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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
AnC 9
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1# A head kick misses from Mishima. Mishima looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Hunter defending well as Mishima loads up on a big left hand. Mishima definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Hunter tries to clinch up. Mishima misses with a two punch combination.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hunter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mishima - the referee stops the clock and Hunter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mishima. Hunter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL2# Hunter takes the fight into the clinch. Hunter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hunter lands a nice shot to the body. Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Mishima. Hunter throws a head punch that misses. Hunter digs a right hand underneath Mishima's ribcage. Mishima let out a lung full of air as it connected. Hunter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mishima. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mishima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunter lands an uppercut. Hunter lands with a short head shot on the inside. Hunter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Mishima blocking some punches.
Hunter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1# A short body shot lands from Hunter as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Hunter. Hunter lands a right hand. Hunter lands a left hand.
Hunter scores with a shot to the side of Mishima's head. A nice left hand lands by Hunter.
#CUT2# It looks like Heihachi Mishima has been cut. Hunter lands a nice uppercut. Hunter scores with a shot to the side of Mishima's head. #ROC2# Mishima is rocked! Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Mishima. Oh Mishima is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hunter misses with some punches.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch. Hunter throws a head punch that misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mishima blocking some punches.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hunter working aggressively here.
Hunter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hunter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Mishima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mishima blocking some punches.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Mishima.
Mishima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses. Hunter presses Mishima against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Hunter misses with the head strike.
#T2# A right hand to the body from Hunter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mishima. Mishima blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter. Hunter throws a head punch that misses. Mishima blocks an uppercut.
Mishima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside. Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch. Hunter is leaning against Mishima and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Mishima seems to have got his legs back now. Hunter lands with a left to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunter. Hunter works on Mishima's body with a couple of short punches. A left hand lands to the body for Hunter.
Hunter digs a right hand into Mishima's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mishima's gas tank. Hunter lands a body punch. Hunter pushes Mishima against the cage. Hunter is working some dirty boxing. Hunter pushes off with a quick right hook! Mishima goes down! Mishima tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Hunter moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Hunter! A very excited looking Chief Hunter made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Arlen Bales' Vegas Nights 1
Date: Mar 30, 2018 |
#R1# Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haynes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haynes. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet. Phoenix is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Phoenix doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Haynes tries a head kick but it misses.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy. Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haynes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Phoenix misses with the combination.
A nice combination there by Haynes.
#T1# Haynes looks to throw a body kick and Haynes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Haynes throws a sloppy head kick and Phoenix moves out of range easily. Phoenix takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Haynes wants to clinch. And Phoenix tries to counter it with a takedown but Haynes pushes his down on his head and steps out. Haynes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phoenix blocks a head kick by Haynes.
As Haynes backs off Phoenix throws a huge counter combo but Haynes manages to avoid it all.#T2# Haynes moves out of range of the strikes. Haynes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haynes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Haynes. Haynes throws a lazy head kick and Phoenix counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Haynes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Haynes moves in looking to clinch but Phoenix pushes him off. Phoenix scores with a hook.#T3##CL# Haynes gets in close and instigates a clinch. Phoenix is working for takedown but Haynes is calmly controlling the position for now. Haynes pushes Phoenix back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Phoenix looks winded! Phoenix takes an elbow to the temple. Haynes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haynes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haynes. Phoenix wants to break free but Haynes has control.
Haynes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Phoenix drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haynes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4# Haynes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Phoenix lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Phoenix is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Haynes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Obadele Haynes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Phoenix. A short right from Haynes. Haynes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Haynes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Haynes scores with a knee to the head.
Haynes lands a body shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! With the two fighters working up against the cage, Haynes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Phoenix's brow. Haynes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Haynes has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Haynes working aggressively here.
Haynes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phoenixs head. Haynes lands a good knee to the midsection. Phoenix won't want to take too many of those. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Obadele Haynes dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haynes. Phoenix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Haynes tries to clinch but Phoenix is having none of it. Haynes is looking to wear down Phoenix with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Haynes looks to land a combination but Phoenix avoids it well. Phoenix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haynes.
Sloppy strikes from Haynes. Those never looked like landing. Phoenix now looks to counter with a shot at the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Haynes misses with the combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Phoenix misses. We've been informed that Phoenix has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1# Phoenix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haynes.
