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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Novak throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bennings tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Novak is in Bennings's guard.
Novak is looking to pass into half guard but Bennings pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bennings is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Novak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU#
Bennings gets to his feet. Novak looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Novak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Bennings closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Bennings is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Novak can't fight it off and eventually Bennings manages to take the fight to the floor. Novak looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bennings is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#T1#
Bennings preventing the sweep.
Bennings slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Novak has his foot on Bennings's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bennings works his way back into a safe position though.
Bennings wants to control from the top but Novak keeps moving.
Bennings throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Novak works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Novak throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bennings escapes and throws Novak's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bennings wants to control but Novak is keeping him busy. #SU#
Bennings decides to stand back up. Bennings steps back and let's Novak get back to his feet.
Bennings tries to score with a low kick but Novak moves his leg out of the way.
Novak tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Bennings pushes Novak up against the cage in a clinch.
Bennings tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Bennings jumps guard and drags Novak to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bennings will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Novak trying to control but Bennings is working from the bottom. #T3#
Novak controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bennings wants to sweep here but Novak controlling him for the moment.
Novak slips nicely into half guard.
Novak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennings keeps working. #SUB2#
Novak is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bennings is just riding it out for now. Novak eventually gives up the hold.
Novak perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Novak wants to control but Bennings is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Novak is working for a kimura but Bennings is defending it quite comfortably.
Bennings punching from the bottom.
Bennings trying to control but Novak postures up.
#SUB#
Bennings looking for submissions off his back.
Novak is trying to control the action in half guard but Bennings is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Bennings dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bennings throws a push kick but Novak slaps the foot to one side.
Novak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Novak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've been informed that Novak has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nice body kick there by Novak.
Bennings wants to clinch.
Arthur Bennings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bennings fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bennings looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak lands a two punch combo.
Bennings tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bennings tries to clinch up.#T1#
Bennings chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bennings avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arthur Bennings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Bennings feints and as Novak raises his hands in defense, Bennings changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Novak looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bennings passes into half guard.
Bennings is looking to take a break and control but Novak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Novak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SUB2#
Novak looking for submissions off his back.
Novak gets full guard.
Bennings controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bennings landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Novak looking for a guillotine here but Bennings defends easily.
Novak has a closed guard, preventing Bennings from standing up. #T3#
Novak is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bennings dives into side control.
#SU#
Bennings decides to stand up, so the ref orders Novak to his feet.
Novak tries to bum rush Bennings with a series of wild strikes but Bennings uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Bennings closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Novak's guard.
Bennings has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Bennings got a little sloppy there for a moment and Novak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bennings has managed to get both his arms back between Novak's legs - danger averted.
Novak keeping moving, preventing Bennings from controlling successfully. #T4#
Novak will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SU#
Bennings stands and steps away. Novak gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Novak lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bennings backs up against the cage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Novak!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novak fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Bennings looking to score a takedown here. Novak is defending well but Bennings drives through and ends up in Novak's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bennings postures up in Novak's guard and throws a big left but Novak blocks it.
Bennings trying to control but Novak is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brandon Novak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bennings bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Novak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bennings is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Novak feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Bennings shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Novak is trying to defend but Bennings finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bennings tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Novak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Novak wants to get back to his feet.
Novak wants to improve his position but Bennings is controlling well.
Novak pushes Bennings off but Bennings dives into side control.
Novak struggling a bit here.
Bennings controls the position.
Novak manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bennings's best efforts.
Novak wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bennings seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Novak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Novak tries to roll over but Bennings keeps him under control.#SUB#
Bennings is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Novak has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bennings working the head and body with strikes.
Novak trying to hold on to Bennings's head to control him but Bennings postures up.
Novak wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Novak throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Novak tries to circle away but Bennings has him pinned against the cage.
Novak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bennings avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Bennings has Novak pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bennings pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Novak tumbling to the mat - Bennings dives into Novak's guard.
Bennings preventing the sweep. #T4#
Bennings missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Novak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bennings gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bennings working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Novak's head.#SUB2#
Novak has his foot on Bennings's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bennings works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Novak is looking for a triangle but Bennings pushes his legs off easily.
