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Event:
WCKD - 9 - Across The Pond
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1#
A combination from Greer does no damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takamura.
Greer misses with a wild combination.
Greer throws a series of punches but Takamura moves out of range.
Greer throws a nice looking combination but Takamura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Takamura lands a body shot.
Greer scores with a one two! Takamura had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Takamura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Greer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Greer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Some wild striking there from Greer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takamura connects with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Greer.
Takamura lands a nice looking body kick.
Greer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takamura circles away quickly and effectively.
Takamura feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Greer's calf.
Greer looks to land a combination but Takamura avoids it well. #T1##CL#
Takamura moves into range and clinches up with Greer.
A nice left hand lands by Takamura.
#BC#
Takamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Greer misses with a combination
and Takamura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takamura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Takamura moves into the clinch.#BC#
Takamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takamura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Greer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takamura circles away quickly and effectively.
Greer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takamura seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Greer misses with a few strikes there.
Greer swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Takamura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Takamura lands a nice elbow.
Takamura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Greer backwards.
Takamura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
Takamura comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Desmond Greer has been cut.
Nice elbow from Takamura.
Greer takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Takamura on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Takamura. #BC#
Takamura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takamura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Greer.
A punch lands to the side of Greer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sloppy strikes from Greer. Those never looked like landing.
Takamura swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Greer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takamura circles away quickly and effectively.
Greer misses with the combination.
Greer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takamura circles away quickly and effectively.
Takamura works the jab nicely.
Takamura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Greer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takamura circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Takamura takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Takamura lands an elbow that stopped Greer in his tracks for a moment.
Takamura creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Greer's defenses.
A short left from Takamura.
Greer is looking to break free of the clinch but Takamura has double underhooks.
Takamura lands a shoulder strike.
Takamura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Takamura.
A nice left hand lands by Takamura.
A short right from Takamura.
Takamura is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Takamura lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short left from Takamura.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takamura.
Takamura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Greer tries to circle away but Takamura has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Takamura lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Takamura lands a nice elbow.
Takamura lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up Desmond Greer's cut even more.
Takamura lands an elbow inside.
Takamura lands an elbow inside that Greer shrugs off.
Greer can't break the clinch.
Takamura lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takamura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takamura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takamura lands a damaging elbow.
Takamura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Greer backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takamura lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takamura lands a nice elbow.
Greer is trying to break the clinch but Takamura is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Takamura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Desmond Greer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Greer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Takamura - the referee stops the clock and Greer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Takamura. Greer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Greer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Greer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Greer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Desmond Greer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Greer throws a right hand that Takamura ducks under and follows up with a left that Takamura also avoids with ease.
Greer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Desmond Greer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takamura lands with a right hand.
Greer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice uppercut there from Takamura.
Greer misses with a wild combination.
Takamura lunges at Greer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Greer's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takamura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Greer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Greer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takamura counters with a left to the body.
Greer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takamura explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Takamura dodges the punch combination from Greer.
Greer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takamura lands an overhand right.#T1#
Takamura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Greer at a distance.
Nice jab there from Takamura.
Takamura lands with a shot to the body.
Greer misses with a double jab
and Takamura counters with a nice uppercut.
Greer is breathing heavily.#CL#
Takamura gets a clinch.
Takamura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greer can do to turn this around?
Takamura throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Greers head.
Takamura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takamura lands with a right to the head.
Greer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Takamura lands an elbow that stopped Greer in his tracks for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takamura scores with a shoulder strike.
Takamura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Greer backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takamura.
Takamura lands an elbow inside that Greer shrugs off. #CUT#
The cut above Desmond Greer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Takamura lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Takamura comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Takamura lands an elbow inside that Greer shrugs off.
Takamura gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
Desmond Greer's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Takamura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Greer backwards.
Takamura lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Takamura lands an elbow just above Greer 's eye. #ROC#
Greer is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Desmond Greer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Takeshi Takamura!
