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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Jakic rushes Curtis and presses him up against the cage. Curtis lands a right hand. Our sources have told us that Jakic has been working on his elbows in the gym. A nice right hand lands inside from Curtis. Curtis scores with a hook to the body.#BC2# Curtis manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Curtis closes the distance and clinches. #BC2# Curtis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Jakic forces Curtis back against the cage and clinches. Curtis's coach down at CCF Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Curtis's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC2# Curtis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jakic walks into a stiff left hand from Curtis. Curtis fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Jakic to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Jakic looks to clinch but Curtis throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Jakic taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Topher Curtis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2018 |
#R1# Jakic thows a body kick. Dudley tries to catch it but that hurt him. Jakic throws a series of punches but Dudley moves out of range. Jakic swinging wildly here.
#CL2# Jakic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2# Jakic manages to break the clinch.
Jakic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL# and Dudley counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2# Jakic breaks the clinch.
#CL# Jakic gets tackled into the cage by Dudley. Dudley maintains the clinch. Jakic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dudley keeps control of Jakic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Jakic prevents the takedown attempt.
Jakic avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley. Dudley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1# Jakic blocks an elbow strike.#BC# Dudley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jakic misses with a wild combination.
Jakic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Jakic throws a body punch but Dudley moves out of range. A jab lands there for Jakic. A head kick misses from Jakic. Dudley is looking to counter punch. Jakic is looking to chop away at Dudley's legs. #CL# Jakic tries to keep at a distance but Dudley has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC# Dudley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jakic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dudley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL# Dudley pushes Jakic up against the cage in a clinch.#T2# Dudley tries to land a knee to the head but Jakic blocks with his arms.
#BC# Dudley breaks from the clinch.
Jakic throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2# Jakic has Dudley up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC# Dudley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Dudley instigates a clinch. Jakic lands a left hand.
Jakic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jakic misses with a knee to the head. #BC# Dudley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Dudley clinches. Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3# Jakic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dudley.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Dudley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC# Dudley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jakic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jakic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dudley eats them both and turns towards Jakic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL# Dudley moves into the clinch successfully.
Jakic is trying to force a seperation but Dudley has the dominant position.#BC2# Jakic breaks from the clinch.
Jakic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Jakic misses. Nejc Jakic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jakic looks winded! Jakic swinging wildly here.
#T4##CL# Dudley closes the distance and pushes Jakic back into the cage. Dudley leaning against his opponent.
#BC# Dudley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dudley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jakic tries a head kick but it misses.
Dudley drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jakic sprawls and moves away. Jakic falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD# and Dudley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Jakic is looking to get back to is feet but Dudley passes into side control.
#SU# Dudley decides to stand back up. Dudley steps back and let's Jakic get back to his feet. A nice combination there by Jakic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nejc Jakic dominated that round. That's time! Dudley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL# Dudley clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Dudley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Dudley lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC# Dudley breaks from the clinch.
Jakic throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL# Dudley moves into the clinch.#BC# Dudley 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. Jakic looks to land a combination but Dudley avoids it well. Dudley thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL# Dudley has closed the distance and engaged Jakic in a clinch.
#BC# Dudley breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Jakic gets a clinch. #T1##BC# Dudley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Jakic clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Dudley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Jakic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dudley, pushing him back against the cage.#BC# Dudley breaks from the clinch.
Dudley avoids the head kick by Jakic.
Jakic is breathing heavily.#CL2# Jakic gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC# Dudley manages to break the clinch.
Jakic closes the distance and lands a one-two. Jakic lands with an overhand left.#CL2# Jakic pushes Dudley up against the cage in a clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC# Dudley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Jakic takes the fight into the clinch. #T2##BC# Dudley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Dudley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jakic, pushing him back against the cage.#BC# Dudley breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Jakic has Dudley up against the cage in a clinch.
Dudley tries a body shot but Jakic blocks it.
Dudley tries to pull guard but Jakic holds him up against the cage and eventually Dudley drops back down to his feet.
