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Event:
CMMA 123 Dinapoli v Kennedy
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Baxter scores with a hook.
Baxter lands with a cross.
Baxter with a nice cross.#CL2#
Bard drives through and clinches with Baxter against the cage.
#BC#
Baxter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baxter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bard ducks right into an uppercut from Baxter.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Baxter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Baxter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bard. #TD2#
Bard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baxter trying to hold on to Bard's head to control him but Bard postures up.
Baxter keeping hold of Bard's head, controlling as best he can.
Baxter trying to control from the bottom.
Baxter keeping control of the position.
Baxter is pressing down on Bard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Baxter keeping moving, preventing Bard from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bard throws a big right hand that misses.
Baxter has control of Bard's left arm, preventing Bard from doing any damage.
Baxter keeping moving, preventing Bard from controlling successfully.
Bard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Bard 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.
Bard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baxter controls Bard momentarily but Bard frees himself.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Decent striking displayed by Baxter there.
Baxter throws a shot from downtown. Bard moves away and avoids it.
Baxter misses with a double jab.
Baxter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Baxter connects with a nice looking jab.
Blake Baxter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baxter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Baxter is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Baxter throws a big counter combination but Bard scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baxter finds it's way round the side to connect with Bard's head.
Baxter swats away the attempt to clinch by Bard.#TD2#
Bard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Baxter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bard is working away from the top position though.
Baxter is controlling Bard's trapped leg to prevent Bard from advancing to side control.#T3#
Baxter is trying to stand up here but Bard is controlling him well.
Baxter wants to control but Bard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Baxter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Baxter is looking to sweep but instead, Bard has passed into half guard.
Baxter has hold of Bard's hands but Bard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Baxter controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Baxter is positioning himself well to prevent Bard advancing to mount.
Baxter works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Bard looking to sit in guard and control but Baxter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Baxter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bard keeping moving, preventing Baxter from controlling successfully.
Baxter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Baxter trying to control the position from guard on top but Bard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bard looking for a sweep. Not yet Bard, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Baxter dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Bard.
Baxter cracks Bard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Baxter cracks Bard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baxter blocks a head kick by Bard.
A little feinted left hand from Baxter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Baxter is out of range.
Bard misses with a low kick.
Jab by Baxter.
Baxter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab from Baxter.
Baxter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raval Bard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baxter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circling - Baxter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bard throws out a leg kick but Baxter moves out of range and Bard only half commits.
Bard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baxter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Baxter scores with a nice head shot.
Bard needs to keep his hands up - Baxter had a free shot at his head there.
Baxter with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bard.
Bard shoots in for a double leg but Baxter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Baxter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bard misses with a head kick.
Baxter moves out of range as Bard throws a body kick.
Bard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Baxter checks a leg kick.
Baxter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice straight punches there by Baxter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baxter.
Baxter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bard defending well as Baxter loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Baxter misses the target.
Bard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blake Baxter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raval Bard.
Baxter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bard.
Baxter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bard can do to turn this around?
Sloppy strikes from Bard. Those never looked like landing.
Baxter throws a hook to the side of Bard's head but Bard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bard throws a head kick that misses.
Baxter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blake Baxter is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bard looks to score with a jab to the body but Baxter is just out of range.
Bard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baxter finds it's way round the side to connect with Bard's head. #T2#
Bard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice shot by Baxter.
Baxter misses with a hook.
Baxter avoids the head kick by Bard.
Bard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baxter.
Baxter throws a shot from downtown. Bard moves away and avoids it.
Bard was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice cross by Baxter.
Baxter lands the left hand.
Bard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Baxter is able to avoid easily.
Bard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baxter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Baxter finds it's way through Bard's defenses.
Baxter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baxter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Baxter throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baxter. That's going to slow Bard down.
Bard is looking to clinch but Baxter is avoiding it.
Bard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baxter to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Bard tries to move into range but Baxter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bard shoots in and drives through. Baxter sprawls well.
Baxter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baxter.
Blake Baxter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Baxter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Baxter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bard blocks a jab.
