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Event:
Island Brawls 31
Date: Aug 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghost looks to score with a jab to the body but Halbert is just out of range.
Ghost really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Halbert moves in looking to clinch but Ghost pushes him off.
Halbert tries to clinch but Ghost moves away
enabling Ghost to counter with a crisp jab.
Halbert bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ghost's head backwards.
Halbert goes for a double leg but Ghost avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ghost continues to drive forward.
A telegraphed right hand from Halbert misses the target.
A jab from Ghost misses.
Halbert tries to clinch up
and Ghost counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Ghost coming out on top.
Halbert misses with a body punch
and Ghost counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nathan Ghost!
Nathan Ghost decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Darren Halbert had this to say: 'Congratulations to my opponent. he was the better man today.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gayle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Halbert scores with a hook.
Halbert looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Halbert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gayle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gayle looks for a takedown but Halbert sprawls well.
Halbert throws a head kick that Gayle semi-blocks.
Gayle tries to clinch up but Halbert circles away and keeps his distance.
Halbert looks to land a combination but Gayle avoids it well.
Gayle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gayle shoots in looking for a takedown. Halbert tries to sprawl out of it but Gayle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Halbert manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Gayle tries to get set, Halbert tries to push him back and clinch up but Gayle manages to avoid the attempt.
Darren Halbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Gayle.
Halbert throws a body punch but Gayle moves out of range.
Halbert sets himself, and Gayle steps forward looking for the clinch! Halbert avoids it this time.
Halbert digs a good hook to Gayle's body.
#T1#
Halbert shoots in for a takedown but Gayle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Halbert shoots in and gets a takedown into Gayle's guard.
Halbert controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gayle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gayle won't allow Halbert to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halbert is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Gayle wants to control the position but Halbert says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T2#
Gayle has a hand on Halbert's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Halbert takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Halbert throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gayle because Halbert loaded up on that one.
Halbert thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Halbert takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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!
Halbert throwing strikes here but Gayle is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#T3#
Halbert content just to control the position here.
Gayle tries to hold on but Halbert postures up.
Halbert takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halbert's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Halbert avoids the attempt from Gayle to control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gayle is looking to get to half guard.
Gayle tries to hold on but Halbert postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Halbert tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halbert has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Halbert dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gayle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Halbert sprawls well. Halbert wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gayle gets slowly back to his feet.
Halbert seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Halbert connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gayle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Halbert's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gayle under the eye.
Gayle is looking to clinch.
Halbert appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gayle takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gayle wants to clinch.
Gayle shoots for a takedown but Halbert saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Halbert works Gayle's body with a nice hook.
Gayle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Halbert is fending him off so far but Gayle persists. Nope, Halbert circles away and we're back to standing.
Darren Halbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Gayle.
Halbert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Halbert is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gayle takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL#
Halbert moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Halbert.
Gayle looking for a takedown.
Halbert connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gayle's face.
#CUT#It looks like Jacob Gayle has been cut.
Halbert creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gayle's defenses.
Halbert lands an elbow inside that Gayle shrugs off.
Halbert lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halbert landing knees to the head.
Halbert stalling in the clinch.
Gayle tries to pull guard but Halbert won't allow it.
Halbert lands an elbow inside. #BC#
Halbert escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Gayle darts in looking for a takedown but Halbert gets double underhooks and turns Gayle into the cage.
Halbert scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Halbert closes the distance and clinches up with Gayle, looking for a takedown. Halbert pushes Gayle against the cage but Gayle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Darren Halbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halbert shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gayle sprawls well. Gayle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Halbert gets slowly back to his feet.
Halbert is looking to wear down Gayle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Halbert closes the distance and clinches.
Halbert has Gayle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gayle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Halbert has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gayle uses from the top position.
Gayle is looking to advance position but Halbert has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Darren Halbert overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gayle tries to hold on but Halbert postures up.#T3#
Gayle tries to reverse the position but Halbert maintains control.
Gayle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Halbert sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Halbert will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gayle is desperately trying to improve his position but Halbert has a good base and remains in mount.
