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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2018 |
#R1# Davis misses with a takedown attempt #CL2# and Taylor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Taylor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Taylor scores with an uppercut up the middle. Davis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Davis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD# Davis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Davis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Taylor wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davis has his hands on Taylor's head, controlling the position. Taylor preventing the sweep. #T1# Davis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taylor manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Davis preventing the sweep. #SU# Davis stands and steps away. Taylor gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Taylor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davis pinned against the cage. Davis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Nice sprawl there from Davis as Taylor shoots in. Taylor tries to clinch there but Davis circles away.
Taylor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Davis is fending him off so far but Taylor persists. Nope, Davis circles away and we're back to standing. Alva Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Taylor.#TD# Davis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T2# Taylor wants to improve his position but Davis is controlling well.
Taylor wants to sweep but Davis has passed to side control! Davis trying to control the position but Taylor is working away. #SU# Davis decides to stand back up. Davis steps back and let's Taylor get back to his feet. Dylan Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Taylor drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES# Davis is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Taylor presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Taylor looks winded!#T3# Davis's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Taylor has Davis pressed against the cage, preventing Davis from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Davis is stalling here.
#TD# Davis jumps into guard, dragging Taylor to the mat.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving. Davis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2# Taylor has gone for a leg lock! Davis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Taylor's guard.#REVR##T4##SU# Taylor is working an open guard so Davis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Taylor misses with a takedown attempt and Davis counters with a two punch combo. #TD# Davis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Taylor napping and manages to drive through into side control! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU# Davis decides to stand back up. Davis steps back and let's Taylor get back to his feet. Davis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Taylor takes a kick to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alva Davis dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Taylor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL# and Davis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Davis. #TD2# Taylor pulls Davis into guard.
#SU# Davis gets to his feet - Taylor follows without any prompting. #TD# Davis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU# Davis decides to take the fight back to the feet. Taylor misses with a takedown attempt and Davis counters with a left and a right that stings Taylor. Davis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taylor swivels and escapes.#CL# Davis closes the distance and clinches. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Davis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Taylor is breathing heavily.#BC# Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Davis throws a head kick that misses. #T1##CL2# Taylor has closed the distance and engaged Davis in a clinch.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Davis forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Alva Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Taylor. Taylor is trying to pull guard but Davis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Davis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around? The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Davis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Taylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor has Davis pressed against the cage, preventing Davis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD# Davis pulls Taylor into guard.
Taylor trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom. Taylor being controlled here momentarily. #SU2# Taylor gets to his feet - Davis follows without any prompting. #T2# Davis misses with a head kick.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD# Taylor tries to sprawl but Davis drives through with a takedown into half guard. Taylor tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Davis manages to move to mount!
Davis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Davis looking to control but Taylor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU# Davis stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #T3# Davis misses with a head kick.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Davis defends it well.#CL# Davis pushes Taylor up against the cage in a clinch. Davis is defending well against a takedown attempt. Davis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC# Davis manages to break the clinch.
Davis tries a head kick but it misses.
Taylor shoots in and drives through. Davis sprawls well.#TD# Davis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Taylor is trying to defend but Davis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Taylor tries to kick Davis off in order to stand up. Davis Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T4# Alva Davis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Taylor is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Davis has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB# Davis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taylor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Davis has control of an arm but Taylor manages to advance to Davis's back! This has been an exciting period of action! Taylor gets his hands free as Davis looks to control. Will Taylor go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alva Davis dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL# Davis gets in close and instigates a clinch. A frustrated look appears on Taylor's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD# Davis decides to pull guard. Davis has his hands on Taylor's head, controlling the position. #SU2# Taylor stands up from Davis's guard - Taylor perhaps looking for a knockout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davis takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1##CL# Davis closes the distance and pushes Taylor back into the cage.#BC# Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Davis goes for a high kick. It partially lands. No luck for Davis with that takedown attempt. A punch combination from Taylor misses. Alva Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Taylor tries to clinch there but Davis circles away.
Taylor has a takedown stuffed. Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Davis keeps the fight on the outside. Taylor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. It looked like Davis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2##TD# Davis shoots in and gets a takedown into Taylor's guard. Taylor is looking to stand back up but Davis counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Taylor. #REVB##SUB# Davis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Taylor defends it well. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Taylor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Taylor wants to control but Davis is keeping busy.
#T3##SU# Davis stands up out of the half guard. Davis goes for a double leg but Taylor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Taylor continues to drive forward. Davis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alva Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# Davis forces Taylor back against the cage and clinches.#TD# Davis jumps guard and drags Taylor to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Davis managing to control the position. Taylor looking to sit in guard and control but Davis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4# Davis postures up.
