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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD# King looking to score a takedown here. Robbie is defending well but King drives through and ends up in Robbie's guard.#ES2# Robbie wriggles free and stands up. Robbie throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD# King scores with a takedown into Robbie's guard.#ES2# Robbie has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes King off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2# Robbie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches King napping and manages to drive through into side control! King is looking to get back to his feet here but Robbie is keeping cool and he's managed to take King's back.#SUB2# Robbie working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. King is doing well to defend. Robbie seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! King is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Margot Robbie! Margot Robbie decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Buquesnoy takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2# Buquesnoy breaks from the clinch.
Lynch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2# Buquesnoy clinches. Buquesnoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Buquesnoy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Buquesnoy scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like Brandon Lynch has been cut. Buquesnoy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lynch. The referee is keeping an eye on Buquesnoy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Buquesnoy works on Lynch's body with a couple of short punches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Buquesnoy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Buquesnoy connects with a knee to the head.
Lynch tries to pull guard but Buquesnoy forces him back to his feet, against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Buquesnoy struggles to land a body shot inside as Lynch controls his hands.
#T1# Lynch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Buquesnoy prevents it.
Buquesnoy crunches a lovely knee into Lynch's ribcage. Buquesnoy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lynch is breathing heavily. Lynch has Buquesnoy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Buquesnoy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Lynch. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lynch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Buquesnoy walks away with a smile on his face. Lynch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Buquesnoy moves into the clinch successfully.
Buquesnoy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Buquesnoy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2# Buquesnoy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Buquesnoy clinches up against the cage.#KD2# Buquesnoy drops Lynch with a big knee straight up the middle! Lynch is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2# Lynch is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL# Lynch darts in and clinches Buquesnoy up against the cage. Oh Lynch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2# Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Buquesnoy obliges. Buquesnoy landing knees to the head.
Buquesnoy pushes Lynch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Lynch is pressed against the cage. Buquesnoy pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Lynch! Two more big strikes from Buquesnoy and Lynch crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mot Buquesnoy! A less than humble Mot Buquesnoy misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# King gets the takedown into side control. #ES# Marsh sneaks out the side door and pushes King away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2# King closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - King lands in his opponent's guard. Marsh looking to hit a scissor sweep but King is one step ahead there. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! King would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marsh is keeping the position for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Marsh is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1# King looking to sit in guard and control but Marsh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Marsh scoring with some ground and pound. King wants to sweep but no luck. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Marsh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2# Marsh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Marsh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB# Marsh has gone for a leg lock! King slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marsh's guard.#REVB# King trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. King stopping the sweep attempt from Marsh. Marsh looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as King accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Marsh seems keen to control King's posture. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2# King throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Marsh tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. King is in Marsh's guard. King trying to control but Marsh is working from the bottom. Marsh is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4# Marsh wants to sweep but no luck. Marsh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# King is trying to keep Marsh in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. King trying to strike off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eusebio Marsh will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##TD2# King scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Marsh controlling the position for now. King is trying to control. Marsh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2# King looking for a submission but Marsh manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marsh looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1# We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. King trying to control but Marsh is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# King manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Marsh on his heels. He'll look to pass Marsh's guard now, I'm sure.#ES# Marsh pushes King off and gets back to his feet.
King tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD# and Marsh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. King wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB# Marsh drops back looking for a leg! King is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and King manages to kick Marsh off! Marsh jumps back into King's guard. Marsh won't allow King to sweep him here. King is breathing heavily.#SUB# Marsh drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marsh jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. King has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Marsh has passed into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Marsh lands an elbow. #T3# King is looking for a sweep. King is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Marsh is one step ahead and moves to full mount! King is trying to stand but he's just given Marsh his back.#SUB# Marsh working for a choke but King is defending well. #SUB# Marsh has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T4##SUB# Marsh has managed to slip his arm under King's chin. This could be all over... yep, King is tapping out! Submission win for Marsh.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eusebio Marsh!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2017 |
#R1# Justice tries to clinch but fails miserably and Lee counters with a lovely shot to the body. Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Justice. Justice fails with the takedown and Lee counters with a one-two to the body. Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Justice changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Justice really is a fat lump. A punch combination from Justice misses. #TD# Justice shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Justice was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2# Lee explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Justice tries to clinch up.#T1# Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Justice. Justice gets slowly back to his feet. Lee unleashes a big counter combination but Justice bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. The fight stays on the outside here - Justice looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD# Justice decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2# Lee kicks off Justice and gets to his feet. Lee tries to land a body kick#TD# and Justice decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lee's guard.#ES2# Lee pushes Justice off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Justice blocks a head kick by Lee.
