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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
ACE6 Lotus Style vs Thompson
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Cook, which made it look bad.
Cook misses with a looping right.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Cook bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A swing and a miss from Cook.
Johnson shoots in but Cook avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cook throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Cook swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cook scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1##TD2#
Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cook's guard.
Cook is adopting a defensive guard.
Johnson postures up.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Cook blocks nicely. #SU2#
Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cook, up you get! #T2#
Nice sprawl there from Cook as Johnson shoots in.
Toby Cook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Johnson.
A jab from Cook finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
No joy there for Cook, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cook shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cook fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Johnson looking to score a takedown here. Cook is defending well but Johnson drives through and ends up in Cook's guard.
Cook wants to get back to his feet but Johnson passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVR#
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cook's head. #T3##SUB2#
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cook is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cook tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.#SU2#
Johnson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cook fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cook throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#
It looks like Anthony Johnson has been cut.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Cook gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Johnson looks winded!#CL#
Cook moves into the clinch successfully.
Cook trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Cook is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cook definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cook wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Cook looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Cook is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Cook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson looks for a takedown but Cook sprawls well.
Cook lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Toby Cook is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Cook.
Toby Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cook misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Cook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Cook is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cook has his back to the cage. #T1#
Cook drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cook stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cook.
Cook prevents the takedown attempt.
Toby Cook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Johnson.
Cook looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cook is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cook wants to break free but Johnson has control.
#TD2#
Johnson manages to pull guard.
Cook throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cook throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Cook trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cook is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Johnson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Cook is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Cook wants to stand but Johnson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cook trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cook throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cook throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Cook lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Cook takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Cook.
Cook missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Cook. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson throws a fast counter high kick but Cook manages to duck under it in time.
Cook swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cook cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Johnson shoots and misses
letting Cook counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cook's half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Cook is keeping him busy.
Cook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Cook is controlling Johnson's trapped leg to prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cook is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cook blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Cook dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cook is looking to clinch.
Cook avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Toby Cook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cook rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cook.
Cook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Cook misses.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cook swivels and escapes.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Cook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Cook gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cook throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cook.
Cook throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cook as he jumps to the side.
Toby Cook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Johnson.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Cook. Cook gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson shoots in but Cook avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cook throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Cook moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice uppercut lands for Cook. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Cook misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Johnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cook.
Cook shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cook is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cook throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cook throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Cook avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Cook bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Cook looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Cook throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Cook.
Johnson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cook throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cook fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cook throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Cook stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cook misses with a looping right.#T4#
Cook wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Cook throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Cook scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cook.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cook.
Cook throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Cook pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cook fails with the takedown.
Anthony Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toby Cook is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A right-left combo lands from Cook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toby Cook showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cook, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toby Cook!
After the fight, Toby Cook was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Anthony Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'he fought better then i did'.
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Event:
ACE4 Hyabusa vs Lati
Date: Oct 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Cook throws a right and a left that Striker avoids nicely. #CL2#
Striker has managed to clinch.
Striker digs a right hand into Cook's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cook's gas tank. #BC2#
Striker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cook throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Striker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cook wants to stand but Striker is controlling the position.
Cook looking to control.
Striker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Cook wants to sweep but no luck.
Striker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cook is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SU2#
Striker gets to his feet - Cook follows without any prompting.
Cook definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cook throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Striker counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cook!
Cook bucks up and tries to throw Striker off but instead Striker has got his back!#T2#
Striker is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Striker lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #SUB2#
Striker patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Striker is looking for the choke from the back position but Cook is controlling his hands well.
Striker controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Striker looking for the choke from the back.
Striker controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Striker is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cook is defending well though. Striker let's go of the attempt for now.
Cook covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Striker is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Striker is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cook covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Cook tries to escape but Striker has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Striker biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB2#
Striker working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Cook is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Striker has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Cook taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ken Striker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2019 |
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Nieves.
A head kick by Fleck misses #CL#
and Nieves holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fleck tries to break free but Nieves pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Fleck gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Nieves is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD#
Nieves jumps into guard, dragging Fleck to the mat.
Fleck would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fleck trying to control the position from guard on top but Nieves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Nieves pushes Fleck off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T1#
Nieves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fleck thows a leg kick but Nieves checks it #TD#
and Nieves decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fleck's guard.
Fleck is looking to stand back up but Nieves counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Fleck. #REVB#
Fleck has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nieves is working away from the top position though.#SU#
Nieves decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Arthur Fleck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nieves. #T2#
Nieves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fleck.
Fleck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nieves is looking to counter with head kicks.
Fleck fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nieves tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fleck sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nieves somewhat.
Fleck throws a shot from downtown. Nieves moves away and avoids it.
Fleck tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nieves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fleck throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Nieves counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nieves as Fleck tries to tie him up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fleck just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nieves's brow. #TD#
Nieves jumps into guard, dragging Fleck to the mat.
