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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2016 |
#R1# Leach throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clausen counters with a straight right hand. Clausen looks to score with a jab to the body but Leach is just out of range. Clausen misses with a hook. Leach ducked under it nicely. Clausen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Clausen lands a body shot.
Leach fails to land with a series of punches.
Leach tries to bum rush Clausen with a series of wild strikes but Clausen uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A little jabbing left from Clausen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Clausen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clausen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clausen cracks Leach with a right hand to the side of the head. A jab from Clausen misses. It looked like Leach was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Clausen lands with a right hand. #T1# Clausen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leach.
Leach takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Clausen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leach moves away. Clausen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Clausen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Leach looks to land a combination but Clausen avoids it well. Clausen throws a body punch but Leach moves out of range. Clausen throws a sloppy body shot
and Leach counters with a left and a right that stings Clausen. Leach takes a jab right on the kisser.
Leach misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Leach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clausen throws out the jab. #T2# Clausen throws the left hand but Leach avoids the punch easily. Some wild striking there from Clausen.
Clausen throws a body shot but no joy. Leach throwing a counter right hand but Clausen manages to avoid it. Clausen lands a jab to the head.
Clausen throws a big shot that misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Clausen. Leach does a little dance to reset his feet. It looked like Leach was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. A jab from Clausen misses. As Clausen looks to move away, Leach throws a big counter combo but Clausen just gets out of the way. Clausen misses with an uppercut. Leach avoids the body shot from Clausen.
Clausen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3# Clausen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clausen misses with a body shot.
Leach scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Clausen throws a body shot but no joy. Clausen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leach moves away. Leach throws a big counter combination but Clausen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Clausen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leach counters with a one-two to the body. Leach throws a combination that misses and Clausen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Leach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clausen. Leach seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Clausen throws a sloppy body shot
#CL# and Leach moves into the clinch. Clausen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Clausen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Leach trying to control the position but instead, Clausen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Leach into the cage. Clausen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4# A right handed body shot lands from Leach.
Leach lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clausen backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A head punch blocked on the inside by Clausen. Clausen prevents a body shot from Leach. Still in the clinch, Leach scores with a nice short uppercut. Leach lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. I was talking to Leach's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Clausen prevents Leach from breaking the clinch. Leach softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Clausen takes a shot to the head. #BC# Leach manages to break the clinch.
Clausen lands a glancing blow to the side of Leach's head. Leach throws a right hand that Clausen ducks under and follows up with a left that Clausen also avoids with ease. Clausen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Leach rather than just go for the knockout. Leach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clausen. Leach went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Clausen misses with a wild body shot. Clausen misses with a lunging right hand
and Leach counters with a series of strikes. Clausen will be more careful next time no doubt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Claus Clausen will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Clausen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Leach. As Clausen looks to move away, Leach throws a big counter combo but Clausen just gets out of the way. Clausen misses with a lunging right hand
and Leach counters with a left and a right that stings Clausen. Leach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clausen. Clausen cracks Leach with a good jab. Leach throws a right hand that Clausen ducks under and follows up with a left that Clausen also avoids with ease. Clausen punishes Leach's body with a nice straight punch. Clausen throws a shot to the body.
Clausen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leach.
Leach seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Claus Clausen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clausen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leach is able to avoid easily. Leach went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Clausen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Claus Clausen seems to be getting the better of the standup. Leach swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clausen misses with a body shot.
Leach is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Clausen.#T1# Clausen throws a looping overhand right but Leach ducks down to avoid it. Clausen misses with a looping left. Leach throws a quick counter head kick but Clausen was just out of range. Leach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clausen.
Leach was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Leach misses with a series of wild punches.
Clausen misses the shot to the body. Leach throws a big counter combination but Clausen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Clausen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leach checks the leg kick nicely there.
