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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2018 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Waddell tries to clinch up.
Waddell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rutledge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rutledge is looking to counter the offense by Waddell and move into the clinch.#CL#
Rutledge drives through and clinches with Waddell against the cage.
Waddell prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Waddell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rutledge throws a wild body kick that Waddell sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutledge tries to clinch there but Waddell circles away.
#T1#
Rutledge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Rutledge gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Waddell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Waddell throws a leg kick that misses.
Rutledge appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Duncan Rutledge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutledge wants to clinch but Waddell slips to the side
and Waddell counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Rutledge clinches up with Waddell and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Rutledge gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Waddell regains guard.
#T2##ES2#
Waddell kicks Rutledge off and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Waddell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Despite the aggression on Waddell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Rutledge moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Waddell.
Rutledge displaying some good clinch control by pressing Waddell up against the cage.#TD2#
Waddell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Waddell is adopting a defensive guard.
Rutledge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Waddell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rutledge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Waddell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rutledge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Waddell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rutledge is controlling him.
Waddell should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
Waddell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rutledge defends well.
Waddell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rutledge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Waddell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Waddell is still trying to improve position.
Rutledge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Waddell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Waddell controls Rutledge momentarily but Rutledge frees himself. #SUB2#
Waddell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rutledge defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Waddell pulls Rutledge in to control the position.
Rutledge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waddell is trying to control the position but Rutledge postures up.
Rutledge throws a strike but Waddell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Rutledge keeping moving, preventing Waddell from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Iain Waddell will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Rutledge. That's going to slow Waddell down.
Rutledge lands a nice looking body shot.
Rutledge really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Waddell slips a jab and a cross from Rutledge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutledge tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Waddell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Waddell throws a counter combo.#T1#
Waddell looks for a takedown but Rutledge sprawls well.
Rutledge feinted with a counter takedown.
Waddell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Waddell tries to clinch but Rutledge moves out of range.
Waddell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#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.#CL2#
Waddell closes the distance and pushes Rutledge back into the cage.
Rutledge stalls. #BC2#
Waddell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rutledge will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rutledge fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Rutledge backs off Waddell throws a huge counter combo but Rutledge manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Waddell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rutledge.#CL#
Rutledge clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Waddell pulls guard successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Waddell holds on and takes a little breather.
Waddell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rutledge won't allow Waddell to sweep him here.
Rutledge is working Waddell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Waddell is trying to keep Rutledge in close.
Rutledge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rutledge is working Waddell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Waddell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rutledge.
Waddell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Waddell is trying to control the position but Rutledge postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rutledge throws a big elbow that misses.
Waddell has momentary wrist control but Rutledge slips an elbow through the middle.
Waddell looking for a sweep. Not yet Waddell, not yet.
Rutledge postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Waddell with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Rutledge can't handle though.
Rutledge scoring with some ground and pound.
Rutledge with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rutledge postures up in Waddell's guard and throws a big left but Waddell blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Rutledge 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rutledge takes a swing at Waddell's ribcage but misses.
Waddell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Waddell tries to keep at a distance but Rutledge has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Waddell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Waddell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rutledge enables Waddell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rutledge manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Waddell wants to stand but Rutledge is controlling his posture from full guard.
Waddell throwing strikes from guard but Rutledge blocks nicely.
Waddell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Waddell is continuing to stall.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rutledge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Rutledge is looking to clinch.
Waddell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rutledge tries to clinch there but Waddell circles away.
Waddell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rutledge is looking to chop away at Waddell's legs. #CL2#
Waddell drives through and clinches with Rutledge against the cage.
Rutledge trying to stall but Waddell improves his position.
Waddell tries to pull guard but Rutledge won't allow it.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Waddell drags the fight down to the ground.
Rutledge stands up over Waddell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rutledge chips away with some ground and pound.
Waddell looking for a sweep. Not yet Waddell, not yet. #SUB2#
Rutledge got a little sloppy there for a moment and Waddell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rutledge has managed to get both his arms back between Waddell's legs - danger averted.
Rutledge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rutledge stopping the sweep attempt from Waddell.
Rutledge landing some decent shots from guard.
Rutledge postures up in Waddell's guard and throws a big left but Waddell blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Waddell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rutledge postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Waddell wants to sweep here but Rutledge controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iain Waddell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Waddell 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iain Waddell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wakkawakka misses with a knee strike.
