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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Skrap Fights 51
Date: May 31, 2019 |
#R1# Matba slips under a jab from WhiteBoy. Matba slips under a jab from WhiteBoy. Nice uppercut there from WhiteBoy. Matba throws a hook but WhiteBoy blocks it. A clash of legs there as WhiteBoy blocks the low kick. Matba throws a head kick but WhiteBoy moves out of range.
WhiteBoy defending well as Matba loads up on a big left hand. WhiteBoy scores with the left hand. Matba knows he should have avoided that one. Matba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2# and WhiteBoy counters into the clinch. Nicely done. WhiteBoy working aggressively here.
Matba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
WhiteBoy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. WhiteBoy working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matba. WhiteBoy misses with a hook from the clinch. WhiteBoy lands with a light punch inside. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! WhiteBoy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Still in the clinch, WhiteBoy scores with a nice short uppercut. WhiteBoy throws a head punch that misses. Matba misses with a punch on the inside.
Matba scores with a shot to the side of WhiteBoy's head. #T1# A quick uppercut on the inside from WhiteBoy. Matba struggles to land a body shot inside as WhiteBoy controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for WhiteBoy. WhiteBoy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matba lands a hook that snaps the head of WhiteBoy backwards. Matba has a couple of punches blocked by WhiteBoy.
WhiteBoy blocking some punches.
WhiteBoy lands an uppercut. Matba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Matba misses with a punch on the inside.
Matba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matba takes a shot to the head. WhiteBoy lands with a right to the head. WhiteBoy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A head punch blocked on the inside by WhiteBoy. A short left from WhiteBoy. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. WhiteBoy throws a head punch that misses. Matba misses with some punches.
A short right from WhiteBoy on the inside. WhiteBoy working some nice short punches in the clinch. WhiteBoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matba. A head punch on the inside from Matba fails to land. #T2# A head punch on the inside from Matba fails to land. WhiteBoy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
WhiteBoy throws a head punch that misses. WhiteBoy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. WhiteBoy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matba backwards. WhiteBoy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. WhiteBoy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
WhiteBoy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matba backwards. WhiteBoy lands with a light punch inside. WhiteBoy throws a punch but it's blocked by Matba. Matba is trying to maintain a safe position but WhiteBoy gets an underhook and turns Matba into the ropes. WhiteBoy misses with a punch on the inside.
Matba struggles to land a body shot inside as WhiteBoy controls his hands.
WhiteBoy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
WhiteBoy misses with the head strike.
WhiteBoy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matba throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for WhiteBoy. Matba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
WhiteBoy misses with the head strike.
Matba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matba lands a shoulder strike. #T3# Matba misses with a hook from the clinch. Matba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
WhiteBoy misses with a short punch on the inside. WhiteBoy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
WhiteBoy working aggressively here.
WhiteBoy lands with a left to the head. Matba has a couple of punches blocked by WhiteBoy.
Matba blocks an uppercut.
WhiteBoy has a couple of punches blocked by Matba.
Matba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
WhiteBoy misses with a punch on the inside.
WhiteBoy misses with a punch on the inside.
WhiteBoy misses with some punches.
WhiteBoy swings wildly with an uppercut but Matba uses good head movement to avoid it. Matba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
WhiteBoy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
WhiteBoy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
WhiteBoy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matba blocks an uppercut.
WhiteBoy misses with the head strike.
Matba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matba misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4# WhiteBoy working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by WhiteBoy. Matba misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Matba on the inside. 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! Matba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Matba as the two fighters clinch.
WhiteBoy looks winded! The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Matba lands with a left to the head. Matba is working WhiteBoy over against the ropes. WhiteBoy misses with a short punch on the inside. WhiteBoy swings wildly with an uppercut but Matba uses good head movement to avoid it. WhiteBoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
WhiteBoy working aggressively here.
Matba has a couple of punches blocked by WhiteBoy.
Matba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
WhiteBoy throws a head punch that misses. WhiteBoy throws a punch but it's blocked by Matba. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. WhiteBoy throws a head punch that misses. WhiteBoy misses with the head strike.
WhiteBoy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
WhiteBoy throws a punch but it's blocked by Matba. Matba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. WhiteBoy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirty WhiteBoy 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# WhiteBoy scores with a jab to the head.
WhiteBoy loads up on a big right hand but Matba slips the punch. Good exchange - WhiteBoy coming out on top. WhiteBoy misses with a looping right. WhiteBoy throws the left hand but Matba avoids the punch easily. WhiteBoy has been the more effective fighter overall so far. WhiteBoy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Matba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but WhiteBoy manages to avoid it. WhiteBoy blocks a low kick nicely. Matba throws a big shot that misses. A slow jab from Matba misses its intended target. WhiteBoy throws out a loose jab but Matba uses good head movement to avoid it. WhiteBoy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Matba throws a hook but WhiteBoy avoids it easily. WhiteBoy throws out a powerful jab. WhiteBoy scores with the left hand. Matba knows he should have avoided that one. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Matba fakes a jab and throws a low kick but WhiteBoy checks it well. WhiteBoy wants to counter the offense by Matba and move into the clinch position. Matba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but WhiteBoy manages to avoid it. Matba sets himself, and WhiteBoy steps forward looking for the clinch! Matba avoids it this time. WhiteBoy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T1# Matba looks to throw the jab but WhiteBoy is out of range. WhiteBoy scores with a jab. Matba acknowledges it with a nod of the head. WhiteBoy throws a body punch but Matba moves out of range. WhiteBoy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matba was well out of range. Poor timing from WhiteBoy. WhiteBoy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. WhiteBoy misses with a looping right. Matba throws a quick counter head kick but WhiteBoy was just out of range. WhiteBoy takes a kick to the side of the head. WhiteBoy throws a body punch but Matba moves out of range. Matba throwing a counter right hand but WhiteBoy manages to avoid it. WhiteBoy misses with an uppercut. WhiteBoy looks to land a left hand but Matba moved out of range nicely. WhiteBoy ducks under a wild hook from Matba. Matba scores with the left hand. WhiteBoy knows he should have avoided that one. Matba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from WhiteBoy. Matba thows a left - swing and a miss! WhiteBoy looks to land a right hand but Matba moved out of range. WhiteBoy misses with an uppercut. #T2# Matba lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action! Nice uppercut there from WhiteBoy. WhiteBoy lands the left hand. Matba lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Matba slips under a jab from WhiteBoy. WhiteBoy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Matba misses with a head kick.