Clausen throws a hook but Leach avoids it easily. Leach throws a big counter combination but Clausen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Nice shot by Clausen. Matt Leach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Clausen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leach doesn't seem bothered though. #T2# A jab from Clausen misses. Clausen jabbing away but nothing is landing. Clausen throws a lazy uppercut
and Leach counters with a series of strikes. Clausen will be more careful next time no doubt. Leach ducks under a wild hook from Clausen. Leach appears to be looking for a big counter. Clausen throws a leg kick but Leach sees it coming and checks it nicely. Clausen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leach moves away. Leach went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Clausen misses with a straight left. Leach misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Clausen loads up on a big right hand but Leach slips the punch. As Clausen looks to move away, Leach throws a big counter combo but Clausen just gets out of the way. Clausen throws a looping overhand right but Leach ducks down to avoid it. As Clausen looks to move away, Leach throws a big counter combo but Clausen just gets out of the way.#T3# Leach looks to land a combination but Clausen avoids it well. Claus Clausen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A leg kick checked by Leach. Leach is looking for a counter combo. Clausen misses with a lunging right hand
and Leach counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Leach lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Clausen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Clausen throws a looping overhand right but Leach ducks down to avoid it. A counter left hand to the body from Leach misses its target. Clausen misses with a low kick. It looked like Leach was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Clausen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Leach counters with a three punch combo that has Clausen backing up. Clausen nods at Leach to acknowledge the strikes. A punch combination from Leach misses. Clausen misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Clausen is predictable there and Leach counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Clausen misses with a straight left. Clausen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Clausen scores with a jab to the body. Leach takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Leach closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Clausen throws a series of punches but Leach moves out of range. Clausen misses the shot to the body. Leach blocks a jab. Clausen looks to score with a jab to the body but Leach is just out of range. Leach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Claus Clausen will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Clausen swings for the body but Leach moves out of range.
Clausen misses with a hook. Leach lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clausen circles away quickly and effectively. Clausen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Leach checks a leg kick. Clausen looks to land a left hand but Leach moved out of range nicely. Leach went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Clausen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Leach. That did some damage! Clausen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leach.
Leach throws a big counter combination but Clausen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Clausen swings for the body but Leach moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clausen misses with a jab to the body
and Leach counters with a three punch combo that has Clausen backing up. Clausen nods at Leach to acknowledge the strikes. Leach really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Clausen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leach moves away. Clausen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leach manages to avoid it.#T1# Clausen misses with a low kick.
Clausen misses with a shot to the body and Leach counters with a left and a right that stings Clausen. Clausen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leach stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Leach lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clausen circles away quickly and effectively. Leach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clausen. Leach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clausen.
Clausen throws a body punch but Leach moves out of range. Leach misses with a two punch combination.
Clausen misses the jab. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Clausen, right into the meat.
Clausen throws a jab but it's blocked by Leach. As Clausen tries to get set, Leach tries to push him back and clinch up but Clausen manages to avoid the attempt.#T2# Clausen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Leach tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Clausen manages to circle out of the way. Leach misses with a two punch combination.
Clausen misses with a body shot.
Clausen throws a leg kick and Leach counters with a one-two to the body. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Leach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clausen. Leach takes one to the chin there. Clausen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Clausen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leach counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Leach is working the combinations to good effect here. Clausen throws a right hand that misses
and Leach counters with a series of strikes. Clausen will be more careful next time no doubt. Clausen misses with a series of wild punches.
Leach is looking for a counter combo. Matt Leach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Leach misses with a series of wild punches.
Clausen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. and Leach counters with a three punch combo that has Clausen backing up. Clausen nods at Leach to acknowledge the strikes. Leach shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. No joy there for Leach, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clausen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leach. Clausen punishes Leach's body with a nice straight punch. Leach slips under a jab from Clausen. Leach went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Leach takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some wild striking there from Leach.
#T4# Clausen connects with a nice looking jab.
Clausen throws an overhand right that lands on Leach's shoulder, as Leach tries to avoid the shot. A combination from Clausen does no damage. Clausen misses with an uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Some wild striking there from Leach.
Claus Clausen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Clausen throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Clausen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leach manages to avoid it. Leach is looking to counter the offense by Clausen and move into the clinch.
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 Matt Leach. I think Clausen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:30 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claus Clausen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2016 |
#R1# Gasparotto wants to clinch. Sandels circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Sandels getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Gasparotto wants to clinch up but Sandels keeps it at a distance. Gabriel Gasparotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Sandels tries to keep at a distance but Gasparotto has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2# Sandels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gasparotto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Sandels swats away the attempt to clinch by Gasparotto. Sandels has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Gasparotto wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good leg kick by Sandels there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gasparotto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sandels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Sandels motions for Gasparotto to come forward. Sandels throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Gasparotto looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T1# Sandels cracks a nice hook into Gasparotto's ribs.#CL# Gasparotto gets in close and instigates a clinch. Gasparotto misses with some punches.
#BC2# Sandels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gasparotto moves in looking to clinch but Sandels pushes him off. Gasparotto tries to clinch up and Sandels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Gasparotto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. No luck with that takedown attempt from Gasparotto. Sandels throws a body punch but Gasparotto moves out of range. Sandels paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Gasparotto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Gasparotto tries for a takedown but Sandels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Gasparotto. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gasparotto doesn't manage to clinch there - Sandels circles away.