Rutledge is trying to break free.
Wakkawakka trying to land knees to the body.
Wakkawakka missing with knees to the body.
Wakkawakka missing with knees to the body.
Wakkawakka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rutledge is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wakkawakka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rutledge is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wakkawakka is stalling here.
Rutledge wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wakkawakka has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutledge is looking to break free of the clinch but Wakkawakka has double underhooks.
Wakkawakka tries to land a knee to the head but Rutledge blocks with his arms.
Rutledge tries to circle away but Wakkawakka has him pinned against the cage.
Wakkawakka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rutledge.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wakkawakka - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T1#
Wakkawakka dodges an elbow strike from Rutledge.
Rutledge wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rutledge has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wakkawakka after a bit of a struggle.
Wakkawakka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rutledge wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rutledge looking to stall.
Wakkawakka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rutledge managing to block the knees to the body from Wakkawakka.
Nice elbow from Wakkawakka.
Rutledge has had enough of the clinch but Wakkawakka keeps him there for the moment.
Wakkawakka tries to land a knee to the head but Rutledge blocks with his arms.
Rutledge avoiding damage as Wakkawakka throws knees to the body.
Rutledge wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rutledge fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
Rutledge pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rutledge leaning against his opponent.
Rutledge looking to slow down the pace here.
Rutledge blocks an elbow strike from Wakkawakka.
Rutledge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wakkawakka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duncan Rutledge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wakkawakka leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rutledge managing to block the knees to the body from Wakkawakka.
Rutledge takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Duncan Rutledge has been cut.
Rutledge tries to break the clinch but Wakkawakka is controlling the position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rutledge's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wakkawakka trying to land knees to the body.
Wakkawakka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rutledge has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T3#
Wakkawakka tries to land knees in the clinch but Rutledge avoids the damage to the body.
Wakkawakka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rutledge takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wakkawakka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rutledge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wakkawakka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rutledge really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Wakkawakka rushes Rutledge and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wakkawakka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rutledge up against the cage.
Rutledge is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rutledge is looking for a takedown.#T4#
Wakkawakka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rutledge is trying to maintain a safe position but Wakkawakka gets an underhook and turns Rutledge into the cage.
Wakkawakka has Rutledge pressed against the cage, preventing Rutledge from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wakkawakka lands an elbow that stopped Rutledge in his tracks for a moment.
Wakkawakka lands a big knee to the head and Rutledge goes down! Wakkawakka pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wakka Wakkawakka!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Rutledge gets caught napping as Paul dives in and scores a takedown. Rutledge manages to retain guard.
Rutledge trying to control the position.
Paul looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rutledge is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Paul dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutledge is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Paul's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Paul wants to pass to mount but Rutledge is defending the position. #T1##SUB2#
Paul is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rutledge defends it well.
Rutledge wants to improve his position but Paul is controlling well.
Paul perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SU2#
Paul decides to return to a standing position. #CL#
Paul tries to keep at a distance but Rutledge has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Rutledge is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Paul is keeping busy.
Rutledge taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rutledge effectively controlling the action here.
Rutledge seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Rutledge is looking to control Paul's arms but Paul gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rutledge has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Duncan Rutledge.
Paul looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rutledge is fending him off so far but Paul persists. Nope, Rutledge circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Rutledge moves into the clinch successfully.
Rutledge tries to break free but Paul pushes him back against the cage.
Rutledge prevents the takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rutledge is trying to stall.
#T3#
Rutledge wants to get back to striking at distance but Paul won't allow it.
#BC#
Rutledge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutledge moves away.
Rutledge tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Paul manages to circle out of the way.
Paul has a takedown stuffed.
Duncan Rutledge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Linus Paul.
Paul looks winded!
Paul throws a head kick that misses.
Paul tries to clinch up.
Rutledge changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rutledge swats away the attempt to clinch by Paul.
Rutledge really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Rutledge closes the distance and clinches.
Rutledge pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Rutledge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rutledge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paul goes for a double leg but Rutledge avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rutledge continues to drive forward.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paul tries to pull guard but Rutledge forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rutledge is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Paul is defending well.
Paul drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Rutledge dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Paul tries to close the distance and clinch but Rutledge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paul shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rutledge pinned against the cage. Rutledge gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rutledge misses with a kick to the body.
Rutledge circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rutledge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutledge blocks a head kick by Paul.
