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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #15
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Clarkson gets a clinch.
Stanley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stanley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Clarkson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stanley prevents it.
Clarkson is breathing heavily.
Stanley leaning against his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stanley.
Stanley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clarkson backwards.
Stanley taking a breather.
Stanley is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Clarkson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stanley smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crack! Stanley connects with the perfect overhand right and Clarkson falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Stanley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Stanley!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Clarkson rushes Piotrowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Piotrowski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Piotrowski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Clarkson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Clarkson slows down the pace here.
Piotrowski is trying to pull guard but Clarkson has him pressed against the cage.
Piotrowski wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Piotrowski. 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.
Piotrowski tries to pull guard but Clarkson holds him up against the cage and eventually Piotrowski drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Clarkson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Clarkson stays in close to Piotrowski's body and controls the position.
It looks like Clarkson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Piotrowski 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.
Clarkson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#ES#
Piotrowski has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Clarkson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Piotrowski is trying to break free.#BC2#
Clarkson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Clarkson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Clarkson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2##SU2#
Clarkson gets to his feet - Piotrowski follows without any prompting.
Piotrowski leaves Clarkson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Clarkson has closed the distance and engaged Piotrowski in a clinch.
Piotrowski tries to break free but Clarkson pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Clarkson has Piotrowski pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Clarkson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Piotrowski tumbling to the mat - Clarkson dives into Piotrowski's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Clarkson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Piotrowski tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SU2#
Clarkson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Piotrowski fails to land the takedown.
Clarkson wants to counter the offense by Piotrowski and move into the clinch position.
Clarkson dodges the punch combination from Piotrowski.
Clarkson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Clarkson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Piotrowski sprawls well. Piotrowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clarkson gets slowly back to his feet.
Piotrowski has his takedown stuffed
and Clarkson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4##CL2#
Piotrowski gets tackled into the cage by Clarkson. Clarkson maintains the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Clarkson lands a nice knee to the body. #TD2#
Clarkson drags the fight down to the ground.
Piotrowski cracks Clarkson with a solid left hand.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clarkson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clarkson trying to control the position here.
We've been informed that Clarkson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clarkson has a closed guard, preventing Piotrowski from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Clarkson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Clarkson fails with the takedown.
Piotrowski misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Clarkson instigates a clinch.
Clarkson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Clarkson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Clarkson wants a takedown.
Artur Piotrowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Clarkson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarkson has Piotrowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Piotrowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Piotrowski jumps guard but Clarkson stands there with Piotrowski around his waist. Piotrowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Clarkson stalling against the cage.
Piotrowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Piotrowski wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Piotrowski is fighting off a takedown attempt but Clarkson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Piotrowski to the mat. Piotrowski regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Clarkson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Piotrowski can't keep his opponent in guard - Clarkson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Clarkson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Piotrowski wants to stand back up but Clarkson manages to pass into side control.
Piotrowski struggling a bit here.#T2##SUB2#
Clarkson tries for a kimura but Piotrowski is defending well. #SUB2#
Clarkson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Clarkson controlling from side mount. #T3#
Piotrowski struggling a bit here.
Piotrowski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Clarkson off and has taken his back!
Clarkson trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Clarkson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Piotrowski.
Piotrowski wants to control but Clarkson is keeping busy.
Clarkson is taking damage to the body and head. #T4#
Clarkson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Clarkson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Piotrowski missing with strikes from the back.
Clarkson trying to control but not successfully.
Clarkson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Clarkson is pressing down on Piotrowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Piotrowski trying to control but Clarkson is working from the bottom.
Clarkson seems keen to control Piotrowski's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tyson Clarkson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. 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#
Piotrowski throws a sloppy head kick
and Clarkson counters with a series of strikes. Piotrowski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Piotrowski tries for a takedown but Clarkson circles away easily
and Clarkson counters with a head kick. #TD2#
Clarkson drives through with a takedown into Piotrowski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Clarkson stays in close to Piotrowski's body and controls the position.
Piotrowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU2#
Piotrowski is working an open guard so Clarkson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Clarkson has Piotrowski up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Clarkson gets control of Piotrowski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Clarkson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Clarkson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clarkson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Piotrowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clarkson has control of Piotrowski's left arm, preventing Piotrowski from doing any damage.
Piotrowski stopping the sweep attempt from Clarkson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piotrowski wants to control from the top but Clarkson keeps moving.
