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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Kardashian pushes Holden up against the cage in a clinch.
Kardashian lands a right hand.
Holden can't find room to land a body shot as Kardashian controls the action.
#TD#
Kardashian has picked Holden up - he's going for a ride! Kardashian dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Holden tries to get to full guard but Kardashian has control of the leg.
Kardashian not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kardashian seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Kardashian is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Holden is defending against the submission attempts here by Kardashian.
#SUB#
Kardashian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holden sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB#
Kardashian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kardashian.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kardashian trying to control the action but Holden is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kardashian is trying to work for a kimura but Holden is defending well.
#SUB#
Kardashian maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Holden could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kardashian has cracked it and Holden is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kardashian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Callum Kardashian!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
McKenzie feints and as Holden raises his hands in defense, McKenzie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McKenzie content to stall in guard here.
McKenzie pushes down on Holden's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Holden wants to control but McKenzie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKenzie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Holden is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenzie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McKenzie prevents Holden from improving his position.#T1#
McKenzie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Holden trying to control but McKenzie postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Holden throws a sloppy head kick and McKenzie moves out of range easily.
McKenzie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Holden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McKenzie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holden.
McKenzie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holden tries to avoid it but McKenzie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holden to the ground. Holden escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Holden changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McKenzie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
McKenzie sneaks out the side door and pushes Holden away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL2#
McKenzie takes the fight into the clinch.
McKenzie keeps control of Holden as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Holden wants to break free but McKenzie has control.
McKenzie jumps guard but Holden turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3##TD#
Holden successfully pulls guard.
McKenzie pushes down on Holden's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McKenzie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McKenzie stalling.
Holden is controlling McKenzie's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Still in half guard, McKenzie seems content to control.#T4#
McKenzie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McKenzie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm McKenzie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Holden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
McKenzie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Holden has his feet on McKenzie's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Holden misses with a double jab.
Holden throws a right and a left that both miss.
McKenzie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Holden throws a push kick but McKenzie slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
McKenzie gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKenzie moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
McKenzie is continuing to stall.
McKenzie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at 10th Planet Islanders. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Malcolm McKenzie has got the better of the ground game so far.
McKenzie advances to mount.
Holden gets back to half guard.
Holden wants to get back to full guard.
McKenzie controlling the pace.
Holden keeping control of the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McKenzie slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that McKenzie 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.
Holden trying to control but McKenzie postures up.
McKenzie prevents Holden from improving his position.
McKenzie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
McKenzie works his foot free and advances to mount.
McKenzie fails to move to back control.
McKenzie content just to control the position here.
Holden looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
McKenzie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from McKenzie.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKenzie takes Holden's back.
Holden is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McKenzie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Malcolm McKenzie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
McKenzie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Holden's half guard.
Holden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McKenzie is working away from the top position though.
McKenzie works his way into full mount!
McKenzie controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The adventures of McKenzie the control monster continue. Boring.#T1#
Holden tries to control McKenzie's body but McKenzie pushes him off. Holden squirms to his side and now McKenzie has his back!
McKenzie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#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.
More stalling from McKenzie.
Holden tries to roll but McKenzie sticks to his back.
#T3#
Good control from McKenzie.
McKenzie with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
James Holden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKenzie controlling well, preventing Holden from escaping the position.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Holden trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
McKenzie biding his time, looking for the opening.
Malcolm McKenzie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holden rolls, trying to escape but McKenzie keeps control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm McKenzie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McKenzie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm McKenzie!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2017 |
#R1#
No joy there for Holden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holden throws a right hand that Kardashian ducks under and follows up with a left that Kardashian also avoids with ease.
Holden throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Kardashian gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Holden has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kardashian uses from the top position.
Holden wants to sweep here but Kardashian controlling him for the moment.
Holden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kardashian throws a strike but Holden rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Holden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kardashian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holden won't allow Kardashian to get back to his feet.
Holden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kardashian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kardashian is looking to stand up but Holden isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL#
Holden tries to keep at a distance but Kardashian has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Kardashian has clasped his hands together around Holden's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kardashian is working Holden over with some ground and pound from side control.
Holden sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kardashian missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Holden trying to control but Kardashian postures up.
Kardashian wants to take a breather but Holden is having none of it.
Holden is trying to control but can't.
Kardashian throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holden tries to kick Kardashian off but Kardashian keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Kardashian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Holden landing a few short strikes.
Kardashian lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kardashian has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Holden holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kardashian tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kardashian wants to control the pace but Holden is squirming around nicely.
Holden slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
Holden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kardashian.
Kardashian has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kardashian is taking a breather. Holden says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kardashian works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kardashian thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#SUB#
Kardashian looking to isolate an arm here. Holden doesn't see it coming and as Kardashian extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Kardashian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Callum Kardashian!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Holden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Holden closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Holden fails to land. #TD#
Plutten has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Holden uses from the top position.
Plutten has momentary wrist control but Holden slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Plutten throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Holden escapes and throws Plutten's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Holden moves into full mount!
Plutten is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holden lands a couple of good shots and Plutten has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Plutten tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Holden has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Plutten is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Holden!
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