on Bradford's face as he tries to break the clinch. Bradford is looking for a takedown. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jelcic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3# Bradford has Jelcic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jelcic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Jelcic lands an uppercut. Jelcic avoiding damage.
Bradford looking for a takedown. Bradford is breathing heavily. Bradford manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bradford takes an elbow to the temple. Jelcic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jelcic is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Jelcic. #T4# Jelcic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Jelcic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2# It looks like Carroll Bradford has been cut. Bradford is trying to maintain a safe position but Jelcic gets an underhook and turns Bradford into the cage. Bradford is trying to maintain a safe position but Jelcic gets an underhook and turns Bradford into the cage. Bradford looking for a takedown. Jelcic has Bradford pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bradford manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Bradford gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jelcic.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Bradford throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Jelcic dominated that round. The cut man is working on Carroll Bradford's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##CL2# Jelcic rushes Bradford and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Jelcic leaning his opponent against the cage. Bradford drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jelcic pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2# Jelcic darts in and clinches Bradford up against the cage. A short right from Jelcic on the inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jelcic lands with a light punch inside. #BC2# Jelcic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Jelcic clinches up against the cage. Bradford drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jelcic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bradford throws a series of punches but Jelcic avoids them all with ease. #T1##CL2# Jelcic clinches. Jelcic is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Jelcic stops a takedown attempt from Bradford.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carroll Bradford. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jelcic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bradford is defending well. Jelcic is pressed up against the cage. Bradford has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jelcic down to the mat. Jelcic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Jelcic has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jelcic throws a sloppy head kick and Bradford moves out of range easily. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Bradford tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jelcic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bradford blocks it with crossed arms. Jelcic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bradford is defending well.#T2# Jelcic pushes Bradford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Jelcic is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC# Bradford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bradford misses with the combination.
#TD# Bradford bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Jelcic wants to get back to his feet but Bradford is dominant here and he's now got Jelcic's back! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jelcic is trying to get back to his feet but Bradford has full control of the position and if anything, Jelcic has just worked his way into a worse spot. Bradford missing with punches from the back. #SUB# Bradford goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Jelcic escapes and is now in half guard on top. #T3##SUB2# Jelcic seems to be looking for submissions.
Jelcic scoring with strikes to the body and head. Bradford throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
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. Jelcic connects with a nice short shot to Bradford's temple. 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. Jelcic connects with a nice short shot to Bradford's temple. Jelcic slips a nice elbow through Bradford's hands, connecting with Bradford's forehead.#ROC2# Bradford is rocked! Jelcic is nestled in close to Bradford, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Oh Bradford is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Jelcic lands a big elbow - Bradford is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Jelcic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luka Jelcic!
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