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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Ward moves into the clinch successfully.
Miranda misses with a punch to the body.
Ward misses with an elbow over the top. Miranda being controlled against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ward. Ward stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Miranda working hard to break the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ward slowing the pace effectively. Miranda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1# Miranda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ward prevents it.
Ward doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ward tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ward tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miranda's elbow. Miranda managing to block the knees to the body from Ward.
Ward throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ward slows down the pace here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Miranda.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Miranda is trying to break the clinch but Ward has him pressed against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Miranda.
Ward displaying some good clinch control by pressing Miranda up against the cage.#BC# Miranda manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Stalling in the clinch from Ward.
Miranda wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3# Ward misses with a knee strike.
Ward putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Miranda in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Ward is stalling here.
#BC2# Ward manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Ward moves into the clinch. Ward lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2# It looks like Joseph Miranda has been cut. Miranda wants to take the fight to the mat but Ward manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Ward lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miranda backwards. Ward lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T4# A body shot lands from Ward.
Ward keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Miranda's efforts to push away. Ward tries to throw a body punch but Miranda avoids it by throwing Ward back against the cage. Ward is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miranda is defending well for now. The referee calls for Ward to work.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Miranda tries to break free but Ward pushes him back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daryl Ward dominated that round. The cut man is working on Joseph Miranda's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##CL2# Ward drives through and clinches with Miranda against the cage.
#BC2# Ward's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ward throws a head kick that misses #TD# and Miranda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Miranda. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Miranda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ward works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Miranda stops Ward from standing up. Ward 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. Ward wants to hit a switch here but Miranda passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ward there! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Miranda has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Ward is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Miranda!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# McQuiston moves into range and clinches up with Wooten.#BC2# McQuiston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. McQuiston walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wooten checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Left hook, right uppercut from Wooten. #TD# Wooten shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wooten was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB# Wooten looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Wooten is trying to ground and pound but McQuiston uses the momentary lack of control by Wooten to regain half guard. Wooten is thwarting McQuiston's attempts to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wooten not landing any meaningful shots this time. McQuiston punching from the bottom.
#T1# McQuiston is pressing down on Wooten's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Wooten is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. McQuiston tries to land a sweep but no joy. Wooten would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Wooten throwing strikes but missing. McQuiston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wooten's guard. #REVB# Wooten is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# McQuiston wants to improve his position but Wooten is controlling well.
#T2# McQuiston is controlling Wooten's trapped leg to prevent Wooten from advancing to side control.#SUB# Wooten is working for a kimura but McQuiston is defending it quite comfortably.
McQuiston wants to improve his position but Wooten is controlling well.
#SUB# Wooten is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McQuiston defends it well. #T3# Wooten is keen to just control but McQuiston is a slippery customer. McQuiston regains full guard. Nicely done. Wooten wants to control from the top but McQuiston keeps moving. McQuiston is pulling down on Wooten's head. It's preventing any offense from Wooten, at least for the moment. McQuiston being controlled here, momentarily. McQuiston is looking to stand up but Wooten isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. McQuiston's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McQuiston's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD# Wooten manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McQuiston on his heels. He'll look to pass McQuiston's guard now, I'm sure. McQuiston wants to get back to his feet but Wooten is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Wooten slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Wooten wanted to stand there but McQuiston had control of the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McQuiston is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daren Wooten dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Wooten checks the leg kick nicely there.
McQuiston fails with the takedown.#CL2# McQuiston darts in and clinches Wooten up against the cage. McQuiston jumps guard but Wooten turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2# McQuiston gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. McQuiston controls the pace of the fight for a moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McQuiston tries to free his leg and advance position but Wooten is retaining full guard. Wooten throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wooten trying to control the position.
Wooten wants to sweep but no luck. #T1# McQuiston trying to control the position from guard on top but Wooten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. McQuiston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB# Wooten throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooten looking to sweep here. No luck so far. McQuiston controls the pace of the fight for a moment. McQuiston won't allow Wooten to sweep him here. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Wooten keeping full guard, as McQuiston tries to pass. McQuiston stands up over Wooten, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. McQuiston wants to control from the top but Wooten keeps moving. McQuiston is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Wooten pulls McQuiston in close to his closed guard and prevents McQuiston from doing any damage or advancing position. McQuiston forces his way into half guard. McQuiston wants to control but Wooten is keeping him busy. Wooten tries to roll over but McQuiston keeps him under control. McQuiston working over Wooten with some ground and pound. Wooten looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3# Wooten is trying to get back to full guard. McQuiston content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. McQuiston looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wooten with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. McQuiston is taking a breather. Wooten says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Wooten trying to control but McQuiston postures up.
