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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
King of Fighters: Round 7
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Daotot throws a right hand that Akabusi ducks under and follows up with a left that Akabusi also avoids with ease. Akabusi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Hauna Daotot has been cut. Daotot throws a series of punches but Akabusi moves out of range. Daotot lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Akabusi tries to work over Daotot's front leg with a kick but Daotot checks it. Akabusi throws a low kick, looking for Daotot's leg but Daotot calmly moves out of range. Daotot throws a right hand that Akabusi ducks under and follows up with a left that Akabusi also avoids with ease. Daotot goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Daotot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akabusi. Daotot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daotot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akabusi. Akabusi lands the left hand. Daotot misses with a two punch combination.
Akabusi throws a low kick, looking for Daotot's leg but Daotot calmly moves out of range. Akabusi dodges the punch combination from Daotot.
Akabusi thuds a left hand into Daotot's body. Daotot looks winded!#KD# Akabusi cracks Daotot with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Akabusi has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Daotot to stand back up!#ROC#Daotot is rocked! Akabusi lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Daotot out cold! Daotot is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chris Akabusi! |
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Event:
WPFA XXVI: The Hunt Begins
Date: Jul 24, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Larkin throws a head kick but Wick moves out of range.
Wick tries to counter by closing the distance. Wick is looking to clinch but Larkin is avoiding it.
#TD# Wick gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Larkin with a flurry of punches that miss. Larkin looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Larkin postures up in Wick's guard and throws a big left but Wick blocks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Larkin lands a couple of elbows.#T1# Wick being controlled here, momentarily. Larkin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Larkin looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Larkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Wick wants to counter the offense by Larkin and move into the clinch position. Larkin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wick as he jumps to the side. #TD# Larkin gets a double leg takedown into Wick's guard. Larkin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Larkin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Larkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wick swivels though and keeps the full guard. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Wick has eaten all the pies!#T3##SU# Larkin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wick, up you get! #TD# Larkin looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Larkin is looking to advance position but Wick has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB# Larkin is looking to improve his position but Wick isn't that keen on the idea. Larkin tries to hold on but Wick postures up.#T4# Larkin is working to get back to half guard.
Larkin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Wick trying to control but Larkin is having none of it. Wick avoids the attempt from Larkin to control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Larkin dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL# Larkin moves into the clinch successfully.
Larkin is trying to break the clinch but Wick has him pressed against the cage. Larkin takes a knee to the side of the body. Larkin slowing the pace effectively. Wick gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Larkin.
Wick landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Reggie Larkin has been cut. Knees in the clinch landing for Wick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Larkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wick has him pressed against the cage. Wick tries to work over Larkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Larkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Wick controls his hands.
Larkin is trying to break the clinch but Wick has him pressed against the cage. Wick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Larkin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wick gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wick lands a knee to the head.
Wick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Larkin's efforts to push away. Larkin has Wick pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Larkin jumps guard but Wick turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Larkin. That's going to take a lot out of him. Larkin is trying to break free. Larkin wants to break free but Wick has control.
Wick looking to throw knees to the head but Larkin is blocking nicely.
#T2# Wick stalling in the clinch but Larkin improves position. #TD# Larkin is trying to trip Wick. He has hold of a leg but Wick is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Larkin persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Larkin is pushing down on Wick's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wick is fighting to maintain full guard but Larkin has managed to sneak the leg through. Still in half guard, Larkin seems content to control. Larkin'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. Larkin is looking to take a break and control but Wick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Wick is trying to stand up here but Larkin is controlling him well. Larkin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3# Wick wants to get back to his feet.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Larkin fails to land with a series of punches.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wick sprawls well. Wick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Larkin gets slowly back to his feet.#CL# Larkin has Wick up against the cage in a clinch.
Larkin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Larkin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T4# The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Larkin goes for a takedown attempt but Wick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Larkin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wick pinned against the cage. Wick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Larkin doesn't succeed with the takedown letting Wick counter with a right hand. Reggie Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Larkin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wick but Wick pushes him off and we're back to square one. Larkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wick moves away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Reggie Larkin's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Larkin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wick sprawls well. Wick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Larkin gets slowly back to his feet. Wick looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL# Larkin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wick, pushing him back against the cage. Wick scores a nice knee to the body.
Wick lands an elbow that stopped Larkin in his tracks for a moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Larkin tries to pull guard but Wick forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Wick misses with a short punch on the inside. Wick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Larkin is trying to pull guard but Wick turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Larkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2# Wick drops Larkin with a big knee straight up the middle! Larkin is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Larkin is rocked!#T1##CL# Larkin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Oh Larkin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Larkin is pushing Wick up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Wick tries to break free but Larkin pushes him back against the cage. Larkin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wick gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wick is trying to break the clinch but Larkin is controlling him. John Wick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Larkin seems to have got his legs back now. Wick tries to stall but Larkin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wick working hard to break the clinch. Wick tries to break free but Larkin pushes him back against the cage. Wick is trying to break free. Larkin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wick just stands there and leans against the cage. Larkin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wick after a bit of a struggle. Wick creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Larkin's defenses. Larkin is trying to break free. Larkin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2# Wick lands a good knee to the midsection. Larkin won't want to take too many of those. Larkin tries to pull guard but Wick forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Wick landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wick has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Wick lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Reggie Larkin's cut is getting worse. Wick lands a damaging elbow. Wick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Wick tries to circle away but Larkin has him pinned against the cage. Larkin is trying to pull guard but Wick turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC# Larkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Larkin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3# Wick tries to clinch but Larkin is having none of it. As Wick backs away, Larkin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Larkin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wick swivels and escapes. Wick doesn't manage to clinch there - Larkin circles away.