Matba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. WhiteBoy sees it coming and avoids it easily. WhiteBoy wants to counter the offense by Matba and move into the clinch position. WhiteBoy fails to land with a series of punches.
WhiteBoy is breathing heavily. Matba throws a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Matba there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matba looks to land a body kick but WhiteBoy moved away. Matba throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A nice combination there by Matba.
#ROC# WhiteBoy is rocked! Matba throws a powerful right kick. WhiteBoy tried to block low but the kick was high! WhiteBoy was taken right off of his feet! Matba jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hadjiril Matba! After winning the bout, Hadjiril Matba thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
RapidFC 27
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1# May shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Klushinwa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL# Klushinwa drives through and clinches with May against the cage.
Klushinwa tries to land knees in the clinch but May avoids the damage to the body. May looking to slow down the pace here. May wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
May blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knees in the clinch landing for Klushinwa.
Klushinwa missing with knees to the body.
#TD# Klushinwa pulls May into guard.
May looking to sit in guard and control but Klushinwa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# May is trying to keep Klushinwa in close.
May pulls Klushinwa in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2# May looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Klushinwa passes into side control.
May wants to control but Klushinwa postures up. May is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Klushinwa is staying active.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. May gets back to half guard. May tries to roll over but Klushinwa keeps him under control. May has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Klushinwa is working away from the top position though. Klushinwa slows the pace down in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Klushinwa lands with a punch from half guard. #T3# Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Klushinwa in particular looking to stall. May trying to control from the bottom.
Klushinwa controlling the action here.#SUB2# May looking for submissions from an awkward position here. May is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Klushinwa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Klushinwa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD# Klushinwa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching May on his heels. He'll look to pass May's guard now, I'm sure. Klushinwa 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. Klushinwa landing with the ground and pound. Klushinwa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. May is keeping the position for now. May looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Klushinwa showing good wrestling skills to control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yanji Klushinwa dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##CL# Klushinwa darts in and clinches May up against the cage.#TD# Klushinwa jumps into guard, dragging May to the mat.
May tries to free his leg and advance position but Klushinwa is retaining full guard. May controlling from the top position. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Klushinwa is on top in guard.
#REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. May 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. Klushinwa is stalling in the full guard. #T1# May controls Klushinwa momentarily but Klushinwa frees himself. #SUB2# May is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Klushinwa sitting in guard here, content to control. Klushinwa slips nicely into half guard.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Klushinwa performing his best blanket impression for a moment. May wants to improve his position but Klushinwa is controlling well.
#T3##SUB2# May actively working from the bottom here. Klushinwa is thwarting May's attempts to control the position. May tries to roll over but Klushinwa keeps him under control.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. May misses with a takedown and Klushinwa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Klushinwa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that May can do to turn this around?#TD# May tries to sprawl but Klushinwa drives through with a takedown into half guard. May is breathing heavily. Klushinwa stalling. #T4# May trying to control but Klushinwa postures up.
Klushinwa not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! May has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Klushinwa is working away from the top position though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yanji Klushinwa dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##TD# Klushinwa gets a double leg takedown into May's guard. May throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. May wants to sweep here but Klushinwa controlling him for the moment. May keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2# May working for a triangle but Klushinwa defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Klushinwa content to stall in guard here. #T1# Klushinwa tries to free his leg and advance position but May is retaining full guard. Klushinwa stays in close to May's body and controls the position. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Klushinwa passes into half guard. Klushinwa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. May gets back to full guard.
#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Klushinwa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2# May is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# May has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Klushinwa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. May takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3##SU# Klushinwa stands up from May's guard - Klushinwa perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD# May gets caught flat footed, as Klushinwa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2# May looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Klushinwa passes into side control.
May is looking for a sweep.#T4# May is letting Klushinwa control him for a moment. Yanji Klushinwa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. May tries to get back to half guard but can't. James May 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! May trying to remain calm as Klushinwa controls from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight! Yanji Klushinwa showed his dominance in that final round. Well Klushinwa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27 Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yanji Klushinwa! Yanji Klushinwa bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
RapidFC 23
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1# Mon cracks May with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Mon lands a body shot.
The fighters circle, before Mon throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into May's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Mon lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Steve Mon!
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 4
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. A bit of stalling here from Adesilva.
Adesilva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Fell tries to score a body lock takedown but Adesilva shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Fell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Adesilva prevents it.
We've been hearing reports that Adesilva has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Adesilva lands with a short shot to the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adesilva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Adesilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adesilva lands a shoulder strike. Adesilva lands with a right to the head. Good body shot from Adesilva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good body shot from Adesilva.
