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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Abdullah tries to keep at a distance but Herring has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD# Herring has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Abdullah uses from the top position. Abdullah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Abdullah postures up in Herring's guard and throws a big left but Herring blocks it. Herring keeping moving, preventing Abdullah from controlling successfully. #SUB# Abdullah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Herring has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abdullah has managed to get both his arms back between Herring's legs - danger averted. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2# Abdullah gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Abdullah cracks Herring with an open hand slap.#CUT2# Dwayne Herring's cut is getting worse. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Abdullah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Herring, pushing him back against the cage.#TD# Herring pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Abdullah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Abdullah controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1# Abdullah won't allow Herring to get back to his feet. #SUB# Herring working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abdullah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abdullah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Herring working for submissions but it's allowed Abdullah to get to half guard.
Abdullah prevents Herring from standing back up.
Abdullah slows the pace down in half guard. Herring missing with punches from the bottom.
Abdullah looks to land a strike but Herring avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Abdullah controlling from the top position. Abdullah throwing strikes from guard but Herring blocks nicely. Abdullah sitting in guard here, content to control. Herring working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abdullah. Abdullah is looking to work some ground and pound but Herring has wrist control. Herring can't keep his opponent in guard - Abdullah advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Herring makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Herring.#T3# Abdullah is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Herring preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU2# Abdullah stands and steps away. Herring gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Herring wants to clinch up but Abdullah keeps it at a distance. Herring really is a fat lump.#TD# Herring closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Abdullah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Abdullah is pressing down on Herring's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Herring stops Abdullah from standing up. #T4# Abdullah working a defensive guard here.
Herring has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Herring trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdullah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Abdullah looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Herring stopping the sweep attempt from Abdullah. Abdullah has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Abdullah working a defensive guard but Herring passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Herring perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Abdullah looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lucifer Abdullah will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Dwayne Herring's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Abdullah shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Herring sprawls well. Herring wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Abdullah gets slowly back to his feet. Abdullah avoids the head kick by Herring.
Abdullah fails in his attempt to clinch. Herring shoots in but no luck this time. Abdullah shapes to counter with a head kick. Abdullah shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Herring as he avoids it easily. Herring stuffs the takedown attempt from Abdullah. Abdullah gets slowly back to his feet. Dwayne Herring has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucifer Abdullah. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head kick misses from Herring. Abdullah takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Abdullah keeps the fight on the outside.#T1# Abdullah fails in his attempt to clinch. Abdullah swats away the attempt to clinch by Herring. Abdullah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abdullah with the counter takedown but Herring avoids it easily. Abdullah changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Herring tries to avoid it but Abdullah manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Herring to the ground. Herring escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL# Herring closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Herring is trying to pull guard but Abdullah turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Herring tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Abdullah smiles and moves away.
Herring pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. No luck with that takedown attempt from Abdullah. #CL2# Abdullah clinches up with Herring and pushes him back against the cage.#T2# Herring jumps guard but Abdullah stands there with Herring around his waist. Herring gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Herring pushes Abdullah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Herring misses with a short punch on the inside. Herring scores with a knee to the head.
Herring fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2# Abdullah is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Herring can't fight it off and eventually Abdullah manages to take the fight to the floor. Herring looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES# Herring kicks Abdullah off and gets to his feet. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Abdullah moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3# Both fighters working to control the clinch. Herring prevents a takedown attempt there.
Herring tries to pull guard but Abdullah won't allow it.
Herring tries to pull guard but Abdullah holds him up against the cage and eventually Herring drops back down to his feet.
Herring can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Abdullah tries to pull guard but Herring forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Abdullah blocks a body shot from Herring. Herring fails to pull guard.
Abdullah wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice elbow from Herring. #TD2# Abdullah gets control of Herring's arms and successfully pulls guard. Abdullah will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T4# Abdullah has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Herring has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Abdullah's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Abdullah is looking to reverse the position. Herring controls the position from side control. Check out the look on Herring's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Herring taking a break here but Abdullah is having none of it and regains half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Herring dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Dwayne Herring's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Abdullah closes the distance and clinches up with Herring, looking for a takedown. Abdullah pushes Herring against the cage but Herring circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Herring tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abdullah was well out of range. Poor timing from Herring.#CL2# Abdullah has taken the fight to the clinch.
