|
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
LAFC 27
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1# A nice combination there by Aurelius.
Currant throws a sloppy body shot
and Aurelius counters with a three punch combo that has Currant backing up. Currant nods at Aurelius to acknowledge the strikes. Currant misses with a shot to the body enabling Aurelius to counter with a crisp jab. Currant pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Currant takes one on the button. Currant misses with a looping left. Currant takes one on the button. Currant looks to land a combination. Aurelius sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Lucius Aurelius has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Currant tries to close the distance and clinch but Aurelius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Aurelius misses with a few strikes there.
Aurelius's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Currant connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aurelius scrambles back to his feet. A cross from Currant lands. Some wild striking there from Currant.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aurelius. That's going to slow Currant down. Aurelius bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Currant's head backwards. Currant misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aurelius counters with a straight right hand. Currant looks to land a combination but Aurelius avoids it well. Currant misses with the combination.
#T1# A big right from Currant misses. Currant moves out of range as Aurelius strikes. Aurelius with a body punch. A glancing blow. Aurelius avoids the body shot from Currant.
Aurelius connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Currant momentarily.
Aurelius has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Currant defending well as Aurelius loads up on a big left hand. Currant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Currant tries to bum rush Aurelius with a series of wild strikes but Aurelius uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Aurelius lands with a right hand. Currant moves out of range as Aurelius strikes. Aurelius fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Aurelius throws a body shot but no joy. Aurelius scores with a leg kick.
Aurelius scores with a nice strike. Currant lands with a straight right. Aurelius didn't see that one coming. 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! Currant moves away from the strike by Aurelius. Currant connects with a body shot. Aurelius on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2# A jab from Aurelius misses. Aurelius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Currant.
Currant slips a straight right by Aurelius. Currant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aurelius throws out the jab. Aurelius scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A cross from Aurelius lands. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Currant lands with an overhand left.#CL2# Aurelius has Currant up against the cage in a clinch.
Aurelius blocks a body shot from Currant. #TD# Currant decides to pull guard. Aurelius is looking to stand up but Currant won't let him. #SUB# Currant has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Aurelius doesn't defend quickly enough and Currant has managed to lock this one up! Can Aurelius escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Currant on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lebonon Currant! |
|
|
|
Event:
LAFC 23
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1# Tyson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Currant checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Tyson misses the jab. Currant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Tyson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Tyson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Currant. A leg kick checked by Currant. Tyson misses with a two punch combination.
Currant unleashes a big counter combination but Tyson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Tyson cracks a nice hook into Currant's ribs. Currant misses with a lunging right hand
and Tyson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Currant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyson manages to avoid it. A quick step to the side and Tyson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Tyson misses with a looping right. Currant lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tyson throws a right hand that Currant ducks under and follows up with a left that Currant also avoids with ease. Tyson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Tyson swats away the attempt to clinch by Currant. A little feinted left hand from Tyson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. No joy there for Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tyson staying out of range there. Currant throws a body punch but Tyson moves out of range. An inside leg kick from Tyson misses. #T1# A lazy left from Currant finds it's target. Tyson throws a hook to the side of Currant's head but Currant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Currant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tyson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A swing and a miss from Currant. Lebonon Currant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Currant was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson. Currant lands an overhand right. Currant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Currant drops Tyson with a huge uppercut! Tyson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Currant is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lebonon Currant! |
|
|
|
Event:
LAFC 15
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1# A looping hook to the body misses from Saganov. Currant does a little dance to reset his feet. Currant slips a jab and a cross from Saganov.
Saganov avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Saganov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Currant works Saganov's body with a nice hook. Saganov looks to score with a jab to the body but Currant is just out of range. Saganov scores with a nice head shot. Currant scores with a shot to the body.
Currant takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Saganov misses with a straight left. A little feinted left hand from Currant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Saganov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saganov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Currant connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saganov's hands. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Currant takes a swing at Saganov's ribcage but misses. Saganov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Saganov misses with a series of wild punches.
Saganov lands a nice hook to Currant's body. Currant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Saganov moves out of range of the strikes. Saganov thows a left - swing and a miss! Currant slips a jab from Saganov.#T1# Currant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saganov was well out of range. Poor timing from Currant. Currant darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #KD2# Saganov drops Currant with a right and a left! Saganov comes rushing in but Currant regains his composure and manages to keep Saganov in guard.
#CUT2#It looks like Lebonon Currant has been cut. Saganov trying to control but Currant is working from the bottom. #SUB# Currant working for a triangle but Saganov defends it easily.
Saganov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Saganov trying to control the position from guard on top but Currant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Currant is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saganov defends well.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB# Currant is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB# Currant is looking for a triangle but Saganov pushes his legs off easily.