Haynes misses with a looping right. Haynes tries a head kick but it misses.
Haynes with a body punch. A glancing blow. Haynes swinging wildly here.
A countering left hand to the body from Phoenix misses. Haynes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Phoenix's sensitive parts. #T2# An inside leg kick from Haynes misses. Phoenix is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Phoenix avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phoenix is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Haynes with a body shot. A punch combination from Haynes misses. The fight stays on the outside here - Haynes looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Phoenix appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Haynes throws a leg kick but Phoenix sees it coming and checks it nicely. Despite the aggression on Phoenix's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Obadele Haynes is winning the standup battle so far.#T3# Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haynes.
Haynes lands with a shot to the body. Haynes throws a right and a left that Phoenix avoids nicely. Haynes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Obadele Haynes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Haynes throws a head kick but Phoenix moves out of range.
Haynes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL# Haynes moves into the clinch.#T4# Haynes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Phoenix is trying to pull guard but Haynes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Phoenix is breathing heavily. Phoenix is trying to pull guard but Haynes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Phoenix trying to stall but Haynes improves his position.
Haynes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phoenix can do to turn this around? Phoenix works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Haynes looking to throw knees to the head but Phoenix is blocking nicely.
Haynes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Phoenix takes a knee to the side of the body. Haynes has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Haynes connects with a knee to the head.
Phoenix is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Haynes is defending well. Obadele Haynes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Phoenix. Haynes misses with a short punch on the inside. Phoenix is working for takedown but Haynes is calmly controlling the position for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Obadele Haynes dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Haynes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Obadele Haynes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Haynes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haynes thumps Phoenix with a low kick. Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Haynes moved out of range. Haynes just misses with a punch to the body.
Haynes throws a head kick that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Haynes. Haynes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Phoenix. Phoenix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Haynes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haynes moves in looking to clinch but Phoenix pushes him off. Haynes lands a slapping body shot.
Phoenix ducks right into an uppercut from Haynes. Haynes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Haynes tries to clinch but Phoenix moves out of range. Phoenix is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Haynes moves in looking to clinch but Phoenix pushes him off. Haynes tries to clinch up but Phoenix circles away and keeps his distance. Phoenix looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2# Haynes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Haynes fails in his attempt to clinch. Haynes misses with a head kick.
Haynes tries a head kick but it misses.
Haynes wants to clinch. Phoenix throws a counter combo.#T3# Haynes looks for the body kick but Phoenix saw that one coming. Phoenix lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Haynes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Haynes sets himself, and Phoenix steps forward looking for the clinch! Haynes avoids it this time. Haynes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haynes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Haynes looks to land a combination but Phoenix avoids it well. Haynes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Phoenix takes a kick to the side of the head. Haynes tries to close the distance and clinch but Phoenix swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Phoenix is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4##TD2# Haynes gets caught napping as Phoenix dives in and scores a takedown. Haynes manages to retain guard. Phoenix controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Haynes wants to get back to his feet but Phoenix is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Phoenix slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Paul Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Phoenix looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight! Obadele Haynes showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Haynes, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Obadele Haynes! A relieved looking Obadele Haynes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Arlen Bales' Vegas Nights 1
Date: Mar 30, 2018 |
#R1# Mishima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lemon moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Lemon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Mishima wants to land a leg kick but Lemon is out of range. Mishima finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lemon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lemon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Mishima looks to land a combination but Lemon avoids it well. A chopping leg kick lands by Mishima. A combination from Mishima does no damage. Lemon throws a low kick, looking for Mishima's leg but Mishima calmly moves out of range. Mishima lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Mishima misses with a kick to the body.
Mishima tries to bum rush Lemon with a series of wild strikes but Lemon uses good footwork to avoid the assault. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mishima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've been informed that Mishima has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Lemon fails in his attempt to clinch. Mishima keeps the fight on the outside.#CL# Lemon clinches up with Mishima and pushes him back against the cage. Mishima looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Lemon looking for a takedown. #T1# Mishima wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Mishima breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mishima blocks a head kick by Lemon.
Mishima throws a series of punches but Lemon moves out of range. Mishima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mishima looks winded!#CL# Lemon gets a clinch. #BC# Lemon breaks from the clinch.