Adesilva scores with a nice hook to the head. Fell is looking to break free of the clinch but Adesilva has double underhooks. Adesilva wants a takedown.
Adesilva is leaning against Fell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Fell looks winded! Adesilva lands a nice shot to the body. #T1# Adesilva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adesilva. Adesilva lands a body punch. Adesilva lands a shot to the body. Fell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT# It looks like Simon Fell has been cut. Adesilva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fell backwards. Adesilva lands a left hand.
Adesilva pushes Fell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Adesilva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fells head. A short right from Adesilva on the inside. Adesilva lands with a left to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Adesilva lands with a short shot to the head. Still in the clinch, Adesilva scores with a nice short uppercut. Adesilva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fell is defending well for now. Nice body punch from Adesilva - that landed with a thud.
Adesilva is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Adesilva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2# Adesilva working some nice short punches in the clinch. Adesilva pushes Fell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Adesilva working some nice short punches in the clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adesilva. Adesilva scores with a shoulder strike. Adesilva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Adesilva working some nice short punches in the clinch. Adesilva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Fell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Adesilva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fell backwards. Adesilva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A shot in the inside from Adesilva. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adesilva. Adesilva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fell backwards. Fell takes a shot to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Adesilva.#ROC# Fell is rocked!#T3# A left hand lands to the body for Adesilva.
Fell is still on wobbly legs! Can Adesilva finish him? Fell takes a shot to the head. Adesilva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Adesilva is working Fell over against the cage. Fell seems to have recovered his senses. Adesilva lands with a light punch inside. Adesilva scores with a shot to the side of Fell's head. Adesilva creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Fell's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Fell drops to his knees and Adesilva pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Israel Adesilva! Israel Adesilva was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
RFC Aloha Hawaii 2
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD# May shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tull napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB# May tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no May has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Tull tries to bench press May off him but May keeps the position. May tries to score with some ground and pound. Tull controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Tull wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Tull is looking for a sweep. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. May working away. Tull gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Tull is squirming around, avoiding May's attempts to control the action. #T1##SU# May stands up from mount. Strange move. #TD# May drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tull tries to bench press May off him but May keeps the position. Tull is working to avoid the ground and pound but May connects with a decent elbow. Tull manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! May moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. May is trying to control the position but Tull postures up. Tull 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. May 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.#T2# Tull wanted to stand there but May had control of the position. May keeping moving, preventing Tull from controlling successfully. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Tull wants to pass the guard but May is keeping the position.#SUB# May working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tull doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tull manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Tull preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB# May has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tull can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Tull showing good wrestling skills to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. May manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tull manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB# May drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tull manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now May has Tull in his guard.#REVB# May looking for a sweep. Not yet May, not yet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# May wants to control but Tull passes easily into half guard.
Tull is thwarting May's attempts to control the position. Tull takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB# May looking for submissions from an awkward position here. May has hold of Tull's hands but Tull slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Tull is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, May has managed to free his arm - good work. May is trying to maintain the position but Tull is very close to passing his half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James May will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Tull throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent May stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2# May tries to sprawl but Tull drives through with a takedown into half guard. We've been informed that Tull has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. May wants to improve his position but Tull is controlling well.
#SUB# May looking for submissions from an awkward position here. May gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# May throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tull escapes and throws May's legs to the side, diving into side control! Tull trying to control the position but May is working away. #T1# May sneaks back into half guard. Tull is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
May is looking for a sweep. Tull is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. May is staying active underneath Tull, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB# May looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. May keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The fighters are battling for position here. May manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Tull trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Tull won't allow May to sweep him here. Tull trying to control but May is working from the bottom. May is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. May keeping full guard, as Tull tries to pass. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Tull throws a head kick but May moves out of range.
It looked like May was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Nice sprawl there from Tull as May shoots in. Tull throws a counter combo.#TD2# Tull closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Tull wants to stand but May is controlling his arm. Tull cracks May with a big right hand but May just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T3# May is looking for a sweep. Tull trying to control the action but May is working from the bottom. Tull wants to stand but May has his arm trapped. Tull trying to control the position but May is working away. Tull tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. May sneaks back into half guard.#T4# 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. Tull thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Tull lands strikes from half guard. May moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Tull missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Tull is looking to stand up but May won't let him. May is trying to control the position but Tull postures up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# May looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tull pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. May is keeping the position for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Tull showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3##TD2# Tull closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. May quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB# May is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tull pulls his head out easily. Tull is looking to take a break and control but May is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. May avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tull. Shane Tull has got the better of the ground game so far. Tull trying to control the action but May is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tull wants to get back to his feet.
Tull seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but May does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1# It looks like Tull is going to stand back up.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Tull is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD# May shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Tull tries to kick May off in order to stand up. May Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB# May looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2# Tull is positioning himself to get back to half guard. May controlling from side mount. Tull tries to improve position but can't. May wants to control but Tull is keeping him busy. Tull is looking to regain half guard here but May keeps moving and retains side control. #T3# Tull prevents May from moving into mount. #SUB# May goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tull rolls with the submission and now he's on top in May's guard! Nice work there by Tull! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Tull trying to control but May is working from the bottom. #SUB# May is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Tull pushing down on May's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Tull wants to take a breather but May is having none of it. Tull stalling away here and it's allowed May to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4# Tull trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Tull content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because May has locked up a guillotine! May's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Tull is holding on here and May must be using up a lot of energy. Tull has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! May gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). James May!