Novak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bennings is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Bennings got a little sloppy there for a moment and Novak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bennings has managed to get both his arms back between Novak's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Bennings showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bennings 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Bennings! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Hardy takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Hardy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hardy throws a head kick that Flexer semi-blocks.
Hardy stuffs the takedown.
Flexer misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Hardy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hardy misses with a knee to the head.
Flexer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hardy smiles and moves away.
Flexer fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sarge Flexer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Hardy moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hardy manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Hardy closes the distance and clinches.
Hardy misses with an elbow over the top.
Flexer tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T1#
Hardy taking a breather.
Flexer is trying to drag Hardy to the mat but Hardy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Flexer just leaning against Hardy, taking a breather. #BC2#
Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Flexer lands a jab to the head.
Hardy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Flexer.#CL#
Flexer has Hardy up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch.
Hardy is looking to clinch.
Flexer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Hardy drives through and clinches with Flexer against the cage.
#BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch.
Flexer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hardy.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flexer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hardy misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Hardy rushes Flexer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Hardy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hardy clinches.
Hardy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Flexer is breathing heavily.
Hardy pushes Flexer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Hardy breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Hardy moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardy tries a head kick but it misses.
Flexer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hardy.#CL#
Flexer clinches up with Hardy and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hardy clinches.
Hardy lands a right hand. #T3##BC2#
Hardy breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Hardy moves into the clinch.
Hardy dodges an elbow strike from Flexer.
Hardy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Flexer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Flexer tries for a takedown but Hardy manages to get underhooks.
Flexer wants to take the fight to the mat but Hardy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Flexer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hardy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the head but Flexer blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Hardy moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hardy has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Hardy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hardy moves into the clinch successfully.
Hardy leaning against his opponent.
#T4##BC#
Flexer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Flexer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardy tries to bum rush Flexer with a series of wild strikes but Flexer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Hardy moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flexer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hardy is defending well.
Flexer tries to stall but Hardy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hardy has Flexer pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
Hardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flexer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hardy tries to avoid it but Flexer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hardy to the ground. Hardy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Flexer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL2#
Hardy moves into range and clinches up with Flexer.
Hardy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hardy scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Hardy 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#
Hardy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hardy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hardy wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Flexer darts in and clinches Hardy up against the cage.
Hardy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Hardy breaks from the clinch.
Matthew Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Hardy instigates a clinch.
Flexer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardy fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Hardy. No joy for Flexer on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sarge Flexer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Hardy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Hardy darts in and clinches Flexer up against the cage.
Flexer looking to slow down the pace here.
Flexer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hardy working Flexer over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##BC2#
Hardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flexer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hardy connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Hardy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Hardy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hardy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Flexer tries for a takedown but Hardy manages to get underhooks.
Hardy just leaning against Flexer, taking a breather.
Hardy working Flexer over with knees to the body.
Hardy stalling in the clinch.
Hardy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flexer backwards. #BC2#
Hardy breaks from the clinch.
#T2##CL2#
Hardy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Hardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Hardy has Flexer up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Hardy manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Flexer forces Hardy back against the cage and clinches.
Flexer is trying to maintain a safe position but Hardy gets an underhook and turns Flexer into the cage.
Hardy misses with an elbow strike.
Flexer tries to stall but Hardy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hardy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Flexer tries to pull guard but Hardy won't allow it.
Flexer is trying to pull guard but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flexer. #T3##CL2#
Hardy pushes Flexer up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Hardy breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Hardy drives through and clinches with Flexer against the cage.
#BC#
Flexer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Flexer tries to keep at a distance but Hardy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Flexer jumps guard but Hardy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the head but Flexer blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Flexer clinches up with Hardy and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Hardy breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Hardy clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Flexer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hardy. That's going to slow Flexer down.
Matthew Hardy seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4##CL2#
Flexer gets tackled into the cage by Hardy. Hardy maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Hardy moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch.