Emmitt Justice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee throws a series of punches but Justice avoids them all with ease. It looked like Justice was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD# Justice shoots in and bounces Lee off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Justice is breathing heavily.#ES2# Lee pushes Justice off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Lee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2# It looks like Emmitt Justice has been cut.#CL# Justice gets a clinch. #T3# Justice jumps guard but Lee stands there with Justice around his waist. Justice gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmitt Justice. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lee has had enough of the clinch but Justice keeps him there for the moment. Lee working hard to break the clinch. Justice looking for a takedown. Lee tries to break free but Justice pushes him back against the cage. Justice keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lee's efforts to push away. Lee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Justice is controlling him. Justice just leaning against Lee, taking a breather. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Justice has Lee pressed against the cage, preventing Lee from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Justice keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lee's efforts to push away. Lee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Justice fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Justice is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lee is trying to break free. Justice stalling the fight.
Lee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2# Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blinky Lee dominated that round. The cut man is working on Emmitt Justice's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Justice tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A punch combination from Lee misses. Justice fails with a takedown attempt. Lee unleashes a big counter combination but Justice bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Justice lands with a shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Lee gets tackled into the cage by Justice. Justice maintains the clinch. Lee wants to break the clinch but can't.
The referee calls for Justice to work.
#T1# A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch. Justice jumps guard but Lee stands there with Justice around his waist. Justice gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Justice prevents Lee from breaking the clinch. Justice is trying to drag Lee to the mat but Lee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmitt Justice. That's going to take a lot out of him. Justice prevents Lee from breaking the clinch. Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Justice has him pressed against the cage. Justice is trying to pull guard but Lee has him pressed against the cage.#TD# Justice successfully pulls guard.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB# Justice had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily. Justice utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Justice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Justice preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Justice avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB# Justice is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Justice working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lee. Lee throwing strikes but missing. #T3##SU2# Justice is working an open guard so Lee takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Justice avoids the head kick by Lee.
Justice goes for a double leg but Lee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lee continues to drive forward. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Justice finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Lee's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Justice falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blinky Lee!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1# Lynch shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2# Lynch gets tackled into the cage by Rodrigo . Rodrigo maintains the clinch. Rodrigo trying to land knees to the body.
Rodrigo misses with a knee to the head. Rodrigo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lynch.
Lynch wants to break free but Rodrigo has control.
Rodrigo tries to throw a body punch but Lynch avoids it by throwing Rodrigo back against the cage. Rodrigo misses with a knee to the head. #BC# Lynch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lynch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rodrigo swivels and escapes. Rodrigo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lynch.#TD# Lynch feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Rodrigo wants to stand up but Lynch is controlling him. #SU# Rodrigo is working an open guard so Lynch takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Rodrigo closes the distance looking to clinch enabling Lynch to counter with a crisp jab. Rodrigo wants to clinch up but Lynch keeps it at a distance.#T1# Lynch fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Lynch. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lynch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodrigo wants to counter with a clinch but Lynch pushes him away.#CL2# Rodrigo closes the distance and clinches. Lynch wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Rodrigo fails to land. Lynch blocks a body shot from Rodrigo . Rodrigo missing with knees to the body.
Lynch tries to score a body lock takedown but Rodrigo shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Rodrigo tries to throw a body punch but Lynch avoids it by throwing Rodrigo back against the cage. Lynch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Rodrigo tries a knee to the head but Lynch blocks it.
Lynch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodrigo tries to land knees in the clinch but Lynch avoids the damage to the body. Rodrigo working aggressively here.
Lynch avoiding damage as Rodrigo throws knees to the body.
Rodrigo misses with a knee to the head. #T2# Rodrigo can't find room to land a body shot as Lynch controls the action.
Lynch fails to pull guard.
Lynch blocks a body shot from Rodrigo . Lynch avoiding damage as Rodrigo throws knees to the body.
Rodrigo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rodrigo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rodrigo misses with a punch to the body.