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Event:
RapidFC 19
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD# Fell scores with a takedown into Pickens's guard. Pickens looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Fell controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Fell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Pickens had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fell defends it easily. Fell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fell wants to pass the guard but Pickens is keeping the position. Fell is looking to stand up but Pickens won't let him. Pickens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1# Fell sitting in guard here, content to control. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD# Fell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pickens's guard. Fell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Fell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2# Pickens keeping full guard, as Fell tries to pass. #SU# Fell gets to his feet. Pickens looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD# Fell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pickens's guard. Pickens looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2# Pickens working for a triangle but Fell defends it easily.
Fell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3# Fell pushing down on Pickens's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Fell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Nice strikes from Fell there. Fell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ROC# Pickens is rocked! Fell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pickens on the ground. Fell scores with a big shot! Pickens's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Pickens! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Fell!
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Event:
RapidFC 16
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1# Gaucho scores with a leg kick.
Fell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Gaucho throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fell.#CL# Gaucho clinches up with Fell and pushes him back against the cage. Gaucho is pressed up against the cage. Fell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gaucho down to the mat. Gaucho avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Fell goes for a double leg but Gaucho avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gaucho continues to drive forward. Gaucho moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT# It looks like Simon Fell has been cut. Fell shoots for a double leg takedown but Gaucho sprawls well. He's pushed Fell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Ronaldinho Gaucho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Fell. A punch combination from Fell misses. Gaucho throws a counter high kick but Fell was just alert enough to avoid it. Fell shoots for a double leg takedown but Gaucho sprawls well. He's pushed Fell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Gaucho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Gaucho closes the distance looking to clinch and Fell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fell looks to land a body kick but Gaucho moved away.#T1##CL# Gaucho drives through and clinches with Fell against the cage.
Gaucho is looking for a takedown. Fell looking for a takedown. Fell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fell can't break the clinch.
#TD# Gaucho jumps guard and drags Fell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Fell is stalling in the full guard. Gaucho wants to sweep here but Fell controlling him for the moment. #SUB# Gaucho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2# Fell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Fell is pushing down on Gaucho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gaucho is fighting to maintain full guard but Fell has managed to sneak the leg through. Gaucho is trying to maintain the position but Fell is very close to passing his half guard. Gaucho is trying to stand up here but Fell is controlling him well. Fell wants to pass to mount but Gaucho is defending the position. Gaucho tries to get to full guard but Fell has control of the leg. Fell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gaucho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3# Fell slows the pace down in half guard. #ES# Gaucho kicks off Fell and gets to his feet. Gaucho tries to clinch but Fell is having none of it. Fell tries for a takedown but Gaucho circles away easily and Gaucho counters with a lovely straight right hand! Gaucho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2# Fell gets in close and instigates a clinch. Fell has Gaucho pressed against the cage.
#T4# Gaucho is trying to push Fell away but Fell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD# Gaucho successfully pulls guard.
Gaucho 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. Fell with a nice head shot there. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Fell content to stall in guard here. #SU2# Gaucho is working an open guard so Fell takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gaucho avoids the head kick by Fell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldinho Gaucho dominated that round. The cut man is working on Simon Fell's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Gaucho throws a sloppy head kick and Fell moves out of range easily. #CL# Gaucho rushes Fell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Gaucho is trying to break free. Fell wants a takedown but no success here.
Fell is trying to pull guard but Gaucho has him pressed against the cage. Gaucho goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fell prevents it.
Gaucho drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gaucho has had enough of the clinch but Fell keeps him there for the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gaucho is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fell is defending well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldinho Gaucho. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Fell manages to break the clinch.
#T1##CL2# Fell clinches with his opponent.
Fell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gaucho after a bit of a struggle. Fell is trying to pull guard but Gaucho turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Gaucho is defending well against a takedown attempt. Gaucho has Fell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Gaucho letting Fell take a breather here.#BC2# Fell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A left lands for Gaucho. Ronaldinho Gaucho is winning the standup battle so far. Fell shoots in for a takedown but Gaucho shows good takedown defense. Gaucho misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Fell misses.#T2##CL# Gaucho closes the distance and clinches. Fell keeps control of Gaucho as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Fell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gaucho.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2# Fell manages to break the clinch.
Gaucho closes the distance looking to clinch and Fell counters with a three punch combo that has Gaucho backing up. Gaucho nods at Fell to acknowledge the strikes. Gaucho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gaucho. 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!#KD2# Fell lands a left and a right that send Gaucho crashing to the mat, dazed. Fell thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2# Gaucho is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Ronaldinho Gaucho has been cut.#T3# Fell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gaucho tries to avoid it but Fell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gaucho to the ground. Gaucho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Gaucho appears to be looking for a big counter. Oh Gaucho is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Gaucho throws a head kick that misses. Fell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gaucho pinned against the cage. Gaucho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Gaucho seems to have got his legs back now. Gaucho moves in looking to clinch but Fell pushes him off. Gaucho misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fell wants to counter the offense by Gaucho and move into the clinch position. Gaucho lands a jab.#CL# Gaucho closes the distance and clinches. Fell is trying to drag Gaucho to the mat but Gaucho just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2# Fell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T4# Fell looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Gaucho prevents Fell from getting back to his feet. Gaucho preventing the sweep. Gaucho tries to stand but Fell is controlling from the bottom. Gaucho trying to control but Fell is working from the bottom. Fell wants to sweep here but Gaucho controlling him for the moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Fell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Gaucho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Fell fails to land with a series of punches.
Gaucho appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL# Gaucho has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gaucho is defending well against a takedown attempt. Fell fails to pull guard.
