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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Krysler throws a shot to the body.
Krysler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Krysler moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Krysler breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Krysler moves into range and clinches up with Livingston.#BC2#
Krysler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krysler has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Livingston is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD2#
Krysler shoots in and bounces Livingston off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU2#
Krysler stands up and waves to Livingston to follow him. #KD2#
Krysler drops Livingston with a beautiful combination! Livingston stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Krysler is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Livingston is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Kraig Livingston has been cut.#T1##TD2#
Krysler shoots and scores a devastating slam takedown! Livingston is unconscious as Krysler celebrates over his stricken foe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Bernt Krysler!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Probert throws a right and a left that both miss.
Probert swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Livingston counters with a big head kick but Probert shrugs it off.
Probert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Livingston moves away.
Livingston appears to be looking for a big counter.
Probert misses with a body shot.
Probert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Livingston.
Livingston avoids the body shot from Probert.
Probert stuns Livingston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Livingston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Probert swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probert throws a sloppy head kick and Livingston moves out of range easily.
Livingston tries to counter by clinching up but Probert breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Livingston fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Probert to the ground. Livingston is now in Probert's guard.#ES2#
Probert pushes Livingston off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Probert throws a solid leg kick but Livingston takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Probert.#T1#
Probert throws a body punch but Livingston moves out of range.
Livingston seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Probert pushes Livingston up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Probert's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Probert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#KD2#
Probert drops Livingston with a beautiful combination! Livingston stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Probert is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Kraig Livingston has been cut.
Probert motions for Livingston to come forward. Probert throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Probert is looking to clinch but Livingston is avoiding it.
Livingston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Probert.
Probert looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Probert just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2##TD2#
Livingston gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Probert stopping the sweep attempt from Livingston.
Probert landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Livingston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Probert can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Probert wants to stand but Livingston is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Probert decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Livingston, up you get! #T3#
Probert lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Livingston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kraig Livingston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Probert comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Probert swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Livingston makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Probert really felt that one!
Sloppy strikes from Probert. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Probert gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Probert breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Livingston looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Probert!#ES2#
Probert bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Livingston blocks a head kick by Probert.
Livingston is trying hard to land a takedown here. Probert sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Livingston dives in and scores a takedown into Probert's guard.#ES2#
Probert uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A left lands for Probert.#TD2#
Probert closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Livingston quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ground and pound from Probert.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Probert dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kraig Livingston's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Probert shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Livingston eats them both and turns towards Probert to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Livingston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Probert.
An attempted straight right counter from Livingston misses the target.
Probert misses with a hook
and Livingston counters with a body kick that stops Probert in his tracks momentarily.
Probert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Probert tests Livingston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Livingston has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Probert counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Probert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livingston takes one on the button.
Probert is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Probert clinches.
Livingston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Livingston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Probert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Probert darts in and clinches Livingston up against the cage.#BC#
Livingston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Probert falls off balance throwing a combination
and Livingston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Probert misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2#
Probert darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Livingston lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage. #SUB2#
Probert is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Livingston tries to get to full guard but Probert has control of the leg.
Livingston is pressing down on Probert's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Livingston tries to strike from the bottom.
Probert 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.
Probert wanted to stand there but Livingston had control of the position. #SUB#
Livingston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Probert gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Probert gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Probert is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Livingston rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Probert throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Livingston fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Probert closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Livingston's guard.
Probert content to stall in guard here.
Probert wants to stand but Livingston has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4##SUB#
Livingston is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Probert is aware though and is defending well.
Probert postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SU2#
Probert decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Livingston, up you get!
Bob Probert seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Probert changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Livingston looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Livingston is trying to get back to his feet.
Livingston is looking to regain half guard here but Probert keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
Probert decides to stand back up. Probert steps back and let's Livingston get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Probert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kraig Livingston's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Probert connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Livingston's hands.
Probert thows a leg kick but Livingston checks it
and Livingston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Livingston shoots in but Probert avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kraig Livingston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Probert.