Wick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Larkin paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL# Larkin rushes Wick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Larkin just leaning against Wick, taking a breather. Wick connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#Reggie Larkin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Wick is trying to stall.
Wick working the clinch nicely. Larkin is working for position but Wick cracks him with a big knee to the head! Larkin crumples up against the cage and Wick lands two more shots before the ref can save Larkin! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). John Wick! |
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Event:
WPFA XXIV: Rise of An Era
Date: Jul 07, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Davids on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kushnevich. Kushnevich obviously looking to wear him down.
Kushnevich with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kushnevich scores with a spinning back kick! Kushnevich lands a nice looking kick to the body. Davids takes a step back to recover. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kushnevich - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kushnevich delivers a nice body kick. Good leg kick by Kushnevich. Kushnevich with a nice calf kick.#T1# Kushnevich throws a lazy body kick #TD# and Davids counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kushnevich won't be happy with that. Kushnevich is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Davids prevents Kushnevich from escaping the position.#SUB# Davids is working to tighten his grip on Kushnevich's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kushnevich has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Davids is really squeezing tight and eventually Kushnevich passes out! Davids breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frankie Davids! |
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Event:
WPFA XXIV: Rise of An Era
Date: Jul 07, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Darwin missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Williams looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Darwin connects with a nice looking jab.
Williams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. A slow jab from Darwin misses its intended target. Williams throws a low kick, looking for Darwin's leg but Darwin calmly moves out of range. We've been hearing reports that Williams has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Williams moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Williams swings away with a leg kick that misses. Darwin now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Decent striking displayed by Darwin there. Williams slips under a jab. Darwin misses the shot to the body. Nice uppercut there from Darwin. Williams moves away from the strike by Darwin. Darwin throws a jab when Williams was well out of range. Darwin throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Darwin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Williams. Williams circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Darwin misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming. Williams appears to be looking for a big counter. Ash Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Williams takes one on the button. Williams dodges the punch combination from Darwin.
Darwin with a jab. Williams looks to land a combination but Darwin avoids it well. Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Darwin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Darwin throws a big shot that misses. Darwin connects with a looping right hand.
A cross from Darwin lands. Williams ducks under a wild hook from Darwin. Darwin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Williams had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Williams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Darwin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Williams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Darwin.#T2# Darwin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Darwin scores with a decent looking hook. Darwin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Darwin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Williams looks to land a combination but Darwin avoids it well. Darwin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Darwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darwin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Darwin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Darwin with a body punch. A glancing blow. Darwin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Darwin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Williams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Decent striking displayed by Darwin there.#T3# Darwin jabs Williams right on the nose. Williams blinks but takes it well. Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Darwin circles away quickly and effectively. Darwin with a jab. Darwin scores with a nice right hand.
Jab from Darwin. Darwin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. We've been informed that Darwin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. A punch combination from Darwin misses. Williams slips under a jab. Darwin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Williams on the side of the head. Darwin cracks Williams with a right hand to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Darwin scores with a jab. Williams acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Nice defenses there by Williams.#T4# Darwin lands with a cross. Darwin lands a nice hook to Williams's body. Williams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Williams drops his hands momentarily and Darwin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Williams throws a lazy right hand but Darwin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Darwin looks like he wants to counter punch here. Williams looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Williams throws a big shot that misses. Some wild striking there from Williams.
Darwin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Williams at a distance.
Williams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Darwin lands with a good body shot. Williams ducks under a wild hook from Darwin. Darwin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Williams. A looping hook to the body misses from Darwin. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Darwin dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Darwin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Williams 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. Darwin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Williams. Darwin thuds his right hand into Williams's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Marcus Darwin seems to be getting the better of the standup. Williams tries to bum rush Darwin with a series of wild strikes but Darwin uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Darwin connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Darwin. That snapped Williams's head back.
Darwin tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot. Williams slips a jab and a cross from Darwin.
Williams went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Williams tries to bum rush Darwin with a series of wild strikes but Darwin uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Darwin unleashes a big counter combination but Williams bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Darwin lands with an overhand left. Williams takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Darwin lands a two punch combo.
Darwin connects with a single shot there. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Williams tries to move into range but Darwin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. A jab from Darwin finds it's way through Williams's defenses. #T1# Darwin lands a glancing blow to the side of Williams's head. Williams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Darwin misses with a looping left. Darwin misses with a looping left. Williams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Darwin. Darwin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams defending well as Darwin loads up on a big left hand. Darwin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darwin throws out the jab. Williams throws a body kick that misses and Darwin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Darwin throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Williams takes a jab right on the kisser.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Darwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2# Darwin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Darwin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Darwin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Darwin darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Darwin moves out of range as Williams throws a body kick.
Darwin scores with a nice strike. Darwin connects with the punch. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Williams might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Darwin lands a nice hook to Williams's body. Williams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Darwin lands a head shot. Darwin lands a nice looking body shot.
Darwin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react. Darwin jabs Williams to the body, keeping him at a distance. Darwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily. Darwin slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Darwin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3# Darwin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Williams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Williams misses with a leg kick and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Good standup being displayed there by Darwin as he connects with a hook. Darwin lands with a nice combination. Williams backs away looking to recover. Darwin throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range. Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Williams is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Darwin. Williams walks into a left hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Donk. Darwin catches Williams right on the button with a cross. Darwin misses with a straight left. Nice defenses there by Williams. Darwin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Williams's head. Darwin lands the left hand.#T4# Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Darwin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Williams's head. Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darwin. Decent striking displayed by Darwin there. Darwin misses with the combination.