Ronaldinho Gaucho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Fell.#BC# Gaucho breaks the clinch.
Fell avoids the head kick by Gaucho.
Gaucho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Fell throws a big counter head kick but Gaucho avoids it with no problem. Fell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gaucho wants to clinch. Fell circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1# Gaucho doesn't manage to clinch there - Fell circles away.
#CL2# Fell moves into the clinch. Fell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gaucho just stands there and leans against the cage. Fell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gaucho gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gaucho connects with a knee to the head.
Fell tries to pull guard but Gaucho forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Gaucho wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Gaucho tries for a takedown but Fell manages to get underhooks.
Fell avoiding damage.
Ronaldinho Gaucho has scored more points in the clinch so far. Gaucho tries to pull guard but Fell won't allow it.
#T2# A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2# Fell pulls guard. Gaucho trying to control the position from guard on top but Fell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gaucho with a flurry of punches that miss. Gaucho is looking to work some ground and pound but Fell has wrist control. Fell pulls Gaucho in to control the position. #SUB2# Fell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gaucho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB2# Fell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gaucho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gaucho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Fell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Gaucho trying to control but Fell is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Gaucho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Gaucho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Gaucho misses with a hook. Ronaldinho Gaucho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Gaucho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gaucho is looking to clinch but Fell is avoiding it.
Gaucho takes a shot right to the bread basket. Gaucho moves in looking to clinch but Fell pushes him off.#CL2# Fell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Fell gets underhooks to prevent Gaucho's takedown attempt.
#BC# Gaucho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Fell keeps the fight on the outside. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fell is defended easily by Gaucho.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ronaldinho Gaucho. I think Gaucho has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28 Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronaldinho Gaucho!
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Event:
RapidFC 16
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1# Chan is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Chan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but May paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2# Chan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with May, pushing him back against the cage. Chan trying to land knees to the body.
May is trying to pull guard but Chan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC# May escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chan tries to close the distance and clinch up but May swats him away and circles back towards the center. Chan swings for the body but May moves out of range.
May is looking to counter the offense by Chan and move into the clinch. Jet Chan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chan wants it to stay on the feet.#CL# May has managed to clinch.
May tries to pull guard but Chan holds him up against the cage and eventually May drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James May. That's going to take a lot out of him. May goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chan prevents it.
#T1# Chan misses with a knee strike.
May looking for a takedown. May tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chan has May pressed against the cage, preventing May from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Chan blocks a body shot from May. May blocks a body shot from Chan. May blocking some punches.
May blocks a body shot from Chan. Chan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD# May decides to pull guard. #SUB# May escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. May looking to control.
#T2##SUB# May is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# May working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# May looking for a guillotine here but Chan defends easily.
Chan looking to pass the guard. #T3# Chan controls the pace of the fight for a moment. May throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB# May is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Chan trying to control but May is working from the bottom. Chan stopping the sweep attempt from May.#SUB# May has his foot on Chan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# May throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chan escapes and throws May's legs to the side, diving into side control! Chan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with May. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4# Who's going to make the next move? May can't do much from the bottom here. May manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chan's best efforts. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! May works his way to full guard. Good work. May is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB# May is looking for a triangle but Chan pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James May will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Chan moves to clinch but May breaks away and May counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD# May shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Chan wants to improve his position but May is controlling well.
Chan is still trying to improve position. May has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. May landing shots from mount. #T1# May tries to control but Chan wriggling away. May with good strikes from the mount here!#SU# May stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. May is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chan can do to turn this around? May tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chan defends well and May ends up having to push Chan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2# Chan clinches. May has Chan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. May 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 James May. That's going to take a lot out of him. May swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
May is trying to push Chan away but Chan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2# Chan has May pressed against the cage.
#BC2# Chan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. May looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2# Chan clinches. May is looking for a takedown. Chan lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like James May has been cut. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chan. Chan avoiding damage.
Chan receives a warning from the referee for stalling. Chan trying to land knees to the body.
Chan missing with knees to the body.
Chan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. May is defending well for now.#BC# May manages to break the clinch.
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! Chan tries to clinch up but May circles away and keeps his distance.#T3# May shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chan sprawls well. Chan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. May gets slowly back to his feet. Chan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chan closes the distance but May moves to the side and May counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Chan stuffs the takedown. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Chan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Chan throws a head kick but May moves out of range.
May shoots in but no luck this time. A low kick from Chan is predictable there #TD# and May counters with a single leg into guard. Chan didn't expect that. May looking to sit in guard and control but Chan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Chan 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. Chan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4##SUB# May looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# May looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chan has picked May up and slammed him! May can't keep hold of the triangle and Chan manages to pass to side control! May wants to get back to his feet but Chan is dominant here and he's now got May's back! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. May can't escape the position.
May is working hard here to advance position. Chan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for May. 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 James May will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on James May's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Chan forces May back against the cage and clinches. May wants a takedown but no success here.
Chan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. May is defending well for now. Chan misses with a punch on the inside.
Chan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A bit of stalling here from May.
Chan just leaning against May, taking a breather. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. The referee calls for Chan to work.
Chan misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1# Chan stalling against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for May. May drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
May is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James May. That's going to take a lot out of him. Chan pressing his opponent against the cage. Chan prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. May is looking for a takedown. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Jet Chan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Chan stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jet Chan. Chan is looking to clinch. May fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chan avoids it really well and circles away. May keeps the fight on the outside. Chan misses with a low kick.
Chan swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL2# Chan closes the distance and pushes May back into the cage. Chan tries a body shot but May blocks it.
