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Event:
CMMA 140 Kanaani v Morrison
Date: Aug 06, 2021 |
Ben Brannigan had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 160.9, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Mannyyy Pacquiaooo was cancelled. |
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Event:
CMMA 126 Adam v Obaminator
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Brannigan throws a low kick but Moyles moves out of range easily.
Brannigan lands a slapping body shot.
Moyles moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ben Brannigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brannigan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moyles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Moyles. Those never looked like landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brannigan.
Brannigan slips a jab from Moyles.
Moyles keeps the fight on the outside.
Moyles misses with a two punch combination.
Moyles looks to land a combination but Brannigan avoids it well.
Brannigan throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Moyles to counter with a crisp jab.
Brannigan dodges the punch combination from Moyles.
Brannigan fails to land with a series of punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Moyles 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.
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!
Brannigan slips a jab and a cross from Moyles.
Moyles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brannigan throws a big counter combination but Moyles scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Brannigan looks to score with a jab to the body but Moyles is just out of range.
Brannigan fails to land with a series of punches.
As Brannigan backs off Moyles throws a huge counter combo but Brannigan manages to avoid it all.
Brannigan tried to score with a low kick but Moyles checks it.
Moyles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moyles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brannigan.
Moyles unleashes a big counter combination but Brannigan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brannigan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moyles's head backwards.
Brannigan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Brannigan misses.
Brannigan tries to score with a low kick but Moyles moves his leg out of the way.
Moyles lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brannigan misses with a wild combination.
Brannigan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moyles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moyles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moyles throws a shot to the body.
Moyles checks a leg kick.#T2#
Moyles displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brannigan misses with a combination
and Moyles counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moyles staying out of range there.
Moyles drops his hands momentarily and Brannigan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Moyles loads up on a big right hand but Brannigan slips the punch.
Brannigan misses with a body shot.
Moyles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brannigan.
Moyles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brannigan.
A jab from Brannigan misses.
Moyles lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brannigan throws a shot from downtown. Moyles moves away and avoids it.
Moyles throws a series of punches but Brannigan moves out of range.
Moyles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moyles now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brannigan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moyles.
Brannigan looks to land a left hand but Moyles moved out of range nicely.
Moyles throws a counter combo.#T3#
Moyles catches Brannigan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brannigan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moyles.
Nice straight punches there by Brannigan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brannigan.
Moyles lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moyles looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brannigan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brannigan lands a body shot.
Moyles swinging wildly here.
Brannigan moves forwards but Moyles connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#Brannigan is rocked!
Brannigan throws a leg kick
and Moyles rattles Brannigan with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Brannigan tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Moyles dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Brannigan stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Moyles! |
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Event:
CMMA 112 Dinapoli v Koko
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Burnmegamedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burnmegamedov lands an overhand right.
Brannigan fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Burnmegamedov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brannigan misses with a few strikes there.
Burnmegamedov throws a nice looking combination but Brannigan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burnmegamedov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Burnmegamedov throws a hook to the side of Brannigan's head but Brannigan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burnmegamedov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brannigan to score with a decent uppercut.
Burnmegamedov defending well as Brannigan loads up on a big left hand.
Burnmegamedov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice uppercut there from Burnmegamedov.
Burnmegamedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by Burnmegamedov.
Brannigan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burnmegamedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brannigan throws out the jab.
A combination from Burnmegamedov does no damage.
Burnmegamedov walks into a jab.
Burnmegamedov closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Brannigan! Burnmegamedov dives in looking to finish! Brannigan is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Babeep Burnmegamedov!
In his post fight interview, Babeep Burnmegamedov gave a big smile as he said 'Alhamdulillah'. |
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Event:
CMMA 107: Contenders III
Date: May 16, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
McGraugh drives through and clinches with Brannigan against the cage.
#TD2#
McGraugh ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McGraugh no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McGraugh has a closed guard, preventing Brannigan from standing up. #SUB2#
Brannigan has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing McGraugh to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Brannigan is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - McGraugh pulls down on the head and he's put Brannigan to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Corey McGraugh!