McQuiston lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Wooten trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McQuiston in particular looking to stall. McQuiston is nestled in close to Wooten, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. McQuiston content to control rather than advance. Wooten is looking for a sweep. McQuiston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! McQuiston trying to control the pace. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elliot McQuiston 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# Wooten slaps away a takedown attempt from McQuiston, before circling back to the center of the mat. A counter left hand to the body from Wooten misses its target.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. McQuiston tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wooten smiles and moves away.
McQuiston goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. McQuiston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Wooten closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wooten lands in his opponent's guard. McQuiston keeping moving, preventing Wooten from controlling successfully. #T1# McQuiston has control of Wooten's left arm, preventing Wooten from doing any damage. Wooten is looking to stand up but McQuiston won't let him. #SU# Wooten gets to his feet - McQuiston follows without any prompting. #CL2# McQuiston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD# Wooten jumps into guard, dragging McQuiston to the mat.
McQuiston 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. Wooten looking to control.
Wooten can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McQuiston controls the pace.#T2# Wooten wants to sweep here but McQuiston controlling him for the moment. McQuiston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. McQuiston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wooten swivels though and keeps the full guard. McQuiston trying to control but Wooten is working from the bottom. Wooten can't keep his opponent in guard - McQuiston advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. McQuiston controlling the action here. #T3# McQuiston seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Wooten wants to control but McQuiston is keeping busy and won't allow it. McQuiston trying to pass the guard but Wooten defending well. McQuiston with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Wooten has hold of McQuiston's hands but McQuiston slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Wooten wants to control but McQuiston is keeping busy.
McQuiston trying to control the pace. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Wooten is trying to get back to full guard. Wooten is staying active underneath McQuiston, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2# McQuiston has Wooten up against the cage in a clinch.
McQuiston misses with a hook from the clinch. McQuiston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! McQuiston is looking for a takedown. Daren Wooten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elliot McQuiston. McQuiston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2# McQuiston manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Elliot McQuiston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think McQuiston has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29 Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elliot McQuiston!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Innes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bradshaw on his heels. He'll look to pass Bradshaw's guard now, I'm sure. Innes controls from within his opponent's guard. Innes pushes down on Bradshaw's leg and manages to get into half guard. Innes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Bradshaw is trying to control but can't.
Bradshaw knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Innes on the ground. Innes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bradshaw is trying to get back to full guard. Bradshaw is working hard here to advance position.#T1# Well, if Innes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Innes with the ground and pound but Bradshaw uses the opportunity to regain guard. Innes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Bradshaw can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Innes controls the pace. Bradshaw wants to stand up but Innes is controlling him. Innes's corner is telling him to maintain position. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Bradshaw will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Innes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bradshaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Bradshaw thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2# Innes moves into the clinch.#TD2# Innes is trying to trip Bradshaw. He has hold of a leg but Bradshaw is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Innes persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Innes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Innes passes Bradshaw's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Innes slows the pace down in half guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Innes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Bradshaw is trying desperately to improve position. Innes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bradshaw is looking to improve his position but Innes isn't that keen on the idea.#T3# Bradshaw taking shots to the head. Innes controlling the position easily from mount. Bradshaw can't escape the position.
Innes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Innes wants to take his opponent's back but Bradshaw doesn't allow it. #T4# Innes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Bradshaw is in all sorts of trouble here.
Innes throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bradshaw because Innes loaded up on that one. #SUB2# Bradshaw defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Innes. Innes controlling from mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bradshaw is trying to escape the mount but Innes keeps good control and instead manages to take Bradshaw's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Innes dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Innes takes a swing at Bradshaw's ribcage but misses. #CL# Bradshaw has managed to clinch.
Bradshaw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bradshaw can't break the clinch.
#TD# Bradshaw has hold of one of Innes's legs. Innes is fighting the takedown attempt but Bradshaw gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Bradshaw prevents Innes from getting back to his feet. #SUB2# Innes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Bradshaw is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Innes has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bradshaw is looking to defend but Innes has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bradshaw! Innes pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bradshaw taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jordan Innes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Terrence looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. McQuiston wants to control but Terrence is keeping busy.
McQuiston is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Terrence prevents McQuiston from standing back up.
Terrence drops an elbow to the side of McQuiston's head. The fighters are battling for position here. McQuiston manages to regain full guard. Nice work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Terrence pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McQuiston is keeping the position for now. McQuiston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Terrence's guard. #REVR##T1##SU# McQuiston stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD# McQuiston looking to score a takedown here. Terrence is defending well but McQuiston drives through and ends up in Terrence's guard. McQuiston is standing up over Terrence. Terrence looks to escape but McQuiston dives into side control.