Chan misses with some punches.
Chan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and May avoids it. May has Chan pressed against the cage, preventing Chan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3##BC2# Chan breaks from the clinch.
Chan fails in his attempt to clinch. May is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chan. Chan tries to close the distance and clinch up but May swats him away and circles back towards the center. #KD2# Chan lands a big head kick that sends May tumbling to the mat! Chan takes a step backwards and waves May back to his feet - he wants the finish! A low kick from Chan misses #TD# and May counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chan! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB# May looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Chan is trying to get back to half guard. James May overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. May trying to control the action but Chan is working from the bottom. #SUB# May is trying to get an arm triangle but Chan is defending well. #T4# May postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
May tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chan's legs. #SUB# May looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# May tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no May has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight! Jet Chan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think May has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:29 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:29 Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
RapidFC 13
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1# May shoots in looking for a takedown but Snyder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing May's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. May throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Snyder's waist but Snyder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing May off to one side. Snyder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL# Snyder takes the fight into the clinch. May tries to pull guard but Snyder holds him up against the cage and eventually May drops back down to his feet.
Wesley Snyder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James May.#TD# Snyder pulls guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. May would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2# May thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. May trying to control the position from guard on top but Snyder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. May slips nicely into half guard. Snyder tries to get to full guard but May has control of the leg. #T1##SUB2# May in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Snyder tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from May!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James May!
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Event:
Rapid Fight Night 4
Date: Feb 08, 2019 |
#R1# Geppetto stuns Fell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Geppetto dips to his left and cracks Fell with an uppercut!#CUT2# It looks like Simon Fell has been cut. Geppetto punishes Fell's body with a nice straight punch. Geppetto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Fell has his takedown stuffed and Geppetto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Nice uppercut lands for Geppetto. That snapped Fell's head back.
Fell tries for a takedown but Geppetto circles away easily and Geppetto counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Fell on the wrong end of a nice jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Geppetto counters with a stiff right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Fell. That's going to take a lot out of him. Fell is breathing heavily. Nice body punch from Geppetto. Fell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Geppetto.
#T1# Fell with a lazy takedown attempt and Geppetto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Fell checks a leg kick. Fell feinted with a counter takedown. Geppetto scores with a jab to the body. Geppetto throws a leg kick but Fell sees it coming and moves out of range. Fell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Geppetto stuffs the takedown. Geppetto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Decent striking displayed by Geppetto there. Geppetto scores with a three punch combo!
#ROC2# Fell is rocked! Fell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. A nice leg kick lands there from Geppetto. #KD2# Geppetto drops Fell with a beautiful combination! Fell stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Geppetto is looking for the KO! Oh Fell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2# Simon Fell's cut is getting worse. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Geppetto closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Fell out cold! Fell corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mastro Geppetto! After winning the bout, Mastro Geppetto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Bagueraiu has managed to clinch.
Bagueraiu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Bagueraiu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Bagueraiu wants a takedown but no success here.
Simon Fell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vickin Bagueraiu. Fell is trying to break the clinch but Bagueraiu is controlling him. Bagueraiu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bagueraiu wants to clinch up but Fell keeps it at a distance.#CL2# Bagueraiu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bagueraiu has Fell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Bagueraiu goes for a takedown attempt but Fell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2# Bagueraiu closes the distance and pushes Fell back into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fell wants to break free but Bagueraiu has control.
Fell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bagueraiu.
Bagueraiu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fell is defending well. Our sources have told us that Fell has been working on his elbows in the gym. Bagueraiu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1# Bagueraiu stops a takedown attempt from Fell.
Fell gets underhooks to prevent Bagueraiu's takedown attempt.
Bagueraiu is trying to drag Fell to the mat but Fell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Bagueraiu wants a takedown.
Fell is defending well against a takedown attempt. Fell is trying to maintain a safe position but Bagueraiu gets an underhook and turns Fell into the cage. Bagueraiu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fell is defending well. Bagueraiu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. The fight stays on the outside here - Bagueraiu looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Fell throws a head kick that Bagueraiu semi-blocks.
Fell is breathing heavily.#T2##TD# Fell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Bagueraiu is looking for a sweep. Fell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Bagueraiu punching from the bottom.
Bagueraiu misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bagueraiu is staying active underneath Fell, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Bagueraiu is looking to improve his position.
Bagueraiu flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bagueraiu tries to get to full guard but Fell has control of the leg. Bagueraiu is pressing down on Fell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Bagueraiu is striking but Fell is not phased and passes to half guard. Fell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bagueraiu punching from the bottom.
#T3# Bagueraiu tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Bagueraiu misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bagueraiu lands a couple of sideways elbows. Bagueraiu tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Bagueraiu flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bagueraiu landing strikes from the bottom. Bagueraiu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Bagueraiu punching from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2# Bagueraiu clinches. Bagueraiu is working for takedown but Fell is calmly controlling the position for now. Fell is trying to maintain a safe position but Bagueraiu gets an underhook and turns Fell into the cage. Fell is defending well against a takedown attempt. Bagueraiu is trying to drag Fell to the mat but Fell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Bagueraiu is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4# Bagueraiu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fell pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2# Bagueraiu darts in and clinches Fell up against the cage. Bagueraiu wants a takedown.
Bagueraiu wants to take the fight to the mat but Fell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Bagueraiu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Bagueraiu tries for a takedown but Fell manages to get underhooks.
Fell trying to stall but Bagueraiu improves his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Fell has Bagueraiu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bagueraiu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Fell gets underhooks to prevent Bagueraiu's takedown attempt.
