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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
EMMA2
Date: Jun 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Minard avoids a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Minard drives through and clinches with Darboh against the cage.
#TD2#
Darboh is fighting off a takedown attempt but Minard is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Darboh to the mat. Darboh regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Minard is looking to work some ground and pound but Darboh has wrist control.
Minard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darboh is keeping the position for now.
Minard scoring with punches to the head and body.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Darboh is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Minard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darboh wants to stand but Minard is controlling his posture from full guard.
Darboh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minard is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB2#
Minard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Darboh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Darboh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Darboh trying to control but Minard is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Minard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Minard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Darboh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Minard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Darboh stopping the sweep attempt from Minard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Minard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Minard has his foot on Darboh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Darboh works his way back into a safe position though.
Darboh looking to sit in guard and control but Minard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Minard throws a big elbow that misses.
Minard cracks Darboh with a solid left hand.
Minard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darboh looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Minard puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Darboh wants to improve his position but Minard is controlling well.
Minard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Minard looks to land a strike but Darboh avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Darboh has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Minard has passed into side control.
Minard landing a few strikes.
Minard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Darboh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Minard throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Darboh is looking for a sweep.
Minard laying and praying for a moment but Darboh takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Minard is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
Minard working the head and body with strikes.
Darboh trying to control here.
Minard throwing shots but Darboh is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Darboh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Minard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Minard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slick Minard dominated that round.
That's time! Darboh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Minard rushes Darboh and presses him up against the cage.
Minard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Darboh is looking to break free of the clinch but Minard has double underhooks. #TD2#
Minard drags the fight down to the ground.
Darboh lands a couple of elbows.
Minard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Minard looking for a guillotine here but Darboh defends easily.
#SUB2#
Minard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Minard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Darboh defends it easily.
Darboh looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Darboh trying to control the position from guard on top but Minard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minard trying to control the position.
#SU#
Darboh stands up from Minard's guard - Darboh perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Minard moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Minard decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Minard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Minard working for a triangle but Darboh defends it easily.
Minard keeping moving, preventing Darboh from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Darboh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Minard working for submissions but it's allowed Darboh to get to half guard.
#T3#
Minard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Minard wants to control but Darboh is keeping busy.
Minard gets full guard.
Darboh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Darboh trying to control the position from guard on top but Minard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Minard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Minard is trying to hold Darboh in close to prevent damage but Darboh has managed to pass into half guard.
Darboh is looking to advance position but Minard won't allow it. #SUB2#
Minard looking for subs from the bottom but Darboh mounts him!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minard sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Minard actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slick Minard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Minard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Minard manages to pull guard.
Darboh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Minard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Darboh defends well.#SU#
Darboh stands up and waves to Minard to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Minard has Darboh up against the cage in a clinch.
Minard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Darboh to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Darboh avoiding damage as Minard throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Minard successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Minard looking for a guillotine here but Darboh defends easily.
Minard looking for a sweep. Not yet Minard, not yet. #SUB2#
Minard is looking for a triangle but Darboh pushes his legs off easily.
Minard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Darboh wants to control from the top but Minard keeps moving. #SUB2#
Minard has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Darboh is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Minard.
Minard can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Minard is trying to buck Darboh off.#SUB#
Darboh is working to tighten his grip on Minard's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Minard has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Darboh is really squeezing tight and eventually Minard passes out! Darboh breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Amara Darboh!
Amara Darboh decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Slick Minard stepped up to the mic, saying 'When you have already lost everything there is no reason to fear defeat. Let's GO!!'.
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Event:
GFC5:Ganbaatar vs Jenson
Date: May 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Minard shoots and misses
and Darboh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Darboh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Minard is looking to counter the offense by Darboh and move into the clinch.
Minard closes the distance and clinches up with Darboh, looking for a takedown. Minard pushes Darboh against the cage but Darboh circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Minard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slick Minard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darboh slaps away a takedown attempt from Minard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Minard misses with a takedown attempt - Darboh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Darboh looks to land a combination. Minard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Slick Minard has been cut.