Sarge Flexer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flexer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flexer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hardy pinned against the cage. Hardy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Flexer avoids the head kick by Hardy.
#CL2#
Hardy forces Flexer back against the cage and clinches.
Flexer tries to pull guard but Hardy holds him up against the cage and eventually Flexer drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Flexer breaks the clinch.
Flexer with a poor takedown
and Hardy counters with a series of strikes. Flexer will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Hardy clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Hardy moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hardy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Hardy.
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Flexer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Hardy misses.
Hardy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Flexer. Flexer obviously looking to wear him down.
Hardy throws a sloppy head kick and Flexer moves out of range easily.
Flexer throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hardy throws a fast counter high kick but Flexer manages to duck under it in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flexer misses with a takedown attempt - Hardy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hardy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardy throws a head kick but Flexer moves out of range.
#T1#
Flexer scores with a nice head shot.
Hardy tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Hardy clinches.
Hardy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hardy wants to get back to striking at distance but Flexer won't allow it.
Flexer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hardy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Flexer fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sarge Flexer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Flexer breaks the clinch.
Flexer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hardy is fending him off so far but Flexer persists. Nope, Hardy circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Hardy has Flexer up against the cage in a clinch.
Hardy tries to land knees in the clinch but Flexer avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Hardy. #BC2#
Hardy manages to break the clinch.
#T2##CL2#
Hardy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hardy avoids the elbow strike from Flexer, against the cage.
Hardy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Flexer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Flexer can't get the takedown.
Hardy avoiding damage as Flexer throws knees to the body.
Hardy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Flexer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Hardy breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy avoids the head kick by Flexer.
A head kick misses from Hardy.
Flexer avoids the head kick by Hardy.
As Hardy tries to get set, Flexer tries to push him back and clinch up but Hardy manages to avoid the attempt.
Flexer misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Hardy has managed to clinch.
Hardy stalling in the clinch.
Hardy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Flexer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T3#
Flexer jumps guard but Hardy stands there with Flexer around his waist. Flexer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Hardy breaks from the clinch.
Hardy lands with a nice combination. Flexer backs away looking to recover.
Hardy fails to land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Flexer.
Hardy throws a combination that misses
and Flexer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flexer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hardy tries to avoid it but Flexer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hardy to the ground. Hardy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Hardy drives through and clinches with Flexer against the cage.
#BC#
Flexer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Flexer is defended easily by Hardy.#T4##CL2#
Hardy closes the distance and pushes Flexer back into the cage.
Matthew Hardy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Flexer managing to block the knees to the body from Hardy.
Hardy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Hardy manages to break the clinch.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch but Flexer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flexer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Hardy has Flexer up against the cage in a clinch.
Flexer wants a takedown but no success here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hardy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Hardy! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennings's elbow.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A body shot lands from Johnson.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Bennings's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennings.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Bennings wants to break free but Johnson has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennings is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bennings takes a shot to the head.
Bennings tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bennings backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennings tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
Jake Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Bennings.
Bennings looks winded!#T1#
Johnson tries to work over Bennings's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson tries a body shot but Bennings blocks it.
Bennings prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Bennings is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Bennings is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.#BC2#
Bennings manages to break the clinch.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Arthur Bennings has been cut.
Johnson with a jab.
Bennings on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#Bennings is rocked!
Johnson drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Bennings's head, knocking him out cold! Johnson is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Johnson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Wright has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Wright breaks from the clinch.
Wright tries to close the distance and clinch but Marsch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marsch is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wright.
Marsch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wright sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Marsch clinches up with Wright and pushes him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wright obliges.
Marsch jumps guard but Wright stands there with Marsch around his waist. Marsch gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Wright breaks from the clinch.
Wright throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Marsch on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wright tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Wright closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marsch tries to break free but Wright pushes him back against the cage.
Marsch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Wright.
Wright scores a nice knee to the body.
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!#BC2#
Wright breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by Wright misses #CL#
and Marsch counters by moving into the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marsch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marsch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marsch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wright sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Marsch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marsch shoots in looking for a takedown. Wright tries to sprawl out of it but Marsch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wright manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Wright closes the distance and pushes Marsch back into the cage.