Lemon punishes Mishima's body with a nice straight punch. Mishima tries to clinch there but Lemon circles away.
Lemon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lemon avoids the head kick by Mishima.
Lemon dodges the punch combination from Mishima.
Lemon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL# Lemon rushes Mishima and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2# Lemon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC# Lemon breaks from the clinch.
Lemon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Mishima misses with a body kick.#TD# Mishima gets caught flat footed, as Lemon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2# Mishima scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Heihachi Mishima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Heihachi Mishima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL# Lemon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lemon stalling.
A knee to the head by Lemon.
#CUT# It looks like Heihachi Mishima has been cut. Lemon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mishima backwards. Lemon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lemon misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Lemon.
Mishima is trying to break the clinch but Lemon is controlling him.#T3# Lemon scores with a knee to the head.
Lemon'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. Lemon misses with a knee strike.
#BC2# Mishima manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lemon looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Lemon tries to clinch but Mishima is having none of it. Mishima misses with a head kick.
Mishima misses with a body kick. Lemon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mishima swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lemon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Mishima is looking to land body kicks. It looked like Lemon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4##CL# Lemon rushes Mishima and presses him up against the cage.#BC2# Mishima manages to break the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lemon. A decent looking body kick lands there for Lemon.#CL# Lemon moves into the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lemon lands with a short head shot on the inside. Mishima avoids a wild elbow strike from Lemon. Mishima working hard to break the clinch. Lemon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Lemon is pushing Mishima up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Lemon looks to throw an elbow but misses. Mishima looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lemon dominated that round. The cut man is working on Heihachi Mishima'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. #R2# Lemon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Lemon is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Mishima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Lemon is looking to counter the offense by Mishima and move into the clinch. Lemon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mishima can do to turn this around? Lemon blocks the body kick.
Mishima swats away the attempt to clinch by Lemon. Heihachi Mishima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Mishima throws a nice head kick!
Mishima throws a body kick that misses and Lemon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lemon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mishima on the side of the head. Mishima is breathing heavily. Lemon swinging wildly here.
Mishima changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Lemon tries to land a front kick but Mishima steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL# Lemon rushes Mishima and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1# Lemon misses with a knee to the head. A short uppercut from Lemon. #BC2# Mishima breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Mishima misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Mishima misses. Mishima tries to bum rush Lemon with a series of wild strikes but Lemon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL# Lemon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Mishima tries to land knees in the clinch but Lemon avoids the damage to the body. The referee calls for Lemon to work.
Mishima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lemon gets underhooks to prevent Mishima's takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lemon throws an elbow but misses. Lemon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mishima blocks it with crossed arms. Mishima prevents the takedown attempt.
#T2# Lemon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mishima tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lemon scores with a shot to the side of Mishima's head. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Lemon keeps control of Mishima as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Lemon lands an uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Lemon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Mishima avoids a wild elbow strike from Lemon. Lemon has Mishima pushed against the cage. Mishima wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lemon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mishima is defending well for now. Lemon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mishima's defenses. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lemon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mishima's brow. Lemon tries to land a knee to the head but Mishima blocks with his arms.
Mishima is looking to break free of the clinch but Lemon has double underhooks. #T3# Mishima takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lemon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. John Lemon has scored more points in the clinch so far. Lemon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Lemon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mishima stops a takedown attempt from Lemon.
Mishima tries to circle away but Lemon has him pinned against the cage. Lemon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mishima's defenses. A frustrated look appears on Mishima's face as he tries to break the clinch. Mishima looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Lemon scores with a knee to the head.
Mishima wants to break free but Lemon has control.
Lemon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lemon misses with a knee strike.
#T4# Lemon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#BC# Lemon manages to break the clinch.
Lemon fails in his attempt to clinch. Mishima throws a series of punches but Lemon moves out of range. Mishima moves out of range of the body kick from Lemon.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mishima - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mishima gets off balance looking for a body kick and Lemon counters with a stiff right hand. Heihachi Mishima seems to be getting the better of the standup. Mishima keeps the fight on the outside. Danga de danga de dang - Mishima scores with a four punch combination!#CL# Lemon moves into the clinch successfully.
