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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2025 |
#R1#
Flynn shoots in and drives through. Payne sprawls well.#TD#
Payne dives in and scores a takedown into Flynn's guard.
Flynn 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.
Payne trying to control the position from guard on top but Flynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payne tries to free his leg and advance position but Flynn is retaining full guard.
Flynn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flynn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Flynn throws a big right hand that misses.
Flynn lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Payne trying to control the position.
Flynn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flynn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Flynn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Payne's head.
Flynn is looking to work some ground and pound but Payne has wrist control.
Flynn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Payne's head.
Flynn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Flynn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Flynn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Flynn stopping the sweep attempt from Payne.
Flynn lands a couple of elbows.#ROC2#Payne is rocked!
Flynn arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Payne's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cameron Flynn!
During a confident post fight interview, Cameron Flynn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2025 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Frazier.#TD2#
Crute throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Frazier was covering up waiting for the punch and Crute finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Crute trying to control but Frazier is working from the bottom.
Frazier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Crute tries to stand but Frazier is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crute trying to control but Frazier is working from the bottom.
Crute missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Crute trying to control but Frazier is working from the bottom.
Crute won't allow Frazier to sweep him here.
Crute passes Frazier's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Crute trying to advance position but Frazier counters by regaining guard.
Crute in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crute advances to half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Crute wants to work for an arm triangle but Frazier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Crute trying to mount his opponent but Frazier defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crute moves into full mount! Frazier won't be happy about that!
Crute is looking to stand but Frazier has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Crute wants to control the pace but Frazier is squirming around nicely.
Frazier is looking to improve his position but Crute isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Crute unloads with some shots from mount but Frazier bucks and avoids them well.
Frazier keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Frazier is squirming around, avoiding Crute's attempts to control the action.
Crute fails to move to back control.
Crute trying to control but Frazier is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crute postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Frazier looks a forlorn figure.
#SUB2#
Crute has control of Frazier's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Frazier regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Crute thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Crute dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Frazier shoots in and drives through. Crute sprawls well.
Jimmy Crute is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Crute as Frazier shoots in.#CL#
Frazier closes the distance and pushes Crute back into the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Frazier.
#TD#
Frazier gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Crute regains guard.
Frazier looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Crute is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier lands a couple of digs.
Crute being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Frazier'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.
Crute has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Frazier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Frazier slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Crute tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Frazier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Frazier seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Crute for as long as he can get away with.
Frazier tries to free his leg and advance position but Crute is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Frazier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crute avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Frazier. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Crute tries to keep at a distance but Frazier has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crute wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frazier has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Frazier has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Crute regains guard immediately.
Crute not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Frazier controlling from the top position.
Crute wants to stand but Frazier is controlling the position.
Frazier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crute swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frazier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crute on the ground.
Crute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crute tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Frazier dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Crute closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Crute lands in his opponent's guard.
Frazier keeping moving, preventing Crute from controlling successfully.
Frazier trying to strike off his back.
Crute tries to free his leg and advance position but Frazier is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crute accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Frazier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crute sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Frazier's guard. #T1#
Crute is keen to just control but Frazier is a slippery customer.
Crute passes into side control, despite Frazier's attempt to control the position.
Frazier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crute wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Crute is looking to take a break and control but Frazier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jimmy Crute has got the better of the ground game so far.
Frazier is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Crute wants to control but Frazier is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Frazier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crute leaves Frazier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crute throws a jab but it's blocked by Frazier.
Frazier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crute is fending him off so far but Frazier persists. Nope, Crute circles away and we're back to standing.
Crute is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Frazier. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD2#
Crute drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Frazier throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crute wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frazier keeps working. #T4#
Frazier wants to control but Crute postures up.
Crute scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB2#
Crute is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Frazier has escaped the position, nice work there.
Frazier taking a bit of punishment here - Crute scoring with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frazier is not content to let Crute control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Crute comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Crute 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Crute! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2025 |
#R1#
Estes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Estes. That's going to slow Gillespie down.
Estes throws a one two combo.
Gillespie slips under a jab from Estes.
Estes looks to land a combination. Gillespie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Estes keeps the fight on the outside.
Estes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gillespie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Estes looks to throw the jab but Gillespie is out of range.
Estes lands a really nice looking cross but Gillespie seems unphased.
Gillespie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Gillespie drives through and clinches with Estes against the cage.
Gillespie has had enough of the clinch but Estes keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Gillespie jumps into guard, dragging Estes to the mat.