Darwin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Williams misses with a lunging right hand
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. and Darwin counters with a lovely straight right hand! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Williams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Darwin to score with a decent uppercut. Darwin throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it. Darwin scores with a nice head shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Darwin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Darwin lands with an overhand left. Williams throws a combination that misses and Darwin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Darwin. Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Williams takes a shot right to the bread basket. Darwin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Williams on the side of the head. Williams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Williams needs to keep his hands up - Darwin had a free shot at his head there. Nice shot by Darwin. Nice uppercut lands for Darwin. That snapped Williams's head back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. This has been an exciting period of action! Darwin jabbing away but nothing is landing. Good standup being displayed there by Darwin as he connects with a hook.#T1# Darwin lands a jab to Williams's midsection. Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice jab. A head kick by Williams misses and Darwin counters with a lovely straight right hand! A jab from Darwin finds it's way through Williams's defenses. Darwin connects with a crisp jab. A right-left combo lands from Darwin. Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Darwin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. The fighters circle momentarily. Darwin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Darwin lands a nice shot to the body.
Marcus Darwin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Williams takes one to the side of the head.
Williams is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Darwin. Darwin misses with the combination.
Darwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams appears to be looking for a big counter. Nice body punch from Darwin. A combination from Williams does no damage. Darwin connects with a nice looking jab.
Darwin lands the left hand. Williams takes a jab right on the kisser.
Darwin throws a hook but Williams blocks it. Darwin connects with a single shot there. Darwin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Williams eats them both and turns towards Darwin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3# Darwin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Williams backs up against the cage.
A lazy left from Darwin finds it's target. Darwin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Darwin with a jab. Ash Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jab, jab by Darwin - just one landing. Darwin throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Darwin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Darwin lands with a right hand. Darwin jabs Williams right on the nose. Williams blinks but takes it well. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Darwin connects with a crisp jab. Darwin throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Williams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4# Darwin digs a good hook to Williams's body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Darwin. Darwin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Williams at a distance.
Williams takes one on the button. Darwin lands a slapping body shot.
Darwin throws a good cross that connects.
A punch combination from Darwin misses. Darwin lands a slapping body shot.
Darwin dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Williams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Darwin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Darwin tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot. Darwin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight! Marcus Darwin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Darwin 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Darwin! |
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Event:
WPFA XXIII: Dawn of A New Era
Date: Jun 26, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2# Guinness instigates a clinch. Wick swings wildly with an uppercut but Guinness uses good head movement to avoid it. Wick wants to stall.
Guinness is trying to force a seperation but Wick has the dominant position. Wick landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Guinness is working for takedown but Wick is calmly controlling the position for now. Wick unloads a knee to the mid-section. Guinness lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Guinness misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Guinness creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Guinness wants to take the fight to the mat but Wick manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Wick really is a fat lump. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Guinness tries for a takedown but Wick manages to get underhooks.
John Wick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Guinness. Wick wants to stall.
Guinness jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wick walks away with a smile on his face. Guinness gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1# Guinness blocks the body kick.
#CL# Wick clinches. Wick throws a head punch that misses. Wick utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Wick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Guinness tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wick stalling in the clinch but Guinness improves position. Guinness tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2# Guinness gets control of Wick's arms and successfully pulls guard. Guinness will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Guinness is looking to stand up but Wick isn't so interested in that idea. Wick trying to stand up but can't free himself from Guinness's guard.#T2# Guinness 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. Guinness wants to stand up but Wick is controlling him. Guinness 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. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Guinness throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3# Guinness keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2# Guinness has Wick up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2# Guinness breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Guinness moves into the clinch successfully.
Guinness drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wick gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Guinness is trying to break free. Guinness keeps control of Wick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Guinness fails to pull guard.
Wick controlling the action here for a moment.
#T4##BC2# Guinness breaks the clinch.
Guinness throws a sloppy head kick and Wick moves out of range easily. #CL2# Guinness gets in close and instigates a clinch. Guinness tries to score a body lock takedown but Wick shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2# Guinness breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wick gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Guinness counters with a three punch combo that has Wick backing up. Wick nods at Guinness to acknowledge the strikes. Wick throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Guinness drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wick defends it well. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2# Guinness shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Guinness was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Guinness taking a breather here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Guinness dominated that round. That's time! Wick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2# Guinness changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wick looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Wick parries the strikes from Guinness easily there. Guinness is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wick to escape.
#SU2# Guinness decides to stand back up. Guinness steps back and let's Wick get back to his feet. Wick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guinness.#CL2# Guinness clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guinness tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wick just stands there and leans against the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage. Wick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Wick can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight. Guinness is trying to break the clinch but Wick is controlling him.#T1# Wick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Wick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Guinness tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Guinness avoiding damage as Wick throws knees to the body.
Wick wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Guinness has Wick pressed against the cage.
Guinness working hard to break the clinch. Guinness throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wick trying to land knees to the body.
Wick tries to break the clinch but Guinness is controlling the position. #TD2# Guinness successfully pulls guard.