Clarkson pulls Piotrowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Piotrowski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Piotrowski wants to control from the top but Clarkson keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#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.#ES2#
Clarkson pushes Piotrowski off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Piotrowski gets caught napping as Clarkson dives in and scores a takedown. Piotrowski manages to retain guard.
Piotrowski wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Clarkson manages to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#REVR#
Piotrowski is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Clarkson controlling the pace for now.
Clarkson is continuing to stall.#T3##SUB2#
Clarkson working for a submission but Piotrowski is keeping him at bay.
Piotrowski is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Piotrowski tries to hold on but Clarkson pushes him away.
Piotrowski tries to reverse the position but Clarkson maintains control.
Piotrowski holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Clarkson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Piotrowski tries to buck Clarkson off but Clarkson takes his back! #T4#
Clarkson lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Piotrowski covering up well under a series of strikes from Clarkson. #SUB2#
Piotrowski defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Clarkson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Clarkson working for a choke but Piotrowski is defending well.
Artur Piotrowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyson Clarkson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clarkson keeps control of the position as Piotrowski tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Clarkson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Clarkson 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Clarkson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Hobson scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Karl Benson has been cut.
Hobson digs a good hook to Benson's body.
Hobson lands a jab.
Hobson scores with a three punch combo!
Hobson misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Hobson clinches up with Benson and pushes him back against the cage.
Benson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Benson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hobson to keep the fight standing.
Hobson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hobson avoiding damage as Benson throws knees to the body.
Benson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Benson missing with knees to the body.
Hobson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Benson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Benson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hobson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Benson or not. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hobson.
Hobson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hobson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Benson is rocked!
Hobson lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Benson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benson throws a punch but it's blocked by Hobson.
Hobson throws a big uppercut that drops Benson! More strikes from Hobson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Benson lies dazed against the cage as Hobson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitchell Hobson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Tucker gets caught flat footed, as Benson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tucker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Benson is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benson passes into half guard.
Tucker wants to improve his position but Benson is controlling well.
Benson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tucker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson working over Tucker with some ground and pound. Tucker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Benson tries to stand and escape but Tucker is controlling the position. #T1#
Benson wants to free his trapped foot but Tucker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Benson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tucker pushes Benson off looking to stand but Benson dives back in and keeps control.
Tucker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Benson is looking to advance position but Tucker won't allow it.
Benson wants to get back to his feet.
Benson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tucker won't allow Benson to pass to mount. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Benson lands strikes from half guard.
Tucker is trying to stand up here but Benson is controlling him well.
Benson thows a huge punch but Tucker dodges it nicely.
Benson content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Benson rushes Tucker and presses him up against the cage.
Tucker misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Tucker lands a shot to the body.#TD2#
Benson successfully pulls guard.
Benson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Benson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tucker throwing strikes from guard but Benson blocks nicely.
Benson controls Tucker momentarily but Tucker frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Benson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tucker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Benson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tucker.
Benson controlling Tucker's posture. #T4#
Benson looking for a sweep. Not yet Benson, not yet.
Tucker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tucker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Benson is trying to keep Tucker in close.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Benson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Benson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benson wants to get up but he can't break Tucker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Benson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Benson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Benson prevents Tucker from improving his position.
Tucker wants to get back to his feet.
Benson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tucker!
Tucker is desperately trying to improve his position but Benson has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB2#
Benson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tucker is defending well though. Benson let's go of the attempt for now.
Tucker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tucker is trying to stand back up. #T1#
Tucker grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Benson keeps control of the position as Tucker tries to break free.
Benson lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Benson.
Benson scores with strikes from the back.
Good control from Benson.#T2#
Benson tries to keep control of the position but Tucker is staying busy.#SUB2#
Benson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Benson wants to control but Tucker is keeping busy.
Benson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Benson is trying to stick to Tucker's back but Tucker is turning into Benson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Benson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tucker.
Benson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tucker. #T3##SUB2#
Benson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tucker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tucker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tucker stopping the sweep attempt from Benson.
Tucker lands a couple of digs.
Tucker throwing strikes from guard but Benson blocks nicely.
Benson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Benson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tucker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tucker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Benson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Benson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tucker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tucker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Benson wants to stand and escape but Tucker is having none of it.
Our spies down at at Canadian Dragon MMA inform us that Benson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Benson wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Tucker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tucker lands in his opponent's guard.
Benson wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Benson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Benson drives through and clinches with Tucker against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tucker throws an elbow but misses.
