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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Wilder tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sloan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wilder displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sloan. #TD2#
Sloan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wilder is trying to control Sloan's posture but Sloan avoids it.
Wilder is looking to reverse the position.
Wilder is not content to let Sloan control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sloan's best efforts.
Wilder flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Sloan content to control rather than advance. #SU2#
Sloan gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch but Sloan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilder misses with a head kick.
Wilder misses with a body kick.
Wilder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilder swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sloan leaves Wilder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Wilder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sloan fails with a takedown attempt.
Wilder misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Sloan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deontay Wilder . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilder tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wilder is trying to drag Sloan to the mat but Sloan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wilder prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sloan is trying to break free.#T3#
Wilder using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sloan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sloan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wilder gets underhooks to prevent Sloan's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Wilder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wilder 's waist but Wilder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sloan off to one side.
Wilder fails to land the takedown.
Wilder shoots in but no luck this time.
Wilder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sloan defends it nicely.
Wilder misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Sloan gets the takedown into side control. #T4#
Sloan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sloan working the ground and pound but Wilder is defending the strikes. #SU2#
Sloan stands up.
Sloan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Sloan moves into the clinch successfully.
Sloan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wilder fights it off and pushes away nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder tries for a takedown but Sloan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilder dives in for a single leg takedown but Sloan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wilder is looking to clinch but Sloan is avoiding it.
Wilder scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Victor Sloan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wilder 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Sloan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #CUT#
It looks like Victor Sloan has been cut.#TD#
Wilder pulls Sloan into guard.
#SUB#
Wilder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sloan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sloan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sloan controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloan with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Wilder trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Sloan drops back looking for a leg! Wilder is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wilder manages to kick Sloan off! Sloan jumps back into Wilder 's guard.
Sloan stopping the sweep attempt from Wilder .
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sloan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Sloan moves into the clinch successfully.
Sloan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wilder backwards. #T2#
Sloan is looking for a takedown.
Sloan is trying to break free.
Sloan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sloan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wilder walks away with a smile on his face. Sloan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wilder shoots in and drives through. Sloan sprawls well.
Wilder shoots and misses #CL2#
and Sloan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sloan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deontay Wilder . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloan leaning against his opponent.
Wilder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sloan backwards.
Wilder jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sloan walks away with a smile on his face. Wilder gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wilder shoots in and drives through. Sloan sprawls well.
Sloan wants to counter with a clinch but Wilder pushes him away.
Wilder falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Sloan counters by moving into the clinch.
Wilder is trying to force a seperation but Sloan has the dominant position.#T3#
Wilder is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sloan is defending well.
Come on Sloan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wilder has Sloan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sloan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Wilder gets control of Sloan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wilder will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sloan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wilder wants to control the position but Sloan says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sloan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sloan trying to mount his opponent but Wilder defends it. #T4#
Sloan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sloan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilder trying to control here.
Sloan controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Sloan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Victor Sloan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Sloan stuffs the takedown.
Wilder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sloan circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilder shoots in for a takedown but Sloan shows good takedown defense.
Deontay Wilder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloan shoots in but no luck this time.
Sloan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wilder 's head backwards.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sloan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Sloan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sloan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloan is looking for the big counter here.
Victor Sloan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sloan clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Sloan pulls guard. #SUB2#
Sloan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wilder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wilder trying to control but Sloan is working from the bottom. #T1#
Sloan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sloan is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Wilder drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sloan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sloan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sloan! #REVB#
Sloan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wilder is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sloan controls the position.
Sloan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The strikes coming from Sloan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
You can see the frustration on Wilder 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sloan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilder . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sloan throws an elbow but Wilder slips to the side and avoids it well.#T3#
Sloan looks up at the clock and then as Wilder takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sloan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SU2#
Sloan decides to stand back up.
Sloan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Sloan darts in and clinches Wilder up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sloan slows down the pace here.
Sloan is trying to break free.
Sloan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Sloan.
Sloan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Sloan jumps guard but Wilder stands there with Sloan around his waist. Sloan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sloan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD#
Wilder manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wilder working a defensive guard here.
Sloan 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.
Sloan slips nicely into half guard.
Deontay Wilder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Victor Sloan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sloan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Sloan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sloan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Sloan!
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