Gasparotto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sandels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Sandels connects with a leg kick. Gasparotto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gasparotto wants to clinch up but Sandels keeps it at a distance. Gasparotto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Gasparotto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sandels counters with a left to the body. #T2# Sandels keeps the fight on the outside. Sandels takes a swing at Gasparotto's ribcage but misses. Gasparotto fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Sandels on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Johan August Sandels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sandels lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Sandels moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Gasparotto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gasparotto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sandels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Sandels connects with the punch. Gasparotto is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Gasparotto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Gasparotto tries to clinch up. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sandels.
Sandels scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Sandels scores with a leg kick.
Sandels listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Gasparotto doesn't manage to clinch there - Sandels circles away.
Gasparotto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sandels paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3# Donk. Sandels catches Gasparotto right on the button with a cross. Gasparotto fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Gasparotto avoids a kick to the body.
Sandels is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gasparotto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Sandels punishes Gasparotto's body with a nice straight punch. Sandels wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Gasparotto walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sandels. Gasparotto looks to clinch and Sandels counters with a slapping leg kick. Sandels lands a body shot.
Sandels thuds his right hand into Gasparotto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Sandels keeps the fight on the outside. Sandels lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gasparotto doesn't manage to clinch there - Sandels circles away.
Sandels connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice straight punches there by Sandels. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sandels.#ROC2# Gasparotto is rocked! Sandels cracks a nice hook into Gasparotto's ribs. Oh Gasparotto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Sandels cracks Gasparotto with a left hook right on the temple and Gasparotto goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Sandels lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Gasparotto is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johan August Sandels! A relieved looking Johan August Sandels thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2016 |
#R1# Kalnoky takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2# Kalnoky shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sheehan Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Sheehan Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kalnoky is controlling him. Kalnoky showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Kalnoky works a leg free and moves into half guard. Sheehan Jr regains full guard. Nicely done. Kalnoky trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheehan Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kalnoky tries to free his leg and advance position but Sheehan Jr is retaining full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sheehan Jr wants to stand up but Kalnoky is controlling him. Kalnoky wants to pass the guard but Sheehan Jr is keeping the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kalnoky advances position into side control!#T1# Sheehan Jr prevents Kalnoky from improving position. Sheehan Jr is looking to reverse the position. You can see the frustration on Sheehan Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Sheehan Jr tries to escape but Kalnoky is in control. Kalnoky tries to move to mount but Sheehan Jr blocks the move with his legs. Kalnoky looking to control but instead Sheehan Jr has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. Sheehan Jr is trying to stand.
#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Kalnoky wants to pass to mount but Sheehan Jr is defending the position. Kalnoky is trying to control. Sheehan Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Sheehan Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kalnoky passes to full mount! Sheehan Jr trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sheehan Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Kalnoky has a good base and remains in mount. Sheehan Jr tries to lock up and control but Kalnoky gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Kalnoky is trying to take his opponent's back.
You get the feeling that Sheehan Jr really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#T3# Kalnoky tries to control but Sheehan Jr wriggling away. Sheehan Jr is trying to stand up. Kalnoky avoids the attempt from Sheehan Jr to control. Kalnoky looking to control but Sheehan Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kalnoky working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Sheehan Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Kalnoky has a good base and remains in mount. Kalnoky fails to take his opponent's back. You get the feeling that Sheehan Jr really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kalnoky content just to control the position here. #T4##SUB2# Kalnoky with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kalnoky trying to control but Sheehan Jr is having none of it. Kalnoky wants to take Sheehan Jr's back but he can't do it this time. Kalnoky wants to control the pace but Sheehan Jr is squirming around nicely. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Sheehan Jr is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kalnoky looking to control but Sheehan Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Kalnoky wants to control the action but instead Sheehan Jr gets a body lock and reverses into Kalnoky's guard! Nice work! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Kalnoky dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Nice uppercut lands for Sheehan Jr. That snapped Kalnoky's head back.
