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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2019 |
#R1# Robinson misses with a two punch combination.
Robinson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! A jab from Arfah misses. Robinson moves out of range of the strikes.#CL# Robinson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Robinson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Arfah.
Arfah jumps guard but Robinson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Arfah should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#BC# Robinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robinson looks to land a combination but Arfah avoids it well. Arfah misses with a looping right. Arfah wants to land a leg kick but Robinson is out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Robinson checks a leg kick. Robinson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Robinson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Arfah pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arfah swats him away and circles back towards the center. Arfah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robinson moves away. Rafik Arfah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# A big right from Arfah misses. Robinson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas in the buildup to the fight. Arfah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arfah misses the body punch and Robinson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Robinson slips a jab from Arfah. Robinson is looking for a counter combo. A looping hook to the body misses from Arfah. Robinson does a little dance to reset his feet. Robinson is looking for a counter combo. Robinson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arfah. Arfah obviously looking to wear him down.
Arfah tries a low kick but Robinson avoids it. Arfah is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Robinson jabbing away but nothing is landing. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arfah! But no joy. Arfah just misses with a punch to the body.
Arfah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Arfah. Robinson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Robinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arfah. Arfah throws a body punch but Robinson moves out of range. Arfah throws a body shot but no joy. Robinson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Robinson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Arfah throws out a loose jab but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# Robinson shoots in looking for a takedown. Arfah tries to sprawl out of it but Robinson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arfah manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Arfah misses with a body shot.
Arfah takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses. Arfah looks to score with a jab to the body but Robinson is just out of range. Arfah throws a hook but Robinson avoids it easily. A slow jab from Arfah misses its intended target. Arfah looks to throw the jab but Robinson is out of range. Arfah misses the shot to the body. Arfah misses the jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Robinson shoots in for a double leg but Arfah sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Arfah tries a quick counter leg kick but Robinson is wise to it. Arfah throws a jab but it's blocked by Robinson. A telegraphed right hand from Arfah misses the target. Arfah just misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3# A bone on bone clash there as Robinson blocks the leg kick.
Arfah misses with a hook. Robinson ducked under it nicely. Arfah throws a body shot but no joy. Arfah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Arfah. Robinson checks a leg kick. Arfah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arfah fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Leonard Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafik Arfah. Arfah misses the jab. Arfah looks to score with a jab to the body but Robinson is just out of range. Arfah misses with a leg kick. Robinson blocks a jab. Robinson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Arfah misses the shot to the body. Robinson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Arfah manages to circle out of the way. Robinson staying out of range there. Robinson tries to counter by clinching up but Arfah breaks away and moves out of range.#T4# Arfah is looking to chop away at Robinson's legs. Robinson staying out of range there. Arfah throws a front kick aimed at Robinson's knee but Robinson avoids it well. Arfah throws the left hand but Robinson avoids the punch easily. Arfah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robinson moves away. Arfah fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Robinson is out of range. Robinson checks a low kick from Arfah. Arfah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robinson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Arfah sprawls and moves away. Robinson moves away from the strike by Arfah. A looping hook to the body misses from Arfah. Robinson does a little dance to reset his feet. Arfah throws an overhand right that lands on Robinson's shoulder, as Robinson tries to avoid the shot. The fighters circling - Arfah throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Arfah takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses. Arfah misses with a hook. Robinson ducked under it nicely. Arfah throws an overhand right that lands on Robinson's shoulder, as Robinson tries to avoid the shot. As Arfah looks to move away, Robinson throws a big counter combo but Arfah just gets out of the way. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafik Arfah dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arfah. Arfah has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Arfah throws out a loose jab but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it. Nice defenses there by Robinson. Robinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arfah. As Arfah tries to get set, Robinson tries to push him back and clinch up but Arfah manages to avoid the attempt. Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arfah.