A very excited looking Corey McGraugh 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: May 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Brannigan throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Brannigan forces Madcunt back against the cage and clinches.
Brannigan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brannigan lands a shot to the body.
Madcunt is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brannigan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brannigan lands a shot to the body.
Brannigan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Madcunt tries to pull guard but Brannigan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brannigan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Madcunt backwards.
Brannigan lands with a light punch inside.
Brannigan lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madcunt takes a shot to the head.
Brannigan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Madcunt backwards.
Brannigan lands an elbow just above Madcunt 's eye. #BC2#
Brannigan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brannigan jabs at Madcunt's body.
Madcunt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Madcunt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#Madcunt is rocked!#T1#
Brannigan cracks Madcunt on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Madcunt falls backwards against the cage. Brannigan follows up with more strikes that drop Madcunt to his knees. Brannigan keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Madcunt! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Brannigan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Brannigan checks a leg kick nicely.
Whyte misses with a low kick.
As Whyte backs off Brannigan throws a huge counter combo but Whyte manages to avoid it all.
Brannigan scores with a one two! Whyte had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Brannigan rushes Whyte and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Brannigan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brannigan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whyte looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Good shot there by Brannigan.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brannigan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Whyte - the referee stops the clock and Brannigan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Whyte. Brannigan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Some bone on bone action there as Brannigan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brannigan is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Whyte tries to keep at a distance but Brannigan has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Brannigan.
Whyte takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brannigan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brannigan works on Whyte's body with a couple of short punches.
Brannigan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Whyte up against the cage.
Brannigan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brannigan lands a nice uppercut.
Brannigan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Brannigan breaks the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Brannigan has Whyte up against the cage in a clinch.
Brannigan lands with a short shot to the head.
Brannigan tries to land a knee to the head but Whyte blocks with his arms.
Whyte throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brannigan blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Brannigan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Whyte.
Whyte scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Brannigan rushes Whyte and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Whyte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brannigan.
Whyte throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brannigan blocks it with crossed arms.
Brannigan avoiding damage as Whyte throws knees to the body.
Whyte misses with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Brannigan. #BC2#
Brannigan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Brannigan forces Whyte back against the cage and clinches.
Brannigan landing knees to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Brannigan jumps guard and drags Whyte to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Brannigan looks winded!
Brannigan throws a couple of heel strikes.
#T2#
Brannigan keeping moving, preventing Whyte from controlling successfully.
Brannigan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Whyte wants to control from the top but Brannigan keeps moving.
Brannigan keeping full guard, as Whyte tries to pass. #ES2#
Brannigan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Whyte blocks a head kick by Brannigan.
Whyte misses with a head kick.
Whyte tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Brannigan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T3##SU2#
Brannigan stands up and beckons Whyte to join him on the feet.
Whyte throws a wild body kick that Brannigan sees coming a mile off.
Brannigan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Whyte throws a front kick aimed at Brannigan's knee but Brannigan avoids it well.
Brannigan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brannigan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Whyte. Whyte obviously looking to wear him down.
Brannigan checks a leg kick nicely.
Whyte tried to score with a low kick but Brannigan checks it.
Whyte wants to land a leg kick but Brannigan is out of range.
Whyte is looking to land body kicks.
Whyte moves away from the strike by Brannigan.
Whyte buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Whyte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Brannigan blocks the low kick.
Brannigan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Whyte with a body shot.
Whyte throws a sloppy head kick and Brannigan moves out of range easily.
Whyte fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brannigan is out of range.
Brannigan checks the leg kick.#T4#
Whyte misses with a leg kick. #TD2#
Brannigan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brannigan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brannigan is in close to Whyte's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brannigan throws a big elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brannigan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brannigan is looking to work some ground and pound but Whyte has wrist control.
Brannigan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Brannigan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Whyte throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brannigan.
Whyte looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Whyte throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Whyte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Whyte throws a body kick that misses.
Whyte moves out of range of the body kick from Brannigan.
Brannigan throws a hook but Whyte blocks it.
Whyte tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Brannigan has Whyte up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Brannigan manages to break the clinch.