Gayle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Halbert controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Halbert dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jacob Gayle's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Gayle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Darren Halbert is winning the standup battle so far.
Decent striking displayed by Halbert there.
Nice uppercut lands for Gayle. That snapped Halbert's head back.
#TD2#
Gayle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Halbert manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL#
Gayle tries to keep at a distance but Halbert has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Halbert has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gayle clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T1##T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gayle trying to control the action but Halbert just sinks the hooks in.
Halbert controls the action.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halbert is not going to allow Gayle to sit and survive in this position.
Gayle can't escape the position.
Halbert missing with strikes from the back. #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.
Gayle is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Halbert.
Gayle covering up well under a series of strikes from Halbert.
Halbert controls the action.
Halbert somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halbert keeps control of the position as Gayle tries to break free.
Jacob Gayle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darren Halbert is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Halbert has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gayle's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Halbert showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Halbert 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Halbert!
Darren Halbert decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Halbert lands.#CUT#It looks like Mathew Anderson has been cut.
Anderson's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Anderson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Halbert manages to get underhooks.
Halbert scores a nice knee to the body.
Halbert taking a breather.
Halbert lands a nice knee to the body.
Anderson looks winded!
A short uppercut from Halbert.
A short body shot lands from Halbert as the two fighters clinch.
Halbert connects with a nasty looking knee right to Anderson's face.
Anderson looking to stall.
Halbert scores with a hook to the body.
Halbert lands a knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Halbert.
Halbert cracks Anderson with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Halbert ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Halbert no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Halbert pulls Anderson in close to prevent any damage. #T1##ES#
Halbert has his feet on Anderson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Halbert shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Halbert thows a body kick. Anderson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Halbert throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anderson's waist but Anderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Halbert off to one side. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anderson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Halbert putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Anderson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T2#
Halbert putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Anderson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Halbert is stalling here.
Knees to the body from Halbert.
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!
Halbert is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Halbert landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Anderson is looking for a takedown.
Halbert using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Halbert crunches a lovely knee into Anderson's ribcage.
Halbert scores with a hook to the body.
Come on Halbert - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD#
Halbert gets control of Anderson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Halbert will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Halbert managing to control the position. #T3##ES#
Halbert pushes Anderson off and gets back to his feet.
Halbert delivers a nice body kick.#CL#
Halbert takes the fight into the clinch.
Halbert scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Halbert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Halbert lands with a kick to the temple. Anderson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Halbert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4#
Anderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Halbert defends well and Anderson ends up having to push Halbert into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Halbert attempts a counter takedown but Anderson avoids it well and moves away.
Darren Halbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathew Anderson.
Halbert throws a half hearted mid kick.
Anderson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Halbert with a body shot.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Halbert has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Halbert successfully pulls guard.
Halbert is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Halbert has wrist control.#ES#
Halbert has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Anderson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Halbert shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Halbert keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Halbert dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mathew Anderson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Darren Halbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halbert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Halbert connects with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Halbert as Anderson shoots in.
Halbert throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Halbert cracks a nice hook into Anderson's ribs.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halbert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Halbert jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Halbert clinches up with Anderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Halbert avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Darren Halbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathew Anderson.#T1#
Halbert putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Anderson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Halbert has Anderson pushed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Anderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Halbert has double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Halbert.
A short body shot lands from Halbert as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Halbert breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Halbert has taken the fight to the clinch.
Halbert prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Darren Halbert has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Halbert's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T2#
Halbert scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Halbert manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Good body shot from Halbert.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Halbert holds him up against the cage and eventually Anderson drops back down to his feet.
Halbert scores with a hook to the body.
Halbert taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Halbert's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Halbert displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD#
Halbert closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Halbert lands in his opponent's guard.
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!
Halbert slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Halbert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Anderson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Halbert escapes and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Halbert controls the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU#
Halbert stands up and beckons Anderson to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Halbert.#TD#
Halbert looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Halbert thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Halbert thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Halbert lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Halbert prevents Anderson from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Halbert dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mathew Anderson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Donk. Halbert catches Anderson right on the button with a cross.