Abdullah dodges an elbow strike from Herring.
Abdullah goes for a takedown attempt but Herring pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Abdullah misses with a body kick. Herring will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL# Herring gets a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Herring is trying to pull guard but Abdullah turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Herring tries to pull guard but Abdullah holds him up against the cage and eventually Herring drops back down to his feet.
Abdullah has Herring pushed against the cage.#T1# Herring tries to pull guard but Abdullah forces him back to his feet, against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Herring. That's going to take a lot out of him. Herring jumps guard but Abdullah stands there with Herring around his waist. Herring gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Herring fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Herring tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Abdullah just stands there and leans against the cage. Herring is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Abdullah to keep the fight standing. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Abdullah fails to pull guard.
Herring fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Herring prevents the takedown attempt.
Herring jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Abdullah walks away with a smile on his face. Herring gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Abdullah looks for a takedown but Herring sprawls well.#T2# Abdullah shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Abdullah tries to clinch up but Herring circles away and keeps his distance. Abdullah avoids the body shot from Herring.
Herring sets himself, and Abdullah steps forward looking for the clinch! Herring avoids it this time. Abdullah misses with a takedown attempt and Herring counters with a nice kick to the body. Abdullah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Herring stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Herring wants it to stay on the feet. Herring fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL# Herring moves into range and clinches up with Abdullah. Herring jumps guard but Abdullah turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD# Herring manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T3# Abdullah postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB# Herring throws his legs up looking for a submission but Abdullah uses it to pass to side control.
Herring is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Abdullah throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Herring is looking to get back to his feet here but Abdullah is keeping cool and he's managed to take Herring's back. Abdullah missing with strikes. #T4# Herring has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Abdullah. Herring rolls, trying to escape but Abdullah keeps control of the position.
Abdullah looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Abdullah is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Let's hope that Abdullah 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.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Lucifer Abdullah. I think Abdullah 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29 Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucifer Abdullah! Lucifer Abdullah thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1# Abdullah looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Abdullah closes the distance and clinches up with Wiggins, looking for a takedown. Abdullah pushes Wiggins against the cage but Wiggins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Wiggins throws a big counter combination but Abdullah scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Wiggins wants to clinch and Abdullah counters with a stiff right hand. #CL# Wiggins has managed to clinch.
#BC# Wiggins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abdullah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2# Abdullah gets in close and instigates a clinch. Abdullah wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A frustrated look appears on Abdullah's face as he tries to break the clinch. Wiggins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wiggins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Wiggins misses with some punches.
#T1# Abdullah jumps guard but Wiggins stands there with Abdullah around his waist. Abdullah gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Preston Wiggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucifer Abdullah. Wiggins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Abdullah tries to score a body lock takedown but Wiggins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC# Wiggins breaks from the clinch.
Abdullah changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wiggins tries to avoid it but Abdullah manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wiggins to the ground. Wiggins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Abdullah dives in for a single leg takedown but Wiggins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Abdullah will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2# Abdullah closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Wiggins breaks the clinch.
Wiggins with a poor takedown and Abdullah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Abdullah misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL# Wiggins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abdullah, pushing him back against the cage.#T2##BC# Wiggins manages to break the clinch.
Wiggins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Abdullah replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wiggins blocks it well.#CL2# Abdullah moves into the clinch.#BC# Wiggins breaks the clinch.
Wiggins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Abdullah shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Wiggins counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Abdullah is lucky that one didn't land flush. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Abdullah misses with a low kick.