Wright landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC2#
Wright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Wright moves into range and clinches up with Marsch.
Wright lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Wright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL2#
Wright moves into the clinch.
Marsch is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Wright clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Wright breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marsch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wright's waist but Wright gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marsch off to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Wright. Those never looked like landing.
Marsch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wright tries to clinch but Marsch is having none of it.
Marsch drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wright sprawls and moves away.
Wright blocks a head kick by Marsch.
John Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wright tries to clinch up.
Wright slaps away a takedown attempt from Marsch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marsch is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Wright has closed the distance and engaged Marsch in a clinch.
#T3##BC2#
Wright breaks the clinch.
Marsch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wright tries to clinch but Marsch is having none of it.
Marsch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marsch shoots for a takedown but Wright saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Wright pushes Marsch up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marsch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Wright moves into the clinch.
Wright is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marsch is defending well for now.#BC2#
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wright misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
Marsch wants a takedown but no success here.
Wright working Marsch over with knees to the body.#BC2#
Wright breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Marsch gets tackled into the cage by Wright. Wright maintains 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!
Wright tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marsch avoids it.
Wright unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC2#
Wright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wright lands a jab-cross combination.
Wright pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
John Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Wright has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Wright 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##CL2#
Wright pushes Marsch up against the cage in a clinch.
Marsch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wright.
Wright tries to land knees in the clinch but Marsch avoids the damage to the body.
Marsch drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wright gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wright misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Wright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Wright gets a clinch.
Marsch prevents a body shot from Wright.
Marsch avoiding damage as Wright throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Wright breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Wright clinches with his opponent.
Marsch avoiding damage as Wright throws knees to the body.
Marsch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wright prevents it.
#BC2#
Wright breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Marsch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wright counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Marsch. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Wright forces Marsch back against the cage and clinches.
Wright tries a knee to the head but Marsch blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Marsch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wright missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Wright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Wright moves into the clinch.
Wright trying to land knees to the body.
Wright connects with a knee to the head.
Wright is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Wright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wright stuffs the takedown.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Marsch shoots in looking for a takedown. Wright tries to sprawl out of it but Marsch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wright manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Wright tries to clinch but Marsch moves out of range.
Wright avoids the head kick by Marsch.
Marsch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wright's waist but Wright gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marsch off to one side.
Marsch misses with a head kick.
Marsch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marsch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wright tries to clinch but Marsch moves out of range.
Marsch darts in looking for a takedown but Wright gets double underhooks and turns Marsch into the cage.
Wright is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#BC2#
Wright manages to break the clinch.
Wright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Wright closes the distance and pushes Marsch back into the cage.
Wright lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC2#
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marsch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wright defends well and Marsch ends up having to push Wright into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
Wright using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wright working Marsch over with knees to the body.
Wright displaying some good clinch control by pressing Marsch up against the cage.
Wright is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wright lands a knee to the body.
#BC2#
Wright manages to break the clinch.
Marsch dives in for a single leg takedown but Wright sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Wright breaks from the clinch.
Wright fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wright tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marsch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marsch looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2#
Wright moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Wright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4##CL2#
Wright has Marsch up against the cage in a clinch.
Marsch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Wright breaks from the clinch.
Marsch swats away the attempt to clinch by Wright.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marsch.
Marsch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wright slowing the pace effectively.
Marsch avoiding damage as Wright throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Wright 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Wright closes the distance looking to clinch
and Marsch counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wright wants to clinch.
Marsch circles away from the clinch attempt
and Marsch counters with a nice uppercut.
Wright is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wright as he jumps to the side.
Wright is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Wright gets a clinch.
Marsch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Marsch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marsch avoids a wild elbow strike from Wright.
Marsch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marsch avoids the elbow strike from Wright, against the cage.
Wright pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wright tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marsch avoids it.
Marsch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marsch lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Wright breaks the clinch.
Marsch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wright defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Marsch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wright tries to clinch but Marsch is having none of it.
Wright tries to clinch there but Marsch circles away.
