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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1##TD# Leaf shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Firey controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Leaf controlling the pace. Firey wants to control but Leaf passes into side.
Firey tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Leaf easily slips into full mount! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Firey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Leaf is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Firey can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T1# Firey tries to get back to half guard but can't. Firey wants to hold on but Leaf pushes him away. Leaf knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Firey on the ground. Leaf with the ground and pound from mount. Leaf controlling his opponent. Leaf avoids the attempt from Firey to control.#T2# Firey is squirming around, avoiding Leaf's attempts to control the action. Firey is desperately trying to improve his position but Leaf has a good base and remains in mount. Leaf avoids the attempt from Firey to control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Leaf controlling his opponent. Firey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3##SUB# Leaf is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Firey can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Firey tries to reverse the position but Leaf maintains control. Firey keeps trying to improve his position. Leaf looking to control and managing it successfully. Firey is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Firey is in all sorts of trouble here.
Firey bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Leaf definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Leaf trying to control the position.
#T4# Firey is stalling in the full guard. Leaf is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Firey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Leaf wants to stand but Firey is controlling the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Firey trying to control but Leaf is working from the bottom. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Leaf dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Firey with a lazy takedown attempt and Leaf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Firey avoids the body shot from Leaf.
Leaf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Firey can do to turn this around? Leaf swings for the body but Firey moves out of range.
Firey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leaf defends it well.#TD2# Firey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Edward Leaf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Leaf is refusing to be controlled, as Firey sits in half guard. Firey performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2# Firey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Leaf wants to get back to full guard.#T1# Leaf gets back to full guard.
Firey wants to control from the top but Leaf keeps moving. Firey is pushing down on Leaf's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leaf is fighting to maintain full guard but Firey has managed to sneak the leg through. Firey content to control rather than advance. Firey is nestled in close to Leaf, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Leaf is refusing to be controlled, as Firey sits in half guard. Leaf is trying to get back to full guard. Leaf flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Firey is trying to control the action in half guard but Leaf is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2##SUB2# Firey has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Leaf defend it? Firey steps over the head and cranks it - Leaf is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Firey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gy Firey! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2021 |
#R1# Chapman scores with a jab. Leaf acknowledges it with a nod of the head. A punch lands to the side of Chapman 's head but he takes it in his stride. Leaf misses with a head kick.
Chapman tried to counter with a leg kick but Leaf avoided it. Leaf keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Chapman tries to clinch but Leaf is having none of it. Leaf looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Chapman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD# Chapman gets the takedown into side control. #SU# Chapman decides to stand back up. Chapman steps back and let's Leaf get back to his feet. Chapman shoots in looking for a takedown. Leaf tries to sprawl out of it but Chapman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leaf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Leaf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chapman moves away. Leaf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chapman.
Chapman feinted with a counter takedown. No luck with that takedown attempt from Chapman. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Chapman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Leaf misses with a wild body shot. Leaf throws a head kick but Chapman moves out of range.
Chapman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Chapman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leaf defends well and Chapman ends up having to push Leaf into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Chapman avoiding damage as Leaf throws knees to the body.
Leaf tries to break free but Chapman pushes him back against the cage. Chapman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Leaf prevents it.
Leaf stalling in the clinch but Chapman improves position. Leaf is stalling here.
#BC2# Leaf manages to break the clinch.
#TD# Chapman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Leaf tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chapman is in Leaf's guard.#T2# Leaf can't keep his opponent in guard - Chapman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB# Chapman seems to be looking for submissions.
Chapman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Chapman is figuring out what he wants to do next. Chapman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Leaf for as long as he can get away with. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Chapman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leaf is just riding it out for now. Chapman eventually gives up the hold. Chapman controlling the action here.#T3# Leaf is looking for a sweep. Chapman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Chapman is keen to just control but Leaf is a slippery customer. Chapman trying to control the pace. Chapman trying to control the action but Leaf is working from the bottom. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Well, if Chapman 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.
Leaf wants to improve his position but Chapman is controlling well.