A nice combination there by Brannigan.
Ben Brannigan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whyte lands a leg kick that knocks Brannigan off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brannigan throws a lazy right hand but Whyte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Brannigan shoots in and gets a takedown into Whyte's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brannigan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brannigan with a nice head shot there.
Brannigan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brannigan is breathing heavily.
Whyte wants to sweep here but Brannigan controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Brannigan throws a big elbow that misses.
Brannigan postures up in Whyte's guard and throws a big left but Whyte blocks it.
Brannigan postures up.
Brannigan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brannigan cracks Whyte with a solid left hand.
Brannigan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brannigan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Brannigan throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Whyte on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Whyte throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Whyte attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brannigan blocks a leg kick.
Brannigan tries a low kick but Whyte avoids it.
Brannigan moves out of range of the body kick from Whyte.
Whyte tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brannigan is able to avoid easily.
Whyte throws a head kick but Brannigan moves out of range.
#CL2#
Brannigan drives through and clinches with Whyte against the cage.
Whyte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Brannigan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some bone on bone action there as Brannigan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD2#
Brannigan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Whyte on his heels. He'll look to pass Whyte's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brannigan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brannigan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brannigan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brannigan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Whyte knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brannigan on the ground.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brannigan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brannigan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SU2#
Brannigan gets to his feet - Whyte follows without any prompting.
Whyte lands a leg kick that knocks Brannigan off balance momentarily.
Whyte looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brannigan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Whyte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whyte tries to land a front kick but Brannigan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brannigan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Whyte checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Whyte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brannigan.
A low kick from Whyte misses
letting Brannigan counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Brannigan has managed to clinch.
#T4#
Whyte tries a knee to the head but Brannigan blocks it.
Brannigan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Whyte backwards.
Whyte tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brannigan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Brannigan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Brannigan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Brannigan blocks the leg kick.
Whyte throws a leg kick that misses.
Whyte thows a leg kick but Brannigan checks it #CL2#
and Brannigan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whyte throws a knee to the head but misses.
Whyte with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Brannigan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orlando Whyte is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Brannigan clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Brannigan wants the takedown. Whyte is fighting it off but Brannigan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Whyte's guard against the cage.
Brannigan trying to control but Whyte is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Brannigan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Whyte throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brannigan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brannigan checks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Whyte.
Brannigan flicks out a counter leg kick but Whyte steps away.
A jab from Brannigan finds it's way through Whyte's defenses. #CL2#
Brannigan has managed to clinch.
Whyte throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brannigan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Brannigan.
A nice left hand lands by Brannigan.
#TD2#
Brannigan jumps into guard, dragging Whyte to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Brannigan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brannigan throws a series of punches but Whyte moves out of range.
Whyte will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Whyte misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brannigan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Whyte throws the kick towards the body but Brannigan avoids it.#T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Whyte.
Brannigan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brannigan checks a low kick from Whyte.
Whyte fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orlando Whyte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Whyte.
Brannigan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Brannigan blocks a leg kick.
Whyte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brannigan.
Brannigan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Whyte throws a leg kick
and Brannigan counters with a three punch combo that has Whyte backing up. Whyte nods at Brannigan to acknowledge the strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Whyte. Brannigan shrugs it off though.
Brannigan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Whyte - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whyte throws a body kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Whyte.
Whyte looks for the body kick but Brannigan saw that one coming.
Orlando Whyte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brannigan checks a leg kick.
Whyte throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Brannigan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brannigan missing with a left hand there. Whyte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brannigan checks a low kick from Whyte.
A low kick lands for Whyte.
Whyte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Whyte is looking to chop away at Brannigan's legs.
Brannigan blocks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brannigan. Whyte does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Whyte.
Brannigan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Whyte misses with a low kick.
Whyte throws a leg kick but Brannigan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Whyte scores with a head kick. Brannigan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Whyte looks for the body kick but Brannigan saw that one coming.
Brannigan lands a nice hook to Whyte's body. Whyte takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Whyte throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Whyte looks to land a body kick but Brannigan moved away.
