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Event:
LAFC 10
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Preach goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Preach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Preach looks to clinch #TD#
and Cassidy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Preach's guard.
Preach tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cassidy controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cassidy drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Cassidy as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Preach screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Cassidy! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Orange Cassidy! |
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Event:
LAFC 7 Shewmaker vs Mogh
Date: Sep 29, 2021 |
#R1#
King closes the distance and clinches up with Preach, looking for a takedown. King pushes Preach against the cage but Preach circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
King has managed to clinch.
#BC#
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Preach digs a good hook to King's body.
#CL#
Preach tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.
Preach drops down looking for an ankle pick but King pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
King looking to score a takedown here. Preach is defending well but King drives through and ends up in Preach's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
King really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Preach bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in King's guard. #REVB#
King is trying to control the position but Preach postures up. #T1#
Preach controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
King is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Preach wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Preach trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but King manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Preach doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
King stands and throws Preach's legs to the side, diving into side control.
King working away.#T2#
Preach seems a little lost for a moment, as King dominates the positioning.#SUB#
King looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Preach struggling a bit here.
Preach managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by King.
Preach tries to bench press King off him but King keeps the position.
Preach manages to work his way to half guard, despite King's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3##SUB#
King is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Preach defends it well.
Preach is staying active underneath King, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Preach taking some punishment here, with King in his half guard.
King thows a huge punch but Preach dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Preach manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
King lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Preach is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as King accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
King might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Preach looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Preach throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
King moves into the clinch successfully.
Preach drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Preach looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
King breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamal King dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for Preach on that attempt.
Preach is looking to clinch. #CL#
King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
King is trying to drag Preach to the mat but Preach just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Preach wants the takedown. King is fighting it off but Preach persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in King's guard against the cage.
King is trying to hold Preach in close to prevent damage but Preach has managed to pass into half guard.
King is staying active underneath Preach, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is trying to get back to full guard.
King is pressing down on Preach's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Preach wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
Preach must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
King has Preach pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
King looking for a triangle here. Preach is fighting it but it looks tight! King pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Preach is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kamal King! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Damato looks to land a combination. Preach sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Damato throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Preach counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Damato!
Damato is looking to get back to his feet here but Preach is keeping cool and he's managed to take Damato's back.
Preach lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #SUB2#
Damato is trying to stand. He's onto all fours with Preach on his back. Preach looks like he's slipping off but he's actually tansitioning to a beautiful armbar! Damato has to tap out to a very impressive submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Preach! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Patelle misses the jab.#TD2#
Patelle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Preach to the mat! Preach manages to get full guard.
Preach wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Patelle manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Patelle performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patelle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Preach's head.
Patelle passes to full mount!
Patelle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Patelle trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Patelle lands a nice shot to the head.
Patelle controlling from the full mount.
Preach stops Patelle from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2#
Patelle wants to finish this one by submission but Preach is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Patelle.
Preach tries to buck Patelle off but he can't manage it. #SUB2#
Patelle working for a guillotine from mount but Preach is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Patelle quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Patelle but it's paid off an Preach is forced to tap! Nice work by Patelle.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maxwell Patelle! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Johnnington fails to land the takedown.
Johnnington throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Preach's head.#TD#
Johnnington looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Preach trying to control but Johnnington postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preach might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Johnnington haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Preach makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Preach.
Johnnington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Preach is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnnington might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnnington postures up.
#SU#
Johnnington stands up and waves to Preach to follow him. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Preach rushes Johnnington and presses him up against the cage.
Johnnington wants a takedown.
Johnnington wants to take the fight to the mat but Preach manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Johnnington. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Preach manages to break the clinch.
Johnnington shoots in for a takedown but Preach shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Johnnington drives through and clinches with Preach against the cage.
#BC2#
Preach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Preach doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnnington circles away.
Preach is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Preach looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Johnnington gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3##BC2#
Preach manages to break the clinch.
Johnnington keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A punch lands to the side of Preach 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnnington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Preach moves in looking to clinch but Johnnington pushes him off.#TD#
Johnnington closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Johnnington working away.
Preach is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johnnington's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Preach keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
Johnnington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnnington wants to pass to mount but Preach is defending the position.
Preach pushes Johnnington off looking to stand but Johnnington dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Preach throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are battling for position here. Preach manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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 John Johnnington will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Preach shoots in for a double leg but Johnnington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Preach lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnnington circles away quickly and effectively.
Preach misses with a hook.