Davis advances to half guard. #SU# Davis stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Taylor to get to his feet. Davis fails with the takedown. Despite the aggression on Taylor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Davis shoots in but Taylor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Alva Davis showed his dominance in that final round. Well Davis 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alva Davis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Castillo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Castillo showed some decent athleticism there. Castillo trying to control from half guard but Davis is working away. Castillo is pressing down on Davis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Davis is holding on for now. Davis regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Castillo. Castillo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Castillo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1# Davis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Castillo moves into the clinch.#TD2# Castillo gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SU2# Castillo stands up out of the half guard. #T2##TD2# Castillo gets a double leg takedown into Davis's guard. Davis keeping moving, preventing Castillo from controlling successfully. Davis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Castillo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard. Davis keeping moving, preventing Castillo from controlling successfully. Castillo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Davis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3# Castillo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Castillo won't allow Davis to get back to his feet. Castillo tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard. Davis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Castillo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Castillo throwing strikes but missing. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Davis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Castillo takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2# Castillo instigates a clinch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Davis jumps guard but Castillo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2# Castillo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Davis throws a head kick that misses and Castillo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Castillo throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Castillo dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##CL# Davis clinches. Davis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Davis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Castillo just stands there and leans against the cage. Davis jumps guard but Castillo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Davis connects with a knee to the head.
Davis tries to pull guard but Castillo won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alva Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC# Davis breaks from the clinch.
#TD2# Castillo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Davis napping and manages to drive through into side control! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Davis is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Castillo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Davis some visible discomfort.
Davis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Castillo on the ground. Castillo is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1# Davis is trying to escape the position but Castillo is controlling the position. Castillo taking a break here but Davis is having none of it and regains half guard. Castillo performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Castillo is nestled in close to Davis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Castillo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Castillo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SU2# Castillo decides to stand up. A head kick misses from Castillo. Castillo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Davis counters with a left and a right that stings Castillo. #TD2# Castillo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Castillo showed some decent athleticism there. Nice strikes from Castillo there. #T3# Davis trying to hold on to Castillo's head to control him but Castillo postures up.
Castillo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2# Davis is rocked! Castillo is pressing down on Davis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Davis is holding on for now. Oh Davis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2# Castillo decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2# Castillo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Davis is trying to defend but Castillo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Davis tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Castillo manages to move to mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Castillo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Davis tries to get back to half guard but can't. Castillo controlling the pace for now. Castillo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4# Castillo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Castillo postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Davis bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Castillo and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Castillo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2018 |
#R1# Davis throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Davis as he jumps to the side. Lee shoots for a takedown but Davis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Davis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee. Alva Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Lee.#TD# Davis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU# Davis stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T1##TD# Davis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU# Davis has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Lee with a poor takedown and Davis counters with a one-two to the body. Davis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Davis throws a head kick that misses. Davis scores with a head kick.
#TD2# Davis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lee trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Davis manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T2# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU# Davis stands up and waves to Lee to follow him. Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Davis. That did some damage! Davis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2# Lee moves into range and clinches up with Davis. Davis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3# Davis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lee to keep the fight standing. Davis is trying to push Lee away but Lee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Davis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Lee lands a nice knee to the body. #BC2# Lee breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Lee instigates a clinch. #TD# Davis pulls guard successfully.
Lee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Davis seems keen to control Lee's posture. Davis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Lee throws a big elbow that misses. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lee wanted to stand there but Davis had control of the position. #T4# Lee throws a strike but Davis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Lee is looking to stand back up but Davis counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lee. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Lee is looking to get back to is feet but Davis passes into side control.
#SUB# Davis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lee has escaped the position, nice work there. #ES2# Lee bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alva Davis dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Lee shoots in looking for a takedown. Davis tries to sprawl out of it but Lee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Davis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Davis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away. Davis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL# Davis clinches. Davis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lee lands a good knee to the midsection. Davis won't want to take too many of those.#TD# Davis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Davis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Davis keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass. Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SU2# Lee stands up and waves to Davis to follow him. Davis misses with a double jab.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side. Lee is looking for the big counter here. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alva Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2# Lee shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES# Davis pushes Lee off and gets back to his feet.#T2# Alva Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Lee rushes Davis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Lee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2# Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action! Davis avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee tries to clinch up. Lee fails with the takedown.#TD2# Lee darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES# Davis has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lee is on him like a limpet, forcing Davis back against the cage.#T3# Davis jumps guard but Lee stands there with Davis around his waist. Davis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Davis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Davis tries to break free but Lee pushes him back against the cage. Lee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Davis's face.
#BC2# Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Davis circles away.
