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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Spechal tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Baird counters with a left and a right that stings Spechal. #TD2#
Baird decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Baird throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Spechal throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Spechal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baird.
Spechal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spechal is trying to get back to full guard.
Spechal is looking to control Baird's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spechal avoid being mounted?
Spechal wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Baird is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Spechal is looking to escape.
Spechal is trying to maintain the position but Baird is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spechal thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Baird throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Spechal was covering up waiting for the punch and Baird finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baird slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Spechal keeping full guard, as Baird tries to pass.
Spechal wants to stand but Baird is controlling the position.
Baird is looking to work some ground and pound but Spechal has wrist control.
Baird really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Spechal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spechal is looking to stand up but Baird isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Spechal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Baird controls the pace.
Baird wants to control from the top but Spechal keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Spechal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baird swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spechal tries to clinch up but Baird circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Spechal moves into range and clinches up with Baird.
Baird wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spechal tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baird just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Baird successfully pulls guard.
Spechal lands a couple of digs.
Spechal wants to control from the top but Baird keeps moving.
Baird pulls Spechal in close to his closed guard and prevents Spechal from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Spechal trying to control the position from guard on top but Baird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spechal stopping the sweep attempt from Baird.
Spechal landing some decent shots from guard.
Spechal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baird keeping moving, preventing Spechal from controlling successfully.
Spechal with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baird can do anything to dispel that myth.
Spechal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammed Baird dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Baird shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Baird showed some decent athleticism there.
Spechal manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Spechal gets caught napping as Baird dives in and scores a takedown. Spechal manages to retain guard.
Spechal being controlled here, momentarily.
Spechal looking for a sweep. Not yet Spechal, not yet.
Baird is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Baird wants to stand and escape but instead Spechal has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Baird avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spechal trying to control but Baird is working from the bottom.
Spechal with a nice head shot there.
Spechal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baird has momentary wrist control but Spechal slips an elbow through the middle.
Spechal trying to control the position from guard on top but Baird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baird trying to control the position.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Baird looking for a sweep. Not yet Baird, not yet.
Baird throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Baird holds on and takes a little breather.
Baird has a closed guard, preventing Spechal from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Baird fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Spechal to the ground. Baird is now in Spechal's guard.
Spechal uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Adam Spechal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Spechal looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Baird!
Baird tries to buck Spechal off but Spechal is having none of it.#T3#
Spechal is putting a hurting on Baird here, landing some big shots from side control.
Spechal 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.
Baird stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#SU#
Spechal decides to stand up, so the ref orders Baird to his feet.
Baird misses with a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Spechal gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Baird is breathing heavily.
Baird stays in close to Spechal's body and controls the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spechal is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Spechal stopping the sweep attempt from Baird.#T4#
Spechal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Baird looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Spechal drops back looking for a leg! Baird is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baird manages to kick Spechal off! Spechal jumps back into Baird's guard.
Baird looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spechal is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Spechal dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Spechal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baird paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spechal tries to clinch there but Baird circles away.
Baird follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Spechal fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Baird gets a clinch. #BC#
Spechal manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Baird scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Spechal throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Baird shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Spechal kicks off Baird and gets to his feet. #T1#
Spechal dives in for a single leg takedown but Baird sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Baird has picked Spechal up - he's going for a ride! Baird dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Spechal looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baird is trying to control the action in half guard but Spechal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Spechal trying to hold on to Baird's head to control him but Baird postures up.
Spechal gets back to full guard.
Spechal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Baird wants to control from the top but Spechal keeps moving. #ES#
Spechal has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Baird has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Baird is trying to trip Spechal. He has hold of a leg but Spechal is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Baird persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spechal is on top in guard.
#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spechal wants to get up but he can't break Baird's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Spechal trying to control the position from guard on top but Baird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Baird throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Baird tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spechal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Spechal tries to stand but Baird is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Baird is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spechal trying to control but Baird is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baird is trying to keep Spechal in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spechal.
Baird circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Baird moves into the clinch.
Spechal is trying to force a seperation but Baird has the dominant position.
Baird keeps control of Spechal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Baird's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Baird.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Spechal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spechal 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Spechal!
Adam Spechal thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Hood keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Spechal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hood as he avoids it easily.
