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Event:
NJMMA #6: MacGowan v Roddick
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Varnlish doesn't manage to clinch there - Savard circles away.
It looked like Savard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Varnlish takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Savard scores with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Pete Varnlish has been cut.
Varnlish looks winded!
Savard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Savard drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Varnlish right on the button. Varnlish goes down! Savard follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Savard gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Savard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Varnlish gets a double leg takedown into Cotton's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cotton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Varnlish.
Cotton wants to stand but Varnlish is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Varnlish drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cotton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Varnlish has Cotton in his guard.#REVR#
Varnlish wants to control but Cotton passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Cotton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Varnlish defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varnlish is looking for a sweep. Cotton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB#
Cotton seems to be looking for submissions.
Varnlish is looking for a sweep. Cotton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Varnlish gets back to full guard.
Varnlish is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Varnlish is looking to stand up but Cotton isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cotton wants to stand but Varnlish has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Varnlish is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cotton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Varnlish throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cotton escapes and throws Varnlish's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Cotton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Varnlish can't do much from the bottom here. #SU#
Cotton decides to stand up, so the ref orders Varnlish to his feet.
Cotton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Varnlish moves away.
Cotton avoids the head kick by Varnlish.
Cotton appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Varnlish closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cotton's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Varnlish looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Varnlish trying to control the position from guard on top but Cotton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Varnlish has gone for a leg lock! Cotton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Varnlish's guard.#REVR##SU#
Cotton stands and steps away. Varnlish gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Varnlish throws a combination that misses
and Cotton counters with a one-two to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Varnlish.
Varnlish throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Cotton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmanuel Cotton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Cotton has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Cotton has hold of one of Varnlish's legs. Varnlish is fighting the takedown attempt but Cotton gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Varnlish is controlling Cotton's posture.
Varnlish working a defensive guard but Cotton manages to pass into side control anyway.
Varnlish is looking for a sweep.
Varnlish sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varnlish trying to control from the bottom.
Cotton stops Varnlish from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cotton connects with a nice short shot to Varnlish's temple. #SUB#
Cotton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cotton tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Varnlish is trying to maintain the position but Cotton is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Cotton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Varnlish has managed to free his arm - good work.
Varnlish tries to kick Cotton off but Cotton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Varnlish is looking to clinch.
Cotton slips a jab and a cross from Varnlish.
Cotton fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Varnlish closes the distance and pushes Cotton back into the cage.#TD2#
Varnlish is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cotton can't fight it off and eventually Varnlish manages to take the fight to the floor. Cotton looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Varnlish wants to pass the guard but Cotton is keeping the position.#T3#
Varnlish trying to control but Cotton is working from the bottom.
Cotton looking for a sweep. Not yet Cotton, not yet.
Cotton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Varnlish is controlling him.
Varnlish tries to free his leg and advance position but Cotton is retaining full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Varnlish trying to control but Cotton is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Varnlish lands a jab-cross combination. #TD2#
Varnlish shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cotton wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Varnlish is working for a submission of some sort.
Varnlish is looking to stall here but Cotton recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pete Varnlish 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Cotton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Varnlish did well to prevent Cotton getting side control.
Varnlish pushes Cotton off but Cotton dives into side control.
#ES2#
Varnlish sneaks out the side door and pushes Cotton away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Cotton keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Varnlish takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Cotton manages to break the clinch.
Varnlish stuffs the takedown.
Varnlish unleashes a big counter combination but Cotton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Varnlish misses with a hook. Cotton ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Varnlish shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Varnlish showed some decent athleticism there.
Cotton wants to improve his position but Varnlish is controlling well.
#T1#
Varnlish not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Varnlish trying to control from half guard but Cotton is working away.
Cotton pushes Varnlish off looking to stand but Varnlish dives back in and keeps control.
Cotton won't allow Varnlish to pass to mount.
Cotton wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cotton wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cotton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Varnlish is looking to pass Cotton's guard but actually Cotton recovers to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Varnlish trying to control the position from guard on top but Cotton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Varnlish drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Varnlish jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Varnlish wants to control from the top but Cotton keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Varnlish closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cotton to the mat! Cotton manages to get full guard.
Varnlish wants to control from the top but Cotton keeps moving.
Varnlish throws an elbow that misses. Cotton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Varnlish's guard. Nice move by Cotton!#REVR##T3#
Cotton wants to get up but he can't break Varnlish's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cotton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Varnlish wants to sweep but no luck.
Varnlish trying to control the position.
Varnlish pulls Cotton in close to prevent any damage.
Cotton wants to stand but Varnlish is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Varnlish is looking to stand up but Cotton isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Cotton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cotton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Cotton stands up from Varnlish's guard - Cotton perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Varnlish comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Varnlish has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Varnlish!
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