Halbert lands a high kick!
#CL2#
Anderson pushes Halbert up against the cage in a clinch.
Halbert will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Anderson up against the cage.
Halbert lands a shot to the body.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Halbert pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anderson walks into a straight right hand from Halbert.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halbert lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Halbert works the jab nicely.
Halbert shoots in but Anderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1##CL#
Halbert takes the fight into the clinch.
Halbert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Halbert manages to get underhooks.
Halbert working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Halbert forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Darren Halbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathew Anderson.
Halbert pushes Anderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Anderson has Halbert pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Halbert manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Halbert scores a nice knee to the body.
#TD#
Halbert decides to pull guard.
Halbert has his hands on Anderson's head, controlling the position. #ES#
Halbert pushes Anderson off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T2#
Halbert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson unleashes a big counter combination but Halbert bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Halbert instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Halbert.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halbert effectively controlling the action here.
Halbert lands a body punch in the clinch.
Halbert tries for a takedown but Anderson manages to get underhooks.
Anderson looking to stall.
Halbert lands a body shot in the clinch.
Halbert is trying to drag Anderson to the mat but Anderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mathew Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Anderson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Halbert lands with a light punch inside.
The referee calls for Halbert to work.
Halbert lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Halbert ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Halbert no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Halbert looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Anderson is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Halbert controlling Anderson's posture.
Anderson throws an elbow that misses. Halbert uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anderson's guard. Nice move by Halbert!#REVR#
Anderson is looking to stand back up but Halbert counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Anderson.
Darren Halbert is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Halbert is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Halbert showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Halbert 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Halbert!
A very excited looking Darren Halbert rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Mathew Anderson was interviewed post fight and said 'I failed my fans by Underrating my opponent and committing an error. Back to training as the next guy is in deep waters '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halbert darts in looking for a takedown but Kellog gets double underhooks and turns Halbert into the cage.
Halbert is breathing heavily.
Halbert avoids a punch combination nicely.
Halbert shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kellog pinned against the cage. Kellog gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kellog throws a head kick but Halbert moves out of range.
Kellog lands a nice shot to the body.
Halbert takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Halbert gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kellog throws a leg kick which misses Halbert's front leg but catches the back leg as Halbert tries to avoid it.
Kellog tries to bum rush Halbert with a series of wild strikes but Halbert uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Darren Kellog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kellog lands a head kick!
Kellog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kellog.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Kellog.
Kellog throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kellog throws a sloppy head kick and Halbert moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Kellog.
A right-left combo lands from Kellog.
Kellog tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Kellog with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kellog scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kellog lands with a nice combination. Halbert backs away looking to recover.#ROC2#Halbert is rocked!
Kellog Throws a clean left jab. Kellog Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Halbert's chin! Halbert crumbles to the ground and Kellog follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Kellog!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Darren Kellog!
Darren Kellog was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Darren Halbert spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. he was the better man today.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Carter moves into the clinch successfully.
Halbert tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter wants a takedown.
Halbert misses with a knee to the head.
Halbert leaning his opponent against the cage.
Halbert's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter throws an elbow that misses.
#T1#
Carter tries to pull guard but Halbert won't allow it.
Carter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Halbert smiles and moves away.
Darren Halbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Carter.
Carter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Halbert but Halbert pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Halbert was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Halbert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carter.
Halbert misses with a wild body shot.
Wayne Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter throws a series of punches but Halbert moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Halbert tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carter shoots in looking for a takedown but Halbert manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Carter misses with a takedown attempt
and Halbert makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carter looks winded!
Carter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Halbert defends it nicely.#T2#
Carter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Halbert pushes Carter up against the cage in a clinch.
Halbert struggles to land a body shot inside as Carter controls his hands.
Halbert prevents the takedown attempt.
Carter has Halbert pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Halbert manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Halbert stalling in the clinch.
Halbert stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Carter breaks from the clinch.
Carter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Halbert misses its target.#T3##TD2#
Carter closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Halbert quickly recovers to half guard.
Halbert is looking to escape.