Bagueraiu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fell pulls him back up using the underhooks. Fell is defending well against a takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Fell dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Bagueraiu tries to clinch up and Fell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2# Bagueraiu clinches up against the cage. Fell throws a punch but it's blocked by Bagueraiu. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Bagueraiu has Fell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Bagueraiu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Fell is pressed up against the cage. Bagueraiu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fell down to the mat. Fell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Simon Fell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vickin Bagueraiu. Bagueraiu moves in looking to clinch but Fell pushes him off.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bagueraiu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bagueraiu wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1# Fell stops a takedown attempt from Bagueraiu.
Bagueraiu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fell prevents it.
Bagueraiu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fell is defending well. Bagueraiu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD# Fell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Bagueraiu misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bagueraiu tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Bagueraiu scores with a few weak punches. Bagueraiu tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB# Fell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2# Fell trying to control from half guard but Bagueraiu is working away. Bagueraiu flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bagueraiu throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bagueraiu can do anything to dispel that myth. Bagueraiu misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bagueraiu landing small, sideways elbows. Bagueraiu is staying active underneath Fell, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Bagueraiu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fell's back! Bagueraiu gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. Bagueraiu lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Bagueraiu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bagueraiu loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Fell hold on?
Bagueraiu punches Fell on the ear. Bagueraiu throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Fell!
#T3# Bagueraiu lands an elbow to the side of the head. Bagueraiu is punishing Fell with some ground and pound. Bagueraiu landing with strikes. Bagueraiu is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Fell up.
Bagueraiu has Fell flattened out and is raining down punches. Bagueraiu lands punches and elbows. Bagueraiu is working the ground and pound. Can Fell escape? Fell trying to control the position but Bagueraiu manages to sink in the hooks. Bagueraiu lands punches and elbows. Bagueraiu scores with punches from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bagueraiu throwing damaging strikes from the back! Fell could be in trouble here!
Bagueraiu is landing with strikes from the back. #T4# Bagueraiu is punishing Fell with some ground and pound. Vickin Bagueraiu has got the better of the ground game so far. 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! Bagueraiu scores with strikes from the back.
Bagueraiu lands strikes to the head. Bagueraiu keeps control of the position as Fell tries to break free.
Fell trying to control but not successfully. Bagueraiu scores with punches and elbows. Bagueraiu cracks Fell with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Fell from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Bagueraiu lands punches and elbows. Bagueraiu is landing with strikes from the back. Bagueraiu is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Bagueraiu gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Bagueraiu gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Bagueraiu apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#CL2# Bagueraiu clinches up with Fell and pushes him back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vickin Bagueraiu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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##CL2# Bagueraiu has managed to clinch.
Fell trying to land knees to the body.
Bagueraiu is trying to drag Fell to the mat but Fell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Bagueraiu can't get the takedown.
Bagueraiu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Simon Fell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vickin Bagueraiu. Bagueraiu has Fell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Bagueraiu looking for a takedown. Bagueraiu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bagueraiu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bagueraiu! But no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Fell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Fell not landing any meaningful shots this time. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Bagueraiu is looking for a sweep. Fell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Fell blocks the strikes from Bagueraiu.
Bagueraiu throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bagueraiu flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bagueraiu missing with punches from the bottom.
Bagueraiu tries to get to full guard but Fell has control of the leg. Bagueraiu missing with punches from the bottom.
Bagueraiu missing with punches from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Fell wants to control but Bagueraiu is keeping him busy. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Bagueraiu moves into the clinch successfully.
Fell gets underhooks to prevent Bagueraiu's takedown attempt.
Simon Fell has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2# Bagueraiu is working for takedown but Fell is calmly controlling the position for now. Bagueraiu is looking to take this one to the mat. Fell is defending well against a takedown attempt. Bagueraiu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Fell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Bagueraiu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fell after a bit of a struggle. #BC# Fell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Bagueraiu closes the distance and pushes Fell back into the cage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Bagueraiu has Fell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Bagueraiu wants a takedown but no success here.
Bagueraiu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fell pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC# Fell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Bagueraiu gets a clinch. #T3# Fell is pressed up against the cage. Bagueraiu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fell down to the mat. Fell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Bagueraiu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD# Fell gets the takedown into side control. Fell lands some shots froms side control. Bagueraiu wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#SUB# Fell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bagueraiu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB# Fell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Bagueraiu is looking for a sweep.#T4# Fell blocks the strikes from Bagueraiu.
Bagueraiu is looking for a sweep. Bagueraiu is not content to let Fell control the position. Bagueraiu is looking for a sweep. Bagueraiu tries to strike from the bottom but misses. Bagueraiu is trying to get back to half guard. Bagueraiu throws a few strikes from the bottom but Fell takes advantage and mounts! Bagueraiu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bagueraiu throwing hammer fists to the chest of Fell. What's that going to do exactly? Bagueraiu throwing hammer fists to the chest of Fell. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight! Simon Fell showed his dominance in that final round. I think Fell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Fell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2019 |
#R1# Wallace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2# Fell rushes Wallace and presses him up against the cage. Fell jumps guard but Wallace turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Nice body punch from Fell - that landed with a thud.
Wallace wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fell has him pressed against the cage. A short right from Wallace. Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch. Wallace effectively controlling the action here. Fell can't get the takedown.