Tucker lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Benson breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Tucker gets tackled into the cage by Benson. Benson maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Benson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tucker regains guard.
#ES#
Tucker scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Tucker tries to sprawl but Benson drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Benson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tucker is in trouble now - Benson has advanced to mount! #T1#
Benson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tucker is working to get back to half guard.
Benson with a couple of short strikes.
Tucker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tucker pushes Benson off looking to stand but Benson dives back in and keeps control.
Benson wants to take a breather but Tucker is having none of it. #T2#
Benson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tucker won't allow Benson to pass to mount.
Benson slows the pace down in half guard.
Benson wants to stand but Tucker has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3#
Tucker is looking for a sweep. Benson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tucker wants to get back to full guard but Benson has passed into side control.
Benson controls the position from side control.
Tucker is pushing Benson's head away, looking to escape. Benson manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Benson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Benson controlling from side mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Tucker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tucker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Abdul Tucker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karl Benson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tucker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Benson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Benson 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Benson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Clarkson tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Clarkson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Andrews sneaks out the side door and pushes Clarkson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Clarkson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Clarkson lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Clarkson stands up and waves to Andrews to follow him. #CL2#
Clarkson clinches up with Andrews and pushes him back against the cage.
Andrews fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Clarkson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Andrews gets caught napping as Clarkson dives in and scores a takedown. Andrews manages to retain guard.#T1#
Andrews is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clarkson is controlling him. #ES#
Andrews manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Clarkson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Clarkson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left and a right from Clarkson both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Claudio Andrews has been cut.#CL2#
Clarkson clinches.
Andrews is looking to take this one to the mat.
Clarkson lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Andrews is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Clarkson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claudio Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Clarkson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clarkson throws a right and a left that Andrews avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Andrews on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Clarkson.#TD2#
Clarkson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrews misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Andrews is looking to escape.
Andrews is not content to let Clarkson control the position.
Clarkson stops Andrews from getting back to his feet.
Clarkson is trying to control the action in half guard but Andrews is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3##SU2#
Clarkson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Clarkson lands a brutal head kick. Andrews looks out on his feet and Clarkson throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Tyson Clarkson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Benson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Barker tries to get to full guard but Benson has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nice strikes from Benson there.
Benson prevents Barker from improving his position.
Well, if Benson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Barker is looking for a sweep. Benson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benson working Barker over with strikes. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Benson is taking a breather. Barker 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.
Barker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Let's hope that Benson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Barker has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Benson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Benson!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barker takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Barker tries to control but Benson manages to take his back.#T3#
Benson biding his time, controlling Barker.
Barker is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Benson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Benson controls the action.
I really don't envy Barker right now.
#T4##SUB2#
Benson looking for the RNC.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barker is trapped and Benson is scoring with shots to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Benson 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##TD2#
Benson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barker did well to prevent Benson getting side control.#ES#
Barker makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL2#
Benson rushes Barker and presses him up against the cage.
Benson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barkers head. #TD2#
Benson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Benson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barker stopping the sweep attempt from Benson.
Benson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Benson seems keen to control Barker's posture.#T1#
Benson keeping moving, preventing Barker from controlling successfully.
Barker is looking to work some ground and pound but Benson has wrist control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Barker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Benson has control of Barker's left arm, preventing Barker from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Benson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Benson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Barker looking to stall.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Benson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Benson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Benson 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.
Benson controlling Barker's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Benson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barker postures up in Benson's guard and throws a big left but Benson blocks it.
Benson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Benson on the ground.
Benson pulls Barker in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Benson moves out of range as Barker throws a body kick.
Barker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barker somewhat.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Benson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barker to the mat! Barker manages to get full guard.
Barker wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Benson manages to pass to side control.
Karl Benson has got the better of the ground game so far.#REVR#
Benson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Benson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Barker could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Benson has cracked it and Barker is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Benson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Karl Benson!
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Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Briggs gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Clarkson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clarkson won't allow Briggs to sweep him here.
Clarkson controlling from the top position.
Briggs 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#
Clarkson trying to control but Briggs postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarkson is trying to get back to full guard.
Clarkson is controlling Briggs's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Briggs lands a nice short elbow.
Well, if Briggs is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Clarkson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Briggs lands a nice shot to the head.
Clarkson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Briggs pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T2#
Clarkson tries to lock up and control but Briggs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Briggs working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Clarkson wants to control but Briggs is having none of it.