Arfah takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses. Robinson moves out of range as Arfah strikes. Robinson tries to clinch up but Arfah circles away and keeps his distance. Arfah swings away with a leg kick that misses. Arfah misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arfah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Arfah. Arfah misses with a straight right. Arfah shoots in and drives through. Robinson sprawls well. Arfah tried to score with a low kick but Robinson checks it. Robinson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Arfah just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Arfah throws the left hand but Robinson avoids the punch easily. Robinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arfah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arfah shoots in but Robinson avoids the takedown attempt easily. Leonard Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arfah.
Robinson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Arfah fails with a takedown attempt. Leonard Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafik Arfah. Arfah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arfah loads up on a big right hand but Robinson slips the punch. Arfah misses the shot to the body. Rafik Arfah seems to be getting the better of the standup. Arfah misses with a wild body shot. Arfah misses the shot to the body. Robinson is looking for a counter combo. Robinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arfah. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Arfah has eaten all the pies!#T2# Arfah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robinson. Robinson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Arfah throws a poor cross that misses
and Arfah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Arfah throws a lazy right hand but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Robinson slips a straight right by Arfah. Arfah looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Robinson is fending him off so far but Arfah persists. Nope, Robinson circles away and we're back to standing. Robinson avoids the body shot from Arfah.
Robinson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Arfah throws a lazy right hand but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A telegraphed right hand from Arfah misses the target. Arfah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arfah. Arfah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robinson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Arfah takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses. Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Arfah.#T3# Arfah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robinson manages to avoid it. Arfah swings for the body but Robinson moves out of range.
Arfah misses with a hook. Robinson ducked under it nicely. Robinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Robinson slips a jab from Arfah. Robinson shoots in looking for a takedown. Arfah tries to sprawl out of it but Robinson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arfah manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Nice defenses there by Robinson. Robinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robinson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Arfah manages to circle out of the way. Arfah attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Robinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Arfah tries to get set, Robinson tries to push him back and clinch up but Arfah manages to avoid the attempt. Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Arfah.#T4# Arfah throws a body shot but no joy. Robinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arfah. Arfah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robinson. Robinson moves out of range of the strikes. Robinson moves out of range as Arfah strikes. Robinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robinson blocks a low kick nicely. Arfah jabbing away but nothing is landing. Arfah walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Robinson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Arfah. Robinson throws a big counter combination but Arfah scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Arfah throws a body punch but Robinson moves out of range. Robinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Arfah misses the shot to the body. Arfah tries to score with a low kick but Robinson moves his leg out of the way. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafik Arfah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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. This is the final round! #R3# Arfah throws a body punch but Robinson moves out of range. Arfah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arfah misses the shot to the body. Arfah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Robinson moves out of range of the strikes. Robinson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Robinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Robinson tries to clinch but Arfah moves out of range. Arfah wants to land a leg kick but Robinson is out of range. Arfah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Arfah. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arfah leaves Robinson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Arfah throws the left hand but Robinson avoids the punch easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Arfah throws a low kick but it's checked well by Robinson.#T1# Arfah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robinson.
Arfah throws an overhand right that lands on Robinson's shoulder, as Robinson tries to avoid the shot. Arfah throws the left hand but Robinson avoids the punch easily. Robinson moves away from the strike by Arfah. Robinson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Arfah misses with a hook. Robinson slips a jab from Arfah. Arfah misses with a wild body shot. Arfah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robinson.
Robinson checks a low kick from Arfah.#TD2# Arfah manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Robinson on his heels. He'll look to pass Robinson's guard now, I'm sure. Arfah stands and throws Robinson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Arfah tries to advance to mount but can't. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Arfah controls the position from side control. Arfah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working. A lull in the action here. Arfah is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3# Robinson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Arfah.
The ground and pound from Arfah seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Arfah controlling the position. Arfah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Robinson trying to remain calm as Arfah controls from the top position.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Arfah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robinson. Robinson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Robinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arfah does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Arfah misses with a hook. Arfah looks to land a left hand but Robinson moved out of range nicely. Arfah misses with an uppercut. Robinson saw that one coming. Good work by Robinson as he checks the leg kick. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Arfah jabbing away but nothing is landing. Arfah pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Leonard Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Arfah looks to land a left hand but Robinson moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Rafik Arfah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Arfah winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafik Arfah! A pretty intense looking Rafik Arfah took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Duran tries to keep at a distance but Bawang has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD# Duran jumps guard.