Guinness lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2# Guinness showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Guinness's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Guinness lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Guinness engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3# Guinness in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Guinness sitting in guard here, content to control. Wick might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Wick wants to clinch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Wick wants to clinch up but Guinness keeps it at a distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Guinness showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Wick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2# Guinness scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Guinness trying to control the pace. Jake Guinness has got the better of the ground game so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wick looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1# Wick has hold of Guinness's hands but Guinness slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Guinness trying to control the pace. Guinness slips a nice elbow through Wick's hands, connecting with Wick's forehead. Guinness performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU2# Guinness stands up out of the half guard. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2# Wick gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Guinness to score an easy takedown into full guard. Guinness's corner is telling him to maintain position. John Wick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Guinness scoring with some ground and pound. Guinness slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU2# Wick is working an open guard so Guinness takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3##CL2# Guinness rushes Wick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Guinness jumps guard but Wick stands there with Guinness around his waist. Guinness gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wick trying to land knees to the body.
Wick working hard to break the clinch. Guinness wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Guinness fails to land. #BC# Wick manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Guinness moves into the clinch.#BC2# Guinness breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2# Guinness manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wick on his heels. He'll look to pass Wick's guard now, I'm sure.#T4# Guinness is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Guinness is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Wick keeping full guard, as Guinness tries to pass. Guinness 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. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Jake Guinness comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Guinness 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Guinness! Jake Guinness decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
WPFA XXII: New Beginnings
Date: Jun 23, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Williams moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Williams has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Williams looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD# Hines fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Williams sprawls well initially but Hines persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Williams tries to kick Hines off in order to stand up. Hines Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB# Hines is working to tighten his grip on Williams's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Williams has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Hines is really squeezing tight and eventually Williams passes out! Hines breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tyler Hines! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Penn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Akabusi.#CL# Penn clinches up against the cage. Penn misses with a body punch.
Penn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akabusi backwards. #BC# Penn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Akabusi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2# Penn gets caught napping as Akabusi dives in and scores a takedown. Penn manages to retain guard.#ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Penn manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Penn tries to throw a body punch but Akabusi avoids it by throwing Penn back against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Akabusi tries to pull guard but Penn holds him up against the cage and eventually Akabusi drops back down to his feet.
Penn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akabusi backwards. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Penn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Penn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Akabusi is trying to pull guard but Penn has him pressed against the cage. Colin Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Akabusi.#T1# Akabusi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Penn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Akabusi wants to break free but Penn has control.
Akabusi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Penn misses with a punch to the body.
Penn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akabusi backwards. #TD# Penn pulls guard successfully.
#SUB# Penn looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Akabusi is defending well. Penn quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Akabusi has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Penn celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Colin Penn! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vesalainen pinned against the cage. Vesalainen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Vesalainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL2# Wick gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Wick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Vesalainen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Wick is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Vesalainen rolls with it to try and escape but Wick cranks on the arm and Vesalainen is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Wick! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL# Williams gets tackled into the cage by Anderson. Anderson maintains the clinch. Williams looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Anderson stalling the fight.
Williams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Williams has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Anderson keeps the fight on the outside. It looked like Anderson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Williams tries to clinch up. Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams closes the distance and clinches up with Anderson, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes Anderson against the cage but Anderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL# Anderson drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
Anderson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Anderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Williams up against the cage. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Anderson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Anderson digs a right hand into Williams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Williams's gas tank. #TD# Anderson drags the fight down to the ground.
#T1# Anderson pulls Williams in close to his closed guard and prevents Williams from doing any damage or advancing position. Anderson 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##SUB# Williams is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Anderson has latched onto it... Big trouble! Anderson pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Williams is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Anderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Anderson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Then tries to clinch up. Then fails to land the takedown. Then shoots in looking for a takedown but Davids manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Then's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Davids throws a head kick that misses. Then moves to clinch but Davids breaks away #TD2# and Davids counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Then pushes Davids off but Davids dives into side control.
Then seems a little lost for a moment, as Davids dominates the positioning.#SU2# Davids decides to stand back up. Then lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Davids stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davids wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Okay Then. That's going to take a lot out of him. Davids looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. 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! Then with a poor takedown #TD2# and Davids counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Davids. #T1# Davids passes easily into side control. Nice work. Then seems a little lost for a moment, as Davids dominates the positioning. Davids scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Then to see if he's OK.#SUB2# Davids in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Then is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frankie Davids! |
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 35
Date: May 06, 2020 |
#R1##TD# Akabusi shoots in and gets a takedown into Payne's guard. Payne looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Akabusi is stalling in the full guard. Akabusi tries to free his leg and advance position but Payne is retaining full guard. Akabusi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Payne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Payne keeping moving, preventing Akabusi from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Akabusi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Akabusi controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1# Akabusi wants to get up but he can't break Payne's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Akabusi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Payne's waist but Payne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Akabusi off to one side. Payne drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Akabusi defends it well.#TD2# Payne looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Payne preventing the sweep. Akabusi is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at London MMA Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Akabusi looking to control.
Akabusi tries to land a sweep but no joy. Payne postures up.