#BC# Dudley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jakic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL2# Jakic clinches up against the cage.#T3##BC# Dudley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Dudley clinches. #BC# Dudley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Good standup being displayed there by Jakic as he connects with a hook.#CL# Dudley clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Dudley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Jakic has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC# Dudley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jakic throws a combination that misses #TD# and Dudley counters with a takedown into side control. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dudley just content to control the position. Jakic tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T4# You get the feeling that Jakic really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#SU# Dudley is standing up, even though he is in mount. #TD# Dudley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jakic did well to prevent Dudley getting side control. Jakic wants to stand back up but Dudley manages to pass into side control.
A lull in the action here. Dudley working the body and head with strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nejc Jakic will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Dudley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Jakic swinging wildly here.
As Jakic tries to get set, Dudley tries to push him back and clinch up but Jakic manages to avoid the attempt. Jakic throws a right and a left that Dudley avoids nicely. Jakic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2# Jakic has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC# Dudley breaks from the clinch.
Jakic throws a nice looking combination but Dudley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Jakic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jakic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dudley attempts a counter takedown but Jakic avoids it well and moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Dudley clinches with his opponent.
Jakic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC# Dudley manages to break the clinch.
#T1# Dudley tries to clinch but Jakic moves out of range. #CL# Dudley moves into the clinch.#BC# Dudley breaks the clinch.
Dudley is looking to clinch. No joy there for Jakic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dudley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jakic manages to circle out of the way.#CL# Dudley has Jakic up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC# Dudley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Some wild striking there from Jakic.
Dudley is looking for a counter combo. Jakic throws a right and a left that both miss. Jakic scores with a decent looking hook.#T2# Dudley tries to close the distance and clinch but Jakic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Dudley tries to clinch there but Jakic circles away.
Jakic swats away the attempt to clinch by Dudley. Jakic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Anthony Dudley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jakic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dudley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jakic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL# Dudley clinches. #BC# Dudley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Dudley is looking to clinch but Jakic is avoiding it.
#CL2# Jakic takes the fight into the clinch. #T3##BC# Dudley breaks the clinch.
#CL# Dudley gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC# Dudley breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Jakic gets a clinch. Dudley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jakic avoids it.#BC# Dudley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Dudley gets a clinch. Jakic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Dudley trying to land knees to the body.
#BC# Dudley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dudley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jakic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4##CL2# Jakic clinches. Dudley is trying to pull guard but Jakic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Dudley missing with knees to the body.
#BC# Dudley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nejc Jakic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# Jakic rushes Dudley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Dudley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC# Dudley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jakic tries to bum rush Dudley with a series of wild strikes but Dudley uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Dudley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anthony Dudley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jakic scores with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Nejc Jakic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Jakic 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nejc Jakic!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2018 |
#R1##KD2# Jakic lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Pate sprawling to the canvas. Jakic follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Pate hang on? #CUT2# It looks like Chas Pate has been cut. Pate trying to control but Jakic postures up.
Pate is trying to get back to full guard. Jakic is trying to control the action in half guard but Pate is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Jakic trying to pass the guard but Pate defending well. Pate is holding on to half guard well. Jakic is looking to advance position but Pate won't allow it. Pate controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1# Jakic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB# Pate looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Pate tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Pate is refusing to be controlled, as Jakic sits in half guard. Pate keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Pate is trying to get back to full guard.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Pate is staying active underneath Jakic, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Jakic throws a nice looking combination but Pate bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Jakic just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPate. Jakic misses with a double jab.
#TD# Pate is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jakic's half guard.#SUB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Pate is looking for a kimura but Jakic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pate to get the leverage. #SUB# Pate wants to work for an arm triangle but Jakic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Pate is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jakic is looking for a sweep. Pate is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB# Pate seems to be working for a kimura but Jakic defends the submission attempt.#SUB# Pate is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB# Pate is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jakic is just riding it out for now. Pate eventually gives up the hold. Jakic trying to hold on to Pate's head to control him but Pate postures up.
#SUB# Pate is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jakic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pate. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Jakic gets back to full guard.