Duran lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Duran engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Duran's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Bawang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Duran won't allow Bawang to get back to his feet. Bawang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Duran. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bawang controls Duran momentarily but Duran frees himself. Duran engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Duran has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1# Duran seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bawang for as long as he can get away with. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Duran advances to half guard. Duran keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SU# Duran escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL# Bawang tries to keep at a distance but Duran has taken the fight into the clinch. Bawang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Bawang lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2# Bawang tries a body shot but Duran blocks it.
Duran changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bawang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2# Bawang moves into range and clinches up with Duran. Duran can't find room to land a body shot as Bawang controls the action.
Bawang stops a takedown attempt from Duran.
Duran tries to pull guard but Bawang forces him back to his feet, against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Duran. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bawang lands a nice shot to the body. Bawang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bawang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Duran is trying to break free. Good body shot from Bawang.
Duran is breathing heavily.#T3# Duran goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bawang prevents it.
Duran goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bawang prevents it.
A left hand lands to the body for Bawang.
Duran takes a shot to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Bawang. Bawang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Bawang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Duran or not. A left hand lands to the body for Bawang.
A hook to the body from Bawang.
Bawang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Bawang pushes Duran back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Nice body punch from Bawang - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Bawang. #T4# Bawang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bawang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Bawang lands a shot to the body. A short uppercut from Bawang. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bawang. Bawang pushes Duran back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Bawang lands on the inside with an uppercut. Bawang lands an uppercut. Bawang lands a body shot. A short right from Bawang. Bawang lands with a light punch inside. Bawang lands a body shot. Bawang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Bawang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Bawang scores with a shoulder strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boy Bawang dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##CL2# Bawang takes the fight into the clinch. A shot in the inside from Bawang. Bawang is leaning against Duran and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Boy Bawang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Duran stalling in the clinch but Bawang improves position. Duran is trying to break free. Bawang lands an uppercut. Duran is trying to break the clinch but Bawang is controlling him. Bawang has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A right hook to the body lands for Bawang.
Bawang cracks Duran with a nice body shot. Bawang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Duran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bawang working some nice short punches in the clinch. Bawang scores with a shoulder strike. A quick uppercut on the inside from Bawang. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Bawang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Duran goes for a takedown attempt but Bawang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2# Bawang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Bawang scores with a shot to the side of Duran's head. Bawang lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC# Duran breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Bawang clinches up against the cage. Bawang lands a shot to the body. Bawang lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Bawang.
Bawang lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Bawang. #T2# Bawang lands with a right to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bawang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durans head. Nice body punch from Bawang. Duran's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2# Duran is rocked! Bawang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Oh Duran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Bawang pushes Duran against the cage. Bawang is working some dirty boxing. Bawang pushes off with a quick right hook! Duran goes down! Duran tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Bawang moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boy Bawang! A victorious Boy Bawang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 923 Round 2
Date: Jul 16, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Tournament gets a clinch. Tournament lands an elbow inside that Duran shrugs off. Tournament lands an elbow inside that Duran shrugs off. #CUT# It looks like Roberto Duran has been cut. Duran avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament. Tournament throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tournament. Stalling in the clinch from Duran.
Duran avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
Tournament throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tournament lands a nice elbow. A nice glancing elbow lands by Tournament. Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Tournament creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Duran's defenses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Duran takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT# That has opened up Roberto Duran's cut even more.#TD2# Duran jumps guard and drags Tournament to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Duran controlling the position. Tournament tries to stand but Duran is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2# Duran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1# Tournament wanted to stand there but Duran had control of the position. #SUB2# Duran has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tournament can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Tournament being controlled here momentarily. Tournament wants to stand but Duran has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Duran is on top in guard.