Chapman not doing much here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Chapman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. 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 Max Chapman will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Leaf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chapman. Chapman misses with a low kick. #TD2# Leaf scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Chapman has one foot on Leaf's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Chapman darts in looking for a takedown but Leaf gets double underhooks and turns Chapman into the cage. Leaf is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chapman pulls him back up using the underhooks. Chapman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Leaf avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Chapman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Chapman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chapman taking a breather here. Leaf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chapman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU# Chapman has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T1##TD2# Leaf is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chapman's half guard. Chapman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Leaf must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Chapman is pulling down on Leaf's head. It's preventing any offense from Leaf, at least for the moment. Max Chapman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Chapman wants to sweep here but Leaf controlling him for the moment. Chapman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Chapman controls Leaf momentarily but Leaf frees himself. #T2# Leaf is fighting to break Chapman's control of his arms but Chapman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chapman is on top in guard.
#REVR# Chapman controls from within his opponent's guard. Chapman passes Leaf's left leg - he's now in half guard. Leaf is refusing to be controlled, as Chapman sits in half guard. #SUB# Chapman is trying to work for a kimura but Leaf is defending well.
#T3# Chapman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Leaf is not content to let Chapman control the position. Chapman is controlling the pace.
#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Leaf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chapman is working away from the top position though.#SUB# Chapman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leaf sees it coming and defends easily.#SU# Chapman postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Leaf to stand up. Chapman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leaf can do to turn this around? Leaf swats away the attempt to clinch by Chapman. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Chapman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chapman is looking to counter with head kicks. A head kick by Leaf misses #TD# and Chapman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chapman. Leaf can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chapman controls the pace. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Chapman dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Leaf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chapman was well out of range. Poor timing from Leaf. Leaf tries a head kick but it misses.
Chapman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chapman is looking for a counter combo.#TD# Chapman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Leaf! Leaf is not content to let Chapman control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chapman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Leaf's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1# Chapman wants to control but Leaf is keeping him busy. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leaf can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU# Chapman decides to stand back up. Chapman steps back and let's Leaf get back to his feet. Chapman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chapman. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Chapman misses with a takedown attempt - Leaf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Leaf unleashes a big counter combination but Chapman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Leaf throws a lazy head kick #TD# and Chapman counters with a takedown into side control. Leaf seems a little lost for a moment, as Chapman dominates the positioning. Chapman trying to control the position but Leaf is working away. You can see the frustration on Leaf's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3# Leaf tries to bench press Chapman off him but Chapman keeps the position. Leaf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Chapman controls the position from side control.#SUB# Chapman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Leaf is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Leaf tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SU# Chapman decides to stand up, so the ref orders Leaf to his feet. Leaf stuffs the takedown attempt from Chapman. Chapman gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Chapman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Chapman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Leaf sprawls well initially but Chapman persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Chapman slows the pace down in half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Leaf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chapman is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight! Max Chapman showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chapman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Chapman! Max Chapman took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2021 |
#R1# Monthouse attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Monthouse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Leaf wants to land a leg kick but Monthouse is out of range. Monthouse throws a counter high kick but Leaf was just alert enough to avoid it. The fight stays on the outside here - Monthouse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL# Monthouse clinches up against the cage. Leaf throws an elbow that misses.
Leaf landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Leaf misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Leaf pressing his opponent against the cage. Monthouse jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Leaf walks away with a smile on his face. Monthouse gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Monthouse throws a head kick but Leaf moves out of range.
#T1# Leaf misses with a head kick.
Monthouse avoids the head kick by Leaf.
A shot to the body from Leaf misses #TD# and Monthouse decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Leaf's guard. Leaf utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Monthouse won't allow Leaf to sweep him here. Monthouse wants to control from the top but Leaf keeps moving. Monthouse throws a big right hand that misses. Monthouse being controlled here momentarily. Monthouse has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Monthouse has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Leaf is proving hard to escape from. #T2# Monthouse sitting in guard here, content to control. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Leaf wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Monthouse 's corner calls for a 1-2. Monthouse obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Leaf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monthouse moves away. Leaf pivots, looking for a leg kick but Monthouse is out of range and Leaf settles back down. Monthouse looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Leaf misses with a few strikes there.