Saganov trying to control the position from guard on top but Currant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Saganov drops back looking for a leg! Currant is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Currant manages to kick Saganov off! Saganov jumps back into Currant's guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Saganov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Currant is proving hard to escape from. #T3##SUB2# Saganov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saganov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2# Saganov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Currant looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Currant looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Currant! #REVR##SUB# Currant thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB# Currant tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Saganov tries to buck Currant off but Currant is having none of it.#T4# Saganov is trying to get back to his feet. Saganov trying to control but Currant flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Saganov just trying to survive but Currant is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Saganov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Currant.
Saganov trying to control but not successfully. #SUB# Saganov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Currant's arms. Saganov is trying to get back to his feet but Currant has full control of the position and if anything, Saganov has just worked his way into a worse spot. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Saganov tries to break free.
#SUB# Saganov fending off the submission attempt from Currant. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lebonon Currant will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Lebonon Currant's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Saganov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Currant.
Currant wants to clinch. Nice jab there from Saganov. Currant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Currant tries to bum rush Saganov with a series of wild strikes but Saganov uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Saganov just misses with a punch to the body.
Saganov scores with a punch to the head. Saganov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Saganov looks to score with a jab to the body but Currant is just out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Saganov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saganov throws a hook but Currant blocks it. Saganov jabbing away but nothing is landing. Currant scores with a punch to the head. Currant throws the left hand but Saganov avoids the punch easily. Saganov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Lebonon Currant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Saganov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T1# Currant takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#KD2# Saganov catches Currant napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Currant to the canvas!
#ROC2#Currant is rocked! Saganov tries to free his leg and advance position but Currant is retaining full guard. Oh Currant is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2# Saganov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# Currant is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lebonon Currant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Currant keeping full guard, as Saganov tries to pass. Currant seems to have got his legs back now. Saganov keeps trying to improve his position. Saganov tries to stand but Currant is controlling from the bottom. Saganov controlling from the top position. Saganov trying to control but Currant is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB# Currant has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Saganov doesn't defend quickly enough and Currant has managed to lock this one up! Can Saganov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Currant on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lebonon Currant! |
|
|
|
Event:
LAFC 11
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1# Jab by Tyson.#CL2# Tyson clinches with his opponent.
Currant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Currant jumps guard but Tyson stands there with Currant around his waist. Currant gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tyson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD# Currant pulls guard effortlessly. Tyson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Currant looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Tyson is defending well. Currant quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Tyson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Currant celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lebonon Currant! |
|
|
|
Event:
LAFC 8
Date: Oct 06, 2021 |
#R1# A big left from Currant misses. Currant throws an overhand right that lands on Banger's shoulder, as Banger tries to avoid the shot. Currant takes one on the button. No joy there for Currant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banger walks into a stiff left hand from Currant. Lebonon Currant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Currant moves out of range as Banger strikes. It seemed like Currant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Banger slips a jab from Currant. Banger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banger tries to land a leg kick but Currant saw it coming and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Banger. Currant tries to clinch but Banger is having none of it. Banger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Currant moves out of range of the body kick from Banger.
Banger cracks Currant with an open hand slap. Banger scores with a decent looking hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Currant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banger.
Banger defending well as Currant loads up on a big left hand. A little feinted left hand from Banger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Banger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Currant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banger manages to avoid it.#T1# Currant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banger. Banger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Currant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banger moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Banger scores with a decent looking hook. Banger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Currant checks it well. Banger swats away the attempt to clinch by Currant. Banger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#KD# Banger lands a big right hand that sends Currant crashing to the mat! Banger stays standing though and waves Currant back to his feet! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Banger throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Currant stumbling backwards into the cage! Currant bounces back off the cage towards Banger, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Banger lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Banger celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bruce Banger! A relieved looking Bruce Banger thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2021 |
#R1# Currant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Campbell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Currant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Campbell.
Currant fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Campbell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Currant throws a hook but Campbell blocks it. It looked like Campbell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Currant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Campbell manages to avoid it. Campbell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Currant.#CUT2#It looks like Mark Campbell has been cut. Campbell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Currant tries to clinch there but Campbell circles away.
It looked like Campbell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Currant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Campbell manages to avoid it. Campbell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Currant drops Campbell with a naaaaasty hook - Campbell is in real trouble here! Currant dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lebonon Currant! |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2021 |
#R1##TD# Jones shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Currant is trying to defend but Jones finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Jones prevents Currant from improving his position. Currant trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Well, if Jones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Currant regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jones. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Currant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Currant is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jones has his hands clasped together but Currant extends and breaks Jones's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Currant.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lebonon Currant! |
|
|
|
Event:
QFC Tournament 1055 Round 3
Date: Jul 23, 2021 |
#R1# Currant throws a big shot that misses. Currant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Wilson misses with a body shot
and Currant counters with a left and a right that stings Wilson. Currant takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL2# Currant rushes Wilson and presses him up against the cage. Wilson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Wilson blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Currant on the inside. Currant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Currant.