#ES#
Nieves has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fleck off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nieves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fleck throws out the jab.
Nieves was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fleck looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nieves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Fleck throws a series of punches but Nieves avoids them all with ease.
Nieves shoots in for a double leg but Fleck sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Nieves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fleck wants to clinch.
Nieves looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Fleck throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Nieves counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fleck has had enough of the clinch but Nieves keeps him there for the moment.
Fleck tries to break the clinch but Nieves is controlling the position. #TD#
Nieves decides to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Nieves dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Fleck tries to clinch up.
Nieves drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fleck sprawls and moves away.
Nieves really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fleck throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Nieves counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nieves is working for takedown but Fleck is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fleck is trying to break the clinch but Nieves is controlling him.#TD#
Nieves successfully pulls guard.
Fleck looking to sit in guard and control but Nieves gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nieves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fleck can do to turn this around?
Fleck controls Nieves momentarily but Nieves frees himself.
Dante Nieves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nieves is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Fleck trying to control the position.
Nieves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fleck is trying to keep Nieves in close.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nieves engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fleck tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Nieves to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Fleck misses with a straight right.
Nieves seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nieves swinging wildly here.
Nieves backing away here, and Fleck unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fleck throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Nieves counters by moving into the clinch.
Fleck trying to land knees to the body.
#TD#
Nieves pulls Fleck into guard.
Fleck trying to control the position from guard on top but Nieves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nieves will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Nieves wants to stand and escape but Fleck is having none of it.
Nieves trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Nieves looking to control.
Fleck looking to sit in guard and control but Nieves gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Fleck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nieves stops Fleck from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Nieves dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Fleck tries to clinch but Nieves moves out of range.
Nieves works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dante Nieves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fleck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nieves paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fleck tries to clinch but Nieves is having none of it.
Fleck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nieves moves away from the strike by Fleck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nieves throws a looping overhand right but Fleck ducks down to avoid it.
Nieves swats away the attempt to clinch by Fleck.#T1#
Fleck is looking to clinch.
Nieves was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nieves moves out of range of the strikes.
Fleck tries to clinch but Nieves moves out of range.
Nieves feinted with a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Fleck.
Nieves moves out of range of the strikes.
Nieves on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nieves throws a head kick that misses.
Fleck avoids the head kick by Nieves.
Fleck misses with a two punch combination.
#T2#
Fleck tries a low kick but Nieves avoids it.
Fleck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fleck is looking to clinch.
Fleck tries to clinch but Nieves is having none of it.
Fleck swings for the body but Nieves moves out of range.
Nieves is looking for a counter combo.
Nieves tries to bum rush Fleck with a series of wild strikes but Fleck uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fleck is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fleck tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nieves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fleck throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Nieves counters by moving into the clinch. #T3##TD#
Nieves wants the takedown. Fleck is fighting it off but Nieves persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Fleck's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Nieves drops back looking for a leg! Fleck is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fleck manages to kick Nieves off! Nieves jumps back into Fleck's guard.
Nieves stays in close to Fleck's body and controls the position.
Nieves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nieves is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nieves is working Fleck over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Fleck is trying to hold Nieves in close to prevent damage but Nieves has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Nieves is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fleck sees it coming and defends easily.
Nieves content to control rather than advance.
Arthur Fleck 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!
Nieves's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Nieves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nieves 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Nieves!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Kozlow closes the distance and pushes Blackburn back into the cage.#TD#
Blackburn pulls guard successfully.
Kozlow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Blackburn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kozlow is aware though and is defending well.
Blackburn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kozlow wants to pass the guard but Blackburn is keeping the position.
Kozlow looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn keeping moving, preventing Kozlow from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Blackburn is looking for a triangle but Kozlow pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB#
Blackburn looking for a guillotine here but Kozlow defends easily.
Kozlow looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Blackburn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kozlow is aware though and is defending well.
Kozlow 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.
Kozlow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blackburn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blackburn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kozlow sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Blackburn looking for a guillotine here but Kozlow defends easily.
Kozlow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Blackburn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kozlow to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blackburn pulls Kozlow in to control the position.
Kozlow is stalling in the full guard.
Blackburn keeping full guard, as Kozlow tries to pass. #T3##SUB#
Blackburn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kozlow wants to control from the top but Blackburn keeps moving.
Kozlow wants to pass the guard but Blackburn is keeping the position.
Kozlow is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kozlow's corner is telling him to maintain position.#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.
Blackburn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Kozlow as Blackburn shoots in.
Kozlow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Blackburn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kozlow.
Blackburn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kozlow.
Blackburn appears to be looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Kozlow misses the target.