Baxter throws a looping overhand right but Bard ducks down to avoid it.
Baxter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bard.
Bard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baxter lands a jab.
Baxter scores with a body shot.
Baxter lands with a right hand.
Bard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baxter.
Baxter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baxter throws a jab when Bard was well out of range.
Baxter misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick from Bard misses.
Baxter is looking to counter punch.
Baxter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bard.
Bard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Baxter scores with a jab. Bard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Baxter misses the jab.
Baxter cracks Bard with an open hand slap.
Bard slips a jab from Baxter.
Baxter connects with a body shot.
Bard ducks under a wild hook from Baxter.
Bard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Baxter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bard in his tracks.
Bard throws a leg kick but Baxter moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baxter throws a hook but Bard blocks it.
Bard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bard.
Baxter is looking to counter punch.
Bard fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Baxter dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot by Baxter.
Bard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baxter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Baxter blocks a head kick by Bard.
Bard throws a head kick that misses
and Baxter counters with a leg kick.
Bard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bard throws a head kick but Baxter moves out of range.
Baxter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Baxter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab lands there for Baxter.
Baxter with a hook.
Baxter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bard walks into a straight right hand from Baxter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bard throws a leg kick but Baxter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters circling - Baxter throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Bard closes the distance and pushes Baxter back into the cage.
Baxter prevents the takedown attempt.
Bard has a couple of punches blocked by Baxter.
Bard is trying to break free.#T1#
Baxter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Blake Baxter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raval Bard.
Bard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Baxter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Baxter manages to break the clinch.
Baxter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A head kick misses from Bard.
Decent striking displayed by Bard there.
Baxter with a nice cross.
Baxter connects with a crisp jab.
Baxter lands a right hook to the body.
Baxter scores with a jab. Bard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Baxter lands a really nice looking cross but Bard seems unphased.
Baxter tests Bard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Baxter as he connects with a hook.
Bard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bard goes for a double leg but Baxter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baxter continues to drive forward.
Baxter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bard throws out a loose jab but Baxter uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Donk. Baxter catches Bard right on the button with a cross.
Baxter scores with a three punch combo!
Bard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Baxter cracks Bard with a right hand to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Baxter.
Baxter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Baxter lands with a hook. Bard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baxter connects with a body shot.
Baxter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baxter lands a nice shot that snaps Bard's head back.
Baxter cracks Bard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bard tries for a takedown but Baxter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baxter lands a jab to the head.
Baxter goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Baxter blocks a head kick by Bard.
Nice shot by Baxter.
Baxter connects with the punch.
Jab by Baxter.
Jab, jab by Baxter - just one landing. #T3#
Baxter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Baxter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bard on the side of the head.
Baxter cracks Bard with an open hand slap.
Blake Baxter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baxter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bard throws a front kick aimed at Baxter's knee but Baxter avoids it well.
Bard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Baxter is out of range and Bard settles back down.
Bard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bard doesn't manage to clinch there - Baxter circles away.
Bard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot lands for Baxter.
Baxter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice shot by Baxter.
Bard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baxter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bard's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bard throws a head kick but Baxter moves out of range.
Baxter throws a one two combo.
Bard slips under a jab from Baxter.
Raval Bard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Baxter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Baxter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Baxter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Some wild striking there from Bard.
Baxter lands with a straight right. Bard didn't see that one coming.
Bard walks into a straight right hand from Baxter.
Baxter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bard.
Bard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Baxter scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Baxter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baxter works over Bard's head and body with a nice combination.
Bard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Baxter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bard on the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bard.
Bard motions for Baxter to come forward. Bard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baxter.
Baxter lands with a nice combination. Bard backs away looking to recover.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Baxter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baxter, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Baxter! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Bard throws a right hand that Aurelius ducks under and follows up with a left that Aurelius also avoids with ease.
Bard throws a lazy head kick
and Aurelius counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raval Bard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aurelius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bard throws a lazy head kick #KD#
and Aurelius counters with a crisp one two that drops Bard! Aurelius thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bard to his feet! Bard is in big trouble!#CL#
Aurelius moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aurelius lands a hook that snaps the head of Bard backwards.