Davis tried to score with a low kick but Lee checks it. Davis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Lee throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
Lee throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lee is looking to clinch. Davis throws a big counter combination but Lee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4# Davis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lee's head. Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Davis circles away quickly and effectively. Lee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Davis as he jumps to the side. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Davis wants to clinch but Lee slips to the side and Lee counters with a three punch combo that has Davis backing up. Davis nods at Lee to acknowledge the strikes. Davis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lee tries to land a front kick but Davis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Crunch! Lee slams his shin into Davis's torso. Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Samuel Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Davis shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense. #CL2# Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Davis fails to pull guard.
#BC# Davis breaks from the clinch.
#TD2# Lee shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Davis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Lee throws a strike but Davis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB# Davis has gone for a leg lock! Lee slips out almost immediately though and dives into Davis's guard.#REVB# Davis keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #T1# Lee throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2# Lee drops back, looking for a kneebar! Davis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Davis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Davis! #REVR##SU# Davis decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lee to his feet. A kick lands to the mid section there for Lee.#T2# Lee misses with a head kick.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily. Lee tries to land a front kick but Davis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Davis, before circling back to the center of the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alva Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Davis misses with a takedown and Lee counters with a two punch combo. Lee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davis swivels and escapes.#T3# Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Davis dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on Davis's head and hops out. Lee unleashes a big counter combination but Davis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2# Lee decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Davis trying to control here.
Lee prevents Davis from standing back up.
Davis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though. Lee trying to control the pace. #T4# Davis is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Davis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back!#SUB# Davis is looking for the choke from the back position but Lee is controlling his hands well. Lee is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB# Lee showing good submission defense here.
#SUB# Davis is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lee has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that's the end of the fight! Samuel Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Lee 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Samuel Lee!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2018 |
#R1# Davis fails to land the takedown. Nice takedown defense from Saarinen. No joy for Davis on that attempt. Davis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alva Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him. Davis tries a head kick but it misses.
Saarinen misses with a takedown attempt and Davis counters with a series of strikes. Saarinen will be more careful next time no doubt. Davis throws a head kick that misses. Saarinen with the counter takedown but Davis avoids it easily. Davis fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Saarinen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Davis with a body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saarinen circles away. Saarinen tries to clinch up but Davis circles away and keeps his distance. Davis stuffs the takedown. Davis tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Saarinen manages to circle out of the way. Davis tries to clinch but Saarinen moves away and Saarinen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Davis really felt that one!#T1# Saarinen dives in for a single leg takedown but Davis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Saarinen tries to clinch there but Davis circles away.
Saarinen shoots in looking for a takedown but Davis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saarinen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Saarinen fails to land the takedown. Davis appears to be looking for a big counter. Saarinen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saarinen wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2# Saarinen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Davis's guard. Davis is breathing heavily. Saarinen throws a big elbow that misses. Saarinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Davis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saarinen is one step ahead there. #T2# Saarinen wants to get up but he can't break Davis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Saarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Saarinen looking to pass the guard. Saarinen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3# Davis throws a head kick that half lands.
Saarinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Horrible takedown attempt by Saarinen or perhaps it was just good defense by Davis, which made it look bad. Davis 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 head kick by Davis misses #CL2# and Saarinen counters by moving into the clinch. Davis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Davis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saarinen just stands there and leans against the cage. Davis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Saarinen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Davis pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4##TD# Davis drags the fight down to the ground.
Saarinen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Davis's guard. Davis trying to keep a closed guard but Saarinen is proving a slippery customer.
Saarinen is pushing down on Davis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Davis is fighting to maintain full guard but Saarinen has managed to sneak the leg through. Saarinen working Davis over with strikes. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Saarinen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2# Saarinen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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 Alva Davis will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Davis is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Saarinen moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off. Davis shoots in looking for a takedown but Saarinen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Davis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Saarinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Jarno Saarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Saarinen shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Saarinen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL# Davis takes the fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davis fails to pull guard.
#BC# Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Davis or perhaps it was just good defense by Saarinen, which made it look bad. And Saarinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Davis pushes his down on his head and steps out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alva Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Davis shoots in looking for a takedown. Saarinen tries to sprawl out of it but Davis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saarinen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Saarinen throws a big counter head kick but Davis avoids it with no problem. Davis tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Davis fails miserably with a takedown attempt. No luck for Saarinen with that takedown attempt. Saarinen blocks a head kick by Davis.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2# Davis dives in and grabs Saarinen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saarinen pushes down on Davis's head and hops out. Davis dodges the punch combination from Saarinen.
It looked like Davis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Davis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saarinen. Saarinen misses with a straight left. #TD2# Saarinen gets a double leg takedown into Davis's guard. Saarinen connects with a couple of short punches. Saarinen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Davis is trying to control the position but Saarinen postures up. #T3# Saarinen controls the pace of the fight for a moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2# Saarinen stands up and waves to Davis to follow him. Saarinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Saarinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Davis misses with the combination.