Lemon tries a knee to the head but Mishima blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lemon dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Heihachi Mishima's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Lemon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Mishima takes one to the side of the head.
Mishima misses with a series of wild punches.
Mishima falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Lemon to counter with a crisp jab. Lemon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mishima swats away the attempt to clinch by Lemon. Mishima misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mishima throws a series of punches but Lemon moves out of range. Lemon goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Lemon shoots in looking for a takedown. Mishima tries to sprawl out of it but Lemon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mishima manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Mishima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Mishima avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mishima throws a sloppy head kick and Lemon moves out of range easily. Lemon tries to clinch but Mishima moves out of range. Lemon tries to clinch but Mishima is having none of it. Lemon tries to clinch up but Mishima circles away and keeps his distance. Mishima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL# Lemon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lemon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mishima blocks it with crossed arms. Mishima can't break the clinch.
Lemon avoiding damage.
Lemon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mishimas head. Lemon misses with a knee strike.
#T2# Lemon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A bit of stalling here from Lemon.
Lemon working Mishima over with knees to the body. With the fighters up against the cage, Lemon throws an elbow but misses. Mishima looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Lemon'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. Mishima with a knee to the head.
Mishima drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lemon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lemon jumps guard but Mishima stands there with Lemon around his waist. Lemon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lemon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mishima's brow. #T3# A nice right hand lands inside from Lemon. Mishima is looking to break free of the clinch but Lemon has double underhooks. Lemon is pushing Mishima up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Mishima trying to land knees to the body.
Lemon scores with a shoulder strike. Lemon throws a punch but it's blocked by Mishima. Lemon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mishimas head. A short right from Lemon. Lemon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mishima looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Lemon misses with a knee to the head. #T4# Lemon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mishima looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC# Lemon manages to break the clinch.
Mishima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lemon throws a head kick but Mishima moves out of range.
John Lemon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD# Lemon drives through with a takedown into Mishima's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2# Mishima pushes Lemon off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. This has been an exciting period of action! Lemon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mishima's waist but Mishima gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lemon off to one side. Mishima lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lemon. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lemon lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL# Lemon instigates a clinch. #BC# Lemon breaks from the clinch.
Lemon fails in his attempt to clinch. Mishima unleashes a big counter combination but Lemon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Heihachi Mishima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mishima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight! John Lemon showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lemon, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Lemon! John Lemon managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pit Bull Development, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Ogre has Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas slows down the pace here.
Ogre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Ogre letting Thomas take a breather here.#BC2# Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ogre misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thomas scores with a head kick.
Thomas feints and then cracks Ogre's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ogre down. #CL2# Thomas instigates a clinch. #TD2# Thomas drags the fight down to the ground.
#T1# Ogre wants to stand but Thomas has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Ogre is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Ogre postures up.
Ogre trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Thomas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Ogre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #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. Thomas is pulling down on Ogre's head to control his posture. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2# Thomas looking for a guillotine here but Ogre defends easily.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Ogre keeps the fight on the outside. As Thomas looks to move away, Ogre throws a big counter combo but Thomas just gets out of the way. Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Ogre pushes him off. Ogre is looking to counter the offense by Thomas and move into the clinch.#CL2# Thomas instigates a clinch. Thomas is working for takedown but Ogre is calmly controlling the position for now. Ogre is defending well against a takedown attempt. Ogre tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Ogre has him pressed against the cage. True Ogre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terror Thomas. Thomas keeps control of Ogre as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2# Thomas jumps guard.
Thomas is trying to control the position but Ogre postures up. #T3# Ogre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thomas swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ogre is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Ogre looking to pass the guard. Thomas wants to control but Ogre passes easily into half guard.
Thomas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Thomas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Ogre pushes down on Thomas's leg and manages to get into half guard. Ogre seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Thomas is trying to get back to full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ogre throwing shots but Thomas is blocking nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terror Thomas dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Thomas leaves Ogre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. True Ogre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt. Ogre misses with a low kick.
Thomas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Ogre circles away easily and Ogre counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thomas leaves Ogre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Thomas throws a counter combo. Nice sprawl there from Ogre as Thomas shoots in. True Ogre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terror Thomas. Thomas tries to clinch but Ogre is having none of it. #T1# Thomas throws a head kick but Ogre moves out of range.