#REVB# Duran won't allow Tournament to get back to his feet. Duran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Tournament wants to stand but Duran is controlling the position. Duran's corner is telling him to maintain position. Tournament knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Duran on the ground.#ES# Tournament pushes Duran off and gets back to his feet.
#T3##CL# Tournament drives through and clinches with Duran against the cage.
Duran fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
Tournament creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Tournament prevents Duran from breaking the clinch. Tournament lands an elbow inside that Duran shrugs off. Duran dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
Tournament throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tournament lands an elbow that stopped Duran in his tracks for a moment. Tournament creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Duran's defenses. #CUT# The cut above Roberto Duran's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Duran blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Duran's brow. #TD2# Duran drags the fight down to the ground.
Duran has a closed guard, preventing Tournament from standing up. #T4# Duran is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tournament wants to stand back up but Duran manages to pass into side control.
#SU2# Duran decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL# Tournament clinches up against the cage. Tournament creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Duran's defenses. A nice glancing elbow lands by Tournament. Duran takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT# Roberto Duran's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Duran tries to pull guard but Tournament forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Tournament lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Qfc Tournament dominated that round. The cut man is working on Roberto Duran's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# The fight stays on the outside here - Tournament looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL# Tournament closes the distance and clinches. Duran blocks the elbow strike.
Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Duran avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
Duran is trying to drag Tournament to the mat but Tournament just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. With the fighters up against the cage, Tournament throws an elbow but misses. Duran avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament. Duran dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tournament misses with an elbow over the top. Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses. Tournament misses with an elbow over the top. Duran is looking to break free of the clinch but Tournament has double underhooks. Tournament throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Duran tries to circle away but Tournament has him pinned against the cage.#T1# Duran avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament. Duran tries to break free but Tournament pushes him back against the cage. Tournament misses with an elbow strike.
Duran is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tournament gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Duran takes an elbow to the temple. Duran blocks an elbow strike. Qfc Tournament has scored more points in the clinch so far. Tournament keeps control of Duran as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Tournament is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duran can do to turn this around? Tournament keeps control of Duran as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Duran blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament is defending well against a takedown attempt. Qfc Tournament has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Duran. Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Duran leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Tournament lands an elbow that stopped Duran in his tracks for a moment. Tournament lands an elbow that stopped Duran in his tracks for a moment. Tournament creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Duran blocks an elbow strike. Nice elbow from Tournament.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roberto Duran's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Qfc Tournament!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 923 Round 1
Date: Jul 15, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Duran clinches. #TD2# Duran pulls guard. Duran controlling Theeravit's posture. #ES2# Duran is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2# Duran successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2# Theeravit is sitting in close to Duran's body. Duran has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Theeravit is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Theeravit is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Duran.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roberto Duran!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2019 |
#R1# Robinson throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Woodard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Woodard taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Robinson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2# It looks like Mervin Woodard has been cut.#BC2# Robinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Woodard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2# Robinson instigates a clinch. Woodard taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Woodard has Robinson pushed against the cage.#TD2# Robinson decides to pull guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2# Robinson pushes Woodard off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Woodard throws a big counter combination but Robinson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Robinson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1##TD# Woodard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Robinson is trying to defend but Woodard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Robinson is looking to get back to is feet but Woodard passes into side control.
Robinson on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SU# Woodard has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL# Woodard instigates a clinch. Woodard is trying to break free.#BC2# Robinson breaks from the clinch.
Robinson looks for a takedown but Woodard sprawls well. It looked like Woodard was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Robinson. Mervin Woodard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Robinson.#T2# Woodard swings for the body but Robinson moves out of range.
#TD2# Robinson gets the takedown into side control. #ES# Woodard bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Robinson looks winded! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# Robinson has closed the distance and engaged Woodard in a clinch.