Saarinen shoots for a double leg takedown but Davis sprawls well. He's pushed Saarinen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Saarinen shoots in for a double leg but Davis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Davis appears to be looking for a big counter. Alva Davis is winning the standup battle so far.#TD# Davis shoots in and gets a takedown into Saarinen's guard.#ES2# Saarinen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Saarinen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davis circles away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD# Davis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Saarinen did well to prevent Davis getting side control. Davis stops Saarinen from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jarno Saarinen will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Saarinen blocks a head kick by Davis.
Davis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Saarinen tries to land a body kick and Davis counters with a two punch combo. Saarinen throws a leg kick which misses Davis's front leg but catches the back leg as Davis tries to avoid it. Alva Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Davis closes the distance and clinches up with Saarinen, looking for a takedown. Davis pushes Saarinen against the cage but Saarinen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Saarinen tries to clinch but Davis moves away and Davis counters with a series of strikes. Saarinen will be more careful next time no doubt. Saarinen misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Saarinen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Davis napping and manages to drive through into side control! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Davis is pushing Saarinen's head away, looking to escape. Saarinen manages to hold on to the position though. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Saarinen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1# A control attempt from Davis but he's now mounted! Saarinen trying to control but Davis is having none of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2# Saarinen is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! Saarinen wants to clinch.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Saarinen throws a wild body kick that Davis sees coming a mile off. Saarinen thumps Davis with a low kick. Davis throws a leg kick and Saarinen counters with a series of strikes. Davis will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2# Davis is rocked! Saarinen scores with a leg kick.
Oh Davis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Saarinen shoots in but no luck this time. As Saarinen looks to move away, Davis throws a big counter combo but Saarinen just gets out of the way. Saarinen has a takedown stuffed. Davis closes the distance and clinches up with Saarinen, looking for a takedown. Davis pushes Saarinen against the cage but Saarinen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alva Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him. Davis stuffs the takedown attempt from Saarinen. Saarinen gets slowly back to his feet. Saarinen fails to land the takedown.#CL2# Saarinen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC# Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Saarinen!
Saarinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Davis as he jumps to the side. #TD2# Saarinen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Saarinen performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3# Davis is looking for a sweep. Saarinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# Saarinen is looking for a kimura here.
Davis seems to have got his legs back now. Davis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saarinen is working away from the top position though. Ground and pound from Saarinen. #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. Davis tries to roll over but Saarinen keeps him under control. Davis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Jarno Saarinen has got the better of the ground game so far. Davis tries to get to full guard but Saarinen has control of the leg. Saarinen thows a huge punch but Davis dodges it nicely.
Davis is trying to get back to full guard. Davis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Jarno Saarinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Saarinen 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:30 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarno Saarinen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Davis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Reek is trying to control but can't.
Davis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reek on the ground. Reek works his way to full guard. Good work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Reek is pulling down on Davis's head. It's preventing any offense from Davis, at least for the moment. Davis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#ES2# Reek has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Davis is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC# Davis manages to break the clinch.
#TD2# Reek closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Davis quickly recovers to half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Well, if Reek is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Davis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reek. #T1# Reek controlling the action here. Reek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davis defending well though. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Reek trying to mount his opponent but Davis defends it. Davis is looking for a sweep. Reek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Reek stalling. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Davis wants to improve his position but Reek is controlling well.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Reek misses with a lunging right hand
and Davis counters with a two punch combo. #TD2# Davis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Reek to score an easy takedown into full guard. Reek looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3# Reek tries to stand but Davis is controlling from the bottom. Davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Reek seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Reek is working Davis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Davis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Reek has passed into side control.
Reek content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Reek lands a nice forearm strike. A lull in the action here as Reek stalls from top position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Reek wants to stand but Davis has his arm trapped. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viet Reek dominated that round. That's time! Davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##TD2# Reek shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reek showed some decent athleticism there. Reek is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Reek keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Let's hope that Reek 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. Reek seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Davis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Reek is looking for a kimura here.
#T1# Davis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Davis wants to control but Reek is keeping busy.
Reek has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Reek dominating with strikes here.#T2# Reek controlling from the full mount. Reek can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Davis is looking to escape. Davis is bucking up trying to escape but Reek cracks him with another couple of good strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Reek cracks Davis with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Reek content just to control the position here. Reek is landing with some decent strikes but Davis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2# Davis is rocked!#T3##SUB2# Reek working for a submission but Davis is keeping him at bay. Oh Davis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Reek controlling from mount. Reek manages to capitalize on a mistake by Davis to take his back! Reek scores with punches to the body. You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB2# Reek has his arm under Davis's chin here. Game over son! Reek squeezes tightly and Davis is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Viet Reek!
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