#TD2# Kalnoky closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Kalnoky trying to control the position but Sheehan Jr is working away. Kalnoky working away. Kalnoky wants to control but Sheehan Jr is keeping him busy. Sheehan Jr pushes Kalnoky away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kalnoky gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Sheehan Jr prevents Kalnoky from improving position. Kalnoky is still trying to improve position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sheehan Jr is trying to buck Kalnoky off. Kalnoky trying to control the position but Sheehan Jr is working away. #T1# Sheehan Jr is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kalnoky has just dragged him back down to the mat. Sheehan Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kalnoky wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Sheehan Jr is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kalnoky has just dragged him back down to the mat. Kalnoky tries to advance position but instead Sheehan Jr slips a leg back in to half guard. Sheehan Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Kalnoky is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! You get the feeling that Sheehan Jr really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kalnoky trying to control but he's not successful this time. Tomas Kalnoky has got the better of the ground game so far. Kalnoky won't let Sheehan Jr get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T2# Kalnoky looking to control and managing it successfully. Sheehan Jr trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sheehan Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2# Kalnoky goes for an armbar but Sheehan Jr turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sheehan Jr. Sheehan Jr wants to stand but Kalnoky has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3# Sheehan Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Kalnoky looking for a sweep. Not yet Kalnoky, not yet. Kalnoky keeping moving, preventing Sheehan Jr from controlling successfully. Kalnoky is pulling down on Sheehan Jr's head to control his posture. Kalnoky is trying to keep Sheehan Jr in close.
Sheehan Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalnoky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Kalnoky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sheehan Jr's guard. #REVB# Sheehan Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2# Kalnoky has gone for a leg lock! Sheehan Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kalnoky's guard.#REVR# Sheehan Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalnoky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kalnoky seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tomas Kalnoky will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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##TD2# Kalnoky shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sheehan Jr is trying to defend but Kalnoky finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Sheehan Jr is trying to stand up here but Kalnoky is controlling him well. Kalnoky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Kalnoky wants to take a breather but Sheehan Jr is having none of it. Kalnoky is taking a breather. Sheehan Jr 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. Sheehan Jr wants to get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Kalnoky is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kalnoky is looking to take a break and control but Sheehan Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1# Kalnoky tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sheehan Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Sheehan Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Kalnoky throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sheehan Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kalnoky is in Sheehan Jr's guard.#ES# Sheehan Jr has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kalnoky off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Kalnoky avoids the head kick by Sheehan Jr.
Nice jab there from Sheehan Jr. Sheehan Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Sheehan Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kalnoky tries for a takedown but Sheehan Jr circles away easily and Sheehan Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2# Kalnoky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sheehan Jr is fending him off so far but Kalnoky persists. Nope, Sheehan Jr circles away and we're back to standing. A counter left hand to the body from Sheehan Jr misses its target. Sheehan Jr jabs at Kalnoky's body. A nice combination there by Sheehan Jr.
Kalnoky doesn't succeed with the takedown and Sheehan Jr counters with a straight right hand. Justus Sheehan Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas Kalnoky. Kalnoky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Sheehan Jr catches Kalnoky with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Sheehan Jr connects with the punch. Horrible takedown attempt by Kalnoky or perhaps it was just good defense by Sheehan Jr, which made it look bad. Sheehan Jr tests Kalnoky's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kalnoky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sheehan Jr swivels and escapes. Kalnoky has a takedown stuffed. Kalnoky fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Tomas Kalnoky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Tomas Kalnoky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# Sheehan Jr cracks Kalnoky with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC# Kalnoky is rocked! Sheehan Jr and Kalnoky are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Sheehan Jr throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Kalnoky into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Sheehan Jr knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Justus Sheehan Jr! A very excited looking Justus Sheehan Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2016 |
#R1# Kingsley wants to slow Leach down by chopping away at his legs. Leach is looking for the big counter here. Kyle Kingsley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Kingsley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Kingsley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kingsley tries to throw a body punch but Leach avoids it by throwing Kingsley back against the cage. Leach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leach gets through Kingsley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Kingsley lands a knee to the head.
Leach working some nice short punches in the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Leach. Kingsley can't find room to land a body shot as Leach controls the action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kingsley obliges. Leach lands a body punch in the clinch. Leach struggles to land a body shot inside as Kingsley controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Leach. Leach trying to land knees to the body.
Kingsley pushes Leach back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Leach misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Leach throws a punch but it's blocked by Kingsley. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Kingsley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leach.
Leach blocks an uppercut.
Leach has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kingsley seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Leach can turn it around.#BC2# Leach escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kingsley does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Kingsley connects with a jab. Jab from Kingsley. A clash of legs there as Leach blocks the low kick. Leach scores with a one two! Kingsley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T2# Nice jab there from Kingsley. #CUT# It looks like Matt Leach has been cut. Leach ducks under a wild hook from Kingsley. Leach lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Kingsley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leachs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Kyle Kingsley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Leach throws a right hand that Kingsley ducks under and follows up with a left that Kingsley also avoids with ease. Kingsley appears to be looking for a big counter. Leach goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Kingsley tries to work over Leach's front leg with a kick but Leach checks it. Leach has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kingsley. Kingsley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leach is able to avoid easily. Leach is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3# Leach works over Kingsley's head and body with a nice combination. Leach takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No joy there for Leach, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kingsley seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Kingsley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. A big left from Kingsley misses. A chopping leg kick lands by Kingsley. #CL# Kingsley clinches up with Leach and pushes him back against the cage. Leach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4# Leach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kingsley misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Leach. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kingsley misses with a punch on the inside.