Currant taking a breather. Wilson working aggressively here.
Currant content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Currant blocks a body shot from Wilson. Currant can't find room to land a body shot as Wilson controls the action.
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC# Wilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1# Wilson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Currant! But no joy. Wilson throws the kick towards the body but Currant avoids it. Wilson misses the shot to the body. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Wilson throws a body kick that misses. Wilson misses with a body kick. #CL2# Wilson gets tackled into the cage by Currant. Currant maintains the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilson. #BC2# Currant breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Wilson. Currant slips a jab from Wilson. Wilson tries to land a body kick and Currant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wilson scores with a hook. Wilson scores with a jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wilson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Currant.
Wilson looks to land a body kick but Currant moved away. Wilson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. A slapping leg kick lands for Wilson.
Currant blocks the body kick.
#T2# Wilson with a hook. Currant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilson sees it coming and avoids it easily. A decent looking body kick lands there for Wilson. Currant looks winded! Currant moves out of range as Wilson throws a body kick.
Currant wants to clinch. Nice straight punches there by Wilson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wilson. Currant chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wilson can pounce on him.
Wilson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Currant if he has to take too many more of those.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Wilson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Klarney Wilson! |
|
|
|
Event:
QFC Tournament 1055 Round 2
Date: Jul 22, 2021 |
#R1# Parker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Currant. Parker throws a series of punches but Currant moves out of range. Currant throws a series of punches but Parker moves out of range. #CL# Parker has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Parker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Parker. Currant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2# Currant decides to pull guard. Currant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parker is one step ahead there. #SU# Parker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Currant lands a jab to the head.
Parker walks into a left hand. 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! Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Currant moves away. Currant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it. Parker misses with a straight left. Parker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Currant does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1# Currant tries to clinch but Parker is having none of it. Parker is looking to counter punch. Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Currant defending well as Parker loads up on a big left hand. Currant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parker. Currant misses the shot to the body. Parker appears to be looking for a big counter. Parker ducks right into an uppercut from Currant. Currant tries to clinch but Parker moves out of range. Currant misses with a body shot.
Parker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Currant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
Parker avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big right from Parker misses. Currant is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Parker with a body shot. Parker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Currant digs a good hook to Parker's body.
Parker swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Parker walks into a straight right hand from Currant.#T2# Parker throws a body punch but Currant moves out of range. Currant tries to clinch but Parker moves out of range. Currant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Parker counters with a lovely shot to the body. Currant takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Parker throws the left hand but Currant avoids the punch easily. Parker misses with a wild body shot. Currant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
Currant connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Parker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Currant. Currant tries to clinch but Parker is having none of it. Currant cracks Parker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Currant with a hook.#KD2# Oh, that's a big right hand from Currant and Parker goes tumbling to the canvas! Currant follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #SUB2# Currant is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Parker is trying to stand back up but Currant is controlling him
#T3##SUB2# Currant is working for a submission of some sort.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
Currant trying to mount his opponent but Parker defends it. #SUB2# Currant seems to be working for a kimura but Parker defends the submission attempt.#SUB2# Currant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Parker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Currant. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Parker is staying active underneath Currant, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #ES# Parker manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Currant keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC# Parker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Parker takes the fight into the clinch. A body shot lands from Parker.
Currant tries to pull guard but Parker forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Currant is trying to break the clinch but Parker is controlling him. Parker lands with a short head shot on the inside. Parker working some nice short punches in the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lebonon Currant will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Parker misses with a wild combination.
Parker misses with a looping left. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Currant throws a jab when Parker was well out of range. Parker throwing a counter right hand but Currant manages to avoid it. Lebonon Currant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Currant is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Currant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parker paws at him with a jab and circles away. Parker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A looping hook to the body misses from Currant. Parker does a little dance to reset his feet. Currant loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch. Parker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Currant circles away quickly and effectively. Currant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away. Currant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Parker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Currant.
A counter left hand to the body from Parker misses its target. Currant throws a combination. Parker tries to block but a couple of punches get through. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Parker looks to land a left hand but Currant moved out of range nicely. Currant lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A left lands for Currant. Lebonon Currant seems to be getting the better of the standup. Currant throws a series of punches but Parker avoids them all with ease. Currant throws a series of punches but Parker moves out of range. #T1# Currant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Parker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Currant is looking to clinch but Parker is avoiding it.
Parker takes a shot right to the bread basket. Currant just misses with a punch to the body.
Currant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Currant. Currant looks to land a left hand but Parker moved out of range nicely. Parker is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Parker throws a big shot that misses. Parker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Parker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Currant! But no joy. Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Currant lands a nice shot to the body.