Halbert trying to control here.
Carter trying to control from half guard but Halbert is working away.
Carter prevents Halbert from standing back up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Halbert lands a high kick!
#CUT#It looks like Wayne Carter has been cut.
Carter misses with a takedown attempt
and Halbert counters with a right hand to the body.
Halbert is looking to wear down Carter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Carter misses with a takedown attempt
and Halbert counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carter thinking. #CL#
Halbert gets a clinch.
A knee to the head by Halbert.
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!
Carter takes a knee right on the jaw!
Halbert connects with a knee to the head.
Halbert scores with a knee to the head.
Carter jumps guard but Halbert stands there with Carter around his waist. Carter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Halbert dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wayne Carter's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Halbert moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Halbert comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Carter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Carter gets a double leg takedown into Halbert's guard.
Halbert is wriggling around but Carter manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR##ES#
Halbert manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Halbert swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halbert stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Halbert wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Carter clinches up against the cage.
Carter is breathing heavily.#T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Halbert.
Carter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Carter tries to pull guard but Halbert holds him up against the cage and eventually Carter drops back down to his feet.
Halbert connects with a nasty looking knee right to Carter's face.
Halbert lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Halbert gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Carter letting Halbert take a breather here.
Nice body punch from Halbert.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Halbert tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Carter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Darren Halbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Carter.
A knee to the head by Halbert.
Carter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Halbert stalls.
Carter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Halbert walks away with a smile on his face. Carter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Carter takes the fight into the clinch.
Halbert lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halbert misses with a knee strike.
#T3#
Carter is trying to pull guard but Halbert turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Halbert lands a nice knee to the body.
Carter tries to pull guard but Halbert forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Halbert is leaning against Carter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Halbert breaks the clinch.
Wayne Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Halbert counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Halbert. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Halbert.
Carter tries for a takedown but Halbert circles away easily#CL#
and Halbert counters by clinching up. #T4#
Halbert will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Carter up against the cage.
Carter is trying to break the clinch but Halbert is controlling him.
Darren Halbert has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Carter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Halbert walks away with a smile on his face. Carter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Halbert tries to keep at a distance but Carter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Halbert lands a nice elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Carter tries for a takedown but Halbert manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Halbert dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wayne Carter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Carter tries for a takedown but Halbert circles away easily
and Halbert connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carter has a takedown stuffed.
Halbert thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL#
Halbert moves into the clinch.
Carter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Halbert pulls his leg out and moves away.
Darren Halbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Carter.
Carter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Halbert counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halbert scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Halbert closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Halbert's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL#
Halbert fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carter, pushing him back against the cage.
Halbert with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Carter tries to score a body lock takedown but Halbert shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Halbert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carter can do to turn this around?
Halbert with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Halbert lands a nice elbow.
Halbert slowing the pace effectively.
Carter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Halbert lands a shoulder strike.
Halbert is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Carter is trying to pull guard but Halbert turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Halbert.
Halbert misses with a knee strike.
Halbert lands an elbow that stopped Carter in his tracks for a moment.
Halbert working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Halbert to keep the fight standing.
Carter takes a knee right on the jaw!
Halbert lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Carter fails to pull guard.
Halbert landing knees to the head.
#T3#
A knee to the head by Halbert.
Carter is trying to pull guard but Halbert has him pressed against the cage.
Carter wants a takedown.
Carter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Halbert smiles and moves away.
Halbert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Halbert changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Halbert lands with a good body shot.
Carter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Carter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Halbert counters with a nice uppercut.
Halbert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Halbert lands with a kick to the temple. Carter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Halbert lands a big head kick that sends Carter tumbling to the mat! Halbert takes a step backwards and waves Carter back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Carter is rocked!#CL#
Halbert clinches up against the cage.
Carter is still on wobbly legs! Can Halbert finish him?
Halbert landing knees to the head.
#CUT#That has opened up Wayne Carter's cut even more.
Halbert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Halbert lands with a left to the head.
Carter seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Halbert.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Halbert showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Halbert, 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Halbert!
In his post fight interview, Darren Halbert started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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