Livingston went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A bone on bone clash there as Livingston blocks the leg kick.
As Probert looks to move away, Livingston throws a big counter combo but Probert just gets out of the way.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Probert. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livingston slips a jab and a cross from Probert.
Livingston seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Probert is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Livingston's half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Livingston actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Probert tries to stand but can't do so whilst Livingston controls his leg.
Probert seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Livingston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Livingston is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Probert pulls his head out easily.
Probert perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Probert swinging wildly here.
Livingston fails with the takedown.
Livingston shoots for a double leg takedown but Probert sprawls well. He's pushed Livingston's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bob Probert is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kraig Livingston. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Probert connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Livingston walks into a straight right hand from Probert.#TD2#
Probert shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Livingston napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Livingston tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Probert presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Probert controlling from the full mount.
Livingston is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4##SUB2#
Probert is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Livingston has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Probert raining down hammerfists from mount.
Probert trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bob Probert has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Probert wants to control the action but instead Livingston gets a body lock and reverses into Probert's guard! Nice work!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Probert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Probert 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Probert!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Krysler moves into the clinch successfully.
Mccall is trying to push Krysler away but Krysler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Krysler has Mccall pressed against the cage, preventing Mccall from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mccall is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mccall lands with a left to the head.
Mccall leaning against his opponent.
Mccall stalls.
Krysler tries to pull guard but Mccall holds him up against the cage and eventually Krysler drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Mccall breaks from the clinch.
#KD2#
Krysler drops Mccall with a beautiful combination! Mccall stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Krysler is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Carrol Mccall has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Krysler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mccall tries to circle away but Krysler has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Mccall breaks from the clinch.
Krysler drops Mccall with a huge uppercut! Mccall drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Krysler is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernt Krysler!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Bickle misses with a two punch combination.
No luck for Bickle with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Awssa closes the distance and clinches.
Awssa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bickle is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Awssa to keep the fight standing.
Awssa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Awssa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Awssa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bickle being controlled against the cage.
Bickle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Awssa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cheik Awssa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Bickle.#T1#
Bickle being controlled against the cage.
Bickle takes a knee right on the jaw!
Awssa landing knees to the head.
Awssa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Awssa.
#ROC#
Bickle is rocked!
Awssa has Bickle pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Bickle is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Awssa - that's hurt Bickle badly! Oh, another knee lands and Bickle is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Bickle doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Cheik Awssa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Williams dives in for a single leg takedown but Nash sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Nash instigates a clinch.
Nash taking a breather.#TD2#
Nash successfully pulls guard.
Nash preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Williams is in close to Nash's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nash looking to control.
Williams lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nash trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Nash utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Williams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Williams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Nash blocks nicely.
Williams lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williams throws an elbow that misses. Nash uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Williams's guard. Nice move by Nash!#REVB##SUB#
Williams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Williams controlling Nash's posture.
Nash trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2##SUB2#
Nash is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Williams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nash is controlling him.
Williams being controlled here, momentarily.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Nash from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Williams throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nash uses it to pass to side control.
Nash lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nash controls the position from side control.
Check out the look on Nash's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T4##SUB2#
Nash is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Williams has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nash advances to full mount.
Nash looking to finish Williams with some ground and pound. This is bad for Williams!
Williams is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nash controlling his opponent.
Williams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nash on the ground.
Nash trying to control but Williams is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Nash dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Nash rushes Williams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nash is working for takedown but Williams is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Nash escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nash defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Williams.#CL2#
Nash moves into range and clinches up with Williams.#BC2#
Nash breaks from the clinch.
Williams dives in and grabs Nash's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nash pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nash misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2#
Nash fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Williams sprawls well initially but Nash persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nash prevents Williams from improving his position.
Nash trying to control the pace.
Nash has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Nash is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nash seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Nash is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nash is trying to control the action in half guard but Williams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Nash is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Williams defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Williams is staying active underneath Nash, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gunnar Nash has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Williams darts in looking for a takedown but Nash gets double underhooks and turns Williams into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Nash shoots in.