#SUB# Akabusi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Akabusi wants to stand up but Payne is controlling him. #T2# Akabusi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Payne wants to get up but he can't break Akabusi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. No luck for Akabusi with that takedown attempt. Payne is looking for the big counter here.#TD# Akabusi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Payne to the ground. Akabusi is now in Payne's guard. Payne keeping moving, preventing Akabusi from controlling successfully. Akabusi tries to free his leg and advance position but Payne is retaining full guard. #T3# Payne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Akabusi slips nicely into half guard. Payne is trying to stand up here but Akabusi is controlling him well. Akabusi content to control rather than advance. Akabusi is looking to advance position but Payne won't allow it. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#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.#TD# Akabusi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Akabusi is looking to take a break and control but Payne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Akabusi working the head and body with strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Akabusi dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##TD# Akabusi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Akabusi showed some decent athleticism there. Payne is trying to stand back up but Akabusi is controlling him
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Payne can do anything to dispel that myth. Akabusi is trying to control. Payne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. We've been informed that Payne has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Akabusi wants to pass to mount but Payne is defending the position. Akabusi controlling the action here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Akabusi tries to stand and escape but Payne is controlling the position. Payne is breathing heavily.#T1# Akabusi missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Akabusi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Payne keeps working. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Akabusi has a takedown stuffed. A punch lands to the side of Payne 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD# Akabusi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Payne napping and manages to drive through into side control! Akabusi trying to control the action but Payne is working from the bottom. Akabusi is really struggling to control Payne but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2# Akabusi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Payne's legs. Payne is working to avoid the ground and pound but Akabusi connects with a decent elbow. Akabusi wants to stand but Payne has his arm trapped. #T3##SUB# Akabusi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Akabusi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Akabusi is looking to take a break and control but Payne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SU# Akabusi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Payne to his feet. Akabusi throws a head kick but Payne moves out of range.
#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Akabusi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT# It looks like Morgan Payne has been cut. Morgan Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Akabusi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Payne's guard. Akabusi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Payne is keeping the position for now. Akabusi wants to stand but Payne has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Akabusi prevents Payne from getting back to his feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Akabusi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Akabusi trying to control but Payne is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Akabusi dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Morgan Payne's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Akabusi is looking to take this fight into the clinch. No luck for Payne with that takedown attempt. Akabusi attempts a counter takedown but Payne avoids it well and moves away. Akabusi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Payne checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Payne tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Akabusi moves in looking to clinch but Payne pushes him off.#TD# Akabusi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Payne tries to kick Akabusi off but Akabusi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Payne is refusing to be controlled, as Akabusi sits in half guard. Payne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Payne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Akabusi. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Chris Akabusi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Payne blocks a head kick by Akabusi.
#TD# Akabusi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Akabusi trying to control the position but Payne is working away. #T2# Payne parries the strikes from Akabusi easily there. Akabusi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Payne to escape.
Akabusi taking a breather here. Payne is trying to buck Akabusi off.#T3# Akabusi landing a few strikes. Akabusi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. You can see the frustration on Payne's face as Akabusi controls the position. Akabusi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Akabusi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Payne keeps working. Akabusi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Payne is not content to let Akabusi control the position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL# Akabusi gets a clinch. Akabusi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Akabusi wants to take the fight to the mat but Payne manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Payne is working for takedown but Akabusi is calmly controlling the position for now. Morgan Payne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Chris Akabusi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC# Akabusi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight! Chris Akabusi showed his dominance in that final round. Well Akabusi 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Akabusi!
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Event:
Quest 15: Phoenix v Chulalongk
Date: May 05, 2020 |
#R1##TD# Barakka closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Williams did well to prevent Barakka getting side control. Williams looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Barakka prevents Williams from improving his position. Barakka controlling the action here. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Williams trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Barakka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB# Barakka is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Barakka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Subaru Barakka! Subaru Barakka really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Kore Fight Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2020 |
#R1# Horrible takedown attempt by Wick or perhaps it was just good defense by Phillips, which made it look bad. Wick shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Phillips defends it nicely. Wick takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Wick tries to clinch but Phillips moves out of range. Wick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Phillips lands an overhand right. Wick wants to clinch up but Phillips keeps it at a distance. Phillips misses with a wild combination.
#T1# Wick dives in for a single leg takedown but Phillips sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Buddy Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Wick. Wick throws a body kick that misses and Phillips counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Phillips connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wick momentarily.
Wick misses with a takedown attempt - Phillips sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Phillips lands a head shot. A head kick by Wick misses and Phillips counters with a right hand to the body. Phillips scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Phillips is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Wick tries to clinch there but Phillips circles away.
Wick closes this distance looking for a takedown but Phillips circles away. Phillips throws a one two combo.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Wick has eaten all the pies! Wick fails with the takedown and Phillips counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Phillips lands a jab. Wick thows a leg kick but Phillips checks it and Phillips counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wick looks to clinch and Phillips counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Buddy Phillips is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wick takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wick is looking to clinch. Wick throws a head kick but Phillips moves out of range.
A jab from Phillips finds it's way through Wick's defenses. Phillips rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wick moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Phillips is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Wick takes one on the button. Wick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Phillips lands a glancing blow to the side of Wick's head.#T3# Wick is looking to clinch but Phillips is avoiding it.
Wick shoots in and drives through. Phillips sprawls well. Phillips throwing a counter right hand but Wick manages to avoid it. Phillips uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wick has time to react. Wick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Wick looks winded! Jab from Phillips. Wick shoots in looking for a takedown. Phillips tries to sprawl out of it but Wick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Phillips manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Wick misses with a body shot
and Phillips counters with a nice uppercut. Phillips stuns Wick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4# Wick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wick misses with a combination
and Phillips counters with a lovely shot to the body. Wick looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Phillips scores with a jab. Wick acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Phillips scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Phillips keeps the fight on the outside. Phillips cracks Wick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Phillips fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wick manages to avoid it. Phillips catches Wick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Wick doesn't succeed with the takedown and Phillips counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Phillips dominated that round. That's time! Phillips's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Nice uppercut there from Phillips. Wick has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Wick throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Phillips counter with a right hand. Phillips cracks Wick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Phillips is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Wick tries to clinch up but Phillips circles away and keeps his distance. Wick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phillips. Phillips scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Wick might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Phillips has got the better of the exchanges. Wick misses with a double jab
and Phillips counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Phillips lands with a shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Phillips circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2# Wick has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Wick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1# Wick throws a head kick but Phillips moves out of range.