Minard throws a sloppy head kick
and Darboh counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Darboh shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Darboh showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minard trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T1#
Minard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Darboh wants to control the pace but Minard is squirming around nicely.
Minard is wriggling around trying to escape.
Minard is working hard here to advance position.
Minard tries to lock up and control but Darboh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Darboh is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Minard can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Minard tries to hold on but Darboh postures up.#T2#
Minard is squirming around, avoiding Darboh's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minard wants to hold on but Darboh pushes him away.
Darboh controlling from the full mount.
Minard looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Minard wants to control but Darboh is having none of it.
Darboh wants to control the pace but Minard is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Minard is looking to improve his position but Darboh isn't that keen on the idea.
Darboh avoids the attempt from Minard to control.
Minard is trying to escape the mount.
Darboh is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Minard can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T4#
Minard working to try and regain half guard.
Darboh lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Darboh scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Minard is looking to get to half guard.
Darboh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Minard is looking to escape.
Minard is looking to improve his position but Darboh isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amara Darboh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slick Minard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Minard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Darboh goes for a double leg but Minard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Minard continues to drive forward.
Darboh shoots in but Minard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Darboh stuffs the takedown attempt from Minard. Minard gets slowly back to his feet.
Minard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Darboh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Minard swivels and escapes.
Slick Minard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amara Darboh.
Darboh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Darboh drives through with a takedown into Minard's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Darboh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Minard looking for a sweep. Not yet Minard, not yet. #T1#
Minard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Minard working for a triangle but Darboh defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Minard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Minard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Minard keeping full guard, as Darboh tries to pass.
Darboh trying to control the position from guard on top but Minard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Darboh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Darboh. No joy for Minard on that attempt. #CL2#
Darboh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Minard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Minard jumps guard but Darboh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Minard tries for a takedown but Darboh manages to get underhooks.
#T3#
Minard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Darboh looking to throw knees to the head but Minard is blocking nicely.
Darboh is trying to push Minard away but Minard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Minard works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Minard wants to pass the guard but Darboh is keeping the position.
Minard is looking to stand up but Darboh won't let him.
Darboh working a defensive guard here.
Minard passes into half guard.
Minard wants to free his trapped foot but Darboh is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Darboh is trying to control but can't.
Darboh is trying to stand.
Minard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Minard is thwarting Darboh's attempts to control the position.
Minard uses his free foot to push down on Darboh's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Darboh.
Amara Darboh has got the better of the ground game so far.
BOOM! Minard connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Darboh tries to hold on but Minard postures up.
Darboh is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slick Minard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Slick Minard's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Minard closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU#
Minard stands up out of the half guard. #CL#
Minard closes the distance and clinches.
Minard is trying to drag Darboh to the mat but Darboh just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Minard manages to break the clinch.
Minard avoids the head kick by Darboh.
Minard stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Darboh defends well and Minard ends up having to push Darboh into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Minard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slick Minard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Darboh tries to avoid it but Minard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Darboh to the ground. Darboh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Darboh plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD2#
Darboh closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Minard did well to prevent Darboh getting side control.
Minard is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Darboh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Darboh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Darboh trying to pass the guard but Minard defending well.
Minard gets full guard.#T2#
Minard trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Minard looking for a guillotine here but Darboh defends easily.
Darboh wants to pass the guard but Minard is keeping the position.
Minard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Minard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Darboh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Darboh trying to control but Minard is working from the bottom.
Darboh stops Minard from standing up.
Minard has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Minard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Darboh is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Darboh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Minard's head.
Minard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Darboh being controlled here, momentarily.
Minard passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Minard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Darboh has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ground and pound from Minard seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
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 Slick Minard.
I think Minard 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
GFC3:Ganbaatar vs Reyes
Date: May 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Darboh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diggler's sensitive parts. #CL#
Darboh moves into the clinch successfully.