Williams feinted with a counter takedown.
Nash throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T3#
Nash shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nash's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nash is breathing heavily.
Williams shoots in and drives through. Nash sprawls well.
Nash flicks out a counter leg kick but Williams steps away.
Williams fails to land the takedown.
Nash unleashes a big counter combination but Williams bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Nash as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Nash has managed to clinch.
Nash tries to stall but Williams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nash prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nash has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Williams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Williams tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T4#
Williams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nash gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Williams tries for a takedown but Nash manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Nash pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nash dives in for a single leg takedown but Williams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nash as he jumps to the side.
Williams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nash with the counter takedown but Williams avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Nash has managed to clinch.
Nash gets underhooks to prevent Williams's takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Nash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Nash manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Williams is looking to land body kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nash.
Nash shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Nash has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nash prevents it.
Williams takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Nash manages to break the clinch.
Nash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Nash forces Williams back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Williams breaks from the clinch.
#T1##TD2#
Nash drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Nash stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nash shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Williams sprawls well. Williams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nash gets slowly back to his feet.
Nash takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nash slaps away a takedown attempt from Williams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Nash stuffs the takedown.
Nash steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Williams.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Nash shoots in.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for Nash on that attempt.
Williams darts in looking for a takedown but Nash gets double underhooks and turns Williams into the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Nash. No joy for Williams on that attempt.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown. Nash tries to sprawl out of it but Williams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nash manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Williams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nash is defended easily by Williams.#T3#
Williams takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nash is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Nash misses.
Williams seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt - Nash sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nash shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side.
Williams tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nash manages to circle out of the way.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown. Nash tries to sprawl out of it but Williams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nash manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Nash throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williams fails with the takedown.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Nash shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nash defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Williams.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nash tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nash shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williams tries to counter by clinching up but Nash breaks away and moves out of range.
Jack Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunnar Nash is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Nash does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Nash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nash 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Nash!
After winning the bout, Gunnar Nash thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Iweala swats away the attempt to clinch by Meshugga.
Iweala is looking for a counter combo.
Meshugga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Meshugga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Iweala decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Meshugga trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Meshugga'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.
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.
Iweala unloading with bombs!
Meshugga is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Iweala is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Meshugga has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T1#
Meshugga slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meshugga is looking for a sweep. Iweala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Iweala is trying to control the action in half guard but Meshugga is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Meshugga is trying to stand back up but Iweala is controlling him
Meshugga has his hands clasped together around Iweala's back. He's all about the action.
Iweala working Meshugga over with strikes.
Meshugga is concentrating on defense, preventing Iweala from advancing position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Iweala throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Meshugga flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Meshugga is trying to stand back up but Iweala is controlling him
Still in half guard, Iweala seems content to control.
Meshugga is trying to control but can't.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Iweala content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Iweala shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Meshugga napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Meshugga is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Iweala tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Iweala has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Iweala working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Meshugga's face as Iweala controls the position.
Meshugga is trying to get back to half guard.
Iweala moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Meshugga is not content to let Iweala control the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Meshugga tries to escape but Iweala is in control.
Meshugga prevents Iweala from moving into mount.
Iweala has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Iweala landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iweala looking to control but Meshugga is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Meshugga is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gloire Iweala 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#
Meshugga clinches. #TD#
Iweala gets control of Meshugga's arms and successfully pulls guard. Iweala will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Meshugga tries to stand but Iweala is controlling from the bottom.
Iweala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meshugga can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Iweala working for a triangle but Meshugga defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iweala looking to control.
#T1#
Meshugga wanted to stand there but Iweala had control of the position.
Iweala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Meshugga would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Iweala throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Meshugga stuffs the takedown.