Gillespie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Gillespie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Gillespie working for a triangle but Estes defends it easily.
Gillespie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Estes postures up and lands a big shot to Gillespie's brow.
Estes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Gillespie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gillespie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Estes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Estes looking to sit in guard and control but Gillespie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Estes wants to sweep but no luck.
Estes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU#
Gillespie stands up from Estes's guard - Gillespie perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
Gillespie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Estes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Estes throws an elbow but it misses.
Estes tries to pull guard but Gillespie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gillespie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Estes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Estes is working for takedown but Gillespie is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice body punch from Estes - that landed with a thud.
Estes is looking for a takedown.
Ruben Gillespie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allen Estes.
Gillespie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Estes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gillespie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Estes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Estes tries a body shot but Gillespie blocks it.
Estes tries to throw a body punch but Gillespie avoids it by throwing Estes back against the cage. #T3#
Gillespie blocks an elbow strike from Estes.
Estes pushes off an throws an elbow but Gillespie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Estes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Estes is trying to break free.
Estes lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD#
Gillespie jumps guard.
Gillespie pulls Estes in close to prevent any damage.
Estes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gillespie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gillespie is working Estes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Estes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Estes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gillespie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Estes is continuing to stall.
Estes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gillespie is one step ahead there.
Gillespie wants to control from the top but Estes keeps moving.
Gillespie postures up in Estes's guard and throws a big left but Estes blocks it.
Gillespie trying to control the position from guard on top but Estes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gillespie advances position into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Allen Estes dominated that round.
That's time! Gillespie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gillespie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Estes to score with a decent uppercut.
Estes shoots in and drives through. Gillespie sprawls well.
Gillespie fails with a takedown attempt.
Estes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gillespie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Estes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gillespie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Estes lands a jab-cross combination.
Estes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gillespie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estes slaps away a takedown attempt from Gillespie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gillespie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Estes can pounce on him.
Gillespie misses with a head kick.
A jab from Estes finds it's way through Gillespie's defenses. #T1#
Gillespie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ruben Gillespie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allen Estes.
Estes shoots in for a double leg but Gillespie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice straight punches there by Estes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Estes.
Estes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Estes with the inside leg kick.
Gillespie misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheers as Estes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gillespie doesn't seem phased though.
Estes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Estes dips to his left and cracks Gillespie with an uppercut!
Gillespie sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
No luck for Gillespie with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gillespie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Estes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2#
Estes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Estes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gillespie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gillespie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Estes works the jab nicely.
Estes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gillespie walks into a left hand.
Estes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Gillespie dives in and scores a takedown into Estes's guard.
Estes wants to hit a sweep here but Gillespie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Estes there!
Estes tries to lock up and control but Gillespie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Estes is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Gillespie trying to control but Estes is having none of it.
Gillespie avoids the attempt from Estes to control.
Estes is trying to escape the mount.
Estes tries to hold on but Gillespie pushes him away. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gillespie fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Estes is desperately trying to improve his position but Gillespie has a good base and remains in mount.
Gillespie landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gillespie prevents Estes from getting the reversal.
Estes is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Gillespie trying to control but Estes is having none of it.
Estes tries to hold on but Gillespie postures up.#SUB#
Gillespie has control of Estes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Estes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Estes is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Allen Estes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Estes dives in and scores a takedown into Gillespie's guard.
Gillespie kicks Estes off and gets to his feet.
Gillespie tries for a takedown but Estes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Estes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gillespie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Estes as he avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Estes.
Estes tests Gillespie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gillespie tries to clinch but Estes is having none of it.
Gillespie shoots in for a double leg but Estes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruben Gillespie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Estes lands a jab to Gillespie's midsection.
Estes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gillespie's head backwards.#CL2#
Estes drives through and clinches with Gillespie against the cage.
#TD2#
Estes successfully pulls guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Estes wants to control the position but Gillespie says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gillespie prevents Estes from standing back up.
#T1#
Gillespie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Estes controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gillespie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gillespie stops Estes from getting back to his feet.
Estes is looking for a sweep. Gillespie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Estes pushes Gillespie off looking to stand but Gillespie dives back in and keeps control.
Gillespie wants to take a breather but Estes is having none of it. #SUB#
Gillespie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Estes trying to hold on to Gillespie's head to control him but Gillespie postures up.
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.
Gillespie prevents Estes from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Estes throws a sloppy head kick and Gillespie moves out of range easily.