Pate stopping the sweep attempt from Jakic. Pate lands a couple of digs. Pate throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jakic works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Pate tries to stand but Jakic is controlling from the bottom. Jakic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Pate lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SU# Pate stands up from Jakic's guard - Pate perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nejc Jakic dominated that round. The cut man is working on Chas Pate's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Both fighters circling a little - Jakic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2# Jakic moves into range and clinches up with Pate.#BC# Pate's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Pate shoots in for a double leg but Jakic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Jakic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pate. Jakic lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2# Jakic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jakic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC# Pate pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jakic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pate goes for a double leg but Jakic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jakic continues to drive forward.#CL2# Pate tries to keep at a distance but Jakic has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC# Pate pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1# Jakic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pate counters with a one-two to the body. Jakic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jakic lands a nice hook to Pate's body. Pate takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Nejc Jakic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jakic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jakic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pate has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2# Jakic gets a clinch. #BC# Pate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jakic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2# Pate is rocked! 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!#CL2# Jakic has Pate up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Pate is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Jakic lands an elbow just above Pate 's eye. #BC# Pate breaks the clinch.
Jakic lands an uppercut, right on the button! Pate tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nejc Jakic!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2016 |
#R1# Majcen misses with a series of wild punches.
Shaffer tries to counter by clinching up but Majcen breaks away and moves out of range. Majcen throws a right and a left that both miss. Shaffer feinted with a counter takedown. Majcen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Majcen!
Majcen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Majcen misses with a combination
#TD# and Shaffer counters with a nice double leg into half guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Shaffer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Shaffer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Shaffer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Majcen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Shaffer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1# Majcen is trying to hold Shaffer in close to prevent damage but Shaffer has managed to pass into half guard.
Shaffer thows a huge punch but Majcen dodges it nicely.
Majcen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shaffer. Majcen wants to control but Shaffer is keeping busy.
Majcen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Majcen trying to control from the bottom.
Shaffer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Majcen taking some punishment here, with Shaffer in his half guard. #T2# Majcen is trying to stand up here but Shaffer is controlling him well. Shaffer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Shaffer blocks the strikes from Majcen.
Majcen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shaffer. #SU# Shaffer stands up and beckons Majcen to join him on the feet. #CL# Shaffer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shaffer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Majcen.
#BC# Shaffer manages to break the clinch.
Shaffer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Majcen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shaffer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3# Majcen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Majcen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Majcen looks to land a combination but Shaffer avoids it well. Majcen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shaffer moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A punch combination from Majcen misses. Nejc Majcen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Majcen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nejc Majcen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A head kick misses from Majcen. Majcen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Shaffer appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Majcen looks winded! Majcen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shaffer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. We've been informed that Majcen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Majcen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shaffer doesn't seem bothered though. Majcen throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Shaffer tries to counter by clinching up but Majcen breaks away and moves out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Majcen tries to land a leg kick but Shaffer saw it coming and moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Majcen. That's going to slow Shaffer down. #T4# Some wild striking there from Majcen.
Majcen misses with a head kick.
Shaffer slips a jab and a cross from Majcen.
Shaffer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A slapping body kick lands there for Majcen. Majcen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Majcen feints and then cracks Shaffer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shaffer down. Majcen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shaffer circles away quickly and effectively. Majcen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Majcen is looking to land body kicks. Majcen falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL# The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. and Shaffer counters by clinching up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nejc Majcen dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Majcen misses with a wild body shot. Shaffer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Majcen sprawls well. Majcen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shaffer gets slowly back to his feet. Majcen throws a head kick that misses #CL# and Shaffer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Majcen looking to throw knees to the head but Shaffer is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Majcen throws an elbow but misses. Shaffer slows down the pace here.
Majcen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Majcen lands a damaging elbow. Majcen lands a hook that snaps the head of Shaffer backwards. Shaffer is trying to pull guard but Majcen has him pressed against the cage.#TD# Shaffer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shaffer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Majcen trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaffer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Majcen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Majcen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Majcen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1# Shaffer wants to sweep but no luck. Majcen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Shaffer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Shaffer keeping moving, preventing Majcen from controlling successfully. Majcen looking to sit in guard and control but Shaffer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Shaffer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2# Majcen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shaffer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2# Majcen wants to stand and escape but Shaffer is having none of it. Majcen has momentary wrist control but Shaffer slips an elbow through the middle. Shaffer postures up in Majcen's guard and throws a big left but Majcen blocks it. Majcen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shaffer has passed into side control.