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Event:
WCKD-6- Go Hard- Stein vs Ueda
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Greer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Hardman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Greer won't be happy with that.
Hardman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Greer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hardman.
Hardman looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Greer is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardman working the ground and pound but Greer is defending the strikes.
Hardman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hardman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hardman throws a strike aimed at the side of Greer's head but Greer avoids it well.
Hardman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Greer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hardman throws a strike aimed at the side of Greer's head but Greer avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hardman lands an elbow.
Hardman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Greer avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hardman.
Hardman throwing strikes but Greer manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T1#
Hardman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hardman struggling a bit here.
Hardman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Greer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hardman tries to roll over but Greer keeps him under control.
Greer wants to stand up but Hardman is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hardman can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Greer is thwarting Hardman's attempts to control the position.
Hardman tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Greer has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Greer is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Hardman tries to reverse the position but Greer maintains control.
Hardman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SU#
Greer gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#T3#
Greer misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Hardman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Greer! #ES#
Greer throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Greer tries to bum rush Hardman with a series of wild strikes but Hardman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardman with the counter takedown but Greer avoids it easily.
Greer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Hardman counters with a shoot takedown. Greer fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hardman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hardman lands a couple of elbows.
Hardman throwing strikes from guard but Greer blocks nicely.
Hardman throwing strikes from guard but Greer blocks nicely.
Hardman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hardman distracts Greer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Hardman throwing strikes but missing.
Hardman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hardman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hardman looking to pass the guard.
Hardman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hardman lands a couple of digs.
Hardman 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.
Greer misses with a double jab.
Greer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hardman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Greer is breathing heavily.
Greer misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Hardman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bert Hardman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Greer misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Hardman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Greer manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Hardman tightens his grip and picks Greer up, before dumping him to the ground. Greer manages to land in guard.
Greer wants to stand up but Hardman is controlling him.
Hardman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hardman throwing strikes from guard but Greer blocks nicely.
Hardman lands a couple of elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hardman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hardman throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Greer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Greer throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Hardman counters with a single leg into guard. Greer didn't expect that.
Hardman distracts Greer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hardman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Greer's head.
Hardman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hardman throws a big right hand that misses.
Hardman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Greer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hardman stands up over Greer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Greer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hardman landing with the ground and pound.
Hardman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hardman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Hardman throws a big right hand that misses.
Hardman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hardman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hardman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hardman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Greer has momentary wrist control but Hardman slips an elbow through the middle.
Hardman throwing strikes from guard but Greer blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hardman's coach down at The Outlaws Fight club We train to kill was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hardman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Greer misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Hardman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Greer won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardman working the head and body with strikes.
Hardman in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hardman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3#
Hardman working the ground and pound from side control.
Hardman working the head and body with strikes.
Hardman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Greer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hardman lands an elbow.
Hardman landing strikes.
Hardman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardman working the head with strikes.
The ground and pound from Hardman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Greer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hardman.
Hardman lands a nice forearm strike.
Hardman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hardman working the ground and pound.
An elbow from Hardman crashes against the mat.
Greer is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
Hardman working the ground and pound.
Greer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hardman.
Greer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bert Hardman has got the better of the ground game so far.
An elbow from Hardman crashes against the mat.
Hardman misses with the ground and pound.
Hardman working the head and body with strikes.
Hardman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hardman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Greer to see if he's OK.
Hardman looks up at the clock and then as Greer takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hardman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Greer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hardman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hardman lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bert Hardman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Greer misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Hardman counters with a single leg into guard. Greer didn't expect that.
Hardman is working Greer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hardman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hardman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hardman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hardman lands a couple of digs.
Hardman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hardman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman is working Greer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hardman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardman cracks Greer with a solid left hand.
Hardman is in close to Greer's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Hardman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Greer throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Hardman counters with a single leg into guard. Greer didn't expect that.
Hardman landing with the ground and pound.
Hardman throws a big right hand that misses.