Gillespie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gillespie tries for a takedown but Estes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gillespie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Estes can pounce on him.
Sloppy strikes from Estes. Those never looked like landing.
Gillespie throws a big counter combination but Estes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Good exchange - Estes coming out on top.
Estes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Estes tries to bum rush Gillespie with a series of wild strikes but Gillespie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slapping leg kick lands for Estes.
Estes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Estes's corner calls for a 1-2. Estes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Estes misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Estes clinches with his opponent.
Gillespie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Gillespie tries to circle away but Estes has him pinned against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Gillespie.
Estes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gillespie's elbow.
Estes lands an elbow that stopped Gillespie in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Estes breaks the clinch.
Estes lands with an uppercut that bounces Gillespie off the cage and back into range.
Allen Estes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gillespie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Estes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gillespie scrambles back to his feet.
Estes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gillespie displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Estes throws a one two combo.
Gillespie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Estes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
No luck for Estes with that takedown attempt.
Gillespie looks for a takedown but Estes sprawls well.
Estes feints the counter takedown.#T4#
A low kick lands for Estes.
Some wild striking there from Gillespie.
Estes lands with a straight right. Gillespie didn't see that one coming.
Estes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Estes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Estes cracks Gillespie with an open hand slap.
Allen Estes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Estes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Estes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gillespie circles away quickly and effectively.
Ruben Gillespie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Allen Estes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gillespie connects with a high kick.
Gillespie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Estes connects with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Allen Estes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Estes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allen Estes!
Our winner, Allen Estes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2025 |
#R1#
Castaneda throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sheppard has a takedown stuffed.
Castaneda tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sheppard manages to circle out of the way.
Castaneda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sheppard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Castaneda but Castaneda pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Castaneda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sheppard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Davion Castaneda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reece Sheppard.
Castaneda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Castaneda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheppard misses with a takedown attempt - Castaneda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sheppard fails with a takedown attempt.
Sheppard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Castaneda.#T1##CL#
Castaneda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sheppard, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Castaneda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick from Castaneda, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sheppard wants to clinch up but Castaneda keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sheppard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castaneda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sheppard.
Sheppard fails to land the takedown.
Castaneda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castaneda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Castaneda has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Castaneda breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Castaneda clinches.
Sheppard is working for takedown but Castaneda is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
Sheppard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sheppard is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Castaneda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davion Castaneda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Castaneda. Sheppard shrugs it off though.
Castaneda scores with a head kick. Sheppard tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheppard doesn't manage to clinch there - Castaneda circles away.
Davion Castaneda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Castaneda clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Castaneda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castaneda throws a series of punches but Sheppard avoids them all with ease.
Castaneda lands a head kick. Sheppard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sheppard fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Castaneda was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Castaneda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Castaneda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Castaneda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sheppard.
Castaneda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sheppard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL#
Castaneda rushes Sheppard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sheppard tries to pull guard but Castaneda holds him up against the cage and eventually Sheppard drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Castaneda manages to break the clinch.
Sheppard tries to clinch up but Castaneda circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Castaneda. #CL#
Castaneda gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Castaneda manages to break the clinch.
Castaneda misses with a double jab.
Castaneda throws a sloppy head kick and Sheppard moves out of range easily.
Castaneda misses with a wild combination.
Castaneda misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sheppard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Castaneda throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T4#
Castaneda throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Castaneda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sheppard, pushing him back against the cage.
Sheppard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Castaneda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Castaneda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sheppards head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Sheppard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Castaneda moves in looking to clinch but Sheppard pushes him off.
Castaneda slaps away a takedown attempt from Sheppard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Castaneda lands a high kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davion Castaneda dominated that round.
That's time! Castaneda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sheppard thuds a left hand into Castaneda's body.
Castaneda doesn't manage to clinch there - Sheppard circles away.
Sheppard throws a push kick but Castaneda slaps the foot to one side.
Davion Castaneda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castaneda lands a head kick. Sheppard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sheppard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Castaneda.#CL#
Sheppard tries to keep at a distance but Castaneda has taken the fight into the clinch.
Castaneda is pressed up against the cage. Sheppard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Castaneda down to the mat. Castaneda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheppard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castaneda tries to avoid it but Sheppard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castaneda to the ground. Castaneda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sheppard is looking to clinch.
Castaneda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sheppard can do to turn this around?
Castaneda scores with a head kick.
