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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Lawrence misses with a hook
#TD#
and Wayans counters with a single leg into guard. Lawrence didn't expect that.
Wayans pushing down on Lawrence's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Lawrence looking for submissions off his back.
Lawrence is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Lawrence actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayans sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wayans is looking to pass Lawrence's guard but actually Lawrence recovers to full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Lawrence isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wayans stacks Lawrence on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wayans!
Lawrence prevents Wayans from improving position.
Lawrence struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Wayans politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wayans prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wayans has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Wayans knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lawrence on the ground.
Wayans tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lawrence is desperately trying to improve his position but Wayans has a good base and remains in mount.
Wayans tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wayans wants to take his opponent's back but Lawrence doesn't allow it.
Wayans sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Wayans'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.#T4#
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.
Lawrence is trying desperately to improve position.
Wayans controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawrence can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damon Wayans dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lawrence cracks Wayans with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wayans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A cross from Lawrence lands.#CL#
Wayans forces Lawrence back against the cage and clinches.
Lawrence is trying to force a seperation but Wayans has the dominant position.
Lawrence is looking to break free of the clinch but Wayans has double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Wayans.
Lawrence is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wayans taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Wayans gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wayans performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Wayans seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lawrence for as long as he can get away with.
Wayans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawrence can do to turn this around?
Lawrence is looking to control Wayans's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lawrence avoid being mounted?
Wayans is taking a breather. Lawrence says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Lawrence looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Wayans pushes past his half guard into mount!
Wayans content just to control the position here.
Lawrence is desperately trying to improve his position but Wayans has a good base and remains in mount.
Lawrence bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lawrence throwing strikes from guard but Wayans blocks nicely.
Wayans trying to control the position here. #T3#
Lawrence is looking to pass into half guard but Wayans pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wayans is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Lawrence throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wayans engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Lawrence looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wayans's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lawrence working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wayans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wayans manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lawrence is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damon Wayans dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Wayans has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Wayans turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wayans manages to end up in side control.
Wayans controlling the position from side mount.
We've been informed that Lawrence has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayans continues to stall.#T1#
Lawrence is looking for a sweep.
Wayans is staying tight to Lawrence's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lawrence is looking to reverse the position.
Damon Wayans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wayans 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 Lawrence's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lawrence lands a jab to Wayans's midsection.
Damon Wayans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wayans walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lawrence checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dustin Lawrence is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Wayans clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Wayans gets control of Lawrence's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wayans will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lawrence being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wayans is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Wayans controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Wayans avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Lawrence is looking for a triangle here but Wayans uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T4#
Lawrence is being controlled here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawrence tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Wayans presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Wayans tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damon Wayans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wayans, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damon Wayans! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Wayans throws a leg kick but Babikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Babikov darts in looking for a takedown but Wayans gets double underhooks and turns Babikov into the cage.
Babikov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wayans is looking for a counter combo.
Wayans slaps away a takedown attempt from Babikov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Damon Wayans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grigoriy Babikov.
Babikov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Wayans looking to score a takedown here. Babikov is defending well but Wayans drives through and ends up in Babikov's guard.
Wayans forces his way into half guard.
Babikov gets full guard.
Wayans not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Babikov is looking for a triangle but Wayans pushes his legs off easily.
Babikov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wayans trying to control the position from guard on top but Babikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babikov wants to sweep here but Wayans controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Wayans wants to pass the guard but Babikov is keeping the position.
Wayans stands and throws Babikov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wayans trying to control the position but Babikov is working away. #SUB#
Wayans tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Babikov is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Wayans tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Babikov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wayans controls the position. #T2#
Babikov is looking for a sweep.
Wayans trying to control the action but Babikov is working from the bottom.
Babikov manages to get back to half guard.
Babikov tries to get to full guard but Wayans has control of the leg.
Babikov is looking to get back to full guard here but Wayans has managed to pass to side control instead.
Babikov seems a little lost for a moment, as Wayans dominates the positioning.
Babikov tries to bench press Wayans off him but Wayans keeps the position.
Wayans is staying tight to Babikov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Babikov is not content to let Wayans control the position.
Wayans controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Babikov is looking to reverse the position.
Wayans wants to control but Babikov is keeping him busy.
Babikov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wayans keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wayans manages to get to full guard.
Wayans is trying to control the position but Babikov postures up. #T4#
Babikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wayans is keeping the position for now.
Babikov stands up over Wayans, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wayans working a defensive guard here.
Babikov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babikov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Babikov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wayans works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Babikov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Babikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Babikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wayans throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Babikov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Babikov works over Wayans with some ground and pound from guard.
Babikov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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 Damon Wayans will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Wayans stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wayans wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Babikov gets tackled into the cage by Wayans. Wayans maintains the clinch.