#T2##CL2#
Wright gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wright tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marsch avoids it.#BC2#
Wright manages to break the clinch.
Wright tries to clinch there but Marsch circles away.
#CL2#
Marsch tries to keep at a distance but Wright has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marsch tries to break free but Wright pushes him back against the cage.
Marsch tries to pull guard but Wright won't allow it.
Wright unloads a knee to the mid-section. Marsch lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Wright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wright is looking to clinch.
Wright lets loose with a powerful body kick. Marsch will feel that in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marsch dodges the punch combination from Wright.
#CL#
Wright gets tackled into the cage by Marsch. Marsch maintains the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Wright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marsch swats away the attempt to clinch by Wright.
John Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wright is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marsch.
Marsch shoots in but no luck this time.
Wright doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wright tries to clinch but Marsch moves out of range. #CL2#
Wright pushes Marsch up against the cage in a clinch.
John Wright seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wright lands a nice elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Marsch.
#TD#
Marsch pulls Wright into guard.
#SU2#
Wright stands and steps away. Marsch gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
Wright fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marsch is looking to counter the offense by Wright and move into the clinch.
Wright wants to clinch.
Marsch half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wright stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wright wants it to stay on the feet.
Wright is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Wright closes the distance and clinches.
Wright gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marsch.
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!
Wright tries to land knees in the clinch but Marsch avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Wright breaks the clinch.
John Marsch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Wright is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Marsch tries to keep at a distance but Wright has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Wright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wright has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Wright!
During a confident post fight interview, John Wright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2022 |
#R1#
House misses with a wild body shot.
Bennings shoots and misses
and House connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
House will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arthur Bennings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennings wants to clinch
and House counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
House lands with a hook. Bennings tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
House lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bennings at a distance.
House scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bennings has House up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Bennings breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Bennings closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
House trying to remain calm as Bennings controls from the top position.#T1#
Bennings has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for House!
Bennings takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
House tries to hold on but Bennings pushes him away.
House is desperately trying to improve his position but Bennings has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Bennings looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
House is desperately trying to improve his position but Bennings has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennings content just to control the position here. #T2#
Bennings with shots to the head and body - House looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bennings takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bennings raining down shots from the mount!
House knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bennings on the ground.
Bennings working House over with strikes here. #SUB2#
Bennings has hold of House's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and House manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bennings has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Bennings controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
House tries to hold on but Bennings postures up.
Bennings controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Bennings working for a submission but House is keeping him at bay.
Bennings content just to control the position here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bennings raining down shots from the mount!
House is looking to improve his position but Bennings isn't that keen on the idea.
Bennings in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bennings raining down shots from the mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Bennings dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Bennings looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for House!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bennings working away.
Bennings passes to full mount! That's big trouble for House! #SUB2#
Bennings is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, House has managed to escape the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennings landing punches. #T1#
House is in a horrible position here. Bennings smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bennings working House over with strikes here.
Bennings working away from the top, dropping strikes.#CUT2#It looks like Max House has been cut.
Bennings controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Bennings has control of House's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and House regains control of the situation pretty easily.
House is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Bennings looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bennings is continuing to stall.#T3#
House tries to lock up and control but Bennings gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bennings takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Bennings is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, House has managed to escape the submission attempt.
House tries to lock up and control but Bennings gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bennings with shots to the head and body - House looks very uncomfortable down there. #SU2#
Bennings get's back to his feet.#T4#
House just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennings has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
House throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennings throws a head kick that half lands.
Bennings shoots in but no luck this time.
Bennings shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and House counters with a nice uppercut.
Bennings misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like House was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Max House has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Bennings.
A clash of legs there as Bennings blocks the low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
House misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennings.
Bennings misses with a takedown attempt - House sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Bennings showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Max House's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
House lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bennings at a distance.
Bennings takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
House fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennings manages to avoid it.
Bennings is looking to clinch but House is avoiding it.
House lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2#
Bennings clinches up with House and pushes him back against the cage.
House leaning against his opponent.