Lynch is trying to maintain a safe position but Rodrigo gets an underhook and turns Lynch into the cage. Lynch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rodrigo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lynch clobbers Rodrigo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2# Lynch gets tackled into the cage by Rodrigo . Rodrigo maintains the clinch. Lynch blocks an elbow strike. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rodrigo can't find room to land a body shot as Lynch controls the action.
Rodrigo missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodrigo . #T3# Lynch tries to break the clinch but Rodrigo is controlling the position. Lynch avoids a wild elbow strike from Rodrigo . Rodrigo tries a knee to the head but Lynch blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lynch. Rodrigo misses with a punch on the inside.
Lynch wants to stall.
Rodrigo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodrigo misses with a knee strike.
Lynch dodges an elbow strike from Rodrigo .
Rodrigo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodrigo misses with a body punch.
Rodrigo looks to throw an elbow but misses. Rodrigo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lynch's elbow. Rodrigo throws a head punch that misses. Rodrigo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lynch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4# Rodrigo gets underhooks to prevent Lynch's takedown attempt.
Lynch tries to break the clinch but Rodrigo is controlling the position. Lynch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Lynch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rodrigo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A clash of legs there as Rodrigo blocks the low kick. Rodrigo tries to clinch there but Lynch circles away.
Lynch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodrigo tries to avoid it but Lynch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodrigo to the ground. Rodrigo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2# Rodrigo closes the distance and clinches. Rodrigo missing with knees to the body.
Rodrigo misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigo missing with knees to the body.
Lynch blocks a body shot from Rodrigo . Rodrigo swings wildly with an uppercut but Lynch uses good head movement to avoid it. Lynch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodrigo misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Rodrigo dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Lynch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2# Rodrigo clinches. Rodrigo is defending well against a takedown attempt. Rodrigo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodrigo prevents Lynch from breaking the clinch. Rodrigo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Lynch misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lynch is defending well for now. Rodrigo looking to throw knees to the head but Lynch is blocking nicely.
Lynch tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lynch. Lynch avoiding damage as Rodrigo throws knees to the body.
Lynch tries to pull guard but Rodrigo won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Lynch. 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. Rodrigo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lynch's elbow. Rodrigo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lynch is defending well for now. Lynch controlling the action here for a moment.
Knees to the body from Rodrigo .
#T1# Rodrigo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lynch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodrigo misses with the head strike.
Lynch avoiding damage as Rodrigo throws knees to the body.
Lynch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rodrigo prevents it.
Rodrigo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lynch's elbow. Lynch is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Lynch wants to take the fight to the mat but Rodrigo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Lynch avoiding damage as Rodrigo throws knees to the body.
Lynch is trying to push Rodrigo away but Rodrigo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Rodrigo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rodrigo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rodrigo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Rodrigo missing with knees to the body.
#T2# Lynch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lynch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodrigo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lynch is defending well for now. Rodrigo misses with a knee strike.
Lynch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodrigo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Lynch drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lynch avoiding damage as Rodrigo throws knees to the body.
Rodrigo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rodrigo fails to land. Rodrigo has a couple of punches blocked by Lynch.
Felix Rodrigo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Lynch drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodrigo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3# Rodrigo misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodrigo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lynch is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Lynch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Rodrigo trying to land knees to the body.
Rodrigo misses with a body punch.
Rodrigo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Rodrigo throws a head punch that misses. Rodrigo misses with a punch on the inside.
Lynch can't find room to land a body shot as Rodrigo controls the action.
Rodrigo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Rodrigo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lynch blocks it with crossed arms. Lynch is trying to pull guard but Rodrigo has him pressed against the cage. Lynch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lynch managing to block the knees to the body from Rodrigo .
Rodrigo misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4# Lynch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodrigo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lynch blocks a body shot from Rodrigo . Rodrigo throws an elbow that misses.
Lynch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodrigo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Rodrigo misses with a knee to the head. Rodrigo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lynch is defending well for now. Rodrigo stops a takedown attempt from Lynch.
Rodrigo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rodrigo looking to throw knees to the head but Lynch is blocking nicely.
Rodrigo is breathing heavily. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rodrigo as Lynch tries to tie him up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rodrigo throws an elbow that misses.
Lynch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rodrigo prevents it.