As Paul tries to get set, Rutledge tries to push him back and clinch up but Paul manages to avoid the attempt.
Paul tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1##CL#
Rutledge pushes Paul up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Rutledge gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Paul regains guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rutledge working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rutledge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rutledge with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rutledge postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Paul is breathing heavily.
Rutledge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paul avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rutledge throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Paul has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rutledge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rutledge is working Paul over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rutledge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Rutledge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rutledge is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Duncan Rutledge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rutledge makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rutledge works over Paul with some ground and pound from guard.
Rutledge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rutledge with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rutledge's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paul working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rutledge.
Rutledge throws a strike but Paul rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Paul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rutledge trying to keep a closed guard but Paul is proving a slippery customer.
Rutledge looking to control but Paul passes into half guard.
#T3#
Rutledge is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paul's back!#SUB#
Rutledge is looking for the choke from the back position but Paul is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Rutledge working for the choke. #SUB#
Rutledge tightening his grip on Paul, looking for the choke.
Rutledge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paul can do to turn this around?
Paul is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Rutledge is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Paul knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Paul for a finish. #T4##SUB#
Rutledge has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Paul breaks Rutledge's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Paul scoring with punches to the head and body.
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutledge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paul controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Rutledge dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Paul fails with a takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Paul.
Rutledge wants to clinch up but Paul keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Paul gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paul keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rutledge's efforts to push away.
Rutledge is stalling here.
#BC#
Rutledge breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Paul tries to clinch but Rutledge is having none of it.
Paul fails with a takedown attempt.
Rutledge tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Paul manages to circle out of the way.
Paul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Rutledge darts in and clinches Paul up against the cage.
Paul throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutledge.
Come on Rutledge - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Rutledge manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Paul shoots in for a takedown but Rutledge shows good takedown defense.
Rutledge half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Duncan Rutledge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Linus Paul.
Paul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paul shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rutledge but Rutledge pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paul shoots in looking for a takedown. Rutledge tries to sprawl out of it but Paul keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rutledge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Rutledge rushes Paul and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3##TD#
Rutledge has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Paul clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Paul turns into Rutledge and is now in his guard.
Rutledge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rutledge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rutledge wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rutledge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rutledge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paul. #T4#
Paul wants to control from the top but Rutledge keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Rutledge pushes Paul off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Paul with a poor takedown
and Rutledge counters with a series of strikes. Paul will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paul has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Rutledge counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Rutledge breaks from the clinch.
Rutledge feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Paul's calf.
Linus Paul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duncan Rutledge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paul moves in looking to clinch but Rutledge pushes him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duncan Rutledge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rutledge 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duncan Rutledge!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1#
O Faolain misses with a combination
#CL#
and Rutledge counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rutledge.
Rutledge taking a breather. #BC#
Rutledge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tadhg O Faolain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Faolain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rutledge tries to counter by moving into the clinch but O Faolain manages to circle out of the way.
Rutledge scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rutledge wants to clinch.
O Faolain drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rutledge defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Faolain throws a head kick but Rutledge moves out of range.
Rutledge wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
O Faolain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rutledge drops down looking for a counter takedown but O Faolain sprawls and moves away.
Rutledge moves out of range as O Faolain throws a body kick.
Rutledge half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
O Faolain throws a right and a left that Rutledge avoids nicely. #CL2#
O Faolain closes the distance and clinches.
Rutledge is trying to pull guard but O Faolain turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Rutledge pulls O Faolain into guard.
#SUB#
Rutledge looking for a guillotine here but O Faolain defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Faolain slips nicely into half guard.
Rutledge trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
O Faolain content to control rather than advance.
O Faolain missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rutledge is trying to control but can't.
O Faolain slips a nice elbow through Rutledge's hands, connecting with Rutledge's forehead.
Rutledge avoiding damage under a succession of punches from O Faolain. #SU2#
O Faolain stands up out of the half guard.
Rutledge moves out of range as O Faolain strikes.
Rutledge tries to counter by clinching up but O Faolain breaks away and moves out of range.
O Faolain fails to land with a series of punches.
Rutledge feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Rutledge wants to clinch up but O Faolain keeps it at a distance.
O Faolain drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rutledge defends it well.
Rutledge really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
O Faolain clinches up against the cage.