Aurelius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bard backwards.
Bard is pushing Aurelius up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Aurelius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Bard misses the target.
Bard misses with a body shot
and Aurelius counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aurelius scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aurelius lands the left hand.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Aurelius. Beautiful body shot.
Aurelius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bard.
Bard throws a right hand that misses
and Aurelius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bard misses with a double jab
and Aurelius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Bard is rocked!
Aurelius scores with a hook to the body. Bard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bard darts in trying to clinch
and Aurelius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bard is still on wobbly legs! Can Aurelius finish him?
Bard misses with a lunging right hand
and Aurelius counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Bard badly! Aurelius follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Bard out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Aurelius finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marcus Aurelius!
Marcus Aurelius took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Bard is looking to land body kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bard is defended easily by Parker.
Bard swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD#
Parker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Parker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Parker tries to pass to full mount but Bard defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker controlling the action here.
Parker'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.#T1#
Parker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bard for as long as he can get away with.
Parker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Parker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Parker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
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.
Bard is looking to control Parker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bard avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bard looks to land a right hand but Parker moved out of range.
Bard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bard manages to circle out of the way.
Bard throws a leg kick but Parker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bard misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Parker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Parker stalling. #T3#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bard can do anything to dispel that myth.
Parker continues to stall.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Parker lands a nice short elbow.
Parker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bard is controlling Parker's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Parker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Parker trying to pass the guard but Bard defending well.
Parker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bard trying to control from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bard won't allow Parker to pass to mount.
Parker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bard is squirming around, avoiding Parker's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parker 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#
An inside leg kick from Bard misses. #TD#
Parker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Parker showed some decent athleticism there.
Bard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Parker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Parker slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Parker lands a nice short elbow.
Parker not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bard wants to improve his position but Parker is controlling well.
Parker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bard can do to turn this around?
Bard taking some punishment here, with Parker in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Parker wants to advance to full mount but Bard doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Parker 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.
Bard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Parker.
Parker is fighting to break Bard's control of his arms but Bard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Parker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Parker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bard pulls Parker in close to his closed guard and prevents Parker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Parker pushes down on Bard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Parker content to control rather than advance. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bard throws a leg kick but Parker moved away.
Bard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parker tries to counter with a takedown but Bard is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Bard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Parker pulls Bard in close to his closed guard and prevents Bard from doing any damage or advancing position.
Parker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Parker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Parker is working Bard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Peter Parker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Parker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Parker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bard pulls Parker in close to his closed guard and prevents Parker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bard keeping full guard, as Parker tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parker dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bard tries a low kick but Parker avoids it.
Parker checks the leg kick nicely there.
#TD#
Parker shoots in and bounces Bard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bard has his hands on Parker's head, controlling the position.
Parker is working Bard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker postures up.
Parker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Bard keeping full guard, as Parker tries to pass.
Parker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Parker passes Bard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bard wants to control but Parker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Parker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Parker is thwarting Bard's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bard wants to get back to full guard.
Parker is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Bard taking some punishment here, with Parker in his half guard.
Parker is thwarting Bard's attempts to control the position.
Parker controlling the action here.
Parker is looking to advance position but Bard won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Parker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Parker trying to control the pace.
Bard wants to get back to his feet.
Parker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Raval Bard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Bard wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Parker there.
Parker controlling the action here.
Peter Parker 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!
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Parker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Parker, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Parker! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Bard gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy left from Ortega finds it's target.
Ortega looks to land a combination. Bard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ortega lands with a cross. #TD#
Ortega shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
Bard won't allow Ortega to pass to mount.
Bard is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Ortega is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bard is just riding it out for now. Ortega eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Ortega is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Ortega prevents Bard from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bard can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bard tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ortega has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Bard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ortega looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ortega unloading with bombs!#SUB#
Ortega looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Ortega is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bard has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ortega throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bard because Ortega loaded up on that one.
