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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Dougnaglo Jr scores with a takedown into Knight's guard. Dougnaglo Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Dougnaglo Jr wants to pass the guard but Knight is keeping the position. Dougnaglo Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Dougnaglo Jr 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knight controls Dougnaglo Jr momentarily but Dougnaglo Jr frees himself. Dougnaglo Jr tries to stand but Knight is controlling from the bottom. #T1# Dougnaglo Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Knight pulls Dougnaglo Jr in close to prevent any damage. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Dougnaglo Jr throws a series of punches but Knight moves out of range. Dougnaglo Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knight swivels and escapes.#TD2# Dougnaglo Jr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Knight tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Dougnaglo Jr is looking to advance position but Knight won't allow it. Knight is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dougnaglo Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dougnaglo Jr's back!#T2# Knight is working the ground and pound. Can Dougnaglo Jr escape? Dougnaglo Jr trying to control the hands but Knight breaks the grip. Dougnaglo Jr is trying to break free.
Dougnaglo Jr wants to get back to his feet. Knight throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! You can see the frustration on Dougnaglo Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dougnaglo Jr is trying to remain composed but Knight is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#SUB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Knight is looking for a choke. Dougnaglo Jr gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Dougnaglo Jr manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Knight has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3# Dougnaglo Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Dougnaglo Jr wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving. Knight controlling Dougnaglo Jr's posture. Dougnaglo Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Knight controlling the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Knight trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Dougnaglo Jr trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom. Knight looking to control.
Knight lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dougnaglo Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Dougnaglo Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Antoine Knight will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##CL2# Dougnaglo Jr closes the distance and pushes Knight back into the cage. Knight taking a breather. Dougnaglo Jr wants a takedown.
#TD2# Dougnaglo Jr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Dougnaglo Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy. Dougnaglo Jr is pulling down on Knight's head to control his posture. Knight trying to control but Dougnaglo Jr is working from the bottom. Knight really is a fat lump. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dougnaglo Jr looking to control.
Knight throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1# Dougnaglo Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Knight with a flurry of punches that miss. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Knight working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Knight chips away with some ground and pound. Knight works over Dougnaglo Jr with some ground and pound from guard. Knight with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2# Dougnaglo Jr is looking for a triangle but Knight pushes his legs off easily.
Knight throwing strikes from guard but Dougnaglo Jr blocks nicely. Dougnaglo Jr keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully. #T2# Knight is fighting to break Dougnaglo Jr's control of his arms but Dougnaglo Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB# Knight thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# Knight drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dougnaglo Jr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dougnaglo Jr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dougnaglo Jr! #REVB# Dougnaglo Jr scoring with punches from side control. #T3# Knight struggling a bit here.#SU2# Dougnaglo Jr decides to stand up, so the ref orders Knight to his feet. Knight throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Dougnaglo Jr shoots for a takedown but Knight saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Dougnaglo Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knight defends well and Dougnaglo Jr ends up having to push Knight into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Antoine Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ikenna Dougnaglo Jr. Dougnaglo Jr is breathing heavily.#CL# Knight forces Dougnaglo Jr back against the cage and clinches.#TD2# Dougnaglo Jr decides to pull guard. Knight lands a couple of digs.#T4# Knight postures up in Dougnaglo Jr's guard and throws a big left but Dougnaglo Jr blocks it. Dougnaglo Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB# Knight drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dougnaglo Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Knight has Dougnaglo Jr in his guard.#REVB# Dougnaglo Jr wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Knight pulls Dougnaglo Jr in to control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ikenna Dougnaglo Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Dougnaglo Jr throws a head kick but Knight moves out of range.
Ikenna Dougnaglo Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dougnaglo Jr shoots in for a takedown but Knight shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Knight cracks Dougnaglo Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Dougnaglo Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2# Dougnaglo Jr rushes Knight and presses him up against the cage. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Knight.#TD# Knight turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dougnaglo Jr tries to buck Knight off but Knight is having none of it.#SUB# Knight thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB# Knight looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1# Dougnaglo Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Knight creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dougnaglo Jr sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Knight is looking to take a break and control but Dougnaglo Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB# Knight tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Knight has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Knight misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Knight creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dougnaglo Jr sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Knight working the head with strikes. Dougnaglo Jr is trying to control Knight's posture but Knight avoids it. Dougnaglo Jr tries to buck Knight off but Knight is having none of it.#T3# We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dougnaglo Jr can do anything to dispel that myth. Both fighters take a look at the clock. Dougnaglo Jr wants to control but Knight postures up. Sloppy strikes there by Knight.#SUB# Knight is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dougnaglo Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Knight misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Dougnaglo Jr tries to buck Knight off but Knight is having none of it.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2# Dougnaglo Jr closes the distance and clinches. Knight pressing his opponent against the cage. Knight is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dougnaglo Jr is keeping busy. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dougnaglo Jr tries to break the clinch but Knight is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Antoine Knight showed his dominance in that final round. I think Knight has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antoine Knight!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2018 |
#R1# Dougnaglo Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dougnaglo Jr tries to clinch #TD2# and Arteta counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Dougnaglo Jr tries to kick Arteta off in order to stand up. Arteta Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB2# Arteta goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dougnaglo Jr has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Arteta but great work by Dougnaglo Jr. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Arteta can do anything to dispel that myth. Arteta is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dougnaglo Jr is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Arteta tries to lock up and control but Dougnaglo Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Arteta is squirming around, avoiding Dougnaglo Jr's attempts to control the action. #SUB# Dougnaglo Jr is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Arteta is surviving well by controlling Dougnaglo Jr's body position as best he can. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dougnaglo Jr thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dougnaglo Jr controlling the pace for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Arteta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Dougnaglo Jr misses with a head shot. Arteta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dougnaglo Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1# Arteta keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB# Dougnaglo Jr has hold of Arteta's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Arteta manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dougnaglo Jr thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Arteta tries to reverse the position but Dougnaglo Jr maintains control. Dougnaglo Jr looking to control but Arteta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Arteta wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T2# Dougnaglo Jr tries to keep control of the position but Arteta is staying busy. Arteta tries to roll but Dougnaglo Jr sticks to his back.