Parker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Currant is breathing heavily. Currant tries to clinch but Parker is having none of it. Currant lands with a straight right. Parker didn't see that one coming. Parker throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Currant takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Currant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2# The crowd cheers as Currant lands an impressive looking overhand right. Parker doesn't seem phased though. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Currant misses with a series of wild punches.
Parker throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Currant throws a series of punches but Parker avoids them all with ease. Currant has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Parker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Parker misses with an uppercut. Currant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Currant doesn't manage to clinch there - Parker circles away.
Currant moves away from the strike by Parker. Currant wants to clinch up but Parker keeps it at a distance. Currant is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Parker throwing a counter right hand but Currant manages to avoid it. Parker on the wrong end of a nice hook. Parker's corner calls for a 1-2. Parker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3# The fighters circling - Parker throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A nice side step and Currant releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Currant slips under a jab. Currant swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Currant scores with a hook to the body. Parker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Currant scores with a punch to the head. Parker walks into a stiff left hand from Currant. Parker walks into a jab. Currant is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Currant changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Parker looks to throw the jab but Currant is out of range. Currant swinging wildly here.
Currant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parker swats him away and circles back towards the center. Some wild striking there from Currant.
A little feinted left hand from Parker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2# Currant gets in close and instigates a clinch. 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!#BC# Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4# Parker darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Currant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parker swats him away and circles back towards the center. Currant tries to bum rush Parker with a series of wild strikes but Parker uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Parker throws a big counter combination but Currant scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Currant misses with the combination.
Parker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Currant. Currant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parker. Currant lands with a nice body punch. Currant swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Parker. Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Currant.
Currant scores with a nice head shot. A big left from Parker misses. Currant throws a right and a left that Parker avoids nicely. Parker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Parker misses with a series of wild punches.
Parker cracks Currant with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lebonon Currant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Currant wants to clinch up but Parker keeps it at a distance. Currant misses with a double jab.
Currant dips to his left and cracks Parker with an uppercut! Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Currant does no damage. Currant with a hook. Parker drops his hands momentarily and Currant takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Currant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Currant.
Currant swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Parker misses with a looping left. Currant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Currant works Parker's body with a nice hook. Currant works the jab nicely. Parker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. 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! Currant throws a body shot but no joy. Currant throws a big shot that misses. Currant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1# Parker walks into a left hand. Currant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Parker thows a left - swing and a miss! Currant unleashes a big counter combination but Parker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Currant staying out of range there. Currant has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Parker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Parker. Parker scores with a jab to the jaw. Parker misses the jab. Currant blocks a jab. Currant scores with a shot to the body.
Currant lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Currant tries to close the distance and clinch but Parker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Currant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL# Parker clinches. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Good body shot from Parker.
Currant tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
A short right from Parker. #BC# Parker manages to break the clinch.
Bailey Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lebonon Currant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Parker fails to land with a series of punches.
Parker misses with a hook. Currant ducked under it nicely. Parker walks into a jab. A jab lands there for Currant. Parker throws the left hand but Currant avoids the punch easily. Parker swinging wildly here.
Parker feints a jab promting Currant to slip. Parker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Currant slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Currant lands a jab-cross combination. Parker throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Currant jabs at Parker's body. Good standup being displayed there by Currant as he connects with a hook. Parker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Parker throws a body punch but Currant moves out of range. #T3##CL# Parker closes the distance and clinches. Parker misses with a body punch.
Currant takes a shot to the head. Currant tries to pull guard but Parker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC# Parker breaks the clinch.
Parker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Currant lands a nice hook to Parker's body. Parker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Currant lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Currant. The crowd cheers as Currant lands an impressive looking overhand right. Parker doesn't seem phased though. A lazy left from Currant finds it's target. Currant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL# Parker moves into the clinch. Currant is trying to break the clinch but Parker is controlling him. Parker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Currant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parker digs a right hand into Currant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Currant's gas tank. A hook to the body from Parker.
Currant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parker lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC# Parker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parker misses with a wild combination.
Parker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Currant sees it coming and avoids it easily. Currant slips under a jab from Parker. It seemed like Currant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Parker misses with a looping left. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Parker throws a jab when Currant was well out of range. Currant lands a really nice looking cross but Parker seems unphased.
Nice shot by Currant. A big right from Parker misses.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Lebonon Currant. I've got Currant 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight for Lebonon Currant! Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Lebonon Currant! Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Lebonon Currant!
Lebonon Currant wins by unanimous decision! |
|
|
|
Event:
QFC Tournament 1055 Round 1
Date: Jul 21, 2021 |
#R1##TD# Knight is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Currant's half guard. Currant moves into full guard.
Knight's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2# Currant working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knight doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Currant is tightening it up a little... Knight has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Knight reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Knight taps out! Nice BJJ there by Currant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lebonon Currant! |
|
|
|
|
|
|