Ortega controlling his opponent.
Bard tries to lock up and control but Ortega gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Bard is trying to escape the mount.
Ortega pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB#
Ortega looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bard taking shots to the head.
Ortega cracks Bard with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ortega controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Ortega throws some wild stikes that Bard manages to avoid easily.
#SUB#
Ortega has hold of Bard's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bard manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ortega cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ortega thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ortega is working for a guillotine from mount but Bard frees his head quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bard has given up his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Ortega dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ortega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Raval Bard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bard. Ortega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortega connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bard's hands.
Bard needs to keep his hands up - Ortega had a free shot at his head there.
Ortega goes for a double leg but Bard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bard continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Bard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Raval Bard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortega swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bard.
Ortega lands a two punch combo.
Ortega scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortega thuds a left hand into Bard's body.
Bard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ortega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
Bard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Ortega has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Bard. Oh but Ortega has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Bard goes limp - he's gone! Ortega jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brian Ortega!
After winning the bout, Brian Ortega thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
GC 377 Armpits vs Marius
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Bard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thrills lands with an overhand left.
Thrills lands with an overhand left.
Thrills defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bard.
We've been hearing reports that Bard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Thrills thuds his right hand into Bard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bard is defended easily by Thrills.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raval Bard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thrills stuffs the takedown.
Thrills fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bard on the side of the head.
Thrills dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thrills misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Thrills finds it's way through Bard's defenses.
Thrills scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thrills darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2#Bard is rocked!
Thrills rushes Bard and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Bard is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Thrills piles on the pressure and Bard crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cheap Thrills! |
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Event:
GC 373 Kaupens vs White
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Bard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes fails with a takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barnes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Barnes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes passes into half guard.
Bard controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Bard is keeping him busy. #T1#
Nice strikes from Barnes there.
Bard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is just content to waste time from the top position. Bard takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Barnes is pushing down on Bard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bard is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bard is trying to control but can't.
Bard's coaches at Marax MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Bard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes.
Barnes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnes with the ground and pound but Bard uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Barnes with a nice head shot there.
Bard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bard to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sloppy strikes there by Barnes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Barnes seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
An elbow from Barnes crashes against the mat.
Barnes taking a break here but Bard is having none of it and regains half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Bard is keeping him busy. #T3#
Barnes looks to land a strike but Bard avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Bard keeps moving.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes trying to control but Bard is working from the bottom.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bard is keeping the position for now.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bard controlling Barnes's posture.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Bard is retaining full guard.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Bard has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Bard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Barnes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bard misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bard!
You can see the frustration on Bard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Michael Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bard parries the strikes from Barnes easily there. Barnes is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bard to escape.
Barnes wants to control for a moment but Bard uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Barnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barnes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bard defending well though.
Bard is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Barnes is working for a kimura here but Bard manages to reverse the position and he's now in Barnes's guard.
Bard trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bard is aware though and is defending well.
Bard postures up.
Bard postures up and lands a big shot to Barnes's brow.
Bard throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bard manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Bard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Bard pulls Barnes in to control the position.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes trying to control but Bard is working from the bottom.
Barnes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Bard has momentary wrist control but Barnes slips an elbow through the middle.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Bard has wrist control.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes trying to control but Bard is working from the bottom.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes postures up in Bard's guard and throws a big left but Bard blocks it.
Barnes passes Bard's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bard is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnes working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bard's thigh. Bard counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Barnes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Bard throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Bard throws a head kick that Barnes semi-blocks.
Barnes looks to throw the jab but Bard is out of range. #TD2#
Barnes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bard's guard.
Barnes forces his way into half guard.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Bard defending well.
Bard tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Barnes thows a huge punch but Bard dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bard defends it well. #T1#
Barnes misses with a head shot. Bard uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bard is keeping the position for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Bard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes is pushing down on Bard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bard is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnes throwing shots but Bard is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Bard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Bard defends it.
Bard gets back to full guard.
Barnes pushes down on Bard's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Bard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bard won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Bard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnes's back!