O Faolain wants to get back to striking at distance but Rutledge won't allow it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rutledge slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Rutledge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! O Faolain has knocked Rutledge down with a huge combo! O Faolain steps away and waves a wobbly Rutledge back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Rutledge is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Duncan Rutledge has been cut.
O Faolain wobbles Rutledge with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! O Faolain dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Rutledge to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tadhg O Faolain!
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Event:
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Date: Apr 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Rutledge gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rutledge is trying to control the position but Matakiev postures up.
Rutledge looking for a sweep. Not yet Rutledge, not yet. #SU2#
Matakiev stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Rutledge clinches with his opponent.
Rutledge taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rutledge keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matakiev's efforts to push away.
Matakiev is trying to drag Rutledge to the mat but Rutledge just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Matakiev successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutledge is working Matakiev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rutledge with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rutledge throws an elbow that misses. Matakiev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rutledge's guard. Nice move by Matakiev!#REVB#
Matakiev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Matakiev tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Rutledge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matakiev is working away from the top position though.
Rutledge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rutledge is not content to let Matakiev control the position.#SUB2#
Matakiev is looking for a kimura here.
Matakiev performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU2#
Matakiev escapes and gets back to his feet.
Rutledge fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matakiev throws a sloppy head kick and Rutledge moves out of range easily.
Rutledge really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matakiev.
Rutledge half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Matakiev fails with the takedown.
Duncan Rutledge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristian Matakiev.#T3#
Matakiev tries to clinch up.
Rutledge attempts a counter takedown but Matakiev avoids it well and moves away.
Matakiev tries to clinch up.
Rutledge drops down looking for a counter takedown but Matakiev sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Matakiev has Rutledge up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Rutledge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matakiev tries to clinch there but Rutledge circles away.
Rutledge tries to counter with a takedown but Matakiev is quick to defend against it.
Matakiev shoots in but Rutledge avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matakiev looks winded!
Matakiev misses with the combination.
#T4#
Matakiev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rutledge changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Matakiev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rutledge sprawls well initially but Matakiev persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Rutledge pushes Matakiev off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matakiev throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Rutledge counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rutledge stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Rutledge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rutledge slaps away a takedown attempt from Matakiev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rutledge wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rutledge stuffs the takedown.
Rutledge tries to counter with a takedown but Matakiev is quick to defend against it.
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 Duncan Rutledge will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Rutledge.
Matakiev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matakiev has his takedown stuffed
and Rutledge counters with a series of strikes. Matakiev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Matakiev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rutledge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matakiev darts in trying to clinch
and Rutledge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matakiev dives in and grabs Rutledge's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rutledge pushes down on Matakiev's head and hops out.
Matakiev misses with a takedown attempt - Rutledge sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Duncan Rutledge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristian Matakiev.#T1##CL#
Rutledge moves into the clinch.
Matakiev is breathing heavily.
Rutledge manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rutledge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matakiev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matakiev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matakiev shoots for a double leg takedown but Rutledge sprawls well. He's pushed Matakiev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rutledge goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Matakiev tries to clinch #TD#
and Rutledge counters with a single leg into guard. Matakiev didn't expect that.
Rutledge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rutledge working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matakiev's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Rutledge with a nice head shot there.
Rutledge scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutledge is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rutledge working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matakiev's head.
Rutledge working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Duncan Rutledge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rutledge landing with the ground and pound.
Rutledge landing with the ground and pound.
Rutledge keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matakiev's head.
Rutledge postures up.
Rutledge working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matakiev's head.
Rutledge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rutledge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Rutledge is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rutledge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rutledge postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rutledge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matakiev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rutledge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matakiev has momentary wrist control but Rutledge slips an elbow through the middle.
Rutledge postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Matakiev wants to stand but Rutledge is controlling the position.
Rutledge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rutledge working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matakiev's head.
Rutledge connects with a couple of short punches.
Rutledge is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rutledge lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Rutledge postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Matakiev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rutledge working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matakiev's head.
Rutledge scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rutledge lands a couple of elbows.
Matakiev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rutledge scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Matakiev working for a triangle but Rutledge defends it easily.
Rutledge with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Rutledge 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Matakiev shoots and misses
and Rutledge counters with a three punch combo that has Matakiev backing up. Matakiev nods at Rutledge to acknowledge the strikes.
Matakiev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matakiev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rutledge counters with a one-two to the body.