Wick defending well as Phillips loads up on a big left hand. Phillips scores with a hook to the body. Wick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Wick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Wick doesn't succeed with the takedown and Phillips counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Nice defenses there by Wick. John Wick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wick's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phillips connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wick scrambles back to his feet. John Wick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Wick has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wick there as he acknowledges the shot. Phillips looks to land a left hand but Wick moved out of range nicely. Phillips's corner calls for a 1-2. Phillips obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Wick has his takedown stuffed and Phillips counters with a nice body shot. Phillips is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wick can do to turn this around? Wick is breathing heavily.#T2# Phillips stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Phillips wants it to stay on the feet. Buddy Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Wick. Wick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phillips throws out the jab. Wick shoots for a double leg takedown but Phillips sprawls well. He's pushed Wick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wick on the wrong end of a nice jab. Phillips lands a nice shot that snaps Wick's head back.
Phillips cracks Wick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. No luck with that takedown attempt from Wick. Phillips lands a nice hook to Wick's body. Wick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Phillips lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3# Wick staying out of range there. Phillips throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Phillips throws a jab when Wick was well out of range. Phillips misses with an uppercut. Wick saw that one coming. Phillips throws a shot from downtown. Wick moves away and avoids it. Phillips connects with a right hand. Wick shakes it off. Phillips swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phillips bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wick's head backwards. Phillips lands a nice shot to the body.
Wick takes one to the chin there. Phillips throws an overhand right that lands on Wick's shoulder, as Wick tries to avoid the shot. Wick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phillips to score with a decent uppercut.#T4# Phillips misses with a looping left. Wick changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Wick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wick throws a combination that misses letting Phillips counter with a right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Phillips lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Phillips misses with a hook. Wick ducked under it nicely. Phillips throws a hook but Wick blocks it. Phillips throws a jab but it's blocked by Wick. Wick with the counter takedown but Phillips avoids it easily. Wick misses with a takedown attempt and Phillips counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Wick is trying desperately to land a takedown but Phillips is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Wick. Good standup being displayed there by Phillips as he connects with a hook. Phillips lands a nice shot that snaps Wick's head back.
Phillips wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Phillips dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# No joy there for Phillips, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice cross by Phillips. Wick throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Phillips counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A punch combination from Phillips misses. Wick shapes to counter with a head kick. Wick slips under a jab from Phillips. Wick throws a counter combo. Phillips misses with an uppercut. Wick saw that one coming. Wick closes the distance but Phillips moves to the side and Phillips counters with a lovely straight right hand! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wick misses with a takedown attempt - Phillips sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Phillips misses with a straight right. A big right from Phillips misses. #T1# Phillips connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wick momentarily.
Phillips avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phillips throws a right hand that misses
and Wick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Wick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phillips. Wick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phillips. Nice shot lands for Phillips. Wick throws a head kick but Phillips moves out of range.
Wick moves out of range of the strikes. Wick looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Wick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phillips swats him away and circles back towards the center. Phillips is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Phillips stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2# Wick throws a head kick but Phillips moves out of range.
Wick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Wick walks into a left hand. Wick closes the distance and clinches up with Phillips, looking for a takedown. Wick pushes Phillips against the cage but Phillips circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. A head kick misses from Wick. Wick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. This has been an exciting period of action! Wick with a lazy takedown attempt letting Phillips counter with a right hand. Buddy Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Wick. Wick doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Phillips blocks a head kick by Wick.
Phillips lands a jab to Wick's midsection. A lazy left from Phillips finds it's target. The fighters circling - Phillips throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Phillips jabs Wick right on the nose. Wick blinks but takes it well.#T3# Phillips scores with a nice head shot. Phillips scores with a jab to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Phillips as he connects with a hook. A head kick by Wick misses enabling Phillips to counter with a crisp jab. Phillips scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Phillips keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Phillips moves into range and connects with a jab. Phillips thuds his right hand into Wick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Wick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phillips. And Wick tries to counter it with a takedown but Phillips pushes his down on his head and steps out. Wick takes one to the chin there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Phillips throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wick. #T4# Wick blocks a jab. Wick slips a jab and a cross from Phillips.
Wick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phillips avoids it really well and circles away. Phillips was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Wick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phillips. Phillips throws a series of punches but Wick moves out of range. Wick misses with a takedown attempt - Phillips sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Wick dives in and grabs Phillips's left leg, looking for a takedown. Phillips pushes down on Wick's head and hops out. Phillips is looking to counter punch.
And that's the end of the fight! Buddy Phillips showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Phillips, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:24 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:24 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buddy Phillips!
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Date: Apr 01, 2020 |
#R1# A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow Williams down. Williams misses with a wild body shot. Diaz looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD# Williams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Williams lands in his opponent's guard. Diaz working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Williams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Williams looking to pass the guard. #T1# Williams is stalling in the full guard. Williams wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position. Williams 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 lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB# Williams postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Diaz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Williams, into his guard. #REVB##T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#ES# Williams is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Williams keeps him there for the moment. Diaz is trying to push Williams away but Williams has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Williams drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Diaz keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Diaz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Diaz tries to circle away but Williams has him pinned against the cage. Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
#T3##BC2# Diaz breaks the clinch.
Diaz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diaz.