Preach keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Preach blocks a head kick by Johnnington.
#TD#
Johnnington feints and as Preach raises his hands in defense, Johnnington changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnnington looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnnington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preach wants to get back to his feet but Johnnington is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnnington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Preach is adopting a defensive guard.
Johnnington won't allow Preach to get back to his feet.
John Johnnington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Preach tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnnington fails to land the takedown.
Preach throws a counter combo.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnnington misses with the body kick#TD2#
so Preach counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Preach has gone for a leg lock! Johnnington slips out almost immediately though and dives into Preach's guard.#REVR#
Preach is breathing heavily.
Johnnington wants to pass the guard but Preach is keeping the position.
Johnnington sitting in guard here, content to control.
Johnnington trying to control but Preach is working from the bottom. #T3##ES2#
Preach pushes Johnnington off and gets back to his feet.
Preach blocks a head kick by Johnnington.
Johnnington fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Preach pushes Johnnington up against the cage in a clinch.
Preach keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnnington's efforts to push away.
Johnnington wants to take the fight to the mat but Preach manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Johnnington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Preach throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnnington. #BC#
Johnnington manages to break the clinch.
Preach fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Johnnington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Preach swivels and escapes.
Preach is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Preach clinches.
Preach jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnnington walks away with a smile on his face. Preach gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Preach fails with the takedown
and Johnnington counters with a one-two to the body.
Preach stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Preach wants it to stay on the feet.
Preach steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Johnnington.
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!
Preach will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnnington tries to counter by clinching up but Preach breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Johnnington fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Preach to the ground. Johnnington is now in Preach's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Preach is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnnington trying to control but Preach is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ben Preach will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Johnnington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Preach goes for a double leg but Johnnington avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnnington continues to drive forward.
Nice takedown defense from Preach. No joy for Johnnington on that attempt.
As Johnnington backs off Preach throws a huge counter combo but Johnnington manages to avoid it all.
Johnnington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Preach counters by moving into the clinch.
Johnnington gets underhooks to prevent Preach's takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Johnnington tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Preach smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Johnnington. 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.
Nice takedown defense from Preach. No joy for Johnnington on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Preach closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnnington circles away.
Johnnington shoots in and drives through. Preach sprawls well.#T1#
Johnnington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnnington blocks a head kick by Preach.
#CL2#
Preach closes the distance and clinches.
Johnnington tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Preach pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Preach.
Johnnington fails with the takedown.
Preach shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnnington manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Preach's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnnington is looking to counter the offense by Preach and move into the clinch.
John Johnnington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnnington circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
Preach stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Preach has closed the distance and engaged Johnnington in a clinch.
Johnnington tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnnington is looking for a takedown.
Preach looking for a takedown.
Johnnington trying to control the position but instead, Preach has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johnnington into the cage.
Preach jumps guard but Johnnington turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Preach pulls guard. #T3#
Johnnington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Preach is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnnington is controlling him.
Johnnington postures up.
Johnnington trying to control the position from guard on top but Preach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Johnnington gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnnington fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnnington slaps away a takedown attempt from Preach, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Preach swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnnington.#CL#
Johnnington gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnnington is trying to break free.
Johnnington is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Preach is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Preach comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Preach has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1060 Round 1
Date: Aug 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Preach throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smiff's waist but Smiff gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Preach off to one side.
Preach shoots for a double leg takedown but Smiff sprawls well. He's pushed Preach's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Preach moves into range and clinches up with Smiff.
Preach lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smiff.#BC2#
Preach's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Preach gets caught napping as Smiff dives in and scores a takedown. Preach manages to retain guard.
Preach is looking to stand back up but Smiff counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Preach. #REVB#
Preach is looking to escape.
Preach is looking to control Smiff's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Preach avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smiff connects with a nice short shot to Preach's temple. #SUB#
Smiff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Preach has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Smiff is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smiff uses his free foot to push down on Preach's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Preach.
Smiff with a couple of short strikes.
Preach working to try and regain half guard.
Smiff landing shots from mount. #SUB#
Smiff working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Preach keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Preach is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Smiff is landing with some decent strikes but Preach is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Preach really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smiff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smiff lands a couple of good shots and Preach has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
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!#SUB#
Smiff has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Smiff lands with a hammerfist to the side of Preach's head.
Preach trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smiff struggling to keep hold of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smiff lands punches and elbows. #T3#
Smiff is punishing Preach with some ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.
Preach trying to control the hands but Smiff won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Preach tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Smiff has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Preach is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Loquacious Smiff! |
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