Diggler is trying to pull guard but Darboh has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Darboh has picked Diggler up - he's going for a ride! Darboh dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diggler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diggler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Diggler is nestled in close to Darboh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Diggler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Diggler lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darboh trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Diggler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diggler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Darboh actively working from the bottom here.
Diggler winds up and cracks Darboh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Diggler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Diggler seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Darboh is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dirk Diggler!
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Event:
GFC2:B.Wood vs Batinic
Date: May 15, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Darboh moves into the clinch.
Wood slows down the pace here.
Wood landing knees to the body.
Wood scores a nice knee to the body.
Wood stalling the fight.
Wood scores with a knee to the head.
Wood has Darboh pushed against the ropes.
Wood has Darboh pressed against the ropes.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Wood for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wood.
Wood stalling.
Wood seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Maddox Wood.
Darboh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wood.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Darboh crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wood - the referee stops the clock and Darboh gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wood. Darboh manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Darboh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wood looks to land a combination but Darboh avoids it well. #CL2#
Darboh moves into range and clinches up with Wood.#T1#
Wood presses Darboh against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Darboh looks winded!
A left hand lands to the body for Wood.
Darboh takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#
It looks like Amara Darboh has been cut.
A left hand lands to the body for Wood.
Wood lands a body shot.
Wood lands a shot to the body.
Wood content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wood stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wood stalling in the clinch.
Wood will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Darboh up against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Maddox Wood.
Darboh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Darboh throws a head kick that misses.
Darboh's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Darboh scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Wood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darboh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wood scores with a punch to the head.
Wood misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wood throws a powerful right kick. Darboh tried to block low but the kick was high! Darboh was taken right off of his feet! Wood jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Maddox Wood!
During a confident post fight interview, Maddox Wood thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GFC1:Beginning
Date: May 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Batinic looking to score a takedown here. Darboh is defending well but Batinic drives through and ends up in Darboh's guard.
Batinic pushing down on Darboh's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Batinic working over Darboh with some ground and pound. Darboh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Batinic thows a huge punch but Darboh dodges it nicely.
Darboh is trying to get back to full guard.
Darboh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Batinic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Batinic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Batinic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darboh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Darboh has hold of Batinic's hands but Batinic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Batinic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Darboh defending well though. #SUB#
Batinic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Darboh is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Batinic 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.
Batinic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Darboh looks winded!
Darboh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Batinic scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Batinic lands strikes from half guard.
Batinic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Batinic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Batinic. #ROC#
Darboh is rocked!
Darboh taking some punishment here, with Batinic in his half guard.
Darboh is still in real trouble! Can Batinic finish him?
Batinic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Batinic is looking for a kimura here.
Batinic lands a big elbow - Darboh 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 Batinic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matej Batinic!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Darboh throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
so Coffey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Coffey wanted to stand there but Darboh had control of the position.
Coffey with a nice head shot there.
Coffey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Darboh has a closed guard, preventing Coffey from standing up. #SUB2#
Coffey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Darboh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coffey has managed to get both his arms back between Darboh's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coffey is looking to stand up but Darboh won't let him.
Darboh is trying to control the position but Coffey postures up. #SU#
Coffey stands and steps away. Darboh gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Darboh delivers a nice body kick.#T1##TD#
Coffey looking to score a takedown here. Darboh is defending well but Coffey drives through and ends up in Darboh's guard.
Coffey stands up over Darboh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Darboh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coffey defends it easily.
Coffey preventing the sweep.
Coffey is in close to Darboh's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SU#
Coffey decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Darboh pushes Coffey up against the cage in a clinch.
Darboh being controlled against the cage.
Darboh is looking to control Coffey's arms but Coffey gets an underhook and turns him. Now Darboh has his back to the cage. #T2##BC#
Coffey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from Darboh misses #TD#
and Coffey counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Coffey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Coffey stands up from half guard. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Darboh trying to stall but Coffey improves his position.
Darboh tries to pull guard but Coffey won't allow it.