#REVB# You can see the frustration on Terrence's face as McQuiston controls the position. Terrence is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Terrence is trying to control McQuiston's posture but McQuiston avoids it. McQuiston lands an elbow. #SU# McQuiston decides to stand back up. McQuiston steps back and let's Terrence get back to his feet. The fight stays on the outside here - McQuiston looks like he's thinking about clinching though. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Terrence! But no joy.#T2##CL2# Terrence gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD# McQuiston gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Terrence regains guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Terrence trying to control the position here. McQuiston sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2# Terrence is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McQuiston is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3# Terrence is looking to sweep but instead, McQuiston has passed into half guard.
McQuiston looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Terrence is looking to improve his position.
McQuiston slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB# McQuiston is trying to work for a kimura but Terrence is defending well.
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Terrence is looking to get back to full guard here but McQuiston has managed to pass to side control instead. Terrence is letting McQuiston control him for a moment. McQuiston's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elliot McQuiston dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# McQuiston fails in his attempt to clinch. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Terrence, as that shot connected.
McQuiston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Terrence can do to turn this around?#TD2# Terrence bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Terrence is looking to take a break and control but McQuiston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. McQuiston manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB# McQuiston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Terrence keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1# McQuiston wants to get back to his feet.
Terrence is trying to control. McQuiston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. McQuiston moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. McQuiston has Terrence pulled in close to control his posture. Terrence wants to control from the top but McQuiston keeps moving. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. McQuiston is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# McQuiston working Terrence over with strikes. Terrence is trying to control but can't.
McQuiston works his foot free and advances to mount. Terrence really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McQuiston. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. McQuiston controlling from the full mount. Terrence taking shots to the head. #T3# McQuiston avoids the attempt from Terrence to control. Terrence can't escape the position.
McQuiston raining down shots from the mount! Terrence is trying desperately to improve position. McQuiston looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T4# McQuiston controlling from mount. McQuiston is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Terrence can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McQuiston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Terrence can do anything to dispel that myth. McQuiston seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Terrence for as long as he can get away with.#SUB# McQuiston moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Terrence has worked his arm free - good work by Terrence!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! McQuiston advances nicely into full mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elliot McQuiston dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# McQuiston wants to slow Terrence down by chopping away at his legs. #CL# McQuiston closes the distance and pushes Terrence back into the cage.#TD2# Terrence drags the fight down to the ground.
Terrence looking to control.
McQuiston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. McQuiston wants to stand but Terrence has a closed guard, so he can't escape. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McQuiston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. McQuiston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Terrence swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2# Terrence looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McQuiston passes into half guard.
Terrence taking some punishment here, with McQuiston in his half guard. Terrence taking some punishment here, with McQuiston in his half guard. McQuiston seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Further stalling from McQuiston. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. McQuiston scores with a couple of good hammerfists. McQuiston controlling the action here. McQuiston slips a nice elbow through Terrence's hands, connecting with Terrence's forehead. Well, if McQuiston is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Terrence trying to control from the bottom.
#T3# Terrence keeping hold of McQuiston's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD# McQuiston shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Terrence tries to get to full guard but McQuiston has control of the leg. #SUB# McQuiston looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4# McQuiston looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. McQuiston working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Terrence trying to control but McQuiston postures up.
McQuiston keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight! Elliot McQuiston showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for McQuiston, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elliot McQuiston!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2018 |
#R1# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ward. Carr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Carr really is a fat lump.#CL2# Ward clinches up against the cage. Carr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ward's elbow. #BC2# Ward manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Ward clinches up against the cage. Carr fails to pull guard.
Carr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ward smiles and moves away.
#CL2# Ward moves into range and clinches up with Carr. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Ward breaks from the clinch.
Ward is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1##CL2# Ward gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Ward taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2# Ward's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Carr takes the fight into the clinch. Carr wants to get back to striking at distance but Ward won't allow it.
Ward swings wildly with an uppercut but Carr uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2# Ward breaks the clinch.
#T2##CL2# Ward closes the distance and clinches. Carr 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 Antwan Carr. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ward leaning his opponent against the cage. Carr misses with some punches.
#BC2# Ward breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ward throws a head kick but Carr moves out of range.
#CL2# Ward moves into the clinch. Carr struggles to land a body shot inside as Ward controls his hands.
Ward lands an elbow inside that Carr shrugs off. #CUT2# It looks like Antwan Carr has been cut.#T3# Ward has Carr pressed against the cage.
#BC2# Ward's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ward misses with a lunging right hand
#TD# and Carr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Carr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Ward looking to control.
Carr throwing strikes from guard but Ward blocks nicely. Carr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Carr throws a big elbow that misses. Ward working a defensive guard but Carr manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB# Carr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ward is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4# Carr scoring with punches from side control. Carr cracks Ward with an elbow. That is naaassty. Ward pushes Carr away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Carr gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Carr 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. Carr is looking to take a break and control but Ward is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB# Carr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Carr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB# Carr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ward is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Carr wants to control but Ward is keeping him busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daryl Ward dominated that round. The cut man is working on Antwan Carr'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. #R2##CL2# Ward takes the fight into the clinch. Carr tries to stall but Ward uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ward trying to land knees to the body.