Whyte throws a solid leg kick but Brannigan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Whyte.
Whyte moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Whyte looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Whyte attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Whyte scores with a push kick.#CL2#
Whyte gets tackled into the cage by Brannigan. Brannigan maintains the clinch.
Whyte throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brannigan blocks it with crossed arms.
Orlando Whyte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Whyte using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brannigan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD2#
Brannigan pulls guard. #ES2#
Brannigan has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Whyte is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Whyte tries to break free but Brannigan pushes him back against the cage.
Whyte tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brannigan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Whyte throws a knee to the head but misses.
Whyte with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T4#
Whyte trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Brannigan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brannigan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Whyte.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brannigan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Brannigan - that landed with a thud.
Ben Brannigan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Brannigan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Whyte.
Whyte throws a push kick but Brannigan slaps the foot to one side.
Whyte thows a leg kick but Brannigan checks it #CL2#
and Brannigan counters by clinching up.
Whyte tries to land knees in the clinch but Brannigan avoids the damage to the body.
Whyte trying to land knees to the body.
Whyte tries a knee to the head but Brannigan blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brannigan lands a left hand.
Whyte throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brannigan lands a shoulder strike.
Brannigan pushes Whyte back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ben Brannigan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brannigan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Whyte backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ben Brannigan.
I've got Brannigan 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Brannigan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Brannigan throws a leg kick which misses Slam's front leg but catches the back leg as Slam tries to avoid it. #CL#
Brannigan clinches up with Slam and pushes him back against the cage.
Slam tries to pull guard but Brannigan holds him up against the cage and eventually Slam drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Brannigan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ben Brannigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slam fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Slam swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brannigan.#CL#
Brannigan pushes Slam up against the cage in a clinch.
Slam wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brannigan is pressed up against the cage. Slam has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brannigan down to the mat. Brannigan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Slam tries to clinch but Brannigan moves out of range. #CL#
Brannigan moves into the clinch.#BC#
Brannigan manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Brannigan clinches.
Brannigan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Slam.
Ben Brannigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hachiko Slam.
Slam fails to pull guard.
#T1#
Brannigan lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Brannigan.
Slam trying to control the position but instead, Brannigan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Slam into the cage.
Slam is trying to pull guard but Brannigan has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Brannigan. #BC#
Brannigan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brannigan scores with a spinning back kick!
Slam dives in and grabs Brannigan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brannigan pushes down on Slam's head and hops out.#CL#
Brannigan closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Brannigan breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Brannigan closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Brannigan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Brannigan as Slam shoots in.#T2#
Slam tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brannigan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slam somewhat.
Brannigan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Brannigan gets a clinch.
Brannigan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Brannigan manages to break the clinch.
Slam shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brannigan as he jumps to the side.
Slam looks winded!
Slam wants to clinch.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Brannigan has knocked Slam down with a huge combo! Brannigan steps away and waves a wobbly Slam back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Slam is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Hachiko Slam has been cut.#T3##CL#
Brannigan closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Brannigan.
Slam has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brannigan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brannigan blocks a body shot from Slam. #BC#
Brannigan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brannigan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Slam is out of range and Brannigan settles back down.
Slam tries to counter by closing the distance.
Brannigan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Slam shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brannigan defends it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Brannigan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Slam has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Brannigan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slam backwards. #BC#
Brannigan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Brannigan has Slam up against the cage in a clinch.
Slam tries to score a body lock takedown but Brannigan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Brannigan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brannigan stuffs the takedown.
Slam on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Brannigan rushes Slam and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Brannigan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Brannigan darts in and clinches Slam up against the cage.#BC#
Brannigan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Brannigan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hachiko Slam's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Brannigan has managed to clinch.
Slam misses with a knee to the head.
Slam is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Brannigan is struggling to control the position.
Slam is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Brannigan.
Brannigan trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Brannigan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slam scores with a head kick. Brannigan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slam shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brannigan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slam gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and Brannigan counters by clinching up.
Slam goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brannigan prevents it.