Kingsley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kingsley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leach blocks a body shot from Kingsley. Kingsley lands a nice uppercut. Leach cracks Kingsley with a nice body shot. Kingsley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kingsley letting Leach take a breather here. Leach misses with the head strike.
A bit of stalling here from Leach.
Kingsley pushes Leach back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2# Leach breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kingsley.
Kingsley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leach looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Kingsley dominated that round. The cut man is working on Matt Leach's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# An inside leg kick from Kingsley misses. Leach lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Kingsley lands a nice looking body kick. Leach's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kingsley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leach scrambles back to his feet. Leach will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Kingsley throws a big shot that misses. Leach throws a counter combo. Kingsley throws a leg kick but Leach sees it coming and checks it nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Leach misses with a two punch combination.
Kingsley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1# Leach fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kingsley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Leach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kingsley. Leach is looking for the big counter here. Kingsley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kingsley missing with a left hand there. Leach was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Leach is looking for the big counter here. Kingsley tries to land a leg kick but Leach saw it coming and moves away.
Matt Leach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kingsley throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Leach counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Kingsley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leach can do to turn this around? Left hook, right uppercut from Leach. Leach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2# Leach takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingsley. Leach does a little dance to reset his feet. Leach throws a combination that misses and Kingsley counters with a nice uppercut. Kingsley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Despite the aggression on Leach's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Leach drops his hands momentarily and Kingsley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Leach lands a high kick!
Kingsley throws a low kick but Leach avoids it.#T3# Kingsley throws a leg kick but Leach sees it coming and checks it nicely. Leach throws a counter combo. Kyle Kingsley is winning the standup battle so far. Kingsley misses with a left hand and Leach counters with a one-two to the body. Kingsley feints and then cracks Leach's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leach down. Some wild striking there from Leach.
Leach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kingsley. Leach let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Kingsley throws a front kick aimed at Leach's knee but Leach avoids it well. Kingsley misses with a straight right. As Kingsley backs off Leach throws a huge counter combo but Kingsley manages to avoid it all.#T4# A telegraphed right hand from Kingsley misses the target. Kingsley throws a leg kick but Leach sees it coming and moves out of range. Kingsley throws a chopping leg kick but Leach manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Kingsley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Leach walks into a straight right hand from Kingsley. Kingsley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leach just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKingsley. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Kingsley dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Matt Leach's cut. That's time! Kingsley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Kingsley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Leach uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kingsley. Kingsley slips a jab and a cross from Leach.
A counter left hand to the body from Kingsley misses its target. Leach is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Kingsley is looking to clinch. Leach lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Kingsley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kingsley misses with a leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kingsley wants to land a leg kick but Leach is out of range. Kingsley swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1# Leach has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kingsley. Kingsley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A low kick from Kingsley is predictable there and Leach counters with a series of strikes. Kingsley will be more careful next time no doubt. Kingsley looks to land a body kick but Leach moved away. Leach unleashes a big counter combination but Kingsley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. A low kick from Kingsley misses and Leach counters with a series of strikes. Kingsley will be more careful next time no doubt. An inside leg kick from Kingsley misses. #CL# Kingsley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leach, pushing him back against the cage.#T2# Leach looking to stall.
Leach misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kingsley. Leach's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2# Leach breaks from the clinch.
Leach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kingsley. Leach is looking for the big counter here. Kingsley throws the left hand but Leach avoids the punch easily. Kingsley tries a low kick but Leach avoids it. Good work by Leach as he checks the leg kick. Kingsley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Leach. Leach unleashes a big counter combination but Kingsley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Kingsley is looking to clinch. Leach is looking for the big counter here. Matt Leach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kingsley has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T3# Leach lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kingsley backs up against the cage.
Leach blocks a low kick nicely. Kingsley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Leach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kingsley.
Kingsley swings away with a leg kick that misses. Kingsley darts in trying to clinch and Leach counters with a three punch combo that has Kingsley backing up. Kingsley nods at Leach to acknowledge the strikes.#T4# Kingsley tried to score with a low kick but Leach checks it. Leach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kingsley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Kingsley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Leach throws a counter combo. Kingsley misses with a low kick. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kingsley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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 Kyle Kingsley. Well Kingsley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Kingsley!
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