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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Marshal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wilson shoots in looking for a takedown. Marshal tries to sprawl out of it but Wilson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marshal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Marshal shoots in and bounces Wilson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Marshal wanted to stand there but Wilson had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Marshal from controlling successfully.
Marshal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Wilson pulls Marshal in close to his closed guard and prevents Marshal from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wilson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marshal postures up.
#SUB2#
Wilson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Marshal rolls with it to try and escape but Wilson cranks on the arm and Marshal is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Merrill Wilson!
An out of breath Merrill Wilson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Cage feints and as Conrad raises his hands in defense, Cage changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cage trying to control the position from guard on top but Conrad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cage is looking to work some ground and pound but Conrad has wrist control.
Conrad controlling the position.
Conrad will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Conrad being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conrad wants to stand and escape but Cage is having none of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Conrad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cage defends well.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1##TD2#
Cage scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cage is nestled in close to Conrad, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cage wants to free his trapped foot but Conrad is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cage controlling the action here.
Cage works his way into side control.
Conrad could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
Conrad parries the strikes from Cage easily there. Cage is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Conrad to escape.
Conrad controls the position for a moment.#SUB2#
Cage is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Conrad knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Conrad wants to get back to his feet but Cage drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Cage is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Conrad's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cage tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Cage tries to move to mount but Conrad blocks the move with his legs.
Cage content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cage landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cage fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Conrad is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Conrad struggling a bit here.
Cage trying to control the position but Conrad is working away. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Cage fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Conrad sprawls well initially but Cage persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Conrad taking some punishment here, with Cage in his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cage is just content to waste time from the top position. Conrad takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Conrad wants to get back to his feet but Cage is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Cage dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Cage scores with a takedown into Conrad's guard.#ES#
Conrad uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Cage closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Conrad quickly recovers to half guard.
Conrad is trying to stand.
Cage performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Conrad is not content to let Cage control the position.
Conrad is trying to control but can't.
Conrad wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Cage fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Conrad to the ground. Cage is now in Conrad's guard.
Cage works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Conrad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Conrad defending well though. #T2#
Conrad is staying active underneath Cage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cage is controlling the pace.
Conrad pushes Cage off looking to stand but Cage dives back in and keeps control.
Conrad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cage is working away from the top position though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Conrad avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cage.
Conrad scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Cage manages to mount him!
Cage tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Conrad is squirming around, avoiding Cage's attempts to control the action.
Conrad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Conrad is squirming around, avoiding Cage's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Cage controlling from mount.
Eddie Cage has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cage punishing his opponent with strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Frankie Conrad has been cut.
Conrad sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cage is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cage trying to control from half guard but Conrad is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Cage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frankie Conrad's cut.
That's time! Conrad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Cage gets a takedown into half guard.
Conrad is trying to stand back up but Cage is controlling him
Cage is thwarting Conrad's attempts to control the position.
Conrad taking some punishment here, with Cage in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cage is trying to work for a kimura but Conrad is defending well.
#SUB2#
Cage is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Conrad trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Cage manages to pass to mount!
Cage throwing strikes here but Conrad is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#SUB2#
Conrad defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cage.
Conrad is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T2#
Cage is trying to take his opponent's back.
You get the feeling that Conrad really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Cage misses with a head shot.
Cage trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cage lands a big elbow. #SUB2#
Cage goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Conrad turns into him and now he's in Cage's guard.
Cage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Cage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Conrad manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Cage wants to pass the guard but Conrad is keeping the position.
Cage trying to control the position from guard on top but Conrad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conrad has control of Cage's left arm, preventing Cage from doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Conrad being controlled here, momentarily.
Cage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Conrad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cage on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Conrad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cage controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Cage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cage 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Cage!
Eddie Cage bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Osborn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kazuchika has Osborn pushed against the cage.
Osborn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kazuchika is defending well.
Kazuchika has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Osborn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Kazuchika manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Osborn tries to keep at a distance but Kazuchika has taken the fight into the clinch.
Osborn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kazuchika gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Osborn just leaning against Kazuchika, taking a breather.
Kazuchika is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kazuchika pulls guard effortlessly.
Osborn trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazuchika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazuchika controlling the position.#T1#
Kazuchika keeping moving, preventing Osborn from controlling successfully.
Kazuchika trying to keep a closed guard but Osborn is proving a slippery customer.
Osborn trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazuchika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazuchika tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kazuchika bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Osborn's guard. #REVB#
Kazuchika showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kazuchika won't allow Osborn to get back to his feet.
Osborn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Osborn really is a fat lump.
Kazuchika wants to control from the top but Osborn keeps moving.
Osborn wants to get back to his feet but Kazuchika is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Kazuchika fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Osborn, pushing him back against the cage.
Kazuchika changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Osborn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kazuchika throws a sloppy head kick and Osborn moves out of range easily.
Osborn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kazuchika manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kazuchika.
Mckinley Osborn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hideo Kazuchika.#T3#
Osborn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Osborn wants it to stay on the feet.