Check out the look on Shaffer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T3# Majcen is looking for a sweep. You can see the frustration on Majcen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Dustin Shaffer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Majcen looks to move to half guard but instead Shaffer has passed into mount! Damn! Shaffer lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Shaffer is landing with some decent strikes but Majcen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Majcen regains half guard. Majcen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shaffer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Majcen is looking to improve his position.
#T4# Majcen trying to control here.
Shaffer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Majcen punching from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Majcen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shaffer is working away from the top position though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Shaffer dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Majcen throws a leg kick but Shaffer moved away. Majcen misses the shot to the body. Shaffer checks a low kick from Majcen. Majcen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2# Majcen gets in close and instigates a clinch. Shaffer blocks an elbow strike. Majcen struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaffer controls his hands.
Majcen scores with a shoulder strike. Shaffer jumps guard but Majcen stands there with Shaffer around his waist. Shaffer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shaffer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Majcen to keep the fight standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shaffer prevents a body shot from Majcen. Majcen misses with an elbow strike.
#BC# Shaffer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Majcen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shaffer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Majcen sprawls and moves away.#CL2# Majcen closes the distance and clinches.#T1# Majcen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shaffer backwards. Majcen missing with knees to the body.
Shaffer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Majcen missing with knees to the body.
Majcen managing to block the knees to the body from Shaffer.
#BC# Shaffer breaks the clinch.
Majcen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Majcen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Majcen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Shaffer slips a jab and a cross from Majcen.
Majcen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL# and Shaffer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Shaffer tries to pull guard but Majcen forces him back to his feet, against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dustin Shaffer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC# Shaffer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Majcen throws a series of punches but Shaffer moves out of range. Shaffer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. No joy there for Majcen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2# Shaffer dodges the punch combination from Majcen.
#TD# Shaffer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Majcen sprawls well initially but Shaffer persists and gets the takedown into half guard. 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! Nice strikes from Shaffer there. Shaffer is thwarting Majcen's attempts to control the position. Shaffer looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Majcen strikes from the bottom but Shaffer passes into mount!
Majcen's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T3# Majcen is trying desperately to improve position. Shaffer landing shots from mount. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Shaffer with good strikes from the mount here! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Shaffer lands a big shot there that rocks Majcen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Majcen tries to hold on but Shaffer pushes him away. Shaffer landing punches. Majcen is trying to stand. Shaffer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Shaffer lands a big elbow. Majcen is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dustin Shaffer. I think Shaffer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dustin Shaffer! Nejc Majcen was interviewed post fight and said 'I stay humble in defeat so il go training and be back'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2016 |
#R1# Nunez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Nejc Majcen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A low kick from Majcen is predictable there #TD2# and Nunez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Majcen! A lull in the action here as Nunez stalls from top position. Majcen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Nunez controlling the pace. #SUB2# Nunez is working for a submission of some sort.
Nunez is taking a breather. Majcen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Majcen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Nunez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1# Nunez controlling from mount. #SUB2# Nunez working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Majcen looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Nunez! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Saul Nunez! Nejc Majcen spoke after the fight, saying 'I stay humble in defeat so il go training and be back'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2016 |
#R1# Wu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Majcen under the eye. Majcen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Majcen takes one on the button. Wu swats away the attempt to clinch by Majcen. Wu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Majcen. Majcen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Majcen throws a sloppy head kick and Wu moves out of range easily. Wu jabs Majcen to the body, keeping him at a distance. Majcen thumps Wu with a low kick. Majcen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. A chopping leg kick lands by Majcen. Wu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Majcen has time to react.#ROC2# Majcen is rocked! Majcen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Majcen throws a sloppy head kick and Wu moves out of range easily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Majcen.
Wu dodges the punch combination from Majcen.
Wu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Majcen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wu cracks Majcen with a right hand to the side of the head. Majcen looks to land a body kick but Wu moved away.#T1# A head kick misses from Majcen. Majcen is breathing heavily.#KD2# Wu cracks Majcen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Majcen to stand back up! Oh Majcen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Wu fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Majcen to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Majcen looks to clinch but Wu throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Majcen taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Daniel Wu! Nejc Majcen spoke after the fight, saying 'I stay humble in defeat so il go training and be back'.