Bard is landing with strikes. Barnes can't take much more of this.
Barnes trying to control the action but Bard just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Barnes right now.
Barnes trying to control but not successfully.
Barnes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The referee warns Barnes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Raval Bard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Barnes tries to lock up and control but Bard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barnes sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bard trying to control from Barnes's half guard. Barnes has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bard postures up in Barnes's guard and throws a big left but Barnes blocks it. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Bard defends easily.
Bard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bard's guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Bard keeps moving.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Bard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barnes 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Barnes!
A victorious Michael Barnes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.#TD2#
Bard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard.
Bard landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Bard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bard trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Bard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bard working his ground and pound in the gym.#T1#
Bard lands a couple of elbows.
Bard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bard connects with a couple of short punches.
Bard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bard prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Bard trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bard cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Bard controlling from the top position. #T2#
Bard landing some decent shots from guard.
Bard is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bard postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bard controlling from the top position.
Bard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bard passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Bard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bard lands strikes from half guard.
Bard scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
Bard is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Johnson is hurt! He's hurt bad - Bard fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Johnson from any more punishment! Congratulations to Bard! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raval Bard!
A very excited looking Raval Bard 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moxley .
Bard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body kick there by Bard.
Moxley swings for the body but Bard moves out of range.
Bard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moxley defends it well.
Nice sprawl there from Moxley as Bard shoots in.
Bard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moxley .
Moxley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moxley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bard ducks under a wild hook from Moxley .#TD2#
Bard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bard is trying to ground and pound but Moxley uses the momentary lack of control by Bard to regain half guard.
Bard thows a huge punch but Moxley dodges it nicely.
Bard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moxley defending well though.
Bard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moxley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Moxley regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bard.
Bard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Moxley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bard stands up over Moxley , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moxley is breathing heavily.
Bard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moxley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Moxley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bard throwing strikes but missing.
Moxley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bard postures up in Moxley 's guard and throws a big left but Moxley blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A head kick misses from Bard.
Raval Bard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moxley moves out of range of the body kick from Bard.
Bard has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Moxley 's head.#CUT2#It looks like Luke Moxley has been cut.
Luke Moxley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Bard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moxley is trying to defend but Bard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bard scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Bard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Moxley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bard thows a huge punch but Moxley dodges it nicely.
Bard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bard performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bard slips a nice elbow through Moxley 's hands, connecting with Moxley 's forehead.
Bard stalling.
Bard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moxley defending well though. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Bard might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bard lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Moxley ! More strikes land and this one is all over! Bard jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raval Bard!
Raval Bard decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bard looks for the body kick but Mannion saw that one coming. #TD2#
Bard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mannion was covering up waiting for the punch and Bard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mannion working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bard.
Mannion is adopting a defensive guard.
Bard distracts Mannion with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mannion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mannion. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bard trying to control the position from guard on top but Mannion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mannion pulls Bard in close to prevent any damage.
Bard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Bard throwing strikes from guard but Mannion blocks nicely.
Bard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mannion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bard trying to control the position from guard on top but Mannion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mannion definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mannion on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mannion tries to get out of the position.
Bard throws an elbow that misses. Mannion uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bard's guard. Nice move by Mannion!#REVR#
Bard pulls Mannion in to control the position.
Mannion trying to control the position from guard on top but Bard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bard keeping full guard, as Mannion tries to pass.
Mannion stays in close to Bard's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bard is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Bard shoots in and bounces Mannion off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T3#
Mannion seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bard throwing strikes from guard but Mannion blocks nicely. #SUB#
Mannion working for a triangle but Bard defends it easily.
Mannion has momentary wrist control but Bard slips an elbow through the middle.
Bard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bard throws a big right hand that misses.
We've been informed that Bard has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mannion keeping moving, preventing Bard from controlling successfully.
Bard tries to free his leg and advance position but Mannion is retaining full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mannion working a defensive guard here.
Mannion keeping full guard, as Bard tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bard cracks Mannion with a solid left hand.