Hardman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hardman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hardman distracts Greer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Greer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Greer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hardman is controlling him.
Hardman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Desmond Greer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Greer throws a combination that misses #TD2#
so Hardman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hardman lands a couple of elbows.
Hardman throws a big right hand that misses.
Greer keeping full guard, as Hardman tries to pass.
Greer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hardman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hardman throwing strikes from guard but Greer blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hardman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Greer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Greer misses with a double jab
#TD2#
so Hardman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3#
Hardman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hardman throwing strikes from guard but Greer blocks nicely.
Hardman chips away with some ground and pound.
Hardman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bert Hardman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hardman wants to control from the top but Greer keeps moving.
Hardman controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hardman trying to control the position from guard on top but Greer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Greer throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Hardman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Greer is refusing to be controlled, as Hardman sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hardman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Greer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bert Hardman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hardman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Roberts scores the fight for Bert Hardman!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Bert Hardman!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Bert Hardman!
Bert Hardman wins by unanimous decision!
Bert Hardman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
WCKD - 3 -
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1#
A combination from Greer does no damage.
Greer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Greer misses with the combination.
Desmond Greer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Zheng has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zheng leaning against his opponent.
Zheng looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Greer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Greer is trying to break the clinch but Zheng is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zheng wants a takedown but no success here.
Greer is trying to force a seperation but Zheng has the dominant position.#T1#
Greer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Zheng successfully pulls guard.
Zheng is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Greer being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Zheng has his foot on Greer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Greer works his way back into a safe position though.
Zheng seems keen to control Greer's posture.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU#
Greer stands up and waves to Zheng to follow him.
Greer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zheng backs up against the cage.
Greer misses with a series of wild punches.
Greer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zheng circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Greer tries to keep at a distance but Zheng has taken the fight into the clinch.
Greer working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Zheng breaks from the clinch.
Greer misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Greer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zheng.
Zheng unleashes a big counter combination but Greer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Greer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Greer swinging wildly here.
A combination from Greer does no damage.
As Greer backs off Zheng throws a huge counter combo but Greer manages to avoid it all.
Greer fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Zheng moves into the clinch successfully.
Zheng is working for takedown but Greer is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Zheng breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Zheng fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Greer, pushing him back against the cage.
Greer is trying to break the clinch but Zheng is controlling him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zheng.#T4#
Greer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zheng tries to pull guard but Greer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Greer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Desmond Greer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chunzhi Zheng.
Zheng taking a breather.
Zheng changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Greer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Zheng forces Greer back against the cage and clinches.
Zheng keeps control of Greer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zheng tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Greer smiles and moves away.
Greer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Greer misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Greer dominated that round.
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#
Greer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Greer throws a right and a left that Zheng avoids nicely.
Zheng looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Greer is fending him off so far but Zheng persists. Nope, Greer circles away and we're back to standing.
Zheng fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Greer throws a right hand that Zheng ducks under and follows up with a left that Zheng also avoids with ease.
Greer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Greer throws a right hand that Zheng ducks under and follows up with a left that Zheng also avoids with ease.
Greer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Despite the aggression on Zheng's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Greer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zheng can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Zheng closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Zheng's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zheng avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Zheng gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1##TD2#
Zheng jumps into guard, dragging Greer to the mat.
Greer wants to stand but Zheng has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Greer prevents Zheng from getting back to his feet.
Zheng striking off his back but it's not causing Greer any problems.
Zheng manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Greer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zheng stops Greer from standing up.
Zheng must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zheng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Zheng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#ES#
Greer kicks Zheng off and gets to his feet.
Greer falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Zheng counters with a shoot takedown. Greer fights it but they end up in guard.
Zheng controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zheng looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Zheng throws a big elbow that misses. #ES#
Greer manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Zheng is trying to pull guard but Greer has him pressed against the cage.
Desmond Greer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chunzhi Zheng.