Hideo Kazuchika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazuchika fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Osborn misses.
Kazuchika throws a one two combo.
Kazuchika tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Kazuchika moves into range and clinches up with Osborn.
Osborn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kazuchika after a bit of a struggle.
Osborn has Kazuchika pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kazuchika manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Osborn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Osborn fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Osborn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Osborn tries to clinch up but Kazuchika circles away and keeps his distance.
Osborn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL2#
Kazuchika has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Osborn wants a takedown.
Kazuchika is trying to break the clinch but Osborn has him pressed against the cage.
Osborn has Kazuchika pressed against the cage, preventing Kazuchika from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osborn gets underhooks to prevent Kazuchika's takedown attempt.
Osborn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kazuchika has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Osborn after a bit of a struggle.
Osborn wants to break free but Kazuchika has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hideo Kazuchika dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kazuchika shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Osborn tries to counter with a takedown but Kazuchika is quick to defend against it.
Kazuchika's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kazuchika duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Mckinley Osborn has been cut.
Kazuchika wants to clinch.
It looked like Osborn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Osborn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Osborn wants it to stay on the feet.
Kazuchika shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Osborn pinned against the cage. Osborn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mckinley Osborn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hideo Kazuchika.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazuchika shoots in for a takedown but Osborn shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Kazuchika misses with a head kick.
Osborn throws a big counter combination but Kazuchika scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kazuchika is breathing heavily.
Osborn tries to close the distance and clinch but Kazuchika swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kazuchika circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mckinley Osborn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kazuchika fails with the takedown.#CL#
Osborn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Osborn gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kazuchika tries to get to full guard but Osborn has control of the leg.
Osborn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kazuchika keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Osborn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Osborn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kazuchika is just riding it out for now. Osborn eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osborn wants to take a breather but Kazuchika is having none of it. #T3#
Osborn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kazuchika knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Osborn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kazuchika defends it well.
Kazuchika avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Osborn.
Kazuchika avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Osborn. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Osborn is keen to just control but Kazuchika is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Osborn tries to keep at a distance but Kazuchika has taken the fight into the clinch.
Osborn letting Kazuchika take a breather here.
Osborn tries to score a body lock takedown but Kazuchika shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Osborn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kazuchika walks away with a smile on his face. Osborn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kazuchika shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Osborn as he jumps to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazuchika fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Osborn throws a big counter combination but Kazuchika scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mckinley Osborn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mckinley Osborn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kazuchika tries to clinch up but Osborn circles away and keeps his distance.
Kazuchika shoots in looking for a takedown but Osborn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kazuchika's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kazuchika shoots for a takedown but Osborn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Osborn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kazuchika sprawls and moves away.
Osborn tries to clinch but Kazuchika is having none of it. #CL2#
Kazuchika closes the distance and clinches.
Kazuchika stops a takedown attempt from Osborn.
#TD#
Osborn drags the fight down to the ground.
Osborn wants to get back to his feet but Kazuchika is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kazuchika avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Osborn wants to stand and escape but Kazuchika is having none of it. #T1#
Kazuchika forces his way into half guard.
Kazuchika stops Osborn from getting back to his feet.
Osborn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Osborn looks like he's trying to stand up.
Osborn misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Osborn pushes Kazuchika off looking to stand but Kazuchika dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mckinley Osborn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kazuchika shoots in but no luck this time.
Mckinley Osborn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hideo Kazuchika.
Kazuchika keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Kazuchika rushes Osborn and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Kazuchika pulls guard.
Kazuchika trying to strike off his back.
Osborn throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2#
Kazuchika manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kazuchika takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Osborn slaps away a takedown attempt from Kazuchika, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kazuchika avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Kazuchika shoots in and drives through. Osborn sprawls well.
Kazuchika throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Osborn's waist but Osborn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kazuchika off to one side. #CL#
Osborn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kazuchika, pushing him back against the cage.
Osborn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kazuchika avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kazuchika. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#BC#
Osborn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kazuchika wants to clinch.
Osborn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Osborn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Osborn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kazuchika shoots in but Osborn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A quick step to the side and Osborn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Osborn closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Osborn breaks the clinch.
Kazuchika misses with a double jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazuchika closes this distance looking for a takedown but Osborn circles away.
Kazuchika closes the distance and clinches up with Osborn, looking for a takedown. Kazuchika pushes Osborn against the cage but Osborn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Osborn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Osborn is looking to clinch but Kazuchika is avoiding it.
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 Mckinley Osborn.
I think Osborn 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mckinley Osborn!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Simpson doesn't manage to clinch there - Lightning circles away.
#TD2#
Simpson tries to sprawl but Lightning drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lightning scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Still in half guard, Lightning seems content to control.
Simpson trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like Lightning is going to stand back up.
Lightning landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightning controlling the action here.#T1#
Lightning looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Simpson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lightning is nestled in close to Simpson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Lightning is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lightning works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lightning with shots to the head and body - Simpson looks very uncomfortable down there. #T2#
Lightning controlling from mount.