Wayans looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD#
Wayans jumps guard and drags Babikov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Babikov throwing strikes but missing.
Babikov cracks Wayans with a solid left hand.
Wayans is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Babikov passes into half guard.
Wayans avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Babikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babikov is thwarting Wayans's attempts to control the position.
Babikov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wayans defending well though. #T1#
Wayans taking some punishment here, with Babikov in his half guard.
Babikov wants to pass the guard but Wayans is defending well.
Wayans is positioning himself well to prevent Babikov advancing to mount.
Babikov prevents Wayans from improving his position.
Babikov tries to pass to full mount but Wayans defends it.
Babikov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wayans has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Babikov is working away from the top position though.
Babikov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Wayans gets back to full guard.
Babikov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wayans wants to control but Babikov is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Wayans looking for submissions off his back.
Wayans taking some punishment here, with Babikov in his half guard.
Wayans blocking the ground and pound attempt from Babikov.
Wayans gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Babikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Babikov working some strikes from top position.
Wayans can't keep his opponent in guard - Babikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Babikov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wayans defending well though.
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. Babikov connects with a nice short shot to Wayans's temple.
Babikov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wayans wants to improve his position but Babikov is controlling well.
Wayans is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Babikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Babikov's back!
A lull in the action here.
I really don't envy Babikov right now.
Babikov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Wayans controlling from the full mount.
Wayans works his way to his opponent's back.
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.
#SUB#
Wayans is persistently looking for the submission but Babikov is defending it well.
Babikov rolls, trying to escape but Wayans keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Wayans is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Babikov is defending well though. Wayans let's go of the attempt for now.
Babikov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babikov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Grigoriy Babikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Babikov shoots and misses #CL#
and Wayans counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wayans.
Babikov is working for takedown but Wayans is calmly controlling the position for now.
Babikov is trying to drag Wayans to the mat but Wayans just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Damon Wayans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grigoriy Babikov.
Babikov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wayans avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wayans manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Wayans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Wayans has closed the distance and engaged Babikov in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babikov is looking for a takedown.
Babikov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Wayans decides to pull guard.
Wayans seems keen to control Babikov's posture.#T1#
Wayans wants to sweep but no luck.
Babikov throws a big right hand that misses.
Babikov is working Wayans over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Babikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wayans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Babikov is still trying to improve position.
Babikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Babikov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wayans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Babikov is one step ahead there.
Babikov landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Babikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wayans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wayans is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Babikov connects with a couple of short punches.
Babikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Wayans is retaining full guard.
Wayans 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.
Babikov postures up and lands a big shot to Wayans's brow.
Babikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wayans pulls Babikov in to control the position.
Babikov preventing the sweep. #T3#
Wayans has momentary wrist control but Babikov slips an elbow through the middle.
Wayans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Babikov is looking to pass into half guard but Wayans pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wayans is in guard.#REVR#
Grigoriy Babikov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wayans passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babikov tries to get to full guard but Wayans has control of the leg.
Wayans performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Babikov is looking to improve his position.
Wayans slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Babikov won't allow Wayans to pass to mount.
Wayans is keen to just control but Babikov is a slippery customer.
Babikov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Babikov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Wayans gets back to full guard.
Babikov preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wayans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Babikov.
Babikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Wayans is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Damon Wayans.
I think Wayans 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damon Wayans! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Wayans forces Crux back against the cage and clinches.
Crux taking a breather.
Wayans tries to score a body lock takedown but Crux shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Wayans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Damon Wayans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Wayans closes the distance and pushes Crux back into the cage.
Wayans is struggling to control the position.
Wayans stalling in the clinch.
Wayans receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wayans takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Wayans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wayans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wayans misses with a double jab.
Crux is looking for a counter combo.#T1##CL2#
Crux gets tackled into the cage by Wayans. Wayans maintains the clinch.
Come on Wayans - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wayans drops down looking for an ankle pick but Crux pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Wayans has managed to clinch.
Wayans drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Crux gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alex Crux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damon Wayans.
Crux can't break the clinch.
Wayans misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crux.
#T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wayans is trying to drag Crux to the mat but Crux just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Wayans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Crux tries to keep at a distance but Wayans has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crux is trying to force a seperation but Wayans has the dominant position.
Crux tries to stall but Wayans uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Come on Wayans - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Crux misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Crux trying to control the position but instead, Wayans has worked for underhooks and has pushed Crux into the cage.
Wayans just leaning against Crux, taking a breather.
Crux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wayans's elbow.
Crux wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wayans is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crux to keep the fight standing.
Crux tries to break free but Wayans pushes him back against the cage.
Wayans is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Crux gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crux throws an elbow that misses.
#TD2#
Wayans drags the fight down to the ground.
Crux has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Wayans has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Crux doesn't defend quickly enough and Wayans has managed to lock this one up! Can Crux escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Wayans on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Damon Wayans! |
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