Bard wants to control from the top but Mannion keeps moving.
Bard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mannion is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raval Bard dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mannion moves out of range as Bard throws a body kick.
Mannion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mannion as he avoids it easily.
Bard throws a leg kick #CL#
and Mannion counters by moving into the clinch.
Bard tries for a takedown but Mannion manages to get underhooks.
Mannion looking to stall.
Bard'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.
Bard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bard throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rylee Mannion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raval Bard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bard.
Mannion has Bard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mannion is trying to stall.
#T1#
Mannion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mannion tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bard has a couple of punches blocked by Mannion.
#BC#
Mannion breaks from the clinch.
Bard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Bard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bard trying to control but Mannion is working from the bottom.
Bard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bard throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Mannion bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bard's guard. #REVR#
Mannion wants to pass the guard but Bard is keeping the position.
Bard wants to hit a sweep here but Mannion passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bard there!
Mannion thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bard tries to hold on but Mannion postures up.
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!
Mannion breaks from Bard's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T3#
Bard regains half guard.
Mannion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bard is trying to get back to full guard.
Mannion lands strikes from half guard.
Mannion trying to control the action but Bard is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mannion is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bard defends it well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bard wants to get back to full guard.
Mannion is thwarting Bard's attempts to control the position.
Mannion seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bard wants to control but Mannion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mannion is keen to just control but Bard is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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 Rylee Mannion will probably get the nod.
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#
Bard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mannion.
Bard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bard wants to land a leg kick but Mannion is out of range.
Bard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bard slaps away a takedown attempt from Mannion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bard shoots in looking for a takedown but Mannion manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bard throws a body kick that misses.
Bard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mannion tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bard manages to circle out of the way.
Bard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mannion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bard swinging wildly here.
Mannion appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mannion shoots for a double leg takedown but Bard sprawls well. He's pushed Mannion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bard shoots in but no luck this time.
Rylee Mannion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raval Bard.
Mannion avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Mannion was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Bard fails with the takedown.
Mannion slaps away a takedown attempt from Bard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bard fails with a takedown attempt.
Bard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mannion tries to clinch there but Bard circles away.
#TD2#
Bard dives in and scores a takedown into Mannion's guard.
Bard landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Mannion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bard is aware though and is defending well.
Mannion thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mannion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bard throws a strike but Mannion rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Mannion is looking to stand up but Bard won't let him.
Bard working a defensive guard here.
Mannion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Raval Bard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mannion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bard is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Mannion throwing strikes from guard but Bard blocks nicely.
Bard keeping moving, preventing Mannion from controlling successfully.
Mannion stands and throws Bard's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mannion with the ground and pound but Bard regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Mannion thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mannion looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bard looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bard lands a head kick!
Bard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raval Bard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raval Bard!
Raval Bard decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Bard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bard passes to full mount!
Bard looking to finish Junior with some ground and pound. This is bad for Junior!
Bard working the ground and pound effectively.
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!
Bard lands a big elbow - Junior is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Junior is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Raval Bard!
Raval Bard tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Smesh gets caught napping as Bard dives in and scores a takedown. Smesh manages to retain guard.#ES#
Smesh manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Smesh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smesh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bard circles away.
Smesh shoots in but no luck this time.
Smesh checks a leg kick.
Bard tries a head kick but it misses.
Bard needs to keep his hands up - Smesh had a free shot at his head there.
Smesh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bard is fending him off so far but Smesh persists. Nope, Bard circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bummy Smesh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Smesh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bard.#TD2#
Bard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smesh to the ground. Bard is now in Smesh's guard.
Bard stays in close to Smesh's body and controls the position.
Bard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Bard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bard is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Bard 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.
Bard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smesh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smesh keeping moving, preventing Bard from controlling successfully.
Smesh is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smesh working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smesh being controlled here, momentarily.
Bard is in close to Smesh's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smesh keeping moving, preventing Bard from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bard working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Bard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bard trying to control but Smesh is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bard dives in and grabs Smesh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smesh pushes down on Bard's head and hops out.