Rodrigo missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Rodrigo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Rodrigo takes the fight into the clinch. Rodrigo can't find room to land a body shot as Lynch controls the action.
#BC# Lynch manages to break the clinch.
Lynch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2# Rodrigo darts in and clinches Lynch up against the cage. Rodrigo tries a body shot but Lynch blocks it.
Lynch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rodrigo prevents it.
Lynch wants to take the fight to the mat but Rodrigo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Lynch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rodrigo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lynch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Rodrigo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lynch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodrigo tries to land knees in the clinch but Lynch avoids the damage to the body. Lynch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Lynch. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Rodrigo misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodrigo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lynch's elbow. Rodrigo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lynch blocks it with crossed arms. Rodrigo tries a body shot but Lynch blocks it.
Lynch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rodrigo just stands there and leans against the cage. Rodrigo misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigo missing with knees to the body.
#BC# Lynch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Felix Rodrigo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lynch tries to land a front kick but Rodrigo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Rodrigo tries to counter with a clinch but Lynch shakes him off and moves away. Lynch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2# Lynch tries to keep at a distance but Rodrigo has taken the fight into the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodrigo . Rodrigo misses with a knee strike.
#T2# Rodrigo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Rodrigo struggles to land a body shot inside as Lynch controls his hands.
Lynch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodrigo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lynch avoids a wild elbow strike from Rodrigo . Lynch tries to pull guard but Rodrigo won't allow it.
Rodrigo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodrigo misses with a short punch on the inside. Rodrigo prevents a body shot from Lynch. Rodrigo throws a head punch that misses. Rodrigo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lynch is defending well for now. Rodrigo throws a head punch that misses. Lynch tries to pull guard but Rodrigo forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Rodrigo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lynch wants to take the fight to the mat but Rodrigo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T3# Lynch blocks an uppercut.
Lynch jumps guard but Rodrigo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Lynch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rodrigo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Rodrigo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rodrigo tries a knee to the head but Lynch blocks it.
Rodrigo misses with the head strike.
Rodrigo avoiding damage as Lynch throws knees to the body.
Rodrigo throws an elbow but it misses.
Rodrigo misses with an elbow strike.
Lynch is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rodrigo is keeping busy. A nice glancing elbow lands by Rodrigo . Rodrigo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lynch blocks an elbow strike from Rodrigo .
Rodrigo missing with knees to the body.
#T4# Rodrigo tries a knee to the head but Lynch blocks it.
Rodrigo swings wildly with an uppercut but Lynch uses good head movement to avoid it. Rodrigo misses with the head strike.
Rodrigo tries to land knees in the clinch but Lynch avoids the damage to the body. Lynch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lynch. Rodrigo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lynch managing to block the knees to the body from Rodrigo .
Lynch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lynch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rodrigo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Knees in the clinch landing for Rodrigo .
Rodrigo misses with a knee strike.
Brandon Lynch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Felix Rodrigo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Rodrigo missing with knees to the body.
Lynch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodrigo avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight! Felix Rodrigo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Rodrigo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30 Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 26:30 Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Rodrigo !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1# Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Joyner as he avoids it easily. Joyner avoids the body shot from Lee.
#CL2# Lee rushes Joyner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Lee drives through and clinches with Joyner against the cage.
#BC2# Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Joyner fails to land the takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lee misses with a takedown #TD# and Joyner counters with a shoot takedown. Lee fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2# Lee has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Joyner off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1# Lee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Joyner defends well and Lee ends up having to push Joyner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Darius Joyner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Handy Lee. Joyner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Lee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Joyner tries to avoid it but Lee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Joyner to the ground. Joyner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Joyner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Joyner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2##CL2# Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Lee tries to pull guard but Joyner forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Lee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Joyner walks away with a smile on his face. Lee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Joyner closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Joyner pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Lee thuds a left hand into Joyner's body.#CL2# Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Joyner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Joyner pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3# Joyner tries to break the clinch but Lee is controlling the position. Joyner missing with knees to the body.
Joyner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Lee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Joyner is defending well. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC# Joyner manages to break the clinch.
Lee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Joyner's head.#CUT2# It looks like Darius Joyner has been cut.#CL2# Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4# Joyner stops a takedown attempt from Lee.
Joyner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Joyner can't break the clinch.