#BC2# Robinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Robinson tries to keep at a distance but Woodard has taken the fight into the clinch. Robinson is trying to break the clinch but Woodard has him pressed against the cage. Robinson is trying to pull guard but Woodard has him pressed against the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Woodard takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC# Woodard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3# Robinson thuds a left hand into Woodard's body.#CL# Woodard takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Woodard breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Woodard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Woodard tries to break free but Robinson pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Robinson breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Robinson gets in close and instigates a clinch. Woodard is stalling here.
Woodard slows down the pace here.
Robinson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Woodard after a bit of a struggle. #T4# Woodard is trying to force a seperation but Robinson has the dominant position. Woodard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Woodard holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Woodard seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Robinson keeps control of Woodard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Woodard has Robinson pushed against the cage. Woodard is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mervin Woodard.#CL2# Robinson moves into the clinch. 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 Mervin Woodard will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Mervin Woodard's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##CL2# Robinson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Woodard avoiding damage.
Woodard avoiding damage.
#BC2# Robinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Robinson moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC# Woodard breaks the clinch.
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt and Woodard counters with a nice body shot. Robinson misses with a combination
and Woodard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Woodard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robinson. Woodard looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL2# Robinson clinches up with Woodard and pushes him back against the cage.#T1##TD2# Robinson has clasped his hands together around Woodard's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Mervin Woodard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Woodard is trying to improve his position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Woodard wants to control but Robinson postures up. Woodard manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Robinson is breathing heavily. Robinson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Robinson is trying is best to control the position here. Robinson trying to control here.
Robinson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Woodard manages to move to mount!
Woodard has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Robinson's face.
Woodard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2##SUB# Woodard jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Robinson manages to avoid the submission attempt. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Woodard scoring with punches and elbows. Robinson is trying to strike from the bottom but Woodard has passed into full mount. Woodard prevents Robinson from getting the reversal. Woodard lands a big shot there that rocks Robinson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T3# Robinson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Robinson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Woodard working away from the top, dropping strikes. Robinson is desperately trying to improve his position but Woodard has a good base and remains in mount. Woodard lands a big shot there that rocks Robinson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Woodard lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Robinson tries to lock up and control but Woodard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Woodard is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Robinson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T4# The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Woodard cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Robinson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Woodard postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Robinson looks a forlorn figure.
Woodard working the ground and pound effectively.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Robinson is trying to escape the mount but Woodard keeps good control and instead manages to take Robinson's back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Woodard controls the action. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mervin Woodard dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Mervin Woodard's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##CL# Woodard moves into the clinch. Robinson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Woodard.
Woodard stalls. Woodard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robinson can do to turn this around?#BC2# Robinson manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Robinson clinches with his opponent.
Woodard avoiding damage.
Robinson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Woodard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Leonard Robinson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Woodard.#BC# Woodard breaks the clinch.
Woodard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A leg kick checked by Woodard. Woodard looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T1##CL# Woodard takes the fight into the clinch. Woodard is looking to break free of the clinch but Robinson has double underhooks. Robinson tries to pull guard but Woodard forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Robinson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Woodard walks away with a smile on his face. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Mervin Woodard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Robinson.#CL# Woodard closes the distance and pushes Robinson back into the cage.#BC# Woodard breaks the clinch.
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Woodard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Robinson fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Woodard breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Woodard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Woodard leaning his opponent against the cage. Woodard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Woodard takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Robinson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Woodard stalling in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3# Woodard stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Woodard for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#BC# Woodard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Robinson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Robinson has a takedown stuffed.#TD# Woodard feints and as Robinson raises his hands in defense, Woodard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Robinson wants to get back to his feet but Woodard passes into half guard.
#T4##REVB# Woodard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB# Woodard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Woodard 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. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Woodard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Leonard Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mervin Woodard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Robinson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Woodard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Woodard connects with a nice short shot to Robinson's temple.
And that's the end of the fight! Mervin Woodard showed his dominance in that final round. Well Woodard 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mervin Woodard!
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