Bard blocks a head kick by Smesh.
Nice sprawl there from Bard as Smesh shoots in.
Smesh moves out of range of the leg kick from Bard.#T3#
Smesh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bard circles away quickly and effectively.
Bard throws a head kick but Smesh moves out of range.
Bard throws a head kick but Smesh moves out of range.
Bard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smesh is out of range.
Smesh slaps away a takedown attempt from Bard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smesh dives in for a single leg takedown but Bard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smesh closes the distance and clinches up with Bard, looking for a takedown. Smesh pushes Bard against the cage but Bard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smesh tries to close the distance and clinch but Bard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Smesh scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T4#
Bard is not content to let Smesh control the position.
Bard is looking to reverse the position.
Smesh controls the position from side control.
Smesh is looking to take a break and control but Bard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smesh with the ground and pound but Bard regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raval Bard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Smesh or perhaps it was just good defense by Bard, which made it look bad.
Bard misses with a head kick.
Smesh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bard as he avoids it easily.
Bard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smesh tries to close the distance and clinch but Bard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smesh has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bummy Smesh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smesh.
Smesh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Smesh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bard with the counter takedown but Smesh avoids it easily.
Smesh has a takedown stuffed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smesh.
Bard tries to score with a low kick but Smesh moves his leg out of the way.
Smesh thuds his shin into the meat of Bard's side.
Bard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smesh shoots in but Bard avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Smesh shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Bard.
A quick step to the side and Smesh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bard throws a nice head kick!
Smesh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bard with the counter takedown but Smesh avoids it easily.
Bard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Smesh with that takedown attempt.
Smesh tries to clinch but Bard moves out of range.
Bard leaves Smesh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bard now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Bard avoids the head kick by Smesh.
Bard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bummy Smesh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smesh shoots for a takedown but Bard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bummy Smesh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smesh.
Bard lands a high kick!
Bard throws a leg kick but Smesh moved away.
Smesh shoots in for a double leg but Bard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bard swats away the attempt to clinch by Smesh.
Nice sprawl there from Bard as Smesh shoots in.
Smesh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bard as he avoids it easily. #T4##TD2#
Bard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Bard there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bard moves nicely into side control.
Bard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bard is looking to take a break and control but Smesh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bard lands a nice forearm strike.
Smesh wants to control but Bard postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raval Bard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smesh lands with a nice body kick.
Smesh lands with a slapping head kick.
Bard leaves Smesh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bard feints the counter takedown.
Smesh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smesh.
Bard darts in looking for a takedown but Smesh gets double underhooks and turns Bard into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bard misses with a wild body shot.
Smesh avoids the body shot from Bard.
Smesh is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bard.
Smesh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bard defends well and Smesh ends up having to push Bard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bummy Smesh. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bard swats away the attempt to clinch by Smesh.
Smesh closes the distance but Bard moves to the side #TD2#
and Bard counters with a single leg into guard. Smesh didn't expect that.
Smesh is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bard dives into side control.
#REVR#
Bard scoring with punches and elbows.
Bard working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Smesh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smesh gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Bard slows the pace down in half guard.
Smesh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bard scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC2#Smesh is rocked!
Bard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bard is nestled in close to Smesh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh Smesh is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bard controlling the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bard passes to full mount!
Bard working the ground and pound effectively.
Raval Bard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smesh seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Smesh working to try and regain half guard.
Smesh wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smesh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bard raining down hammerfists from mount.
Raval Bard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bard controlling his opponent.
Bard connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bard content just to control the position here.
Bummy Smesh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smesh flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raval Bard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raval Bard!
A very excited looking Raval Bard 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.
Bummy Smesh spoke after the fight, saying 'That was a fluke and everyone knows it, immediate rematch please'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Pad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Bard scores with a takedown into Pad's guard.
Pad looking for a sweep. Not yet Pad, not yet.
Pad seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bard stands and throws Pad's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pad wants to control but Bard postures up.
Pad tries to bench press Bard off him but Bard keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pad knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Pad tries to improve position but can't.