Zheng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Greer's elbow. #BC2#
Zheng breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Greer swinging wildly here.
Zheng wants to counter the offense by Greer and move into the clinch position.
Greer throws a series of punches but Zheng moves out of range.
Greer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Zheng on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Desmond Greer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Greer swinging wildly here.
And Zheng tries to counter it with a takedown but Greer pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Zheng showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Greer.
Zheng throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Greer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Greer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Zheng moves into the clinch.
Greer can't break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zheng takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Zheng breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greer slaps away a takedown attempt from Zheng, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Greer tries to bum rush Zheng with a series of wild strikes but Zheng uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Greer dominated that second round.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Greer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Greer misses with the combination.
Greer looks to land a combination but Zheng avoids it well.
Greer throws a right hand that Zheng ducks under and follows up with a left that Zheng also avoids with ease.
Greer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Greer throws a series of punches but Zheng moves out of range.
Greer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zheng tries for a takedown but Greer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Greer misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greer swinging wildly here.
Greer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Greer slaps away a takedown attempt from Zheng, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Desmond Greer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chunzhi Zheng.#T1#
Zheng lands with a slapping head kick.
Greer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zheng circles away quickly and effectively.
Zheng moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greer misses with a double jab.
A combination from Greer does no damage.
Zheng is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Desmond Greer is winning the standup battle so far.
Zheng throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#
It looks like Desmond Greer has been cut.
Zheng fails with the takedown.
Greer feinted with a counter takedown.
Greer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zheng.#CL2#
Zheng has Greer up against the cage in a clinch.
Zheng using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Greer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2#
Greer is looking to break free of the clinch but Zheng has double underhooks.
Greer is looking to break free of the clinch but Zheng has double underhooks.
Chunzhi Zheng seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Greer working hard to break the clinch.
Zheng is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Greer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Greer wants to break free but Zheng has control.
Zheng tries to pull guard but Greer won't allow it.
Zheng is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Greer to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Zheng breaks the clinch.
Desmond Greer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Greer does no damage. #T3#
Greer swinging wildly here.
Zheng let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Zheng has closed the distance and engaged Greer in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zheng throws an elbow but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Zheng.
#BC2#
Zheng breaks from the clinch.
Greer misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Zheng moves into range and clinches up with Greer.
Zheng throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zheng drops down looking for an ankle pick but Greer pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T4#
Greer throws a series of punches but Zheng moves out of range.
Greer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Greer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Greer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Greer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Greer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zheng tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Greer swivels and escapes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zheng dodges the punch combination from Greer.
Greer misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Zheng closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Zheng manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Zheng pushes Greer up against the cage in a clinch.
Chunzhi Zheng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Desmond Greer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zheng misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Greer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Greer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Greer, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Greer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2019 |
#R1#
McCarthy shoots in for a double leg but Greer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Greer misses with a double jab
enabling McCarthy to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Greer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
McCarthy darts in and clinches Greer up against the cage.
McCarthy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCarthy lands an uppercut.
McCarthy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Greer walks away with a smile on his face. McCarthy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Desmond Greer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James McCarthy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greer misses with a few strikes there.
McCarthy avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCarthy lands a jab to the head.
Greer misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
McCarthy dodges the punch combination from Greer.
Greer tries to bum rush McCarthy with a series of wild strikes but McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Greer misses with a few strikes there.
Greer misses with a wild combination.
McCarthy throws out a counter right but Greer avoids it with no problem.
Greer misses with a double jab.
Greer throws a right and a left that McCarthy avoids nicely.
McCarthy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Greer feints a jab promting McCarthy to slip. Greer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McCarthy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Greer. Those never looked like landing.
Despite the aggression on McCarthy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No joy there for Greer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCarthy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Greer leaves McCarthy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown but Greer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCarthy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy goes for a double leg but Greer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Greer continues to drive forward.
Greer throws a right hand that McCarthy ducks under and follows up with a left that McCarthy also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Greer. Those never looked like landing.