#TD2# Ogre tries to sprawl but Thomas drives through with a takedown into half guard. Ogre is refusing to be controlled, as Thomas sits in half guard. Ogre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thomas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thomas's back!#SUB# Ogre working for the choke. Thomas wants to get back to his feet. You can see the frustration on Thomas's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ogre has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Thomas's body.
#T2# Thomas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. I really don't envy Thomas right now.
Thomas is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Thomas staying busy and making it hard for Ogre to control. Thomas wants to get back to his feet. Thomas trying to control the position but Ogre manages to sink in the hooks. #T3# Thomas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ogre haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Ogre is trying to stick to Thomas's back but Thomas is turning into Ogre. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ogre's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Thomas. Thomas looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ogre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomas is one step ahead there. Ogre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4# A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ogre holds on and takes a little breather. Ogre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thomas's guard. #REVR# Ogre controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Thomas wants to hit a switch here but Ogre passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Thomas there! Thomas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
True Ogre dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round! #R3##CL# Ogre moves into the clinch. Thomas tries to pull guard but Ogre won't allow it.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Ogre turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2# Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ogre has a takedown stuffed. Ogre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thomas counters with a big head kick but Ogre shrugs it off. #CUT2# It looks like True Ogre has been cut. Thomas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ogre. As Ogre backs off Thomas throws a huge counter combo but Ogre manages to avoid it all. Ogre fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for True Ogre. 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. Ogre shoots in but Thomas avoids the takedown attempt easily. Thomas flicks out a counter leg kick but Ogre steps away. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2# Thomas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ogre quickly recovers to half guard.#T1# Thomas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thomas in particular looking to stall. Thomas is continuing to stall.#ES# Ogre has one foot on Thomas's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Ogre tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it. Thomas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Ogre steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thomas. That one must have hurt. Ogre slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
Thomas fails to land the takedown.#T2# Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Thomas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. No luck with that takedown attempt from Thomas. Thomas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL# Ogre closes the distance and pushes Thomas back into the cage.#TD2# Thomas has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ogre is trying to keep an underhook but Thomas manages to get the takedown into half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Thomas throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ogre to regain full guard. Thomas showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3# Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Ogre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Thomas sitting in guard here, content to control. Ogre tries to land a sweep but no joy. Thomas trying to control but Ogre is working from the bottom. Thomas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ogre's guard.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Ogre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ogre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomas swivels and escapes.#TD2# Ogre gets caught flat footed, as Thomas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES# Ogre wriggles free and stands up. #CL2# Thomas rushes Ogre and presses him up against the cage. Thomas jumps guard but Ogre stands there with Thomas around his waist. Thomas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2# Thomas breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Thomas rushes Ogre and presses him up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Terror Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Thomas 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terror Thomas!
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Date: Mar 16, 2018 |
#R1# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kazama. Kazama throws a head kick that misses. #CL2# Kazama instigates a clinch. Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Kazama controls his hands.
Parker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kazama smiles and moves away.
Kazama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Parker swivels and escapes. Kazama just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromParker. Parker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Parker leaves Kazama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Kazama should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Kazama clinches with his opponent.
Parker stops a takedown attempt from Kazama.
Orval Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kazama. Parker is trying to pull guard but Kazama turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1##TD# Parker manages to pull guard.
Kazama passes into half guard under a barage of strikes. Parker wants to get back to his feet.#SUB# Parker looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kazama pushes past his half guard into mount! Kazama throwing strikes here but Parker is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kazama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Parker is working to get back to half guard.
Kazama controlling his opponent. #SUB2# Kazama jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Parker manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2# Kazama tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kazama has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Parker throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. #T2# Kazama trying to control the action but Parker is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Parker tries to strike from the bottom but misses.#SU2# Kazama stands up and we're back to a striking position. Kazama throws a wild body kick that Parker sees coming a mile off. Parker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kazama manages to circle out of the way. Kazama looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Parker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kazama as he avoids it easily. Kazama wants to counter with a clinch but Parker pushes him away. Parker shoots in and drives through. Kazama sprawls well. Parker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kazama as he avoids it easily. Parker avoids the head kick by Kazama.
