 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Crush attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Crush throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Crush.
Crush has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Small counters by clinching up.
Crush with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Small taking a breather.
Small struggles to land a body shot inside as Crush controls his hands.
Crush tries to land a knee to the head but Small blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Crush escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crush throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL2#
Crush closes the distance and pushes Small back into the cage.
Crush scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Small lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1#
Small missing with knees to the body.
Small landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Crush misses with a knee to the head.
Small unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Crush managing to block the knees to the body from Small.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crush.
Crush blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crush throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Small blocks it with crossed arms.
Crush on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Crush on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Crush misses with a knee strike.
Small tries to work over Crush's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crush scores with a knee to the head.
#T2#
Small misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crush.
Small tries to throw a body punch but Crush avoids it by throwing Small back against the cage.
Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Small trying to land knees to the body.
Crush avoiding damage as Small throws knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Small throws an elbow but misses.
Small scores with a hook to the body.
Small is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crush is defending well for now.#BC2#
Crush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crush lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crush looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Small fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Crush throws a counter combo.#T3#
Small fails with the takedown.
Small fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sherwood Small. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crush throws a sloppy head kick and Small moves out of range easily.
Crush tries for a takedown but Small sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crush throws a head kick but Small moves out of range.
Small shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crush defends it nicely.
Small is breathing heavily.
Small takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Crush. That's going to slow Small down.
A head kick misses from Crush. #CL2#
Small gets tackled into the cage by Crush. Crush maintains the clinch.
Crush tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Small misses with some punches.
Small creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Crush breaks the clinch.
Crush connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crush with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Small misses with a takedown attempt - Crush sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crush stuffs the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crush shoots in looking for a takedown but Small manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Crush's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Crush 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#
A combination from Crush does no damage.
Steve Crush seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Crush lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Small has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Small and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Small takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Sherwood Small has been cut.#CL2#
Crush has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Crush manages to break the clinch.
Small changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crush tries to avoid it but Small manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crush to the ground. Crush escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Small shoots in for a takedown but Crush shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Crush clinches.
Small misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Crush breaks the clinch.
Crush shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Small as he avoids it easily.
Crush looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crush throws a head kick that misses.
Crush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Small looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T1#
Crush wants to stand but Small is controlling the position.
Crush preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crush keeping full guard, as Small tries to pass.
Crush wants to get back to his feet but Small is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Crush is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crush is breathing heavily.
Crush has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Small thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Small scoring with some ground and pound.
Small prevents Crush from getting back to his feet.
Small with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Small accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Small postures up in Crush's guard and throws a big left but Crush blocks it.
Small is looking to pass into half guard but Crush pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Crush is in guard.#REVB#
Crush pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Small is keeping the position for now.
Crush must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Crush throwing strikes but missing.
Small seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Crush trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##ES#
Small manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Crush looks to land a combination but Small avoids it well.
Crush lands a nice leg kick that just misses Small's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Crush has taken the fight to the clinch.
Small tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crush avoids it.
Small displaying some good clinch control by pressing Crush up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land.
Crush blocks a body shot from Small.
Small has a couple of punches blocked by Crush.
#T4#
Small doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crush managing to block the knees to the body from Small.
Crush with a knee to the head.
Small tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crush avoids it.
Small trying to land knees to the body.
Small misses with the head strike.
Small throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Small missing with knees to the body.
Small looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Crush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Crush gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steve Crush will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sherwood Small's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Crush scoring well with a low kick there.
Steve Crush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crush throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Crush clinches up against the cage.
Sherwood Small has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crush on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Small could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Small tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crush avoids it.
Small pushes Crush back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Crush escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crush.
Small looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crush is fending him off so far but Small persists. Nope, Crush circles away and we're back to standing.
Crush lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Small is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Crush throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crush throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Small.#CL2#
Crush closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Small tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crush avoids it.#T1#
Crush throws a knee to the head but misses.
Small is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crush is defending well for now.
Small tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crush's elbow.
Small tries to throw a body punch but Crush avoids it by throwing Small back against the cage.
Small tries a body shot but Crush blocks it.
Small misses with an elbow over the top.
Small misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crush.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Small goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crush looking to throw knees to the head but Small is blocking nicely.
Crush landing knees to the head.
#ROC2#
Small is rocked!
Crush working the clinch nicely. Small is working for position but Crush cracks him with a big knee to the head! Small crumples up against the cage and Crush lands two more shots before the ref can save Small! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Steve Crush!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Ellis shoots in for a double leg but Small sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Small darts in and clinches Ellis up against the cage.
Ellis wants to take the fight to the mat but Small manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Small misses with an elbow strike.
Ellis avoiding damage as Small throws knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Ellis.
Ellis blocks the elbow strike.
Ellis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Ellis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Ellis looking to score a takedown here. Small is defending well but Ellis drives through and ends up in Small's guard.
Small is wriggling around but Ellis manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Small wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Small manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ellis keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1#
Ellis blocks an elbow strike from Small.
Ellis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Small tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ellis's elbow.