Wallace tries to land a knee to the head but Fell blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Wallace's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wallace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Fell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wallace manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Wallace throws a sloppy head kick and Fell moves out of range easily. #T1# Fell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2# It looks like Tommy Wallace has been cut.#CL2# Fell takes the fight into the clinch. Wallace has Fell pressed against the cage, preventing Fell from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A head punch blocked on the inside by Fell. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fell. #BC2# Fell manages to break the clinch.
Fell shoots for a double leg takedown but Wallace sprawls well. He's pushed Fell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Tommy Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Fell. Fell fails with the takedown#CL# and Wallace counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Fell tries to score a body lock takedown but Wallace shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Wallace fails to pull guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wallace. Fell jumps guard but Wallace stands there with Fell around his waist. Fell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T2# A frustrated look appears on Wallace's face as he tries to break the clinch. Wallace is trying to break free. Wallace is trying to push Fell away but Fell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Wallace misses with some punches.
#BC# Wallace pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD# Wallace shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fell's guard.#ES2# Fell has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Wallace has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD# Wallace gets control of Fell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wallace will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2# Wallace is working an open guard so Fell takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Fell is looking to clinch. Wallace circles away from the clinch attempt#TD# and Wallace counters with a single leg into guard. Fell didn't expect that. #T3# Fell wants to get back to his feet but Wallace passes into half guard.
Fell is trying is best to control the position here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #ES2# Fell pushes Wallace off and gets back to his feet. Wallace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fell.
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fell is defended easily by Wallace. Fell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2# Wallace tries to keep at a distance but Fell has taken the fight into the clinch. Wallace is looking to control Fell's arms but Fell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wallace has his back to the cage. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Wallace pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Fell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wallace just stands there and leans against the cage. Fell tries to pull guard but Wallace won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tommy Wallace will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Tommy Wallace's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Fell misses with a body shot
and Wallace makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2# Fell instigates a clinch. Fell tries to pull guard but Wallace won't allow it.
Fell jumps guard but Wallace turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2# Fell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wallace takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD# Fell gets caught flat footed, as Wallace shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU# Wallace stands up from guard. Let's bang! Fell looks for a takedown but Wallace sprawls well. Tommy Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Fell. Fell tries to close the distance and clinch but Wallace swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Wallace fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Fell throws out a counter right but Wallace avoids it with no problem. Fell doesn't manage to clinch there - Wallace circles away.
#T1# Wallace fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Fell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Fell walks into a jab. No luck for Wallace with that takedown attempt. #TD# Wallace shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wallace showed some decent athleticism there. Wallace prevents Fell from improving his position.#T2# Fell looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2# Fell looking for submissions off his back. Wallace is looking to advance position but Fell won't allow it. Fell tries to roll over but Wallace keeps him under control.#T3# Fell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fell.#SUB2# Fell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fell keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully. Wallace being controlled here momentarily. Wallace might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Wallace 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. Fell wants to get back to his feet but Wallace is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Fell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wallace's guard. #REVB# 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 Tommy Wallace will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Tommy Wallace's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Fell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fell swings away with a leg kick that misses. Fell is looking to clinch. Wallace is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Simon Fell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Fell fails with a takedown attempt. Fell wants to clinch up but Wallace keeps it at a distance. Wallace tries to counter by clinching up but Fell breaks away and moves out of range. Fell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wallace manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wallace lands a glancing blow to the side of Fell's head. Wallace has a takedown stuffed. Wallace dives in and grabs Fell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fell pushes down on Wallace's head and hops out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Fell shoots in for a takedown but Wallace shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Fell is looking to clinch. Wallace shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fell defends it nicely. No luck for Fell with that takedown attempt. Fell fails with a takedown attempt. Fell swats away the attempt to clinch by Wallace.#T2# Wallace with a lazy takedown attempt and Fell counters with a flying knee. Nice. #TD# Fell gets caught flat footed, as Wallace shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Fell wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Wallace manages to pass to side control. #REVB# Wallace tries to stand and escape but Fell is controlling the position. Fell tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Wallace manages to move to mount!
Tommy Wallace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Fell tries to improve his position but instead Wallace has taken his back! #T3# Wallace is not going to allow Fell to sit and survive in this position. Fell rolls, trying to escape but Wallace keeps control of the position.
Fell turns into Wallace and is now in his guard.
Fell's corner is telling him to maintain position. Wallace wants to sweep but no luck. Wallace pulls Fell in close to prevent any damage. Wallace not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fell stops Wallace from standing up. #T4# Fell postures up in Wallace's guard and throws a big left but Wallace blocks it. Fell won't allow Wallace to get back to his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Fell lands a couple of digs. Fell controls from within his opponent's guard. Wallace is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Fell advances position into side control! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wallace defending against the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tommy Wallace. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wallace, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tommy Wallace!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2019 |
#R1# Dampier cracks May with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. May keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dampier throws a body punch but May moves out of range. May tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dampier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL# May instigates a clinch. May has Dampier pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dampier manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. May is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dampier pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2# Dampier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dampier 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dampier with a hook. Dampier throws a shot to the body.
May throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dampier counters with a right hand to the body. A cross from Dampier lands.#T1# Dampier connects with a good right hand that stumbles May. May circles away out of range and recomposes himself. May closes the distance looking to clinch and Dampier counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. May on the wrong end of a nice hook. Dampier misses with a wild body shot. As Dampier tries to get set, May tries to push him back and clinch up but Dampier manages to avoid the attempt. Dampier thuds a left hand into May's body. Dampier lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Dampier throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends May stumbling backwards into the cage! May bounces back off the cage towards Dampier, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Dampier lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Dampier celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). William Dampier!
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