Kozlow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blackburn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Blackburn tries to sprawl but Kozlow drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blackburn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kozlow is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kozlow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blackburn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Kozlow dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kozlow slaps away a takedown attempt from Blackburn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Adan Blackburn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blackburn wants to clinch
and Kozlow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Olaf Kozlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Kozlow gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Kozlow swings around for an armbar but Blackburn sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kozlow's guard.
Kozlow is pulling down on Blackburn's head. It's preventing any offense from Blackburn, at least for the moment.
Blackburn throwing strikes but missing.
Kozlow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn stopping the sweep attempt from Kozlow.
Kozlow pulls Blackburn in close to prevent any damage.
Olaf Kozlow has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Kozlow's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Blackburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Kozlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kozlow has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blackburn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blackburn stopping the sweep attempt from Kozlow.
Blackburn is looking to stand up but Kozlow won't let him.
Blackburn stopping the sweep attempt from Kozlow.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kozlow is pulling down on Blackburn's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Kozlow shoots in and gets a takedown into Blackburn's guard.
Kozlow wants to stand and escape but instead Blackburn has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Kozlow controlling the position.
Blackburn won't allow Kozlow to sweep him here.
Blackburn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Blackburn wanted to stand there but Kozlow had control of the position. #T3#
Kozlow pulls Blackburn in to control the position.
Kozlow wants to improve his position but instead Blackburn has moved into half guard.
Blackburn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kozlow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Kozlow looking for submissions off his back.
Kozlow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #ES2#
Kozlow kicks off Blackburn and gets to his feet. #CL#
Blackburn clinches up against the cage.
Kozlow is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Blackburn to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Kozlow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blackburn has him pressed against the cage.
Blackburn has Kozlow pressed against the cage, preventing Kozlow from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kozlow throws an elbow but it misses.
Blackburn tries a body shot but Kozlow blocks it.
Kozlow is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kozlow drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blackburn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Blackburn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kozlow.
Adan Blackburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Kozlow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kozlow tries to score a body lock takedown but Blackburn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Olaf Kozlow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Blackburn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kozlow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blackburn pinned against the cage. Blackburn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Blackburn throws a big counter combination but Kozlow scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Blackburn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kozlow sprawls well. Kozlow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blackburn gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Blackburn clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kozlow seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Kozlow wants to break free but Blackburn has control.
#T1#
Blackburn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blackburn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kozlow is looking to take this one to the mat.
Adan Blackburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Kozlow.
Kozlow is trying to pull guard but Blackburn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Blackburn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kozlow - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Blackburn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kozlow has him pressed against the cage.
Kozlow taking a breather.
Blackburn struggles to land a body shot inside as Kozlow controls his hands.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blackburn keeps control of Kozlow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kozlow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blackburn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kozlow tries for a takedown but Blackburn manages to get underhooks.
Blackburn scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Blackburn manages to break the clinch.
Kozlow leaves Blackburn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blackburn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kozlow.
Kozlow misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Kozlow closes the distance and clinches.
Kozlow tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blackburn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kozlow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3#
Blackburn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blackburn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kozlow looking for a takedown.
Blackburn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Blackburn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Blackburn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kozlow wants to pass the guard but Blackburn is keeping the position.
Kozlow postures up.
Blackburn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kozlow manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kozlow keeping moving, preventing Blackburn from controlling successfully. #T4#
Kozlow has a closed guard, preventing Blackburn from standing up.
Kozlow looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kozlow can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Blackburn stands and steps away. Kozlow gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kozlow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blackburn tries to avoid it but Kozlow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blackburn to the ground. Blackburn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kozlow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blackburn but Blackburn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adan Blackburn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olaf Kozlow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kozlow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blackburn counters with a three punch combo that has Kozlow backing up. Kozlow nods at Blackburn to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adan Blackburn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kozlow has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Olaf Kozlow!
Olaf Kozlow bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Cook shoots in for a takedown but Mccarty shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Mccarty tries to keep at a distance but Cook has taken the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cook prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cook is trying to push Mccarty away but Mccarty has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Mccarty manages to break the clinch.
Cook looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cook with a poor takedown #CL#
and Mccarty counters by moving into the clinch.
Cook misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mccarty gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Mccarty is looking for a kimura but Cook is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mccarty to get the leverage. #SUB#
Mccarty is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mccarty thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Cook trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Mccarty looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cook is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Mccarty is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cook sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Mccarty looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mccarty really is a fat lump.
Cook is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Cook.#CUT2#
It looks like Jayson Mccarty has been cut.
Mccarty takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mccarty shoots in for a takedown but Cook shows good takedown defense.
Mccarty shoots for a double leg takedown but Cook sprawls well. He's pushed Mccarty's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jayson Mccarty. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Cook closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Cook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mccarty fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cook avoids it really well and circles away.
Mccarty doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mccarty is breathing heavily.#T4#
Mccarty's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cook connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mccarty scrambles back to his feet.
Cook fakes the body blow, causing Mccarty to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Mccarty goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Toby Cook!
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