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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2021 |
#R1##CL# London moves into the clinch. Locomo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Locomo goes for a takedown in the clinch but London prevents it.
#BC2# Locomo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. London throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Locomo's waist but Locomo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing London off to one side. Locomo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2# Locomo closes the distance and clinches.#TD# London gets control of Locomo's arms and successfully pulls guard. London will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Locomo trying to control but London is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB# London throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Locomo escapes and throws London's legs to the side, diving into side control! London tries to buck Locomo off but Locomo is having none of it. Locomo working away. London tries to buck Locomo off but Locomo is having none of it. London gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Locomo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! London wants to hold on but Locomo pushes him away.#T2# Locomo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as London is looking to escape. London tries to hold on but Locomo postures up. Locomo looking to finish with strikes here!
Locomo wants to control the pace but London is squirming around nicely. Locomo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T3# London is squirming around, avoiding Locomo's attempts to control the action. Locomo avoids the attempt from London to control. London sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. London is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. London regains full guard. Nicely done. Locomo wants to stand but London is controlling his posture from full guard. London is trying to keep Locomo in close.
#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. London has Locomo pulled in close to control his posture. Locomo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Locomo misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2# Locomo has closed the distance and engaged London in a clinch.
Locomo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. London is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Locomo is defending well for now. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Locomo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. London just stands there and leans against the cage. London working aggressively here.
London is trying to break the clinch but Locomo is controlling him. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Locomo dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# London tries to clinch up but Locomo circles away and keeps his distance. Matthew London is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. London throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Locomo's waist but Locomo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing London off to one side. Locomo wants to counter with a clinch but London pushes him away. London throws a wild combination but nothing lands. London closes the distance and clinches up with Locomo, looking for a takedown. London pushes Locomo against the cage but Locomo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Locomo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says London as he avoids it easily. Locomo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but London swivels and escapes.#CL2# Locomo moves into range and clinches up with London. Locomo drops down looking for an ankle pick but London pulls his leg out and moves away.
Matthew London has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Locomo. Locomo closes the distance and clinches up with London, looking for a takedown. Locomo pushes London against the cage but London circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Locomo shoots for a takedown but London saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. London throws a head kick that misses. No luck for London with that takedown attempt. #T1# Locomo blocks a head kick by London.
Locomo tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2# Locomo closes the distance and clinches. London misses with a knee strike.
#BC2# Locomo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
London walks into a stiff left hand from Locomo.#CUT2#It looks like Matthew London has been cut. London leaves Locomo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. London fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Locomo avoids it really well and circles away. London throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Locomo's waist but Locomo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing London off to one side. London scores with a decent looking hook.#T2# London swings away with a leg kick that misses. Locomo fails with a takedown attempt from distance. London attempts a counter takedown but Locomo avoids it well and moves away. London with a poor takedown #CL2# and Locomo counters by clinching up. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. London trying to control the position but instead, Locomo has worked for underhooks and has pushed London into the cage. Locomo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but London is defending well. Locomo jumps guard but London turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Locomo lands a shoulder strike. London stalling.
#TD2# Locomo successfully pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! London looking to pass the guard. #T3# London is looking to stand up but Locomo won't let him. London stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Locomo swivels though and keeps the full guard. Locomo looking to control.
#ES2# Locomo has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. London has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. London wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. London is trying to push Locomo away but Locomo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. London fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Locomo looking for a takedown. #T4# Locomo is trying to pull guard but London has him pressed against the cage. Locomo managing to block the knees to the body from London.
London blocks an elbow strike. Locomo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Locomo pushes off an throws an elbow but London leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Locomo wants a takedown.
London jumps guard but Locomo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. London tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2# Locomo breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Locomo shoots in for a takedown but London shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. London half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. London slaps away a takedown attempt from Locomo, before circling back to the center of the mat. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Locomo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Matthew London's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Locomo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around London's waist but London gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Locomo off to one side. Locomo just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLondon. Locomo tries for a takedown but London circles away easily and London counters with a lovely straight right hand! London tries for a takedown but Locomo circles away easily and London takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. London tries to close the distance and clinch but Locomo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Locomo shoots in for a takedown but London shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. London is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Matthew London has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Locomo. London misses with a head kick.
#CL2# Locomo gets in close and instigates a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Locomo is trying to break the clinch but London is controlling him. Locomo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. London has Locomo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Locomo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Locomo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. London gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Locomo.
#T1##TD# London pulls guard effortlessly. Locomo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Locomo is looking to work some ground and pound but London has wrist control. London is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. London wants to sweep here but Locomo controlling him for the moment. Locomo with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Locomo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Locomo is fighting to break London's control of his arms but London is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Locomo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Locomo avoids the head kick by London.
#CL2# Locomo clinches with his opponent.
Locomo is looking to take this one to the mat. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. London is trying to break the clinch but Locomo has him pressed against the cage. London leaning against his opponent.
#BC2# Locomo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3# Locomo scores with a head kick. London tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. An inside leg kick lands from Locomo. Locomo blocks a head kick by London.
#CL# London darts in and clinches Locomo up against the cage.#BC2# Locomo manages to break the clinch.
Locomo tries for a takedown but London sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. London closes this distance looking for a takedown but Locomo circles away. London attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Locomo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. London dives in for a single leg takedown but Locomo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4# London jumps guard but Locomo stands there with London around his waist. London gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2# Locomo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Locomo clinches with his opponent.
The referee is keeping an eye on Locomo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
London tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Locomo has London pressed against the cage, preventing London from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2# Locomo breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2# London gets tackled into the cage by Locomo. Locomo maintains the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Locomo keeps control of London as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Matthew London has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jean Locomo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. London misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Locomo.
And that's the end of the fight! Jean Locomo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Locomo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Locomo! |
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