Abdullah is looking to clinch. Wiggins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. A head kick misses from Abdullah. #T3# Abdullah fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Abdullah looks winded!#CL2# Abdullah closes the distance and clinches. Wiggins goes for a takedown attempt but Abdullah pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wiggins looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Abdullah doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Lucifer Abdullah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Abdullah throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wiggins's waist but Wiggins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Abdullah off to one side. Abdullah shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wiggins as he jumps to the side. Wiggins shoots in and drives through. Abdullah sprawls well. Abdullah throws a low kick, looking for Wiggins's leg but Wiggins calmly moves out of range. Abdullah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wiggins paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4# Nice takedown defense from Wiggins. No joy for Abdullah on that attempt. Wiggins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abdullah's waist but Abdullah gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wiggins off to one side. Abdullah shoots for a double leg takedown but Wiggins sprawls well. He's pushed Abdullah's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Abdullah tries to close the distance and clinch but Wiggins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Wiggins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Abdullah manages to circle out of the way.#CL# Wiggins moves into range and clinches up with Abdullah.#TD# Wiggins turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wiggins has control of an arm but Abdullah manages to advance to Wiggins's back! Wiggins tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Wiggins wants to control but Abdullah is having none of it. 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 Preston Wiggins will probably get the nod. 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. #R2# Abdullah dives in and grabs Wiggins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wiggins pushes down on Abdullah's head and hops out. Abdullah wants to clinch up but Wiggins keeps it at a distance. Abdullah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wiggins moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Abdullah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Preston Wiggins is winning the standup battle so far. Wiggins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abdullah sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wiggins somewhat. As Wiggins backs off Abdullah throws a huge counter combo but Wiggins manages to avoid it all. Abdullah scores with a nice strike. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Abdullah doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD# and Wiggins counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Abdullah! #T1# Wiggins connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Abdullah some visible discomfort.
Abdullah is looking for a sweep. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Wiggins goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Abdullah rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wiggins's guard! Nice work there by Abdullah! Abdullah throws a big elbow that misses. Abdullah must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Wiggins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Wiggins keeping moving, preventing Abdullah from controlling successfully. #T2# Abdullah is pushing down on Wiggins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wiggins is fighting to maintain full guard but Abdullah has managed to sneak the leg through. Wiggins is controlling Abdullah's trapped leg to prevent Abdullah from advancing to side control. Wiggins manages to get to full guard.
Lucifer Abdullah has got the better of the ground game so far. Wiggins trying to control the position.
#SUB# Abdullah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wiggins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abdullah has managed to get both his arms back between Wiggins's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB# Wiggins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abdullah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abdullah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2# Abdullah is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wiggins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wiggins has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR# Abdullah is looking to stand up but Wiggins isn't so interested in that idea. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Wiggins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Abdullah looking to sweep here. No luck so far. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Abdullah holds on and takes a little breather. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Abdullah throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wiggins uses it to pass to side control.
Wiggins working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Abdullah looking for a sweep but Wiggins has passed into full mount! Oh no! 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 Preston Wiggins will probably get the nod. That's time! Wiggins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Abdullah throws a nice looking combination but Wiggins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Abdullah fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2# Abdullah closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Wiggins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wiggins has Abdullah pushed against the cage. Abdullah tries to pull guard but Wiggins won't allow it.
Wiggins stalling against the cage.
Wiggins looking to slow down the pace here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wiggins has Abdullah pressed against the cage.
#BC# Wiggins breaks the clinch.
#T1# Wiggins swinging wildly here.
Wiggins keeps the fight on the outside. A head kick misses from Abdullah. Abdullah fails with the takedown#CL# and Wiggins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Preston Wiggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucifer Abdullah. Wiggins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Abdullah is keeping busy. Wiggins looking for a takedown. Wiggins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Abdullah is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD# Wiggins has picked Abdullah up - he's going for a ride! Wiggins dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T2# Abdullah is looking to improve his position.
Abdullah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Abdullah is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wiggins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wiggins's back! Abdullah trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Abdullah throws strikes from the back but Wiggins rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Wiggins. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Abdullah wants to control from the top but Wiggins keeps moving. #T3##SUB# Wiggins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Abdullah passes into half guard.
Wiggins trying to control but Abdullah postures up.
Wiggins tries to get to full guard but Abdullah has control of the leg. Wiggins is looking to control Abdullah's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wiggins avoid being mounted?#SUB# Wiggins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Abdullah is just content to waste time from the top position. Wiggins takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SU2# Abdullah decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Abdullah fails with a takedown attempt. Lucifer Abdullah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Preston Wiggins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Wiggins tries for a takedown but Abdullah circles away easily and Abdullah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wiggins thinking.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Lucifer Abdullah. Well Wiggins 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:29 Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:30 Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Preston Wiggins! The defeated Lucifer Abdullah had this to say: 'Yo fuck him, he a pussy ill bring his ass down to the ground next time.'.
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