Pad wants to control but Bard postures up.
Bard throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bard trying to control the position but Pad is working away.
Pad is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bard stalling away here and it's allowed Pad to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bard trying to control but Pad is working from the bottom.
Pad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bard manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Pad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pad sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bard's guard.
Bard pushes Pad off looking to stand but Pad dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Bard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Pad seems content to control.#T3#
Bard wants to get back to full guard.
Bard tries to kick Pad off but Pad keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bard can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bard is looking to control Pad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bard avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pad dives in and grabs Bard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bard pushes down on Pad's head and hops out.
Pad lands with a nice combination. Bard backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Pad drives through and clinches with Bard against the cage.
Pad has Bard pressed against the cage, preventing Bard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pad is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Pad breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Pad with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brillo Pad. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##CL2#
Bard drives through and clinches with Pad against the cage.
#BC#
Pad manages to break the clinch.
Bard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bard wants to clinch up but Pad keeps it at a distance.
Pad shoots for a double leg takedown but Bard sprawls well. He's pushed Pad's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bard's waist but Bard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pad off to one side.
Pad is breathing heavily.
Bard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pad manages to avoid it.#CL#
Pad takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pad avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pad is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
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 Brillo Pad will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pad throwing a counter right hand but Bard manages to avoid it.
Pad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bard's waist but Bard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pad off to one side.
Pad shoots in and drives through. Bard sprawls well.
Bard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bard's waist but Bard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pad off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brillo Pad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bard looks for a takedown but Pad sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bard instigates a clinch. #BC#
Pad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pad looks for a takedown but Bard sprawls well.#T1#
Pad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bard wants to counter with a clinch but Pad pushes him away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Pad has taken the fight to the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Bard.
Bard fails to pull guard.
Bard is trying to pull guard but Pad has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Pad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pad fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Bard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pad tries to counter with a takedown but Bard is quick to defend against it.
Bard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bard doesn't manage to clinch there - Pad circles away.
Pad fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bard wants to clinch.#TD2#
Bard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Pad bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Bard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pad sprawls well initially but Bard persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3#
Pad is trying to stand.
Bard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Bard seems to be looking for submissions.
Pad wants to control but Bard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bard tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Pad trying to control but Bard postures up.
Bard is pressing down on Pad's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pad is holding on for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bard is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bard or perhaps it was just good defense by Pad, which made it look bad. #CL#
Pad moves into the clinch.
Bard gets underhooks to prevent Pad's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Pad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pad fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brillo Pad dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Pad shoots in for a takedown but Bard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pad misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Bard moves into range and clinches up with Pad.
Bard wants a takedown but no success here.
Pad tries to pull guard but Bard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Bard breaks from the clinch.
Pad tries to close the distance and clinch but Bard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bard stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brillo Pad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pad tries to clinch there but Bard circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pad ducks under a wild hook from Bard.#CL2#
Bard moves into range and clinches up with Pad.
Pad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pad keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bard's efforts to push away.
Bard jumps guard but Pad turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bard is trying to pull guard but Pad has him pressed against the cage.
Bard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pad gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pad changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pad shoots in looking for a takedown. Bard tries to sprawl out of it but Pad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bard tries to clinch but Pad moves out of range. #CL#
Bard tries to keep at a distance but Pad has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bard tries to break free but Pad pushes him back against the cage.
Pad is trying to drag Bard to the mat but Bard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bard trying to land knees to the body.
Bard tries to break free but Pad pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Bard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pad uses from the top position. #SU#
Pad gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bard misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Pad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bard sprawls well. Bard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pad gets slowly back to his feet.
Bard misses with the combination.
Pad misses with a takedown attempt - Bard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bard keeps the fight on the outside.
Bard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#TD2#
Bard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bard landing strikes. #T4#
Bard lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pad down.
Pad is trying to control Bard's posture but Bard avoids it.
Bard tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pad's legs.
Pad is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Pad is not content to let Bard control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pad regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raval Bard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pad 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brillo Pad! |
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