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Event:
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Date: May 02, 2016 |
#R1# Majcen closes the distance but McConor moves to the side and McConor counters with a nice body shot. McConor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Majcen defends well and McConor ends up having to push Majcen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Majcen scores with a head kick. McConor tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. A thudding body kick lands there by Majcen!
Nejc Majcen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Majcen scores with a head kick.
McConor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McConor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Majcen. Majcen takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2# McConor closes the distance and clinches. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McConor cracks Majcen with a nice body shot. Majcen missing with knees to the body.
Majcen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. McConor misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2# McConor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Majcen tries to bum rush McConor with a series of wild strikes but McConor uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Majcen throws a sloppy head kick and McConor moves out of range easily. McConor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Majcen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Majcen wants it to stay on the feet. Majcen is looking to counter the offense by McConor and move into the clinch.#T1##CL2# McConor gets a clinch. Majcen tries to land a knee to the head but McConor blocks with his arms.
#TD2# McConor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. McConor is controlling Majcen's posture. Majcen trying to control but McConor is working from the bottom. Majcen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# McConor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Majcen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Majcen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. McConor wants to sweep here but Majcen controlling him for the moment. McConor seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Majcen wants to control from the top but McConor keeps moving. Majcen is really struggling to control McConor but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2##SUB2# McConor looking for a guillotine here but Majcen defends easily.
McConor wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. McConor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. McConor keeping moving, preventing Majcen from controlling successfully. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Majcen misses with a jab, cross combination.
A solid body kick from Majcen. A head kick misses from Majcen. Majcen throws a nice looking combination but McConor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. And an attempted straight right on the counter from McConor! But no joy. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McConor. Nejc Majcen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory McConor.#T3# Majcen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McConor's head backwards. McConor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. McConor shoots for a takedown but Majcen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Majcen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. And McConor tries to counter it with a takedown but Majcen pushes his down on his head and steps out. Majcen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McConor fails with a takedown attempt. McConor looks winded! Majcen misses with a double jab.
McConor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Majcen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. McConor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Majcen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Majcen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Majcen scores with a push kick. Majcen scores with a kick to the midsection. Majcen swinging wildly here.
#T4# Majcen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McConor backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Majcen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. McConor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Majcen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McConor somewhat. A solid body kick from Majcen. Nice jab there from Majcen. Majcen is looking to slow McConor down with leg kicks. Majcen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McConor. That did some damage! McConor blocks a head kick by Majcen.
McConor has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Majcen. Majcen lands with a kick to the temple. McConor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Majcen throws a right and a left that McConor avoids nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nejc Majcen dominated that round. That's time! Majcen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Majcen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2# and McConor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Majcen! A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. McConor tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. A lull in the action here as McConor stalls from top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# McConor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1# McConor tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2# McConor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Majcen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Majcen wants to get back to his feet. Majcen is trying to escape the position but McConor is controlling the position. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2# McConor tries for a kimura but Majcen is defending well. Majcen is trying to buck McConor off.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. A slapping leg kick lands for Majcen.
Majcen tries to clinch but McConor is having none of it. Majcen throws a nice looking combination but McConor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A solid body kick from Majcen. McConor moves out of range of the strikes. Majcen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McConor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. McConor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Majcen swivels and escapes.#T3# Majcen throws a right hand that McConor ducks under and follows up with a left that McConor also avoids with ease. Majcen misses with the combination.
Nejc Majcen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. McConor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Majcen.
McConor unleashes a big counter combination but Majcen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Nejc Majcen is winning the standup battle so far. Majcen misses with a wild body shot. Majcen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McConor counters with a left and a right that stings Majcen. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. McConor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Majcen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McConor somewhat. Nejc Majcen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory McConor. McConor shoots in and drives through. Majcen sprawls well. Majcen throws the kick towards the body but McConor avoids it. McConor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. McConor throws a half hearted mid kick. McConor fails with a takedown attempt. #T4# Majcen connects with an inside leg kick. Majcen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McConor. Nejc Majcen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Majcen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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! Majcen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Majcen tries a head kick but it misses.
