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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2018 |
#R1# White tries for a takedown but Knight sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2# Knight gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows White to score an easy takedown into full guard. White has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Knight is proving hard to escape from. Knight knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for White on the ground. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Knight looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but White puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knight is controlling White's position as best he can from this difficult position. Knight is trying to maintain the position but White is very close to passing his half guard.#T1# Knight pushes White off looking to stand but White dives back in and keeps control.
White wants to stand but Knight has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. White throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. White looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. White wants to pass the guard but Knight is defending well. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# White scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2##SUB2# White tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no White has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! White controls the position. White trying to control the position but Knight is working away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. White is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Knight pushes White away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, White gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3# Knight is trying to improve his position. Knight could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. White tries to stand but Knight is controlling his head. White throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. White fails to land a wild elbow strike.
White is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Knight's shoulder. That is not cool. Knight is looking to reverse the position. You can see the frustration on Knight's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Knight is not content to let White control the position. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2# White closes the distance and clinches. White tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The referee calls for Knight to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Stalling in the clinch from White.
White tries to break the clinch but Knight is controlling the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua White dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##CL2# White has managed to clinch.
Knight stalls. #TD2# White jumps guard.
Knight works over White with some ground and pound from guard. White is trying to keep Knight in close.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2# White looking for a guillotine here but Knight defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. There's a bit of a scramble here and now White is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1# White trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom. White won't allow Knight to sweep him here. White is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. White throws a big elbow that misses. White is looking to advance position but Knight has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR# Knight landing strikes from the mount and White is in trouble! #T2# Knight looking to ground and pound but White is blocking nicely. White tries to get back to half guard but can't. White tries to hold on but Knight pushes him away. White wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Knight.
#SUB# Knight goes for an armbar but White turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from White. White is fighting to break Knight's control of his arms but Knight is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3# White throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Knight utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Knight looking to sweep here. No luck so far. White in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Knight avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. White 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. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#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.#ES# Knight pushes White off and gets back to his feet.
Nice shot by Knight. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Knight misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely. White changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. White defending well as Knight loads up on a big left hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Antoine Knight will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# White darts in looking for a takedown but Knight gets double underhooks and turns White into the cage. Knight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but White circles away quickly and effectively.#CL# Knight clinches up with White and pushes him back against the cage. White can't break the clinch.
White trying to control the position but instead, Knight has worked for underhooks and has pushed White into the cage. White letting Knight take a breather here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. White fails to pull guard.
#T1# White wants to get back to striking at distance but Knight won't allow it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Knight. White tries to pull guard but Knight holds him up against the cage and eventually White drops back down to his feet.
Antoine Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua White. White drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Knight gets the underhooks and prevents it.
White has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Knight avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. White fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2# White pulls guard. #SUB# Knight drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and White dives on top into guard.#REVB# White working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Knight wants to sweep but no luck. Knight is trying to control the position from the bottom.
White trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom. White missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Joshua White has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3# White trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knight swivels though and keeps the full guard. Knight looking to control.
White looking to pass the guard. White showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2# White clinches up with Knight and pushes him back against the cage. Knight trying to control the position but instead, White has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knight into the cage. White is trying to drag Knight to the mat but Knight just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2# White gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
And that's the end of the fight! Joshua White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think White 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua White!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2018 |
#R1# White misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Webster counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2# Webster gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Webster manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2# White jumps guard and drags Webster to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. White trying to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Webster showing good wrestling skills to control the position. White looking to hit a scissor sweep but Webster is one step ahead there. Webster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Webster throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1# Webster lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Webster with a flurry of punches that miss. White 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. White pulls Webster in close to prevent any damage. White trying to strike off his back.
Webster really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB# Webster drops back, looking for a kneebar! White looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. White looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from White! #REVB# White happy to just control the position for now. Webster is looking for a sweep. White working away.#T2# White wants to stand but Webster has his arm trapped. Webster is pushing White's head away, looking to escape. White manages to hold on to the position though. White misses with the ground and pound. Webster is not content to let White control the position. Webster gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! White controlling his opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Webster wants to hold on but White pushes him away. White can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Webster is looking to escape. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Webster wants to hold on but White pushes him away. White lands a nice shot to the head. White lands a big shot there that rocks Webster but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
White trying to control but he's not successful this time. Webster is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2# Webster defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from White. #T4# Webster regains half guard. White prevents Webster from improving his position. White is thwarting Webster's attempts to control the position. Webster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from White. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Webster wants to get back to his feet.
White working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua White dominated that 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. #R2# White scores with a jab to the head.
White wants to clinch. It looked like Webster was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2# White dives in and scores a takedown into Webster's guard.#ES# Webster wriggles free and stands up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# White changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Webster looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1# A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Webster wants to control but White postures up. Webster tries to get back to half guard but can't. White prevents Webster from escaping the position.#SUB2# White tries for a kimura but Webster is defending well. A lull in the action here. White wants to lay and pray for a moment but Webster keeps working. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Webster is trying to control White's posture but White avoids it. Webster tries to improve position but can't. White working the body and head with strikes. White prevents Webster from escaping the position. White trying to control the action but Webster is working from the bottom. White grinds an elbow into Webster's temple. #T3##SUB2# White working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2# White wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Webster, who protects the arm well. White is breathing heavily. Webster can't do much from the bottom here. Webster takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. The referee asks White politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. White prefers to stall for the moment though. White works to advance to full mount. Webster defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2# White is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Webster is surviving well by controlling White's body position as best he can. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, White cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Webster tries to hold on but White pushes him away. White with good strikes from the mount here! Joshua White has got the better of the ground game so far. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. White trying to control but he's not successful this time. Webster is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##TD2# White closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Webster quickly recovers to half guard. White blocks the strikes from Webster.
#SUB2# White is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Webster defends it well. Webster tries to roll over but White keeps him under control.#SUB2# White is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Webster sees it coming and defends easily. White has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Webster is trying to control but can't.
White tries to stand and escape but Webster is controlling the position. Webster misses with some strikes from the bottom.
White slips a nice elbow through Webster's hands, connecting with Webster's forehead.#T1# White is taking a breather. Webster says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. White stops Webster from getting back to his feet.
Webster punching from the bottom.
#SUB# Webster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. White wants to take a breather but Webster is having none of it. Webster flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2# Webster gets caught flat footed, as White shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2# White scoring with some ground and pound. White stops Webster from standing up. Webster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Webster keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully. White looking to sit in guard and control but Webster gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# White will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Webster trying to control but White is working from the bottom. Webster postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2# Webster got a little sloppy there for a moment and White has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Webster has managed to get both his arms back between White's legs - danger averted. White has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3# Webster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. White tries to land a sweep but no joy. White keeping moving, preventing Webster from controlling successfully. Webster is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because White is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Webster landing some decent shots from guard. Webster throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely. Webster throws an elbow that misses. White uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Webster's guard. Nice move by White!#REVB# Webster keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully. #T4# Webster has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Webster wants to control the position but White says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Webster trying to hold on to White's head to control him but White postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! It looks like White is going to stand back up.
Danial Webster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Joshua White is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Webster flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Joshua White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got White winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua White!
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