#TD2#
Sheppard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1##SU2#
Sheppard decides to stand up, so the ref orders Castaneda to his feet.
Sheppard is breathing heavily.
Sheppard tries to clinch but Castaneda is having none of it.
Davion Castaneda is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Castaneda rushes Sheppard and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Castaneda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castaneda throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sheppard is looking for the big counter here.
Castaneda doesn't manage to clinch there - Sheppard circles away.
Castaneda lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Castaneda scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sheppard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Castaneda avoids it really well and circles away.
Davion Castaneda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reece Sheppard.#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sheppard.
Castaneda lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Castaneda throws a right hand that Sheppard ducks under and follows up with a left that Sheppard also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Sheppard.
Sheppard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Castaneda counters with a series of strikes. Sheppard will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castaneda connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Castaneda rushes Sheppard and presses him up against the cage.
Sheppard tries to break free but Castaneda pushes him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Castaneda.
Castaneda taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Castaneda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Sheppard dives in for a single leg takedown but Castaneda sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Castaneda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sheppard is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Castaneda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sheppard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Castaneda connects with a high kick.
Sheppard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Castaneda closes the distance and clinches.
Sheppard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sheppard wants to get back to striking at distance but Castaneda won't allow it.
#BC#
Castaneda breaks the clinch.
Sheppard goes for a double leg but Castaneda avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Castaneda continues to drive forward.
Castaneda misses with a head kick.
Sheppard wants to clinch up but Castaneda keeps it at a distance.
Castaneda swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Castaneda lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Castaneda.#T4#
Sheppard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Castaneda misses with the combination.
Castaneda scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castaneda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Sheppard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Castaneda breaks from the clinch.
Castaneda throws a head kick but Sheppard moves out of range.
Castaneda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sheppard. That did some damage!
Sheppard is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Sheppard clinches up against the cage.
Castaneda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sheppard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davion Castaneda 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#
Castaneda dodges the punch combination from Sheppard.
Castaneda tries to clinch but Sheppard is having none of it.
Castaneda tries a head kick but it misses.
Castaneda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sheppard circles away quickly and effectively.
Sheppard throws a counter combo.
Castaneda fails to land with a series of punches.
Sheppard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sheppard on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Castaneda connects with a high kick.
Castaneda leaves Sheppard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sheppard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheppard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castaneda swivels and escapes.
Castaneda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sheppard is defended easily by Castaneda.
Davion Castaneda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reece Sheppard.#T1#
Sheppard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sheppard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sheppard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Davion Castaneda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Castaneda with a nice calf kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sheppard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Castaneda just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Castaneda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sheppard fails with a takedown attempt.
Castaneda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sheppard. #T2##CL#
Castaneda clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Castaneda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castaneda scores with a head kick.
Castaneda lands a head kick!
Sheppard throws a series of punches but Castaneda avoids them all with ease.
Castaneda lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sheppard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Castaneda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sheppard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Castaneda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sheppard.
Sheppard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sheppard or perhaps it was just good defense by Castaneda, which made it look bad. #T3#
Castaneda goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sheppard tries for a takedown but Castaneda circles away easily
and Castaneda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Castaneda moves into the clinch.#BC#
Castaneda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castaneda throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sheppard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL#
Castaneda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Castaneda leaning his opponent against the cage.
Castaneda tries to circle away but Sheppard has him pinned against the cage.#T4##BC#
Castaneda breaks from the clinch.
Sheppard throws a head kick but Castaneda moves out of range.
Sheppard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Castaneda's waist but Castaneda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sheppard off to one side.
Sheppard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Castaneda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Castaneda throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castaneda throws a one two combo.
#CL#
Castaneda clinches up with Sheppard and pushes him back against the cage.
Castaneda gets underhooks to prevent Sheppard's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Castaneda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Castaneda works over Sheppard's head and body with a nice combination.
Reece Sheppard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castaneda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davion Castaneda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Castaneda, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davion Castaneda! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Williams!
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch combination from Manitori misses. #CL2#
Williams gets a clinch.
Williams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manitori just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Manitori turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Manitori manages to end up in side control.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Manitori is dominant here and he's now got Williams's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manitori really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Williams.
Manitori seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Williams for as long as he can get away with.
Williams trying to get back to his feet but Manitori is in full control for now.
Williams is trying to break free.
#T1#
Manitori trying to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Manitori controlling the positon.
Williams trying to get back to his feet but Manitori is in full control for now.