McConor shoots for a double leg takedown but Majcen sprawls well. He's pushed McConor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. McConor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Majcen finds it's way round the side to connect with McConor's head. Majcen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McConor circles away quickly and effectively. McConor looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. McConor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Majcen throws a head kick that McConor semi-blocks.
Majcen connects with a body shot that sends McConor's belly button to the back. McConor avoids the head kick by Majcen.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Majcen misses with a knee to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nejc Majcen dominated that second round. That's time! Majcen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# McConor shoots in for a takedown but Majcen shows good takedown defense. #CL2# Majcen tries to keep at a distance but McConor has taken the fight into the clinch. Majcen scores with a nice hook to the head. Majcen misses with an elbow strike.
Majcen misses with the head strike.
#TD2# McConor pulls Majcen into guard.
Majcen looking to sit in guard and control but McConor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Majcen looking to control.
Majcen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McConor can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McConor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB# Majcen has his foot on McConor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McConor works his way back into a safe position though. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# McConor landing some decent shots from guard. Majcen controls McConor momentarily but McConor frees himself. Gregory McConor has got the better of the ground game so far. McConor looking to control the position here, rather than advance. McConor throws a big elbow that misses. McConor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. McConor stopping the sweep attempt from Majcen. McConor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Majcen swivels though and keeps the full guard. Majcen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McConor has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Majcen tries to improve position but can't. McConor works to advance to full mount. Majcen defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Majcen squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
McConor controlling the pace for now. #T3# Majcen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McConor tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Majcen is trying to escape the mount.
Majcen wants to hold on but McConor pushes him away. Majcen is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Poor strikes thrown by McConor there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
McConor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2# McConor looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Majcen tries to get back to half guard but can't. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! McConor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight! Gregory McConor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Majcen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nejc Majcen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Singleterry clinches. #BC2# Singleterry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Conor lands a front kick. Conor misses with a low kick. Singleterry should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#CL2# Singleterry fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Conor, pushing him back against the cage. Singleterry blocking some punches.
Conor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2# Singleterry has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Conor regains guard immediately. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Singleterry looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Singleterry preventing the sweep. Singleterry controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Singleterry postures up in Conor's guard and throws a big left but Conor blocks it. #T1# Singleterry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Conor controls Singleterry momentarily but Singleterry frees himself. Singleterry with a flurry of punches that miss. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Singleterry content to stall in guard here. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Mcgregor Conor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Singleterry shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Singleterry sitting in guard, not really doing much. Singleterry passes into half guard. #T2# Conor misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Singleterry trying to mount his opponent but Conor defends it. Singleterry passes to side control. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Conor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Singleterry wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Singleterry scores with punches from side control. #T3# Conor being controlled for a moment. Singleterry moves into full mount! Singleterry looking to control and managing it successfully. Singleterry working away from the top, dropping strikes. Singleterry controlling his opponent. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Singleterry cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC2# Conor is rocked!#T4# Singleterry looking to control and managing it successfully. Oh Conor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Singleterry fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Singleterry with a couple of short strikes. Singleterry controlling his opponent. Singleterry punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB2# Singleterry is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Conor can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Singleterry dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# No joy there for Conor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Conor seems to have got his legs back now. Singleterry avoids the head kick by Conor.
Conor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Singleterry back to the cage. Conor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL2# Singleterry has Conor up against the cage in a clinch.
Conor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2# Singleterry has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Conor regains guard immediately. Singleterry not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Singleterry is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Conor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Singleterry showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1# If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SU2# Conor is working an open guard so Singleterry takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2# Singleterry is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Conor's half guard. Singleterry is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2##SUB2# Conor is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Singleterry has latched onto it... Big trouble! Singleterry pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Conor is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Singleterry!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joey Singleterry! In defeat, Mcgregor Conor stepped up to the mic, saying 'Il be back'.
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Event:
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Date: Mar 13, 2016 |
#R1# A head kick misses from Conor. Suarez throws a big counter combination but Conor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. A head kick by Conor misses and Suarez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL# Suarez clinches with his opponent.