Ellis blocks a body shot from Small. #BC2#
Ellis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Small avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Small appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ellis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Small is fending him off so far but Ellis persists. Nope, Small circles away and we're back to standing.
Sherwood Small has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Ellis.
Ellis looks winded!
Small shoots in but Ellis avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Small has managed to clinch.
Small could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land.
Ellis avoiding damage as Small throws knees to the body.
#T2#
Ellis working Small over with knees to the body.
Ellis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Ellis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Ellis moves into range and clinches up with Small.
Ellis blocks an elbow strike from Small.
Ellis stalls.
Small is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ellis is defending well for now.
Small stalling.
Ellis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Small fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ellis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Small.
Ellis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
Ellis drives through with a 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!
Small wants to get back to his feet but Ellis is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Small keeping moving, preventing Ellis from controlling successfully.
Ellis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Small holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Small is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ellis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ellis is looking to stand up but Small won't let him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been informed that Ellis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Small shoots in but no luck this time.
Ellis tries for a takedown but Small circles away easily
and Small counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
Ellis gets a double leg takedown into Small's guard.
Ellis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ES#
Small wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Ellis pushes Small up against the cage in a clinch.
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 Sherwood Small will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Ellis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Small pulls Ellis in close to his closed guard and prevents Ellis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ellis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Small wants to stand and escape but Ellis is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Small is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ellis is controlling him.
Small utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Ellis tries to free his leg and advance position but Small is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Ellis clinches up with Small and pushes him back against the cage.
Small doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Small missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Ellis manages to break the clinch.
Small gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Ellis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ellis.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ellis avoiding damage as Small throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Ellis pulls guard.
Ellis tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Ellis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Small postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ellis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Small, into his guard. #REVB#
Ellis is pushing down on Small's leg trying to pass to half guard. Small is fighting to maintain full guard but Ellis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Small is refusing to be controlled, as Ellis sits in half guard.
Small tries to get to full guard but Ellis has control of the leg.
Ellis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Small is trying to control but Ellis passes into side control!
#SU2#
Ellis stands up and beckons Small to his feet. #CL2#
Small tries to keep at a distance but Ellis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ellis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Ellis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Small with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Ellis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Ellis works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T4#
Ellis is pushing down on Small's leg trying to pass to half guard. Small is fighting to maintain full guard but Ellis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ellis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Ellis has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Small is trying to stand up here but Ellis is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Ellis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ellis throws a head kick but Small moves out of range.
Small goes for a double leg but Ellis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ellis continues to drive forward.
Horrible takedown attempt by Small or perhaps it was just good defense by Ellis, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Ellis has closed the distance and engaged Small in a clinch.
Small missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ellis is struggling to control the position.
Small misses with a punch to the body.
Small trying to stall but Ellis improves his position.
#T1#
Ellis goes for a takedown attempt but Small pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Small with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Ellis counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Small sneaks out the side door and pushes Ellis away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sherwood Small. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellis fails with a takedown attempt.
Henry Ellis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ellis clinches.
Ellis has Small pressed against the cage.
#T2#
Small tries to land knees in the clinch but Ellis avoids the damage to the body.
Small misses with a body punch.
Ellis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Small smiles and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ellis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Small doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Ellis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Small's guard.
Small is looking to stand back up but Ellis counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Small. #REVR#
Ellis passes to full mount! #T3#
Ellis dominating with strikes here.
Small is squirming around, avoiding Ellis's attempts to control the action.
Ellis landing strikes from the mount.
Ellis controlling the pace for now.
Ellis trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Ellis controlling his opponent.
Small wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Small tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Small tries to lock up and control but Ellis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Ellis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ellis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Ellis!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Small has a takedown stuffed.
Black getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Small with a lazy takedown attempt
and Black counters with a big head kick but Small shrugs it off.
Black closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Small out cold! Small corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Silas Black!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Small changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boyka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Boyka is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Small tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boyka wants to control but Small postures up.#SUB#
Small tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Small has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boyka has one of Small's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Boyka is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Boyka is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Small in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Small is working to tighten his grip on Boyka's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Boyka has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Small is really squeezing tight and eventually Boyka passes out! Small breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sherwood Small!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2017 |
#R1#
A lazy left from Ciocan finds it's target.
Jab, jab by Ciocan - just one landing. #CUT2#
It looks like Sherwood Small has been cut.
Small takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ciocan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Small looks for a takedown but Ciocan sprawls well.
Ciocan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#
Small is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Ciocan engages and cracks Small with a massive lead left hook - Small tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Ciocan is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ion Ciocan!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1##KD2#
Pustiu lands a big head kick that sends Small tumbling to the mat! Pustiu takes a step backwards and waves Small back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Small is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Sherwood Small has been cut.
Pustiu grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Small takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Pustiu cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sorinel Pustiu!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Small scores with a takedown into Griffin's guard.
Small loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Griffin wants to stand and escape but Small is having none of it.
Small distracts Griffin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Small wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet but Small is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Griffin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Small prevents Griffin from getting back to his feet.
Griffin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Small. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Small accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Griffin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Small wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving. #SUB#
Small drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Small as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Griffin screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Small! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Sherwood Small!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