Greer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCarthy circles away quickly and effectively.
Greer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Greer is breathing heavily.#T2#
A combination from Greer does no damage.
Greer slaps away a takedown attempt from McCarthy, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
McCarthy forces Greer back against the cage and clinches.
McCarthy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Greer after a bit of a struggle.
Greer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Greer is trying to break the clinch but McCarthy has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from McCarthy. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCarthy.
McCarthy jumps guard but Greer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Greer is trying to force a seperation but McCarthy has the dominant position.
Greer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Greer prevents a takedown attempt there.
McCarthy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Greer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Greer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McCarthy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCarthy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Greer's efforts to push away.
Greer has had enough of the clinch but McCarthy keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Greer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A punch combination from Greer misses.
Greer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Greer wants it to stay on the feet.
Greer throws a series of punches but McCarthy moves out of range.
Greer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Greer falls off balance throwing a combination
and McCarthy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Desmond Greer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greer misses with the combination.
Greer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCarthy circles away quickly and effectively.
Greer misses with a double jab.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Greer as he jumps to the side.
Sloppy strikes from Greer. Those never looked like landing.
Greer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCarthy can do to turn this around?
McCarthy tries for a takedown but Greer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Desmond Greer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James McCarthy.
Greer throws a series of punches but McCarthy avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Greer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCarthy counters with a stiff right hand.
Greer misses with a combination
and McCarthy counters with a three punch combo that has Greer backing up. Greer nods at McCarthy to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Greer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greer fails to land with a series of punches.
Greer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Greer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCarthy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Greer throws a right hand that McCarthy ducks under and follows up with a left that McCarthy also avoids with ease.
McCarthy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Greer misses with a double jab.
Greer misses with a double jab
and McCarthy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
McCarthy has managed to clinch.
McCarthy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Greers head.
A short right from McCarthy. #T2#
A frustrated look appears on Greer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McCarthy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Greer tries to break the clinch but McCarthy is controlling the position.
McCarthy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Greer wants to get back to striking at distance but McCarthy won't allow it.
Greer is trying to push McCarthy away but McCarthy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Greer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Greer is trying to break the clinch but McCarthy is controlling him.#TD2#
McCarthy jumps guard and drags Greer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McCarthy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McCarthy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Greer has passed into side control.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
You can see the frustration on McCarthy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Greer stands up.
Desmond Greer is winning the standup battle so far.
McCarthy goes for a double leg but Greer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Greer continues to drive forward.
Greer misses with a double jab
and McCarthy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Greer leaves McCarthy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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 Desmond Greer will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Greer misses with a series of wild punches.
Greer misses with a wild combination.
Greer misses with a combination
and McCarthy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Greer misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
McCarthy drives through with a takedown into Greer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Greer has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McCarthy has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
McCarthy lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCarthy.
McCarthy lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
McCarthy lands a nice uppercut.
McCarthy tries for a takedown but Greer manages to get underhooks.
Greer working hard to break the clinch.
McCarthy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Greer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Greer gets underhooks to prevent McCarthy's takedown attempt.
Desmond Greer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James McCarthy.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McCarthy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Greer prevents a takedown attempt there.
McCarthy wants a takedown but no success here.
Greer wants to get back to striking at distance but McCarthy won't allow it.
McCarthy can't get the takedown.
#T3#
Greer can't break the clinch.
Greer is trying to force a seperation but McCarthy has the dominant position.
James McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
McCarthy works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SU2#
McCarthy stands up and waves to Greer to follow him.
Greer throws a series of punches but McCarthy avoids them all with ease.
Greer misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
McCarthy clinches up with Greer and pushes him back against the cage.
Greer prevents the takedown attempt.
#T4#
Greer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCarthy wants to take the fight to the mat but Greer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McCarthy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Greer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McCarthy misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Greer blocking some punches.
Desmond Greer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCarthy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
James McCarthy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Greer 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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