Manitori is hanging on to Williams's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams is trying to get back to his feet but Manitori has full control of the position and if anything, Williams has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Manitori slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Williams breaks Manitori's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Manitori escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Williams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Williams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Williams trying to control but Manitori is working from the bottom.
Williams won't allow Manitori to sweep him here.
Manitori is looking to sweep but instead, Williams has passed into half guard.
#T3#
Manitori keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Manitori trying to control but Williams postures up.
Williams prevents Manitori from improving his position.
Manitori wants to get back to his feet.#SU2#
Williams postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Manitori to stand up.
Manitori shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Williams thuds a left hand into Manitori's body.
Manitori fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Williams throws a counter combo.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
Manitori takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams throws a series of punches but Manitori avoids them all with ease.
Manitori avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petey Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Williams tries to get set, Manitori tries to push him back and clinch up but Williams manages to avoid the attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Manitori. #CL#
Manitori instigates a clinch.
Williams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Williams's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Manitori's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petey Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams wants to clinch up but Manitori keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petey Williams 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#
Manitori throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams misses with a body kick.
Manitori looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Manitori persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Manitori doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Manitori moves out of range easily.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manitori circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams throws a series of punches but Manitori avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manitori.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregorius Manitori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Williams throws a half hearted mid kick.
Williams throws a right hand that Manitori ducks under and follows up with a left that Manitori also avoids with ease.#CL#
Manitori moves into the clinch.#BC#
Manitori breaks the clinch.
Manitori fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
Manitori quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manitori.
Williams throws a series of punches but Manitori moves out of range.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Manitori circles away.
Manitori is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams throws a series of punches but Manitori moves out of range.
Williams is breathing heavily.#TD#
Manitori closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Williams manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Manitori keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Manitori.
Williams tries to break the clinch but Manitori is controlling the position.
Manitori is pushing Williams up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Manitori stalls.
Manitori seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Manitori tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williams just stands there and leans against the cage.
Williams working hard to break the clinch.
Manitori tries to pull guard but Williams won't allow it.
Manitori prevents Williams from breaking the clinch.
Manitori prevents Williams from breaking the clinch.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Williams can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Manitori manages to pull guard.
Manitori keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Manitori is working an open guard so Williams takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Manitori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manitori misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Manitori manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Williams on his heels. He'll look to pass Williams's guard now, I'm sure.#SU#
Manitori stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Manitori doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petey Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danga de danga de dang - Williams scores with a four punch combination!#T4#
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Williams lands a jab-cross combination.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Manitori pushes him off.
Manitori wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Williams's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Williams duly obliges.
A left lands for Williams.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Manitori pushes him off.
Manitori is looking for a counter combo.
Williams throws a low kick but Manitori moves out of range easily.
Manitori throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.
Manitori fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Williams throws a counter combo.
Williams lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Manitori backs up against the cage.
Williams's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Williams duly obliges.
Manitori dives in for a single leg takedown but Williams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petey Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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#
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
Manitori throws the kick towards the body but Williams avoids it.
Manitori dodges the punch combination from Williams.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Manitori has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Manitori lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Manitori successfully pulls guard.
Williams is fighting to break Manitori's control of his arms but Manitori is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SU2#
Williams decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Manitori, up you get! #T1#
Williams tries to bum rush Manitori with a series of wild strikes but Manitori uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manitori feinted with a counter takedown.
Gregorius Manitori is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams misses with a combination
and Manitori counters with an inside leg kick.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Manitori.
Manitori is staying tight to Williams's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Williams tries to improve position but can't.
Manitori working the ground and pound.
Williams is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Manitori has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Manitori works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Manitori wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy. #SU#
Manitori decides to stand back up.
Williams is looking to clinch.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Williams pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Manitori back to the cage. Williams follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Manitori has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams is trying to break free.
Manitori lands a good knee to the midsection. Williams won't want to take too many of those.
Manitori scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Manitori breaks the clinch.
Williams misses with a double jab.
As Williams backs away, Manitori returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Williams throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
Manitori is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Manitori gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Manitori stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Manitori jumps into guard, dragging Williams to the mat.
Manitori has control of Williams's left arm, preventing Williams from doing any damage.
Williams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Manitori seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Williams preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SU2#
Williams stands up from Manitori's guard - Williams perhaps looking for a knockout.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Manitori clinches up with Williams and pushes him back against the cage.
Manitori slows down the pace here.