Williams tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range. Williams backing away here, and Diaz unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD# Williams dives in and scores a takedown into Diaz's guard. Williams trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diaz's guard. Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Williams throws an elbow that misses. Diaz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Williams's guard. Nice move by Diaz!#REVB# Williams keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully. #T4# Williams is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Williams has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diaz has passed into side control.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Diaz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ash Williams will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing. Williams has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Diaz.#TD# Williams feints and as Diaz raises his hands in defense, Williams changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Williams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Williams content to stall in guard here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Williams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SU# Williams stands up and waves to Diaz to follow him. Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it. Williams shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. An inside leg kick lands from Diaz. Williams looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well. Williams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Diaz finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ash Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Diaz misses with a right hand #TD# and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard. Williams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz. Williams controlling from the top position. Ash Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB# Williams has gone for a leg lock! Diaz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Williams's guard.#REVB##SUB# Williams has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though. Williams keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully. #SUB# Williams looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diaz passes into side control.
#T3# Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working. Williams tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Williams is squirming around, avoiding Diaz's attempts to control the action. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Williams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Williams wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Williams rolls, trying to escape but Diaz keeps control of the position.
Diaz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Williams is really stuck here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rodrigo Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target. Diaz connects with a leg kick. Williams looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Diaz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ash Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Diaz throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range. Williams staying out of range there.#TD# Williams gets the takedown into side control. Williams is trying to move to mount but Diaz reverses beautifully and ends up in Williams's guard. Diaz trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom. Williams pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage. #T1# Williams wants to control but Diaz passes easily into half guard.
Williams manages to get to full guard.
Diaz being controlled here momentarily. Williams wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB# Williams isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Diaz stacks Williams 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 Diaz! Williams tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Williams is in all sorts of trouble here.
Williams prevents any damage by holding on tight. Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3# Williams is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz tries to control but Williams wriggling away. #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. Williams wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away. Williams holds on to Diaz around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks. Diaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Williams is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight! Rodrigo Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Diaz 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rodrigo Diaz!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2020 |
#R1# Olondo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Olondo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akabusi doesn't manage to clinch there - Olondo circles away.
Akabusi doesn't manage to clinch there - Olondo circles away.
#TD# Akabusi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Akabusi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Olondo is trying to improve his position. Olondo struggling a bit here. Akabusi just content to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Olondo is trying to get back to half guard. Akabusi looks up at the clock and then as Olondo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Akabusi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Olondo is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Akabusi takes a little break here. Olondo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Akabusi cracks Olondo with a big elbow. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Olondo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Akabusi works to advance to full mount. Olondo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB# Akabusi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Olondo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Olondo shrugs it off. Akabusi looking to ground and pound but Olondo is blocking nicely. Akabusi misses with a head shot.#SU# Akabusi get's back to his feet.#TD# Akabusi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T3# Olondo tries to kick Akabusi off but Akabusi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SU# Akabusi stands up and beckons Olondo to join him on the feet. Olondo dodges the punch combination from Akabusi.
Akabusi misses with a wild combination.
#TD# Akabusi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Olondo to the ground. Akabusi is now in Olondo's guard. Akabusi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4##SU# Olondo is working an open guard so Akabusi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Akabusi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Olondo pinned against the cage. Olondo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. The fight stays on the outside here - Akabusi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#KD2# Olondo drops Akabusi with a beautiful combination! Akabusi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Olondo is looking for the KO!#CUT2# It looks like Chris Akabusi has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Olondo misses with a few strikes there.
#KD2# Olondo drops Akabusi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Akabusi looks back up at him and smiles so Olondo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2# Akabusi is rocked! Olondo keeps the fight on the outside.#TD# Akabusi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Akabusi showed some decent athleticism there. Akabusi not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dimitri Olondo will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Chris Akabusi's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##TD# Akabusi gets the takedown into side control. Olondo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Akabusi working away. Akabusi lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB# Akabusi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Olondo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Akabusi but great work by Olondo. Olondo wants to stand but Akabusi is controlling his arm. Akabusi tries to bench press Olondo off him but Olondo keeps the position. Akabusi sneaks back into half guard.#T1# Akabusi tries to roll over but Olondo keeps him under control. Akabusi controlling the position for now.#SUB# Akabusi looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Akabusi keeps control of the position for the meantime. Olondo controlling the action here. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Akabusi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Akabusi pulls Olondo in to control the position. Akabusi thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Olondo tries to stand but Akabusi is controlling from the bottom. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3# Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Olondo, as that shot connected.
Olondo throws a right hand that Akabusi ducks under and follows up with a left that Akabusi also avoids with ease.#TD# Akabusi dives in and scores a takedown into Olondo's guard.#SU# Akabusi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Olondo throws a right and a left that both miss. Dimitri Olondo seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD# Akabusi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Olondo! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Akabusi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
A lull in the action here as Akabusi stalls from top position. Olondo prevents Akabusi from moving into mount. #T4# Olondo is looking to regain half guard here but Akabusi keeps moving and retains side control. This has been an exciting period of action! We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Olondo can do anything to dispel that myth. Akabusi advances to mount. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Akabusi controlling from mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chris Akabusi will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Chris Akabusi's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Akabusi wants to clinch up but Olondo keeps it at a distance. Akabusi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Akabusi with a poor takedown and Olondo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Akabusi fails with the takedown.#KD2# Oooooh!!! Olondo has knocked Akabusi down with a huge combo! Olondo steps away and waves a wobbly Akabusi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Oh Akabusi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Olondo connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Akabusi to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Olondo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dimitri Olondo!