Darboh wants a takedown but no success here.
Darboh looks winded!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Coffey is stalling here.
Darboh is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Coffey to keep the fight standing.
Jarrett Coffey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amara Darboh.
Coffey stalling the fight.
Coffey'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.
Darboh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#BC#
Coffey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Darboh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Coffey defends well and Darboh ends up having to push Coffey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Coffey really is a fat lump.
Darboh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Coffey misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Darboh moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Coffey shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Darboh manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarrett Coffey dominated that 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.
#R2#
Darboh shoots in for a takedown but Coffey shows good takedown defense.
Coffey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Darboh.
Darboh misses with a takedown #TD#
and Coffey counters with a shoot takedown. Darboh fights it but they end up in guard.
Jarrett Coffey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amara Darboh.#SU#
Coffey stands and steps away. Darboh gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Darboh misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Coffey counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Darboh is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Coffey dives into side control.
#REVB#
Coffey scores with punches from side control.
Darboh is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Coffey stands up and beckons Darboh to his feet. #T1##CL2#
Darboh has Coffey up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Coffey breaks the clinch.
Darboh with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Coffey counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Coffey will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Darboh up against the cage.#BC#
Coffey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Coffey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU#
Coffey stands up and beckons Darboh to his feet. #CL#
Coffey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Coffey slowing the pace effectively.
Coffey displaying some good clinch control by pressing Darboh up against the cage.
Coffey seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#BC#
Coffey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Darboh darts in and clinches Coffey up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coffey stalling.
Darboh has had enough of the clinch but Coffey keeps him there for the moment.
Coffey prevents Darboh from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Coffey breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Coffey.#T3#
Darboh shoots in for a takedown but Coffey shows good takedown defense.
Coffey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Darboh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Coffey defends it well.
Coffey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darboh can do to turn this around?
Coffey throws a big shot that misses.
Darboh is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Coffey scores with a nice right hand.
#TD#
Darboh tries to sprawl but Coffey drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Darboh scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Coffey manages to mount him!
#SU#
Coffey get's back to his feet.#CL#
Coffey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Darboh, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Coffey leaning against his opponent.
Coffey is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Coffey gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Darboh has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Coffey after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Coffey takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Coffey is stalling here.
#BC#
Coffey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Darboh with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Coffey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Darboh's guard.#SU#
Coffey stands up and waves to Darboh to follow him. #CL#
Coffey has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarrett Coffey dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Coffey has managed to clinch.
Darboh wants to get back to striking at distance but Coffey won't allow it.
Darboh wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Coffey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Darboh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Coffey pinned against the cage. Coffey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Darboh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Coffey, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Coffey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL2#
Darboh rushes Coffey and presses him up against the cage.
Darboh being controlled against the cage.
Coffey stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Coffey for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Darboh has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Coffey after a bit of a struggle.
Darboh tries to pull guard but Coffey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jarrett Coffey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amara Darboh.
Darboh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Darboh tries to pull guard but Coffey holds him up against the cage and eventually Darboh drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Coffey breaks the clinch.
Darboh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Darboh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Coffey pinned against the cage. Coffey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jarrett Coffey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Coffey dives in and scores a takedown into Darboh's guard.
Coffey is working Darboh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Coffey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SU#
Coffey stands up and waves to Darboh to follow him. #T3##TD#
Coffey scores with a takedown into Darboh's guard.
Coffey controls from within his opponent's guard.
Coffey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Darboh's head.#SU#
Darboh is working an open guard so Coffey takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Coffey throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Darboh.#TD#
Coffey drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T4##SU#
Coffey stands up. #TD#
Darboh gets caught flat footed, as Coffey shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Coffey decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Darboh, up you get!
Coffey misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Coffey clinches with his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Coffey breaks from the clinch.
Amara Darboh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jarrett Coffey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Coffey darts in and clinches Darboh up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarrett Coffey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coffey 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarrett Coffey!
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