Conor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Suarez.
Conor misses with an elbow strike.
Conor crunches a lovely knee into Suarez's ribcage. Suarez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Suarez blocks an uppercut.
Conor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD# Suarez gets control of Conor's arms and successfully pulls guard. Suarez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Conor throws a big elbow that misses. #ES# Suarez is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Conor presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Conor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Suarez avoids it. Suarez lands a good knee to the midsection. Conor won't want to take too many of those. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Suarez lands a nice knee to the body. Conor looks winded! A short body shot lands from Suarez as the two fighters clinch.
#TD# Suarez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Suarez is controlling the pace.
Conor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1# Suarez not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB# Suarez seems to be working for a kimura but Conor defends the submission attempt. Suarez throwing shots but Conor is blocking nicely. Suarez is controlling the pace.
Suarez prevents Conor from improving his position. Suarez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Suarez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Suarez blocks a jab. Suarez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mcgregor Conor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Conor tries to clinch but fails miserably and Suarez counters with a left and a right that stings Conor. Suarez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Conor. Conor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Conor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mcgregor Conor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Conor tries to bum rush Suarez with a series of wild strikes but Suarez uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Conor looks to land a body kick but Suarez moved away. Suarez tries to counter by clinching up but Conor breaks away and moves out of range.#TD# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Conor gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Suarez to score an easy takedown into full guard. 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! Suarez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Conor is trying to control the position but Suarez postures up. Conor 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. Conor throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
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 Jim Suarez will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Suarez fails with a takedown attempt. Conor stuffs the takedown. A low kick from Conor misses #TD# and Suarez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Suarez. Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Conor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Suarez sitting in guard, not really doing much. Conor 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Suarez 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. #T1# Suarez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Jim Suarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Conor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Suarez stays in close to Conor's body and controls the position. Conor is trying to keep Suarez in close.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Suarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Conor's waist but Conor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Suarez off to one side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Suarez. That's going to take a lot out of him. No joy there for Conor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Conor is breathing heavily. Danga de danga de dang - Conor scores with a four punch combination! Conor scores with a spinning back kick! Suarez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2# Conor throws a nice looking combination but Suarez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Conor stuffs the takedown. Conor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Suarez throws a quick counter kick to the body but Conor avoids it. The fight stays on the outside here - Suarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A head kick misses from Conor. Suarez goes for a double leg but Conor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Conor continues to drive forward. Suarez is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Conor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Conor wants it to stay on the feet. Conor connects with the punch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Conor misses with a looping left. Conor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Conor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD# and Suarez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T3# Suarez working Conor over with strikes. Suarez controlling the action here. Suarez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Conor for as long as he can get away with.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Conor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Suarezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Mcgregor Conor seems to be getting the better of the standup. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Conor goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Conor misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mcgregor Conor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Suarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Suarez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Conor tries to avoid it but Suarez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Conor to the ground. Conor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Conor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL# and Suarez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Conor. Conor gets underhooks to prevent Suarez's takedown attempt.
Conor working some nice short punches in the clinch. Conor tries to throw a body punch but Suarez avoids it by throwing Conor back against the cage. Conor stops a takedown attempt from Suarez.
We've been informed that Conor has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Suarez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Suarez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Suarez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Conor up against the cage. Conor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Conor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Suarez avoids it. Suarez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Conor. Conor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Suarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Suarez cracks Conor with a nice body shot. Suarez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Conor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1##TD# Suarez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Suarez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Conor throws an elbow that misses. Suarez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Conor's guard. Nice move by Suarez!#REVR##SUB2# Conor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Suarez passes into side control.
Conor is trying to get back to his feet. Conor is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Suarez working away.#T2# Suarez cracks Conor with a big right hand but Conor just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Conor tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Suarez easily slips into full mount! Suarez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Suarez continues to stall.#T3##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. Conor is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Conor is trying to escape the mount.
Suarez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Suarez with a couple of short strikes. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Suarez avoids the attempt from Conor to control. Conor sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Jim Suarez showed his dominance in that final round. I think Suarez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Suarez! The defeated Mcgregor Conor had this to say: 'Il be back'.
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