Carr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ward smiles and moves away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ward. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Carr missing with knees to the body.
#T1# Carr wants to get back to striking at distance but Ward won't allow it.
Ward stalls. #BC2# Ward breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Ward closes the distance and clinches. #BC2# Ward escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Carr rushes Ward and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Ward effectively controlling the action here.#BC2# Ward pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL2# Ward gets a clinch. #BC2# Ward breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Ward tries to keep at a distance but Carr has taken the fight into the clinch. Ward will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Carr up against the cage. Carr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Carr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ward just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3# Carr working aggressively here.
Ward lands a shoulder strike. Carr misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Ward breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ward moves in looking to clinch but Carr pushes him off. Crunch! Ward slams his shin into Carr's torso. Daryl Ward is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ward dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carr. That did some damage! Carr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ward. Ward tries to clinch up but Carr circles away and keeps his distance. Ward gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD# and Carr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ward's guard.#T4# Ward keeping moving, preventing Carr from controlling successfully. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Ward is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Carr controlling from the top position. Carr trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Carr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Carr working some strikes from top position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Carr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daryl Ward showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Antwan Carr'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# Ward tries to clinch #TD# and Carr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Ward really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Ward is looking to control Carr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ward avoid being mounted? Carr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Carr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB# Carr is trying to work for a kimura but Ward is defending well.
Ward is refusing to be controlled, as Carr sits in half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ward is trying to stand up here but Carr is controlling him well. Ward tries to roll over but Carr keeps him under control. Ward keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1# Ward wants to get back to full guard. Carr thows a huge punch but Ward dodges it nicely.
Ward is trying to control but can't.
Ward is looking for a sweep. Carr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Carr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Carr wants to take a breather but Ward is having none of it. Ward trying to control from the bottom.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Carr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Carr working the head and body with strikes. Carr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Carr winds up and cracks Ward with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2# Carr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Carr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Carr working the head and body with strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Carr performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Carr tries to pass to full mount but Ward defends it. Ward pushes Carr off looking to stand but Carr dives back in and keeps control.
Ground and pound from Carr. Carr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working. Carr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3# Ward avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carr. Carr trying to pass the guard but Ward defending well. Ward avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carr. Ward blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carr. Carr stops Ward from getting back to his feet.
Carr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Antwan Carr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Carr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ward is trying to stand back up but Carr is controlling him
Carr not doing much here.
Ward is looking to improve his position.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4# 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. Ward tries to close the distance and clinch but Carr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2# Carr gets tackled into the cage by Ward. Ward maintains the clinch. Ward dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Carr keeps control of Ward as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Carr lands a hook to the side of the head. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ward leaning his opponent against the cage. Antwan Carr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Daryl Ward is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Carr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Antwan Carr showed his dominance in that final round. I think Ward has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daryl Ward!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2018 |
#R1# Decker throws a right and a left that Innes avoids nicely. Innes lunges at Decker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Decker's hand. Decker misses with a combination
and Innes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2# Innes looking to score a takedown here. Decker is defending well but Innes drives through and ends up in Decker's guard. Innes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Decker is keeping the position for now. Decker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Decker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Innes controls the pace. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Innes looking to pass the guard. Decker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Innes. #T1# Innes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Decker's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Innes thows a huge punch but Decker dodges it nicely.
Decker tries to roll over but Innes keeps him under control. Innes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Innes wants to pass to mount but Decker is defending the position. Innes tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Decker. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Still in half guard, Innes seems content to control.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD# Decker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Decker showed some decent athleticism there. Innes keeps control of the position for the meantime. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Decker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3# Decker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Decker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Innes on the ground. Innes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Innes. Innes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2# Innes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Innes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Decker! #T4##SUB2# Innes is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Decker can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Innes seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Decker is holding on tight.
Innes wants to get back to his feet but Decker is holding on tight.
Decker blocking the ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Innes content just to control the position here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Innes dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##TD2# Innes 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. Innes stands and throws Decker's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2# Innes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Decker has escaped the position, nice work there. Innes in side control, just content to control the action for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Innes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Decker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SU2# Innes decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD# Decker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Innes did well to prevent Decker getting side control. Innes manages to get to full guard.
Innes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2# Decker stopping the sweep attempt from Innes. Innes controlling Decker's posture. Decker connects with a couple of short punches. Decker throwing strikes from guard but Innes blocks nicely. #SUB2# Decker is sitting in close to Innes's body. Innes has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Decker is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Decker is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Innes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jordan Innes!
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