Simpson is desperately trying to improve his position but Lightning has a good base and remains in mount.
Lightning controlling the position easily from mount.
Lightning raining down hammerfists from mount.#T3##SUB2#
Lightning with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lightning tries to get up but Simpson was controlling his body and he's reversed into guard.
Simpson throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Lightning has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simpson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Simpson prevents Lightning from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Simpson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Simpson stopping the sweep attempt from Lightning.
Lightning is pulling down on Simpson's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lightning looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lightning looking for a sweep. Not yet Lightning, not yet.
Lightning working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simpson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Lightning dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Lightning fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Simpson, pushing him back against the cage.
Simpson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Simpson misses with a punch on the inside.
Simpson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lightning prevents it.
#BC2#
Lightning's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Lightning shoots in and gets a takedown into Simpson's guard.
Lightning has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lightning not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lightning wants to pass the guard but Simpson is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightning seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Lightning is continuing to stall.
Lightning stands and throws Simpson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Simpson seems a little lost for a moment, as Lightning dominates the positioning.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lightning's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Simpson can't do much from the bottom here.
Lightning wants to stand but Simpson is controlling his arm.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lightning cracks Simpson with a big elbow.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lightning creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
Lightning slows the pace down.
The adventures of Lightning the control monster continue. Boring.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Drake Lightning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Lightning finds it's target.
A big left from Lightning misses. #TD2#
Lightning drives through with a takedown into Simpson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lightning would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
Lightning keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simpson's head.
Lightning trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Simpson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Lightning throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Simpson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lightning is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Simpson, into his guard. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Simpson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lightning is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Lightning 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Lightning clinches up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Lightning.
#TD2#
Lightning pulls Simpson into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lightning can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lightning managing to control the position.
Simpson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lightning wants to stand but Simpson is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightning throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Simpson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simpson throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Simpson trying to control but Lightning is working from the bottom.
Simpson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lightning works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Lightning changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Simpson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Simpson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Simpson is trying to escape the position but Lightning is controlling the position. #T2#
Simpson wants to control but Lightning postures up.
Lightning tries to stand but Simpson is controlling his head.
Simpson is trying to control Lightning's posture but Lightning avoids it.
Lightning controlling from side mount.
Lightning scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Simpson to see if he's OK.#T3#
Lightning in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Simpson is not content to let Lightning control the position. #SUB2#
Lightning tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lightning working the ground and pound but Simpson is defending the strikes. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU2#
Lightning decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lightning attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Simpson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Lightning shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Simpson's guard.
Lightning wants to stand but Simpson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lightning's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lightning pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simpson is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drake Lightning comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lightning 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drake Lightning!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Monroe looks for a takedown but Cage sprawls well.#CL2#
Cage forces Monroe back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Cage decides to pull guard.
Monroe really is a fat lump.
Cage tries to strike from the bottom.
Cage striking off his back but it's not causing Monroe any problems.
Cage wants to stand and escape but Monroe is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Monroe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cage is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Monroe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Monroe is fighting to break Cage's control of his arms but Cage is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Cage closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Monroe did well to prevent Cage getting side control.
Cage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cage lands strikes from half guard.
Cage perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cage seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Monroe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monroe keeps working.
Cage content to control rather than advance.
Cage tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T3#
Cage frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Monroe wants to hold on but Cage pushes him away.
Monroe is desperately trying to improve his position but Cage has a good base and remains in mount.
Monroe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Monroe tries to improve his position but instead Cage has taken his back!
Cage trying to control momentarily.
Monroe trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cage is working the ground and pound. Can Monroe escape?#T4#
Monroe just trying to survive but Cage is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
What can Monroe do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Cage softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Cage throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Monroe!
Monroe wants to control his opponent's hands but Cage gets his hands free.
Monroe is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cage loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Monroe hold on?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Cage dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Cage shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Cage is trying to work for a kimura but Monroe is defending well.
Eddie Cage has got the better of the ground game so far.
Monroe wants to control but Cage is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage tries to pass to full mount but Monroe defends it. #SUB#
Monroe looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Monroe is trying to control but can't.
Monroe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cage scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cage is thwarting Monroe's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Cage is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Monroe sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Cage seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Monroe looking for submissions off his back.
Cage seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Monroe has a hand on Cage's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cage takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB2#
Cage wants to finish this one by submission but Monroe is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cage. #T3#
Monroe taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cage with the ground and pound from mount.
Monroe tries to lock up and control but Cage gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cage fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cage punishing his opponent with strikes.
Cage scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cage tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Monroe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Monroe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The referee warns Monroe that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cage controlling from mount.
Monroe tries to control the position but Cage now has his back.
#SUB2#
Cage has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Monroe is in real trouble here. Cage gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Monroe is tapping out! Cage wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eddie Cage!
A less than humble Eddie Cage 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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