Joyner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage. Lee lands a shot to the body. Joyner slows down the pace here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lee. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC# Joyner manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Lee has closed the distance and engaged Joyner in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Handy Lee dominated that round. The cut man is working on Darius Joyner's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##CL2# Lee has Joyner up against the cage in a clinch.
Joyner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Lee tries to pull guard but Joyner holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet.
Lee has Joyner pressed against the cage, preventing Joyner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2# Lee breaks from the clinch.
Lee avoids the head kick by Joyner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Lee has managed to clinch.
Joyner misses with a punch to the body.
Lee avoiding damage as Joyner throws knees to the body.
#T1##TD2# Lee pulls guard successfully.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2# Lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Joyner postures up.
Joyner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Joyner won't allow Lee to get back to his feet. #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. Lee trying to control the position.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2# Lee moves into the clinch. Lee has Joyner pressed against the cage, preventing Joyner from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Lee avoiding damage as Joyner throws knees to the body.
Lee's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Handy Lee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Joyner. Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Joyner's efforts to push away. Joyner tries to break the clinch but Lee is controlling the position. #T3# Lee stalling the fight.
#BC2# Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Joyner closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Joyner pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Good leg kick by Lee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Joyner. A decent looking body kick lands there for Lee. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4##CL2# Lee closes the distance and pushes Joyner back into the cage. Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Lee tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2# Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nice takedown defense from Joyner. No joy for Lee on that attempt. Darius Joyner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Handy Lee. Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2# Lee clinches with his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lee lands a nice elbow. Lee avoiding damage as Joyner throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Handy Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Darius Joyner's cut. 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##CL2# Lee closes the distance and pushes Joyner back into the cage. Joyner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Joyner controls the action.
#BC2# Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2# Lee closes the distance and clinches.#BC2# Lee breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Lee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Joyner, pushing him back against the cage. Joyner tries to break free but Lee pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1# Lee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Joyner defends it nicely. Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee leaves Joyner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Joyner shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Joyner swivels and escapes. As Lee looks to move away, Joyner throws a big counter combo but Lee just gets out of the way. Darius Joyner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Handy Lee.#CL2# Lee drives through and clinches with Joyner against the cage.
Joyner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2# Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Lee closes the distance and pushes Joyner back into the cage. Joyner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2# Lee breaks the clinch.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Joyner. Joyner gets slowly back to his feet. #T3##CL2# Lee moves into the clinch.#BC2# Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Horrible takedown attempt by Lee or perhaps it was just good defense by Joyner, which made it look bad. Lee throws a combination. Joyner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T4# Joyner tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily and Lee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Joyner doesn't seem bothered though. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lee shoots in for a takedown but Joyner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Joyner is looking for a counter combo. Darius Joyner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Handy Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Joyner stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet. Joyner is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lee.
And that's the end of the fight! Handy Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Lee 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Handy Lee!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 759 Round 1
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1# Greiner throws a leg kick but Lee checks it. #TD# Greiner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lee napping and manages to drive through into side control! Lee parries the strikes from Greiner easily there. Greiner is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lee to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lee wants to get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Greiner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Lee is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Greiner has just dragged him back down to the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Greiner trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom. Lee is pushing Greiner's head away, looking to escape. Greiner manages to hold on to the position though.#T1# Greiner scoring with punches from side control. Greiner trying to control the position but Lee is working away. Greiner advances to full mount. BOOM! Greiner connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#SUB# Greiner has control of Lee's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lee regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB# Greiner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Lee takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T2# Greiner is landing with some decent strikes but Lee is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Greiner controlling from the full mount. Greiner 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. You get the feeling that Lee really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Greiner cracks Lee with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Greiner drops a big elbow. That's hurt Lee! More shots from Greiner and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Greiner!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 759 Round 1
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1# King wants to clinch but Nathan slips to the side#TD2# and Nathan counters with a shoot takedown. King fights it but they end up in guard. Nathan stays in close to King's body and controls the position. It looks like Nathan 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. King trying to keep a closed guard but Nathan is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nathan preventing the sweep. Nathan scoring with some ground and pound. Nathan postures up.
King really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1# King can't keep his opponent in guard - Nathan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. King is trying to get back to full guard. Nathan scoring with strikes to the body and head. Nathan sitting and controlling from the half guard. Nathan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2# Nathan seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. King is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John Nathan!
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