Hood lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Spechal backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#It looks like Adam Spechal has been cut.
Spechal dives in for a single leg takedown but Hood sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Spechal. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Spechal jumps guard.
Hood stands up over Spechal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hood is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spechal keeping moving, preventing Hood from controlling successfully. #T1#
Hood slips nicely into half guard.
Spechal is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hood trying to control from half guard but Spechal is working away. #SU2#
Hood decides to stand up. #CL2#
Hood clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Hood breaks the clinch.
Hood lands a right hook to the body.
#T2##TD2#
Hood closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Spechal did well to prevent Hood getting side control.
Spechal desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Spechal is trying to stand up here but Hood is controlling him well.
Spechal is trying to maintain the position but Hood is very close to passing his half guard.
Hood content to control rather than advance.
Spechal has his hands clasped together around Hood's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Hood missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hood wants to control but Spechal is keeping him busy.
Hood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Hood is working for a kimura but Spechal is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Spechal tries to get to full guard but Hood has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Spechal moves into range and clinches up with Hood.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#BC2#
Hood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spechal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Spechal shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Spechal showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hood manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hood is on top in guard.
#REVB##SU2#
Hood stands up from Spechal's guard - Hood perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hood throws a right and a left that Spechal avoids nicely. #TD2#
Hood fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Spechal to the ground. Hood is now in Spechal's guard.
Hood trying to control but Spechal is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shannon Hood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Spechal's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Hood scores with a takedown into Spechal's guard.
Spechal keeping moving, preventing Hood from controlling successfully.
Spechal has control of Hood's left arm, preventing Hood from doing any damage.
Hood content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Hood slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Spechal has his foot on Hood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hood works his way back into a safe position though.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hood tries to free his leg and advance position but Spechal is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spechal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hood smiles and moves away.
Spechal tries for a takedown but Hood sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hood follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Spechal or perhaps it was just good defense by Hood, which made it look bad.
Hood throws a fast counter high kick but Spechal manages to duck under it in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Spechal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Hood closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T2#
Spechal is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hood tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Spechal stops Hood from passing to mount.
Hood has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T3##SU2#
Hood stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Spechal tries for a takedown but Hood circles away easily#TD2#
and Hood counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Spechal!
Spechal on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hood is staying tight to Spechal's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SU2#
Hood has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Hood bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Spechal throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Hood looking to score a takedown here. Spechal is defending well but Hood drives through and ends up in Spechal's guard.
Hood tries to free his leg and advance position but Spechal is retaining full guard.
Hood passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hood trying to control the position but Spechal is working away.
You can see the frustration on Spechal's face as Hood controls the position.
Hood wants to control but Spechal is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shannon Hood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adam Spechal's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Hood has closed the distance and engaged Spechal in a clinch.
Spechal tries to pull guard but Hood won't allow it.
#TD#
Spechal jumps guard and drags Hood to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hood sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Spechal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spechal winds up and cracks Hood with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hood holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Spechal prevents Hood from improving his position.#T1#
Hood gets full guard.#SUB#
Spechal thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Spechal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spechal trying to control but Hood is working from the bottom. #SU#
Spechal decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hood, up you get!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Spechal tries to sprawl but Hood drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Spechal controlling the position well. #SU2#
Hood decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T2#
Spechal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hood sprawls well. Hood wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spechal gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Hood clinches up against the cage.
Spechal tries to pull guard but Hood forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Spechal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hood just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spechal's brow.
Spechal jumps guard but Hood stands there with Spechal around his waist. Spechal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Hood turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T3#
Spechal struggling a bit here.#SU2#
Hood decides to stand back up. Hood steps back and let's Spechal get back to his feet.
Hood throws a body kick that misses. #TD#
Spechal closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Spechal lands in his opponent's guard.
Hood has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Spechal off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Hood manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Spechal on his heels. He'll look to pass Spechal's guard now, I'm sure.
Spechal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shannon Hood has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Hood controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Spechal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hood working some strikes from top position.
Hood controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hood must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Hood gets to his feet. Spechal looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Hood gets a double leg takedown into Spechal's guard.
Adam Spechal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shannon Hood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hood advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shannon Hood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hood 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shannon Hood! |
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