Monthouse tries to clinch but Leaf moves out of range. Leaf throws a combination that misses #TD# and Monthouse counters with a nice double leg into guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Leaf preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Monthouse controls from within his opponent's guard. Leaf is trying to keep Monthouse in close.
Monthouse is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Monthouse 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Leaf looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Leaf has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Monthouse postures up.
#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Monthouse trying to control the position from guard on top but Leaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Monthouse throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Leaf's waist but Leaf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Monthouse off to one side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwight Monthouse . That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# Monthouse gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Leaf is trying to break the clinch but Monthouse has him pressed against the cage. #TD# Monthouse jumps into guard, dragging Leaf to the mat.
Monthouse throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#ES# Monthouse manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD# Leaf tries to sprawl but Monthouse drives through with a takedown into half guard. Monthouse throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Monthouse sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leaf defending well though. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dwight Monthouse dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2# Leaf looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Monthouse trying to control here.
Leaf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Monthouse . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Still in half guard, Leaf seems content to control. Leaf scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Leaf is controlling the pace.
Monthouse is looking to control Leaf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Monthouse avoid being mounted? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Leaf throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1# Monthouse is trying to control but can't.
Monthouse is staying active underneath Leaf, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Monthouse misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Leaf trying to control the pace. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Monthouse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leaf can do to turn this around? Monthouse cracks Leaf with a good jab. Monthouse throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A low kick from Leaf misses #TD# and Monthouse counters with a single leg into guard. Leaf didn't expect that. Leaf is trying to control the position but Monthouse postures up. #SU# Monthouse decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2# Monthouse closes the distance and clinches up with Leaf, looking for a takedown. Monthouse pushes Leaf against the cage but Leaf circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD# Monthouse closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Leaf to the mat! Leaf manages to get full guard. Leaf is trying to control the position but Monthouse postures up. Monthouse controlling from the top position. Monthouse wants to stand but Leaf has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Leaf looking for a sweep. Not yet Leaf, not yet. Monthouse pushes down on Leaf's leg and manages to get into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Monthouse is keen to just control but Leaf is a slippery customer. Monthouse sitting and controlling from the half guard. Monthouse working Leaf over with strikes. Leaf wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# Monthouse is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leaf sees it coming and defends easily. Monthouse throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Leaf wants to control but Monthouse is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Leaf is trying to get back to full guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SU# Monthouse decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Leaf misses with a hook.#TD# Monthouse shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Leaf is breathing heavily. Leaf is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Monthouse in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Leaf looking to sweep here. No luck so far. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dwight Monthouse dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Monthouse shoots for a takedown but Leaf saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Leaf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Monthouse looks for a takedown but Leaf sprawls well. Leaf moves out of range as Monthouse throws a body kick.
Leaf swings and misses with a shot to the body and Monthouse counters with a three punch combo that has Leaf backing up. Leaf nods at Monthouse to acknowledge the strikes. Monthouse shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leaf as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwight Monthouse . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Leaf tries to sprawl but Monthouse drives through with a takedown into half guard. Monthouse blocks the strikes from Leaf.
Leaf wants to get back to full guard. Monthouse controlling the action here. Leaf is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Monthouse 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Monthouse 's back!#T1# Monthouse looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2# Monthouse defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Leaf's arms. Monthouse wants to get back to his feet. Monthouse covering up well under a barage of strikes. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. You can see the frustration on Monthouse 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Monthouse trying to control the action but Leaf just sinks the hooks in. Monthouse tries to roll but Leaf sticks to his back.
Leaf wants to control but Monthouse is keeping busy. Monthouse is trying to stand back up. Monthouse tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T3# Monthouse keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Leaf controlling from the full mount. Monthouse really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Monthouse regains half guard. Leaf looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2# Leaf is looking for a kimura here.