Iweala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meshugga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Iweala throws a big counter combination but Meshugga scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Meshugga tries for a takedown but Iweala sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Meshugga shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Iweala pinned against the cage. Iweala gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Iweala falls off balance throwing a combination
and Meshugga counters with a three punch combo that has Iweala backing up. Iweala nods at Meshugga to acknowledge the strikes.
Gloire Iweala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iweala fails with a takedown attempt.
Iweala sets himself, and Meshugga steps forward looking for the clinch! Iweala avoids it this time.#CL#
Iweala gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Iweala drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Meshugga gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gloire Iweala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iweala is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T3##BC2#
Meshugga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Iweala is looking to clinch but Meshugga is avoiding it.
Meshugga shoots in for a takedown but Iweala shows good takedown defense.
Iweala tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Meshugga manages to circle out of the way.
Meshugga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Meshugga, right into the meat.
Iweala darts in looking for a takedown but Meshugga gets double underhooks and turns Iweala into the cage.
Meshugga slaps away a takedown attempt from Iweala, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meshugga doesn't manage to clinch there - Iweala circles away.
#T4#
Iweala throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Meshugga's waist but Meshugga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Iweala off to one side.
No joy there for Iweala, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Meshugga fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Meshugga rushes Iweala and presses him up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Meshugga.
Iweala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meshugga looking for a takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meshugga drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Iweala gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Iweala stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daemon Meshugga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Meshugga tests Iweala's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Iweala has Meshugga up against the cage in a clinch.
Meshugga tries to pull guard but Iweala holds him up against the cage and eventually Meshugga drops back down to his feet.
Meshugga is trying to pull guard but Iweala turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Meshugga tries to throw a body punch but Iweala avoids it by throwing Meshugga back against the cage.
Meshugga prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meshugga gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Iweala.
Iweala blocking some punches.
#T1#
Meshugga unloads a knee to the mid-section. Iweala lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Iweala fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gloire Iweala. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Meshugga manages to break the clinch.
Meshugga will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Meshugga fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Daemon Meshugga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meshugga fails to land the takedown.
Meshugga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Meshugga is defended easily by Iweala.#T2#
Meshugga shoots for a takedown but Iweala saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Iweala appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Meshugga closes the distance and clinches up with Iweala, looking for a takedown. Meshugga pushes Iweala against the cage but Iweala circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Iweala closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Meshugga's guard.
Iweala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meshugga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iweala trying to control the position from guard on top but Meshugga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meshugga is trying to keep Iweala in close.
Iweala is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Meshugga is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Iweala loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES2#
Meshugga has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Iweala has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Iweala is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Meshugga is trying to break free.#TD2#
Meshugga ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Meshugga no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Iweala trying to control but Meshugga is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Meshugga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Iweala doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Iweala manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU#
Iweala stands up from Meshugga's guard - Iweala perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Iweala closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iweala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meshugga's head.
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 Gloire Iweala.
I think Iweala 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gloire Iweala!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Shomer ducks under a wild hook from Fedor.#CL2#
Fedor tries to keep at a distance but Shomer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fedor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shomer jumps guard but Fedor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fedor prevents the takedown attempt.
Fedor is trying to break free.
Shomer is trying to pull guard but Fedor has him pressed against the cage.
Andrei Fedor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nizar Shomer.#BC2#
Shomer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fedor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice takedown defense from Fedor. No joy for Shomer on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Shomer tries to clinch but Fedor is having none of it.
It looked like Fedor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fedor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Shomer closes the distance but Fedor moves to the side
and Fedor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Shomer is rocked!#T1#
Shomer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fedor but Fedor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fedor misses with a series of wild punches.
Shomer with the counter takedown but Fedor avoids it easily.
Shomer is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Fedor moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Fedor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Nash shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ivanov but Ivanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Nash instigates a clinch.
Ivanov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ivanov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nash is defending well.#BC2#
Nash breaks from the clinch.
Nash circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Nash checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ivanov. Nash does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Nash closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nash lands in his opponent's guard.
Ivanov has a closed guard, preventing Nash from standing up. #T1#
Nash lands a couple of digs.
