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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Figueroa as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Jenkins forces Figueroa back against the cage and clinches.
Figueroa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jenkins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jenkins wants to break free but Figueroa has control.
#TD#
Jenkins is fighting off a takedown attempt but Figueroa is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jenkins to the mat. Jenkins regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jenkins working a defensive guard here.
Figueroa really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jenkins has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Figueroa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jenkins.
Jenkins can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jenkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Figueroa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jenkins regains half guard.
Jenkins is pressing down on Figueroa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Figueroa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jenkins's guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jenkins wants to sweep here but Figueroa controlling him for the moment.
Jenkins doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jenkins pulls Figueroa in close to his closed guard and prevents Figueroa from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Figueroa is looking to clinch.
Figueroa throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Jenkins counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Figueroa is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jenkins can't fight it off and eventually Figueroa manages to take the fight to the floor. Jenkins looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jenkins trying to keep a closed guard but Figueroa is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Jenkins looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Figueroa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jenkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Jenkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Jenkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Figueroa pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Figueroa is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jenkins is looking for a sweep. Figueroa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jenkins tries to kick Figueroa off but Figueroa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Figueroa prevents Jenkins from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Figueroa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jenkins fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elisha Figueroa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Figueroa throws a sloppy head kick and Jenkins moves out of range easily.
Jenkins moves in looking to clinch but Figueroa pushes him off.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Figueroa as he jumps to the side.
Jenkins tries to clinch up.
Figueroa swats away the attempt to clinch by Jenkins.#CL2#
Jenkins clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Figueroa gets control of Jenkins's arms and successfully pulls guard. Figueroa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Figueroa working a defensive guard here.
Figueroa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jenkins is one step ahead there. #T1#
Figueroa has a closed guard, preventing Jenkins from standing up.
Figueroa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jenkins prevents Figueroa from getting back to his feet. #SU2#
Jenkins decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jenkins shoots for a double leg takedown but Figueroa sprawls well. He's pushed Jenkins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Figueroa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Figueroa throws a sloppy head kick and Jenkins moves out of range easily. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jenkins or perhaps it was just good defense by Figueroa, which made it look bad.
Elisha Figueroa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lerooy Jenkins.#CL2#
Jenkins closes the distance and clinches.
Figueroa is trying to pull guard but Jenkins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jenkins.
Figueroa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Figueroa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jenkins can do to turn this around?
Jenkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Figueroa jumps into guard, dragging Jenkins to the mat.
Figueroa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Figueroa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Figueroa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU2#
Jenkins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Jenkins has Figueroa up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Figueroa manages to pull guard.
Jenkins content to stall in guard here.
Jenkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Figueroa has wrist control.
Figueroa wants to stand up but Jenkins is controlling him.
Jenkins stopping the sweep attempt from Figueroa.#T4#
Jenkins postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jenkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jenkins trying to control but Figueroa is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jenkins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Figueroa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jenkins misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Figueroa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Elisha Figueroa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Figueroa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jenkins, up you get!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jenkins thows a leg kick but Figueroa checks it #TD#
so Figueroa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Figueroa stopping the sweep attempt from Jenkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elisha Figueroa 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Figueroa scores with a head kick.
Figueroa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jenkins.
Jenkins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Figueroa defends well and Jenkins ends up having to push Figueroa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Figueroa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jenkins sprawls and moves away.
Jenkins tries to clinch there but Figueroa circles away.
An inside leg kick from Figueroa misses. #TD#
Figueroa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Jenkins has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Figueroa is on him like a limpet, forcing Jenkins back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Jenkins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Figueroa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Elisha Figueroa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lerooy Jenkins.
Jenkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenkins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1##TD#
Figueroa has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jenkins clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jenkins trying to get back to his feet but Figueroa is in full control for now. #SUB#
Figueroa looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Jenkins preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Figueroa.
Figueroa keeps control of the position as Jenkins tries to break free.
#T2#
Jenkins trying to control the position but Figueroa manages to sink in the hooks.
Figueroa lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
#SUB#
Figueroa working for a choke but Jenkins is defending well.
Jenkins trying to get back to his feet but Figueroa is in full control for now. #T3##SUB#
Figueroa looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Jenkins is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jenkins rolls, trying to escape but Figueroa keeps control of the position.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Jenkins defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Figueroa's arms.
Figueroa is hanging on to Jenkins's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkins is trying to get back to his feet but Figueroa has full control of the position and if anything, Jenkins has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elisha Figueroa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Figueroa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elisha Figueroa!
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