Leaf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Leaf wants to take a breather but Monthouse is having none of it. Leaf wants to pass the guard but Monthouse is defending well. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Leaf throws a leg kick but Monthouse sees it coming and checks it nicely. Monthouse is looking to clinch. Leaf stuffs the takedown. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Monthouse tries to clinch but Leaf is having none of it. Edward Leaf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Monthouse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dwight Monthouse is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD# Leaf tries to sprawl but Monthouse drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Edward Leaf. I think Monthouse has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwight Monthouse ! Dwight Monthouse decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2021 |
#R1# Miranda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leaf. Miranda checks a leg kick nicely. A combination from Miranda does no damage. Miranda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leaf circles away quickly and effectively. Miranda shoots in and drives through. Leaf sprawls well. Miranda will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2# Leaf decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Leaf is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1# Miranda gets back to full guard.
Leaf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miranda swivels though and keeps the full guard. Leaf stays in close to Miranda's body and controls the position. Let's hope that Leaf has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB# Miranda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leaf controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Miranda really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Miranda doesn't manage to clinch there - Leaf circles away.
A head kick misses from Miranda. Leaf misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Leaf. A quick step to the side and Miranda tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Leaf ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3# Miranda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Miranda is breathing heavily. Leaf just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Leaf. Those never looked like landing. No joy there for Leaf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miranda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leaf throws out the jab. Leaf throws a sloppy head kick and Miranda counters with a left and a right that stings Leaf. Leaf throws a body shot but no joy. Leaf throws a low kick but it's checked well by Miranda.#TD2# Leaf looking to score a takedown here. Miranda is defending well but Leaf drives through and ends up in Miranda's guard. Leaf controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4# Leaf passes Miranda's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Miranda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Leaf working Miranda over with strikes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Leaf trying to control the pace. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Leaf dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Leaf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Miranda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leaf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miranda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leaf is fending him off so far but Miranda persists. Nope, Leaf circles away and we're back to standing. Leaf has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Decent striking displayed by Miranda there.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Leaf. #SUB2# Leaf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miranda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Leaf is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Miranda's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1##T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Miranda tries to improve position but can't. Leaf just content to control the position. Miranda misses with a strike from the bottom. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Leaf is working Miranda over with some ground and pound from side control. Leaf passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Miranda! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Leaf breaks from Miranda's wrist control and lands an elbow. Leaf controlling the pace for now. Edward Leaf has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3# Leaf punishing his opponent with strikes. Leaf controlling from mount. Leaf scoring with strikes but Miranda is staying in there. #T4# Leaf avoids the attempt from Miranda to control. Miranda tries to reverse the position but Leaf maintains control. Miranda takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Leaf controlling from the full mount. Leaf's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Leaf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3# Leaf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miranda manages to avoid it. Leaf misses with a leg kick. Miranda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leaf avoids it really well and circles away. Leaf misses with an attempted mid kick.
Leaf throws a nice looking combination but Miranda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Leaf pushes Miranda up against the cage in a clinch. Leaf leaning his opponent against the cage. Leaf just leaning against Miranda, taking a breather. #T1# Miranda is trying to stall.
Miranda has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leaf after a bit of a struggle. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2# Leaf is trying to trip Miranda. He has hold of a leg but Miranda is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Leaf persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Leaf is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Leaf passes into half guard. Leaf perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2# Leaf looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Miranda trying to control but Leaf postures up.
Leaf slips a nice elbow through Miranda's hands, connecting with Miranda's forehead. Leaf looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2# Leaf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Miranda sees it coming and defends easily.#T3# Leaf lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Leaf works his way into full mount! Leaf content just to control the position here. Leaf lands a big shot there that rocks Miranda but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Edward Leaf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4# Leaf content just to control the position here. Leaf is continuing to stall.#SUB2# Leaf is working for a guillotine from mount but Miranda frees his head quite easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Leaf quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Leaf but it's paid off an Miranda is forced to tap! Nice work by Leaf.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edward Leaf! |
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