Ivanov keeping moving, preventing Nash from controlling successfully.
Ivanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nash is stalling in the full guard.
Nash throws a big elbow that misses. #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.
Nash is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Nash drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ivanov is trying to keep Nash in close.
Nash stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ivanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nash throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Nash passes Ivanov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ivanov is looking for a sweep. Nash is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nash slows the pace down in half guard.
Nash blocks the strikes from Ivanov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nash is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ivanov sees it coming and defends easily.
Ivanov wants to improve his position but Nash is controlling well.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU2#
Nash stands up and beckons Ivanov to join him on the feet.
Nash moves in looking to clinch but Ivanov pushes him off.
Ivanov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nash just manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Nash has closed the distance and engaged Ivanov in a clinch.
Nash unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The referee calls for Ivanov to work.
Ivanov wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valerii Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Nash pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ivanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but Nash shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Nash dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ivanov wants to clinch but Nash slips to the side
and Nash counters with a stiff right hand.
Nash tries to clinch there but Ivanov circles away.
#TD2#
Nash throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ivanov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nash is in Ivanov's guard.
Nash being controlled here momentarily.
Ivanov 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.
Nash engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nash distracts Ivanov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Nash passes Ivanov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ivanov is trying to stand.
Ivanov is not content to let Nash control the position.
Ivanov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ivanov is defending against the submission attempts here by Nash.
#ES#
Ivanov has one foot on Nash's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
Nash shoots in and drives through. Ivanov sprawls well.
Nash tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ivanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ivanov tries for a takedown but Nash circles away easily#TD2#
and Nash counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ivanov won't be happy with that.
Nash wants to control but Ivanov is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Nash stands up and beckons Ivanov to his feet.
Nash avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nash connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Nash goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nash shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ivanov as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Ivanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nash leaves Ivanov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ivanov shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valerii Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but Nash shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ivanov misses with a low kick.
Nash tries to clinch up but Ivanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nash has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Nash moves into the clinch.
Nash drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Nash escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4##CL2#
Nash clinches.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Nash forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nash is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ivanov to keep the fight standing.
Nash jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ivanov walks away with a smile on his face. Nash gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ivanov tries to clinch up but Nash circles away and keeps his distance.
Nash closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ivanov circles away.
Ivanov throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ivanov dives in and grabs Nash's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nash pushes down on Ivanov's head and hops out.
Ivanov darts in looking for a takedown but Nash gets double underhooks and turns Ivanov into the cage.
Nash tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ivanov swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Nash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Nash rushes Ivanov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nash tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Ivanov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ivanov as Nash tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Nash's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Nash closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ivanov did well to prevent Nash getting side control.#SUB#
Ivanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nash pulls his head out easily.
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.
Nash is nestled in close to Ivanov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Nash is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ivanov tries to kick Nash off but Nash keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Nash sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nash lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ivanov trying to control but Nash postures up.
#SUB2#
Nash is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ivanov is just riding it out for now. Nash eventually gives up the hold.
Nash wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ivanov keeps working.
Ivanov is controlling Nash's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##CL#
Ivanov has closed the distance and engaged Nash in a clinch.
#BC2#
Nash's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nash defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ivanov.#CL2#
Ivanov gets tackled into the cage by Nash. Nash maintains the clinch. #TD#
Ivanov has clasped his hands together around Nash's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2#
Nash throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Nash gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nash jumps guard but Ivanov stands there with Nash around his waist. Nash gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nash tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ivanov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Valerii Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Nash.#T4##TD#
Ivanov lands a takedown into guard.
#ES2#
Nash pushes Ivanov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nash fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ivanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nash sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ivanov somewhat.
Nash looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ivanov closes the distance and clinches up with Nash, looking for a takedown. Ivanov pushes Nash against the cage but Nash circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Nash shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ivanov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nash is looking to take a break and control but Ivanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nash wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ivanov, who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Nash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nash 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Nash!
Gunnar Nash thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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