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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2017 |
#R1# Hurst avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hurst tries to score a power double leg takedown but KalKenny sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hurst somewhat.#CL2# KalKenny closes the distance and clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hurst fails to pull guard.
#BC2# KalKenny's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. KalKenny tests Hurst's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1# Hurst slips a jab and a cross from KalKenny.
Hurst really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. KalKenny connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2# KalKenny decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Hurst is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. KalKenny is trying to control the action in half guard but Hurst is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Ground and pound from KalKenny. KalKenny not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Hurst tries to get to full guard but KalKenny has control of the leg. Hurst controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2# KalKenny is working for a kimura but Hurst is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2# Hurst trying to control from the bottom.
KalKenny drops an elbow to the side of Hurst's head. The fighters are battling for position here. Hurst manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SU2# KalKenny decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Hurst takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! KalKenny moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Hurst darts in looking for a takedown but KalKenny gets double underhooks and turns Hurst into the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Hurst. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD2# KalKenny fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hurst sprawls well initially but KalKenny persists and gets the takedown into half guard. It looks like KalKenny is going to stand back up.
Hurst has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. KalKenny is working away from the top position though.#SUB# Hurst actively working from the bottom here. Hurst controlling the position for now. KalKenny sitting and controlling from the half guard. Hurst is not content to let KalKenny control the position.#T4# KalKenny is thwarting Hurst's attempts to control the position. KalKenny tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hurst. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# KalKenny is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hurst is staying active underneath KalKenny, who seems content to just control the action from this position. KalKenny prevents Hurst from improving his position.#SUB# Hurst looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. KalKenny is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hurst is staying active underneath KalKenny, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie KalKenny dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# KalKenny lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. KalKenny getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Hurst keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As KalKenny looks to move away, Hurst throws a big counter combo but KalKenny just gets out of the way. Hurst throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around KalKenny's waist but KalKenny gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hurst off to one side. #TD2# Hurst gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES# Hurst has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. KalKenny has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# KalKenny breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hurst walks into a stiff left hand from KalKenny. Jamie KalKenny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# KalKenny throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hurst counters with a stiff right hand. KalKenny misses with a double jab.
Hurst seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. KalKenny wants to clinch up but Hurst keeps it at a distance. A shot to the liver by KalKenny. Beautiful body shot. KalKenny connects with a right hand. Hurst shakes it off.#ROC2# Hurst is rocked!#CL2# KalKenny closes the distance and pushes Hurst back into the cage.#BC2# KalKenny manages to break the clinch.
KalKenny scores with a jab to the head.
Oh Hurst is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2##CL2# KalKenny has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2# KalKenny escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# KalKenny has Hurst up against the cage in a clinch.
KalKenny is leaning against Hurst and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Hurst seems to have got his legs back now. Hurst jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as KalKenny walks away with a smile on his face. Hurst gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. This has been an exciting period of action! KalKenny stuns Hurst with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. KalKenny slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. KalKenny swinging wildly here.
KalKenny circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2# and KalKenny counters with a takedown into side control. #T3# Hurst is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Hurst tries to improve position but can't. Hurst is trying to control KalKenny's posture but KalKenny avoids it. Hurst is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Hurst tries to bench press KalKenny off him but KalKenny keeps the position. Hurst is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on KalKenny's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hurst is looking for a sweep. KalKenny is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. KalKenny seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4# 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. KalKenny scoring with strikes to the body and head. Hurst wants to control but KalKenny is keeping busy.
KalKenny drops an elbow to the side of Hurst's head. Hurst is refusing to be controlled, as KalKenny sits in half guard. Hurst trying to control here.
Jamie KalKenny has got the better of the ground game so far. Hurst is trying to stand back up but KalKenny is controlling him
KalKenny trying to control from half guard but Hurst is working away. Ground and pound from KalKenny. Hurst has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. KalKenny is working away from the top position though. KalKenny wants to stand up but Hurst is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie KalKenny 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# Sloppy strikes from KalKenny. Those never looked like landing. Hurst seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. KalKenny fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
KalKenny digs a good body shot into Hurst's ribs. The crowd cheers as KalKenny lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hurst doesn't seem phased though. KalKenny scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hurst takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. KalKenny has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hurst on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1# KalKenny lands a right hook to the body.
Hurst tries for a takedown but KalKenny sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Jamie KalKenny seems to be getting the better of the standup. KalKenny throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, jab by KalKenny - just one landing. Peter Hurst is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. KalKenny lands a really nice looking cross but Hurst seems unphased.
Hurst tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but KalKenny paws at him with a jab and circles away. KalKenny scores with a three punch combo!
#T2# KalKenny bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hurst's head backwards. Hurst fails with the takedown. Hurst wants to clinch.#TD2# KalKenny drives through with a takedown into Hurst's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES# Hurst has his feet on KalKenny's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T3##TD2# KalKenny dives in and scores a takedown into Hurst's guard.#SUB# Hurst is looking for a triangle but KalKenny pushes his legs off easily.
Hurst wants to get back to his feet but KalKenny is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Hurst preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4# Hurst keeping moving, preventing KalKenny from controlling successfully. Hurst is trying to keep KalKenny in close.
#SUB# Hurst is looking for a triangle here but KalKenny uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hurst is holding KalKenny down, trying to stall. KalKenny grinds an elbow into Hurst's temple. KalKenny looks up at the clock and then as Hurst takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, KalKenny smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
KalKenny prevents Hurst from escaping the position. Hurst is trying to get back to half guard. Peter Hurst has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jamie KalKenny is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. KalKenny works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Jamie KalKenny comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well KalKenny 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie KalKenny!
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