Manitori lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petey Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Manitori lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Williams.
Williams letting Manitori take a breather here.
Gregorius Manitori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregorius Manitori showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Williams 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petey Williams!
Petey Williams spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Magra looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Magra is pressing down on Walker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Walker is holding on for now.
Magra is taking a breather. Walker 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.
Walker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magra.
Walker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Magra forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker is trying to get back to full guard.
Walker trying to control but Magra postures up.
#T1#
Walker tries to get to full guard but Magra has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Magra is looking for a kimura but Walker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magra to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magra trying to pass the guard but Walker defending well.
Walker wants to get back to full guard but Magra has passed into side control.
Magra working the head with strikes.
Walker is trying to control Magra's posture but Magra avoids it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Walker is looking to reverse the position.
Magra wants to control but Walker is keeping him busy.
Walker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magra on the ground.
Magra is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Magra goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Walker has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Magra but great work by Walker.
Walker lands a decent elbow from side control.
Magra struggling a bit here.#T3##SUB#
Walker is trying to get an arm triangle but Magra is defending well.
Walker wants to control but Magra is keeping him busy.
Magra wants to control but Walker postures up.
Magra bucks up and tries to throw Walker off but instead Walker has got his back!
Magra rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T4#
Walker wants to take a breather but Magra is having none of it.
Magra gets full guard.
Magra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Magra is retaining full guard.
Magra is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Walker throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magra looking for a sweep. Not yet Magra, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lindu Magra will probably get the nod.
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#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magra.
Walker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Magra back to the cage. Walker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Magra tries to keep at a distance but Walker has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Magra gets control of Walker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Magra will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Magra looking to control.
#SUB#
Walker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Walker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker is looking to stand up but Magra won't let him. #T1#
Magra manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Walker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Walker wants to get back to his feet but Magra is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Magra trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Walker wants to sweep but no luck.
Magra passes Walker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lindu Magra has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Magra is looking for a kimura but Walker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magra to get the leverage.
Walker striking from the bottom. #T2#
Walker wants to get back to his feet.
Magra is controlling the pace.
Magra lands with a punch from half guard.
Walker wants to improve his position but Magra is controlling well.
Walker trying to control here.
#T3#
Magra throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magra trying to mount his opponent but Walker defends it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magra goes for a double leg but Walker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Walker continues to drive forward.
Magra has his takedown stuffed
and Walker counters with a left and a right that stings Magra.
Willie Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lindu Magra.
Walker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magra throws out a counter right but Walker avoids it with no problem.
Walker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Magra pinned against the cage. Magra gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Magra closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Walker to the mat! Walker manages to get full guard. #T4#
Walker being controlled here, momentarily.
Magra wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
Magra trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magra stopping the sweep attempt from Walker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Willie Walker will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Magra throws a jab when Walker was well out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Magra. No joy for Walker on that attempt. #CL#
Walker rushes Magra and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Walker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Walker jumps into guard, dragging Magra to the mat.
Walker wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Magra is now in half guard.
Magra working over Walker with some ground and pound. Walker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker taking some punishment here, with Magra in his half guard.
Magra controlling the action here.
Magra looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Magra sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Walker tries to roll over but Magra keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Magra 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.
Magra is taking a breather. Walker 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.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Magra is looking for a kimura here.
Magra throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Walker tries to roll over but Magra keeps him under control.#T3#
Magra not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Walker is looking for a sweep. Magra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magra content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Walker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Magra dives in and scores a takedown into Walker's guard.
Magra trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SU2#
Magra gets to his feet - Walker follows without any prompting.
A left and a right from Walker both land. Nice combination.
Good leg kick by Magra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Magra misses with the combination.
#CL#
Walker darts in and clinches Magra up against the cage.
Walker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Magra fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willie Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magra dives in for a single leg takedown but Walker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Magra misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lindu Magra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Magra 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Willie Walker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2018 |
#R1#
De Meleaur scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grant cracks De Meleaur with a good jab.#TD2#
De Meleaur closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Grant's guard.#SUB2#
De Meleaur drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Meleaur jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
De Meleaur is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
De Meleaur passes Grant's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Meleaur seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
De Meleaur winds up and cracks Grant with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Grant keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
De Meleaur sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Grant has hold of De Meleaur's hands but De Meleaur slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
De Meleaur lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Grant pushes De Meleaur off, looking to escape but De Meleaur dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Grant is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raoul De Meleaur!
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