Rutledge lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutledge moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Matakiev tries to keep at a distance but Rutledge has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rutledge just leaning against Matakiev, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matakiev tries to break free but Rutledge pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Rutledge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Rutledge pushes Matakiev up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Rutledge breaks from the clinch.
Matakiev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matakiev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Duncan Rutledge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristian Matakiev.#T1#
Matakiev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rutledge swivels and escapes.
Rutledge changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rutledge circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Rutledge has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matakiev is trying to pull guard but Rutledge has him pressed against the cage.
Rutledge content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rutledge is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Rutledge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Matakiev misses #TD#
and Rutledge counters with a nice double leg into side control. Matakiev won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Rutledge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Matakiev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Rutledge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Matakiev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Matakiev is pushing Rutledge's head away, looking to escape. Rutledge manages to hold on to the position though.
Matakiev is trying to get back to half guard.
Matakiev takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rutledge landing strikes. #SUB#
Rutledge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Rutledge tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3##SUB#
Rutledge wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Matakiev, who protects the arm well.
Matakiev managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rutledge.
Rutledge working away.#SUB#
Rutledge wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Matakiev, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Rutledge looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Rutledge tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Matakiev wants to control but Rutledge postures up.
Matakiev manages to get back to half guard.
Rutledge lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Matakiev wants to control but Rutledge is keeping busy.
Matakiev tries to get to full guard but Rutledge has control of the leg.
Kristian Matakiev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Rutledge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matakiev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rutledge.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duncan Rutledge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rutledge 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duncan Rutledge!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Willemson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Willemson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Willemson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Willemson throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Rutledge counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rutledge.
Rutledge working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Willemson's head.
Rutledge content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rutledge scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rutledge postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rutledge connects with a couple of short punches.
Rutledge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rutledge chips away with some ground and pound.
Rutledge scoring with punches to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutledge with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Willemson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rutledge is controlling him. #T1#
Rutledge lands a couple of elbows.
Rutledge chips away with some ground and pound.
Rutledge stands up over Willemson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rutledge lands a couple of digs.
Rutledge working some strikes from top position.
Rutledge content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rutledge 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.
Rutledge with a nice head shot there.
Rutledge with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutledge stands up over Willemson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rutledge scoring with some ground and pound.
Rutledge is working Willemson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Willemson wants to stand and escape but Rutledge is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willemson looks winded!
Rutledge landing some decent shots from guard.
Rutledge lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Rutledge postures up and lands a big shot to Willemson's brow.
Rutledge landing with the ground and pound.
Rutledge lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rutledge working some strikes from top position.
Rutledge lands a couple of elbows.
Rutledge cracks Willemson with a solid left hand.
Willemson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rutledge chips away with some ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutledge connects with a couple of short punches.
Rutledge chips away with some ground and pound.
Willemson has momentary wrist control but Rutledge slips an elbow through the middle.
Rutledge scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rutledge connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rutledge's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Rutledge is working Willemson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rutledge with a nice head shot there.
Rutledge content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rutledge scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rutledge landing with the ground and pound.
Rutledge is working Willemson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rutledge working some strikes from top position.
Rutledge lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rutledge connects with a couple of short punches.
Willemson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rutledge is in close to Willemson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Rutledge makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rutledge cracks Willemson with a solid left hand.
Rutledge lands a couple of elbows.
Rutledge landing some decent shots from guard.
Rutledge postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Willemson has momentary wrist control but Rutledge slips an elbow through the middle.
Rutledge keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Willemson's head.
Rutledge content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rutledge lands a couple of digs.
Willemson is looking to stand up but Rutledge isn't so interested in that idea.
Rutledge cracks Willemson with a solid left hand.
Rutledge prevents Willemson from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Rutledge 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#
Willemson throws a right hand that Rutledge ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutledge also avoids with ease.
Willemson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Willemson throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Rutledge holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Willemson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Willemson gets underhooks to prevent Rutledge's takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rutledge.
Rutledge has Willemson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Willemson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rutledge goes for a takedown in the clinch but Willemson prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duncan Rutledge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutledge is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Willemson to keep the fight standing.
Willemson is trying to break the clinch but Rutledge is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutledge leaning against his opponent.
Rutledge goes for a takedown in the clinch but Willemson prevents it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC#
Rutledge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duncan Rutledge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutledge is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Willemson moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anders Willemson!
A very excited looking Anders Willemson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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