Kazama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3# Parker moves out of range as Kazama throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Kazama. Kazama looks for the body kick but Parker saw that one coming. Kazama tries a head kick but it misses.
Parker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Kazama throws a leg kick but Parker checks it. Kazama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Parker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kazama circles away. Kazama drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Parker defends it well. Some bone on bone action there as Parker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4# Kazama tries to land a leg kick but Parker saw it coming and moves away.
Parker avoids the head kick by Kazama.
A little feinted left hand from Parker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Kazama throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Parker shoots in and drives through. Kazama sprawls well. Kazama misses with a head kick.
As Kazama tries to get set, Parker tries to push him back and clinch up but Kazama manages to avoid the attempt. Parker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Parker is breathing heavily. Parker blocks the body kick.
Parker looks for a takedown but Kazama sprawls well. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kazama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Kazama dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##CL2# Kazama instigates a clinch. Kazama slows down the pace here.
Parker pushes Kazama back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Parker tries to throw a body punch but Kazama avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage. Parker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Kazama tries to score a body lock takedown but Parker shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Parker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kazama drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Parker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kazama just stands there and leans against the cage. Kazama tries to pull guard but Parker forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Orval Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kazama.#T1# Parker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kazama has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Parker tries to pull guard but Kazama holds him up against the cage and eventually Parker drops back down to his feet.
Parker jumps guard but Kazama turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Parker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kazama just stands there and leans against the cage. Parker is trying to pull guard but Kazama turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Kazama wants to break free but Parker has control.
#TD# Parker decides to pull guard. Kazama slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Parker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Parker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Kazama controls from within his opponent's guard. Parker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2# Kazama postures up in Parker's guard and throws a big left but Parker blocks it. Parker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB# Parker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kazama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kazama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kazama is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Parker wants to stand up but Kazama is controlling him. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Kazama throws a head kick but Parker moves out of range.
Parker darts in looking for a takedown but Kazama gets double underhooks and turns Parker into the cage. Kazama tries to land a front kick but Parker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3##CL2# Kazama forces Parker back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# Kazama breaks from the clinch.
Jin Kazama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kazama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Kazama fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Kazama throws a front kick aimed at Parker's knee but Parker avoids it well. Parker checks a low kick from Kazama. Parker fails with a takedown attempt. Kazama does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Parker shoots in but no luck this time. #T4# Parker blocks a low kick nicely. Kazama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kazama manages to circle out of the way. Parker blocks a head kick by Kazama.
Kazama tries a head kick but it misses.
Kazama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kazama avoids it really well and circles away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kazama throws a head kick but Parker moves out of range.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Kazama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Parker dives in for a single leg takedown but Kazama sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Kazama throws a leg kick and Parker counters with a head kick. That will keep Kazama thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #CL2# Kazama has managed to clinch.
#TD2# Kazama gets control of Parker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kazama will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Kazama wants to sweep here but Parker controlling him for the moment. Parker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU# Parker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1##CL2# Kazama moves into the clinch. Parker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kazama walks away with a smile on his face. Parker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Kazama shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Parker sprawls well. Parker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kazama gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2# Kazama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Parker 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 Orval Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Kazama pulls guard successfully.
Parker throwing strikes but missing. Parker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2# Kazama is adopting a defensive guard. Kazama is continuing to stall. Kazama keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully. #T3# Kazama 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.#SUB2# Kazama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Parker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kazama sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Despite the aggression on Kazama's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Parker shoots for a double leg takedown but Kazama sprawls well. He's pushed Parker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2# Kazama moves into the clinch.#TD2# Kazama ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kazama no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T4# Kazama working a defensive guard here.
Parker trying to control but Kazama is working from the bottom. Parker stopping the sweep attempt from Kazama. Kazama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Kazama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Kazama wants to control but Parker passes easily into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Jin Kazama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Kazama 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Kazama! After the fight, Jin Kazama was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
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Date: Mar 16, 2018 |
#R1# Nice sprawl there from Phoenix as Bradley shoots in. Phoenix falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bradley counters with a series of strikes. Phoenix will be more careful next time no doubt. No luck for Bradley with that takedown attempt. Despite the aggression on Phoenix's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Bradley shoots in for a takedown but Phoenix shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyrus Bradley. 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. Phoenix wants to clinch and Bradley counters with a straight right hand. Bradley doesn't succeed with the takedown and Phoenix counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1# Bradley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Phoenix. That did some damage! Bradley wants to clinch. Bradley tries to close the distance and clinch but Phoenix swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Bradley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phoenix is fending him off so far but Bradley persists. Nope, Phoenix circles away and we're back to standing.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bradley moves away. Phoenix throws a right and a left that both miss. Bradley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Phoenix's waist but Phoenix gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bradley off to one side. Bradley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Phoenix counters with a right hand to the body. Cyrus Bradley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Phoenix circles away from the clinch attempt and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.#T3# Phoenix misses with a wild combination.
