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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Lafferty connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Lafferty has Karibu up against the cage in a clinch.
Lafferty using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Lafferty jumps into guard, dragging Karibu to the mat.
Lafferty is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Karibu sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karibu trying to control the position from guard on top but Lafferty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lafferty wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Karibu looking to pass the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Karibu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lafferty manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karibu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Lafferty connects with a couple of short punches.#SU2#
Lafferty gets to his feet - Karibu follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Karibu tries to sprawl but Lafferty drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Karibu is breathing heavily.
Lafferty is looking to take a break and control but Karibu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karibu has hold of Lafferty 's hands but Lafferty slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Lafferty looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Karibu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Karibu won't allow Lafferty to pass to mount. #SU2#
Lafferty gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Karibu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Lafferty shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Karibu is trying to defend but Lafferty finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Lafferty lands with a punch from half guard.
Karibu wants to get back to full guard.
Lafferty looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lafferty 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. #SU2#
Lafferty stands up and beckons Karibu to join him on the feet. #TD2#
Lafferty feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lafferty pushing down on Karibu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lafferty works his way into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karibu tries to buck Lafferty off but Lafferty is having none of it.
Lafferty taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Lafferty dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Lafferty drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lafferty moves into full mount! #SU2#
Lafferty gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Lafferty fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafferty scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karibu doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Lafferty scores with a takedown into Karibu's guard.
Craig Lafferty has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Lafferty controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lafferty advances position into side control!
Lafferty scoring with punches from side control.
Lafferty advances to full mount.
Lafferty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lafferty takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Lafferty cracks Karibu with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lafferty sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lafferty lands a couple of good shots and Karibu has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Lafferty controls the position.
Karibu is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lafferty has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Lafferty is riding his opponent, not letting Karibu buck him off.
Let's hope that Lafferty 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.
Karibu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Lafferty has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T4#
Lafferty punches Karibu on the ear.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Karibu is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lafferty gets his way!
#SUB2#
Lafferty looking for the RNC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Lafferty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Lafferty looking to score a takedown here. Karibu is defending well but Lafferty drives through and ends up in Karibu's guard.
Lafferty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karibu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lafferty trying to control the position from guard on top but Karibu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lafferty controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lafferty advances to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafferty trying to control the pace. #T1#
Karibu wants to get back to full guard.
Lafferty tries to pass the half guard into mount. Karibu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lafferty controlling the pace.
Lafferty is thwarting Karibu's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lafferty throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Lafferty closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Lafferty manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lafferty is on top in guard.
#REVB##SU2#
Lafferty gets to his feet. Karibu looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Lafferty gets a takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Lafferty .
Lafferty is taking a breather. Karibu 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.#T3##SU2#
Lafferty stands up and beckons Karibu to join him on the feet.
Lafferty lands a nice looking body kick.#TD2#
Lafferty fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Karibu to the ground. Lafferty is now in Karibu's guard.
Lafferty engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Lafferty avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Lafferty working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Karibu being controlled here, momentarily.
Karibu trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Lafferty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lafferty 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Lafferty !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Shaw drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Shaw thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Karibu prevents Shaw from moving into mount.
Shaw throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Shaw sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Karibu is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Shaw throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Shaw tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Karibu is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw trying to control the position but Karibu is working away. #SUB#
Shaw swings around for an armbar but Karibu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shaw's guard.
Karibu trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom. #T1#
Karibu stops Shaw from standing up.
Karibu trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shaw holds on and takes a little breather.
Karibu looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shaw has his hands on Karibu's head, controlling the position.
Karibu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karibu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shaw!
Shaw slaps away a takedown attempt from Karibu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shaw seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shaw.#T3#
A slow jab from Karibu misses its intended target.
As Karibu looks to move away, Shaw throws a big counter combo but Karibu just gets out of the way.
Nice takedown defense from Karibu. No joy for Shaw on that attempt.
Shaw lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Shaw has Karibu up against the cage in a clinch.
Shaw is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Karibu looks winded!
Shaw wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shaw is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karibu takes a shot to the head.
Shaw lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karibu backwards.
Karibu tries to pull guard but Shaw holds him up against the cage and eventually Karibu drops back down to his feet.
Shaw is leaning against Karibu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shaw stalling the fight.
Shaw lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Shaw tries for a takedown but Karibu manages to get underhooks.
Shaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Karibu gets underhooks to prevent Shaw's takedown attempt.
Karibu is trying to pull guard but Shaw turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shaw stalls.
Shaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Karibu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shaw.
Karibu stops a takedown attempt from Shaw.
Karibu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karibu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shaw.
#TD#
Shaw manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Shaw dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Karibu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shaw tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Karibu defends well and Shaw ends up having to push Karibu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Shaw closes the distance and clinches.
Shaw content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shaw tries to score a body lock takedown but Karibu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karibu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karibu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karibus head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Karibu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shaw goes for a takedown in the clinch but Karibu prevents it.
Good body shot from Shaw.
Karibu is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Shaw tries to break the clinch but Karibu is controlling the position.
Shaw wants to get back to striking at distance but Karibu won't allow it.
#TD#
Shaw pulls Karibu into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shaw seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Karibu is pushing down on Shaw's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shaw is fighting to maintain full guard but Karibu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Karibu wants to take a breather but Shaw is having none of it.
Shaw could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Shaw tries to roll over but Karibu keeps him under control.
Karibu is keen to just control but Shaw is a slippery customer.
Shaw taking some punishment here, with Karibu in his half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Karibu wants to work for an arm triangle but Shaw is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shaw tries to get to full guard but Karibu has control of the leg.
Karibu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shaw does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shaw on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shaw tries to get out of the position.
Karibu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Shaw is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Karibu fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Shaw is squirming around, avoiding Karibu's attempts to control the action.
Shaw tries to hold on but Karibu pushes him away.
Shaw avoids a series of strikes thrown by Karibu.
Shaw wants to try and get back to his feet.
Karibu landing strikes from the mount.
Karibu prevents Shaw from getting the reversal.
Karibu throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T4#
Shaw really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shaw knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Karibu on the ground.
Karibu scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Shaw?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Karibu looking to secure an arm triangle but Shaw defends it well.
A nice elbow there by Karibu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Karibu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Shaw moves into the clinch.
Shaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Karibu has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Karibu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Karibu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Shaw has gone for a leg lock! Karibu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shaw's guard.#REVB#
Karibu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shaw wants to hit a switch here but Karibu passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Shaw there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Karibu is working for a guillotine from mount but Shaw frees his head quite easily.
Karibu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Karibu misses with a head shot.
Karibu trying to control but Shaw is having none of it.
Karibu manages to capitalize on a mistake by Shaw to take his back!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shaw is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Shaw is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Shaw defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Karibu has the hooks in. Shaw is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
Shaw is trying to stand back up.
Shaw is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Karibu looking for the choke but no joy.
Karibu tries to keep control of the position but Shaw is staying busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shaw is really stuck here.
A lull in the action here.
I really don't envy Shaw right now.
Shaw is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaw is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Karibu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karibu 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Karibu!
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