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#R1# Gudmundsson scores with a one two! Davids had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Davids tries to clinch up but Gudmundsson circles away and keeps his distance. Davids misses with a combination
and Gudmundsson counters with a one-two to the body. Davids darts in trying to clinch and Gudmundsson counters with a lovely shot to the body. Davids is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gudmundsson.#CUT2# It looks like Frankie Davids has been cut. Frankie Davids seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Gudmundsson closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Davids manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Horrible takedown attempt by Davids or perhaps it was just good defense by Gudmundsson, which made it look bad. Gudmundsson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Gudmundsson connects with a leg kick. Davids looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1# Davids tries to clinch there but Gudmundsson circles away.
Davids on the wrong end of a nice hook. Gudmundsson lands a body shot.
Davids throws the left hand but Gudmundsson avoids the punch easily. Davids could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Davids wants to clinch but Gudmundsson slips to the side and Gudmundsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Gudmundsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Davids tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Davids throws a leg kick and Gudmundsson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Gudmundsson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Davids throws a head kick but Gudmundsson moves out of range.
#T2# Gudmundsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. This has been an exciting period of action! Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gudmundsson - that will leave a mark!
Gudmundsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Davids misses with a takedown attempt letting Gudmundsson counter with a right hand. Gudmundsson works over Davids's head and body with a nice combination. Davids swings for the body but Gudmundsson moves out of range.
Davids shoots in for a takedown but Gudmundsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Davids. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Gudmundsson forces Davids back against the cage and clinches. Gudmundsson scores a nice knee to the body.
Davids is breathing heavily. Gudmundsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3# Davids is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gudmundsson to keep the fight standing.#BC# Davids breaks from the clinch.
Davids closes the distance looking to clinch and Gudmundsson counters with a series of strikes. Davids will be more careful next time no doubt. Davids fails with the takedown and Gudmundsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Davids shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Gudmundsson counters with a stiff right hand. Gudmundsson lands a two punch combo.
A left and a right from Gudmundsson both land. Nice combination. #T4# Gudmundsson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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! Both fighters circling a little - Gudmundsson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Davids is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gudmundsson.#TD# Davids shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Davids wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gudmundsson keeps working. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gudmundsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Davids. #SU# Davids decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Gudmundsson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Frankie Davids's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Davids has a takedown stuffed. Davids is looking to clinch. Davids tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gudmundsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Gudmundsson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Frankie Davids is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Davids dives in for a single leg takedown but Gudmundsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Davids shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gudmundsson but Gudmundsson pushes him off and we're back to square one. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Davids. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gudmundsson feints a jab promting Davids to slip. Gudmundsson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Davids slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Gudmundsson connects with a leg kick. Davids looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1##TD# Davids drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2# Gudmundsson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Davids has his takedown stuffed and Gudmundsson counters with a stiff right hand. Gudmundsson scores with a one two! Davids had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2# Gudmundsson moves into the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gudmundsson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2# Gudmundsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2# Left hook, right uppercut from Gudmundsson. Davids tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. And Gudmundsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Davids pushes his down on his head and steps out. Davids gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Davids takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2# Gudmundsson rushes Davids and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Gudmundsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Gudmundsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Davids. Gudmundsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Danga de danga de dang - Gudmundsson scores with a four punch combination! Gudmundsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##TD# Davids shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Davids was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Gudmundsson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Davids easily slips into full mount! Gudmundsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gudmundsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davids. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Davids controlling from the full mount. Gudmundsson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB# Davids is working for a kimura but Gudmundsson is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4# Davids is trying to control the action in half guard but Gudmundsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gudmundsson tries to get to full guard but Davids has control of the leg. #SU# Davids decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Gudmundsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Frankie Davids's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Davids dives in and grabs Gudmundsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gudmundsson pushes down on Davids's head and hops out. Gudmundsson wants to clinch. Gudmundsson scores with a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davids is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gudmundsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Gudmundsson is looking for the big counter here. Gudmundsson tries to clinch but Davids moves out of range. Davids dives in and grabs Gudmundsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gudmundsson pushes down on Davids's head and hops out. Gudmundsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Davids. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Davids fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gudmundsson avoids it really well and circles away. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Gudmundsson closes the distance and lands a one-two. Davids shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Gudmundsson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Gudmundsson leaves Davids with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Gudmundsson is working the combinations to good effect here.#T2# Gudmundsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Gudmundsson scores with a kick to the body.
Steve Gudmundsson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Gudmundsson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Davids throws a series of punches but Gudmundsson moves out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gudmundsson closes the distance and lands a one-two. Gudmundsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Davids looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Gudmundsson unleashes a big counter combination but Davids bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Jab from Gudmundsson.#T3# Gudmundsson lands a jab to Davids's midsection.#CL2# Gudmundsson moves into the clinch. Davids looking to stall.
#BC2# Gudmundsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Steve Gudmundsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Davids darts in looking for a takedown but Gudmundsson gets double underhooks and turns Davids into the cage. Gudmundsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Davids defends it well.#CL2# Gudmundsson moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC# Davids breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Gudmundsson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Davids eats them both and turns towards Gudmundsson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Gudmundsson moves in looking to clinch but Davids pushes him off.#T4# Gudmundsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gudmundsson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Gudmundsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Davids has his takedown stuffed and Gudmundsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Davids has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Gudmundsson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Frankie Davids has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gudmundsson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Gudmundsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight! Steve Gudmundsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Gudmundsson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Glass scores the fight 26:30 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Gudmundsson! Steve Gudmundsson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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