#TD2# Phoenix closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bradley to the mat! Bradley manages to get full guard. Bradley looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Phoenix puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Phoenix is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Bradley trying to control from the bottom.
#T4# Phoenix performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Bradley moves into full guard.
Phoenix 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. Phoenix wants to pass the guard but Bradley is keeping the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Phoenix dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Bradley does a little dance to reset his feet. Bradley darts in looking for a takedown but Phoenix gets double underhooks and turns Bradley into the cage. Bradley goes for a double leg but Phoenix avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Phoenix continues to drive forward.#CL2# Phoenix closes the distance and clinches.#TD# Bradley gets control of Phoenix's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bradley will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Phoenix controls from within his opponent's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Phoenix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bradley swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1# Bradley striking off his back but it's not causing Phoenix any problems. Phoenix working some strikes from top position. Bradley throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Phoenix is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Phoenix works a leg free and moves into half guard. Phoenix not doing much here.
Phoenix has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bradley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Bradley regains full guard. Nicely done. Phoenix looking to pass the guard. Bradley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Bradley looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Phoenix content to stall in guard here. Phoenix pushing down on Bradley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3# Phoenix looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Phoenix moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Bradley.
Bradley takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Phoenix tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Phoenix is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Phoenix passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bradley! #SUB2# Phoenix looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T4# Phoenix prevents Bradley from getting the reversal. Phoenix takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Phoenix 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Bradley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Bradley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Phoenix defends it nicely. Phoenix appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Bradley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyrus Bradley. 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. Nice sprawl there from Phoenix as Bradley shoots in. Phoenix misses with a double jab.
Bradley throws a big counter combination but Phoenix scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Bradley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Phoenix sprawls well. Phoenix wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bradley gets slowly back to his feet.#T1# Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Bradley moves away and avoids it. Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bradley throws a counter high kick but Phoenix was just alert enough to avoid it. Phoenix will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bradley attempts a counter takedown but Phoenix avoids it well and moves away.#TD2# Phoenix shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Phoenix showed some decent athleticism there. #T2# Still in half guard, Phoenix seems content to control. Bradley wants to get back to full guard but Phoenix has passed into side control. Phoenix moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3# Bradley is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Phoenix's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Phoenix not doing much here.
Phoenix blocks the strikes from Bradley.
Bradley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Phoenix slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Bradley throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Phoenix keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that's the end of the fight! Paul Phoenix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Phoenix 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Phoenix!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2018 |
#R1# Mishima circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Duffy. A decent looking body kick lands there for Mishima. Mishima lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Mishima ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Duffy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mishima's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mishima duly obliges. #CUT2# It looks like Jim Duffy has been cut. Mishima feints with a jab and clips Duffy right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Duffy is sent crashing into the canvas and Mishima leaps in for the kill! Duffy tries to get to his feet but Mishima is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Duffy is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heihachi Mishima!
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Date: Mar 16, 2018 |
#R1# Morales avoids the head kick by Law.
Law throws a head kick that misses. Law misses with a double jab
#TD# and Morales counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2# Law sneaks out the side door and pushes Morales away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. A punch combination from Law misses. Law pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Law throws a leg kick that is checked#TD# and Morales counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB# Morales is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Law sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# Morales 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.
#SUB# Law is defending against the submission attempts here by Morales.
#T1# Law has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morales is working away from the top position though. Law trying to get back to full guard but Morales takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Morales lands a big shot there that rocks Law but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T2##SUB# Morales working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Law tries to hold on but Morales pushes him away. #SUB# Law is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Morales locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Law is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anderson Morales!
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