Slam is breathing heavily.#T1#
Slam goes for a takedown attempt but Brannigan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ben Brannigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hachiko Slam.
Slam takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Slam steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brannigan.
Brannigan misses with a low kick as Slam jumps back.
Nice sprawl there from Brannigan as Slam shoots in.#CL#
Brannigan moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Brannigan breaks from the clinch.
Brannigan with a nice calf kick.
Brannigan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brannigan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL#
Brannigan clinches up with Slam and pushes him back against the cage.
Slam is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
Slam wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brannigan has Slam pressed against the cage.
Slam creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Brannigan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brannigan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brannigan cracks Slam with an open hand slap.
Slam looks to land a left hand but Brannigan moved out of range nicely.
Brannigan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ben Brannigan is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Slam gets tackled into the cage by Brannigan. Brannigan maintains the clinch.
Brannigan lands with a light punch inside.
Brannigan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slam backwards.
Brannigan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slam can do to turn this around?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Slam wants to take the fight to the mat but Brannigan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T3#
Brannigan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Brannigan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Brannigan breaks from the clinch.
Slam moves out of range of the leg kick from Brannigan.#CL#
Brannigan clinches up with Slam and pushes him back against the cage.
Brannigan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Slam up against the cage.#BC#
Brannigan manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Brannigan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Brannigan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brannigan lands a right hook to the body.
#T4#
Brannigan lands a high kick!
Slam closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brannigan circles away.
Slam tries to clinch there but Brannigan circles away.
Slam throws a sloppy head kick and Brannigan moves out of range easily.
As Slam tries to get set, Brannigan tries to push him back and clinch up but Slam manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Brannigan moves into range and clinches up with Slam.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Brannigan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Brannigan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slam throws a jab when Brannigan was well out of range.
Brannigan is looking to score with low kicks.
Slam drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brannigan defends it well.
Both fighters circling a little - Brannigan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Brannigan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hachiko Slam's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Brannigan scores with a jab to the body.
Ben Brannigan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brannigan scores with a kick to the body.
#CL#
Brannigan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slam, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Brannigan manages to break the clinch.
Brannigan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brannigan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Slam just manages to avoid it.
Brannigan is looking to chop away at Slam's legs.
Slam avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Slam tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Slam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brannigan moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brannigan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slam was well out of range. Poor timing from Brannigan.
Slam avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slam! But no joy.
Slam moves in looking to clinch but Brannigan pushes him off.
Brannigan misses with a body kick.#CL#
Brannigan closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Slam has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brannigan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Slam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Brannigan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brannigan.
Slam shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brannigan defends it nicely.
Ben Brannigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hachiko Slam.
Slam avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Slam moves out of range of the body kick.
Slam moves in looking to clinch but Brannigan pushes him off.
Slam shoots in for a takedown but Brannigan shows good takedown defense.
Slam blocks a head kick by Brannigan.
Brannigan scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
Slam fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Brannigan scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
Brannigan darts in and clinches Slam up against the cage.
Brannigan lands a shoulder strike.
Come on Brannigan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brannigan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Brannigan breaks the clinch.
Brannigan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Brannigan does it's job there.#CL#
Brannigan moves into the clinch successfully.
Slam jumps guard but Brannigan stands there with Slam around his waist. Slam gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Brannigan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Slam takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL#
Brannigan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Brannigan breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Brannigan forces Slam back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Brannigan breaks from the clinch.
Slam throws an overhand right that lands on Brannigan's shoulder, as Brannigan tries to avoid the shot.
Brannigan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Brannigan breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Brannigan forces Slam back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Brannigan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Slam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slam just misses with a punch to the body.
Brannigan dodges the punch combination from Slam.
#CL#
Brannigan instigates a clinch. #BC#
Brannigan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slam is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brannigan misses with a low kick.
#CL#
Brannigan has managed to clinch.
Ben Brannigan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brannigan stalling in the clinch.
Brannigan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slam backwards.
Hachiko Slam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ben Brannigan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slam tries to throw a body punch but Brannigan avoids it by throwing Slam back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Brannigan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brannigan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Brannigan! |
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