Briggs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Briggs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Clarkson wants to hold on but Briggs pushes him away.
Briggs lands a nice shot to the head.
Clarkson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Clarkson is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Briggs controlling the pace for now.
Clarkson is bucking up trying to escape but Briggs cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Clarkson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Briggs raining down shots from the mount!
Briggs lands a nice shot to the head. #T4#
Briggs breaks from Clarkson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Clarkson taking shots to the head.
Clarkson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Briggs controlling the pace for now.
Briggs pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Briggs won't let Clarkson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Briggs controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Briggs 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##CL2#
Clarkson clinches up against the cage.
Briggs stalling the fight.
#TD2#
Clarkson pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Briggs stops Clarkson from standing up.
Briggs showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Clarkson has an active guard here but Briggs has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs working Clarkson over with strikes. #T1#
Clarkson is looking to control Briggs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clarkson avoid being mounted?
Briggs wants to free his trapped foot but Clarkson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Briggs stops Clarkson from getting back to his feet.
Clarkson trying to control but Briggs postures up.
Briggs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Clarkson is looking to control Briggs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clarkson avoid being mounted?
Clarkson is looking for a sweep. Briggs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.#TD#
Briggs looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Clarkson!
Briggs cracks Clarkson with a big right hand but Clarkson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Clarkson is trying to improve his position.
Clarkson is trying to work for a sweep but Briggs has mounted him!
Clarkson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Briggs lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Briggs tries to control but Clarkson wriggling away. #T3#
Briggs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Briggs lands a heavy elbow.
Clarkson is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Briggs has control of Clarkson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Clarkson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Clarkson is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Clarkson gets back to half guard.
Clarkson wants to control but Briggs is keeping busy.
Clarkson is positioning himself well to prevent Briggs advancing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clarkson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Briggs scores with a couple of nice shots.
Briggs prevents Clarkson from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Briggs dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Briggs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Briggs dives in and grabs Clarkson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clarkson pushes down on Briggs's head and hops out.
Left hook, right uppercut from Clarkson. #CUT2#
It looks like Harry Briggs has been cut.
Briggs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Briggs is defended easily by Clarkson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Briggs. 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.#CL2#
Clarkson drives through and clinches with Briggs against the cage.
#T1#
Clarkson lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Clarkson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Briggs darts in looking for a takedown but Clarkson gets double underhooks and turns Briggs into the cage.
Briggs shoots in for a takedown but Clarkson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Clarkson wants to counter with a clinch but Briggs pushes him away.#KD2#
Clarkson lands a left and a right that send Briggs crashing to the mat, dazed. Clarkson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Briggs is rocked!#CL2#
Briggs gets tackled into the cage by Clarkson. Clarkson maintains the clinch.
Oh Briggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clarkson slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Clarkson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Clarkson is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Briggs is in big trouble! Clarkson is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Briggs. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Tyson Clarkson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Solomon doesn't manage to clinch there - Benson circles away.
Benson lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Benson takes the fight into the clinch.
Solomon can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Solomon drags the fight down to the ground.
Solomon working a defensive guard here.
Benson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Solomon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Benson controls the pace.#T1#
Benson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solomon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solomon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Benson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Solomon's guard.
Benson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Benson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Solomon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Benson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Benson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Solomon's half guard.
Solomon is looking to control Benson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Solomon avoid being mounted?
Benson trying to control the pace.
Benson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Benson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Benson not doing much here.
Solomon taking some punishment here, with Benson in his half guard.
Benson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Benson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Benson is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Solomon as he works his way to full guard.
Benson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Solomon's head.
Benson 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.
Benson lands a couple of elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benson wants to get up but he can't break Solomon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Benson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Benson dominated that 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.
#R2##CL2#
Benson clinches with his opponent.
Benson scores with a hook to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
Benson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Solomon uses from the top position.
Benson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Benson wants to stand up but Solomon is controlling him.
Solomon lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon being controlled here momentarily.
Benson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Solomon's guard. #REVB#
Solomon has momentary wrist control but Benson slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Benson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Benson lands a couple of digs.
Benson stays in close to Solomon's body and controls the position.
Solomon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Solomon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Benson controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Benson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#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.
Benson wants to get up but he can't break Solomon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Benson wants to pass the guard but Solomon is keeping the position.#T3#
Benson advances position into side control!
Karl Benson has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Benson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Solomon is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Benson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SUB2#
Benson 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 Benson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Karl Benson!
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