Arteta is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Dougnaglo Jr wants to control but Arteta is keeping busy. I really don't envy Arteta right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dougnaglo Jr avoiding Arteta 's attempts to control his hands. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. I really don't envy Arteta right now.
Dougnaglo Jr is not going to allow Arteta to sit and survive in this position. Dougnaglo Jr keeps control of the position as Arteta tries to break free.
#T3# Arteta trying to get back to his feet but Dougnaglo Jr is in full control for now. Arteta rolls, trying to escape but Dougnaglo Jr keeps control of the position.
Dougnaglo Jr struggling to keep hold of the position.
Dougnaglo Jr struggling to land strikes to the head as Arteta covers up. Arteta tries to break free.
Arteta is still trying to improve position. Arteta trying to control the position but Dougnaglo Jr manages to sink in the hooks. Dougnaglo Jr has the hooks in. Arteta is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4# Arteta trying to control the hands but Dougnaglo Jr breaks the grip. Arteta trying to get back to his feet but Dougnaglo Jr is in full control for now. Dougnaglo Jr throwing wild punches that miss their target. Dougnaglo Jr keeps control of the position as Arteta tries to break free.
Arteta keeps trying to improve his position. Dougnaglo Jr not allowing Arteta to control his hands. #SUB# Arteta fending off the submission attempt from Dougnaglo Jr. Dougnaglo Jr is breathing heavily. Arteta tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ikenna Dougnaglo Jr dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Arteta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Arteta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dougnaglo Jr. Arteta throws a hook but Dougnaglo Jr blocks it. Arteta shoots for a double leg takedown but Dougnaglo Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Arteta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Arteta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dougnaglo Jr pinned against the cage. Dougnaglo Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Dougnaglo Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. A low kick from Dougnaglo Jr misses #TD2# and Arteta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Arteta. Arteta trying to control but Dougnaglo Jr is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Arteta postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dougnaglo Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Arteta, into his guard. #REVR# Arteta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1##SUB2# Arteta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dougnaglo Jr is aware though and is defending well. Arteta has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dougnaglo Jr has passed into side control.
Arteta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dougnaglo Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Dougnaglo Jr passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Arteta! Arteta working to try and regain half guard.
Dougnaglo Jr tries to control but Arteta wriggling away. Arteta tries to get back to half guard but can't. Arteta avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dougnaglo Jr.
Arteta can't escape the position.
#T2# Arteta wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Arteta tries to break free.
#SUB# Dougnaglo Jr is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Arteta is really stuck here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Dougnaglo Jr is not going to allow Arteta to sit and survive in this position. Ikenna Dougnaglo Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Dougnaglo Jr keeps control of the position as Arteta tries to break free.
Dougnaglo Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arteta can do to turn this around?#T3# Arteta is trying to stand back up. You can see the frustration on Arteta's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Arteta looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB# Dougnaglo Jr is looking for the choke from the back position but Arteta is controlling his hands well. Arteta is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Arteta wants to get back to his feet. Arteta tries to escape but Dougnaglo Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4# Arteta tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Arteta tries to improve his position but instead Dougnaglo Jr has taken his back! Arteta is really stuck here.
Arteta trying to control but not successfully. Arteta tries to escape but Dougnaglo Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Dougnaglo Jr is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Arteta is defending well though. Dougnaglo Jr let's go of the attempt for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ikenna Dougnaglo Jr dominated that second round. That's time! Dougnaglo Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Arteta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dougnaglo Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Arteta.#TD2# Arteta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Arteta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dougnaglo Jr's head. Arteta performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2# Arteta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dougnaglo Jr defends it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Arteta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dougnaglo Jr defends it well. #SUB2# Arteta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dougnaglo Jr defends it well. #T1# Arteta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dougnaglo Jr keeps working. #SUB2# Arteta is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dougnaglo Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arteta. Dougnaglo Jr wants to control but Arteta is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2# Dougnaglo Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Arteta.
Arteta works his way into side control. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Arteta looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dougnaglo Jr is avoiding damage well.
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. #SUB2# Arteta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arteta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2# Arteta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arteta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Dougnaglo Jr manages to get back to half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3# Dougnaglo Jr trying to hold on to Arteta's head to control him but Arteta postures up.
Ground and pound from Arteta. Arteta is pressing down on Dougnaglo Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dougnaglo Jr is holding on for now. #SUB2# Arteta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dougnaglo Jr defends it well. Dougnaglo Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dougnaglo Jr. Arteta looking to pass the guard. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Arteta forces his way into half guard.#SUB2# Dougnaglo Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Arteta.
Arteta performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Dougnaglo Jr is staying active underneath Arteta, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Arteta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dougnaglo Jr's head. Mikel Arteta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ikenna Dougnaglo Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Dougnaglo Jr gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Mikel Arteta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Dougnaglo Jr 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ikenna Dougnaglo Jr!
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