Bennings changes levels and goes for a takedown here. House fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennings shoots in but House avoids the takedown attempt easily.
House scores with a sloppy right hand. Bennings should have avoided that one. #T1#
House misses with the combination.
Bennings fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but House avoids it really well and circles away.
Max House has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Bennings.
House swings and misses with a hook to the body.
House throws an overhand right that lands on Bennings's shoulder, as Bennings tries to avoid the shot.
No luck for Bennings with that takedown attempt.
House connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bennings. Bennings circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bennings shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and House counters with a right hand to the body.
Bennings takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
House is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Max House is winning the standup battle so far.
House takes a swing at Bennings's ribcage but misses.
Bennings swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab, jab by House - just one landing.
Arthur Bennings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good standup being displayed there by House as he connects with a hook.
House misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennings.
Bennings is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice sprawl there from House as Bennings shoots in.
Bennings moves forwards but House connects with a nice, crisp jab.
House scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
House throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
House throws a hook to the side of Bennings's head but Bennings sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
House slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
House scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Bennings closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
House displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bennings up against the cage.
House wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bennings has him pressed against the cage.
House looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bennings tries to pull guard but House forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
House softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bennings wants a takedown.
House stalling against the cage.
#T4#
Bennings keeps the fight in the clinch, despite House's efforts to push away.
House trying to control the position but instead, Bennings has worked for underhooks and has pushed House into the cage.
House lands with a light punch inside.
House prevents a body shot from Bennings.
Bennings blocks an elbow strike from House.
#BC2#
Bennings pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
House throws a series of punches but Bennings avoids them all with ease.
Bennings on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Max House has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arthur Bennings is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bennings shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has House pinned against the cage. House gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max House showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bennings 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Bennings! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Hardy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardy.
Hardy tries to clinch but Knight is having none of it.
Hardy moves in looking to clinch but Knight pushes him off.
Knight connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hardy lands a jab to the nose.
Matthew Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Hardy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hardy lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Hardy breaks from the clinch.
Hardy tries to clinch but Knight is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Hardy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Hardy moves into the clinch.
Hardy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Hardy tries to clinch there but Knight circles away.
#CL2#
Hardy has closed the distance and engaged Knight in a clinch.
#BC2#
Hardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knight drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hardy sprawls and moves away.
Hardy moves in looking to clinch but Knight pushes him off.
Hardy wants to clinch.
Knight throwing a counter right hand but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Hardy doesn't manage to clinch there - Knight circles away.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.#TD#
Knight looking to score a takedown here. Hardy is defending well but Knight drives through and ends up in Hardy's guard.
Knight throws a strike but Hardy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
Knight has a closed guard, preventing Hardy from standing up. #SU2#
Hardy stands up and waves to Knight to follow him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Hardy moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knight throws an overhand right that lands on Hardy's shoulder, as Hardy tries to avoid the shot.
Matthew Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardy defending well as Knight loads up on a big left hand.
Hardy slaps away a takedown attempt from Knight, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
so Knight counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3#
Hardy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Knight is controlling him.
Knight is looking to work some ground and pound but Hardy has wrist control.
Knight scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Knight has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hardy wants to stand but Knight is controlling the position.
Hardy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES2#
Hardy manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Knight misses the target. #CL2#
Hardy forces Knight back against the cage and clinches.
Knight takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knight is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hardy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hardy is working Knight over against the cage.
Knight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Knight is struggling to control the position.
Knight is trying to drag Hardy to the mat but Hardy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hardy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Hardy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hardy scores with a head kick.
Hardy throws a right and a left that Knight avoids nicely.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Hardy. Those never looked like landing.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Hardy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Knight looking to score a takedown here. Hardy is defending well but Knight drives through and ends up in Hardy's guard.
Hardy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch.
Hardy tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Knight counters with a shoot takedown. Hardy fights it but they end up in guard.
Knight postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy wants to stand and escape but Knight is having none of it.
Hardy is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Knight makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ES2#
Hardy has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Knight has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hardy misses with a knee strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knight as Hardy tries to tie him up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Knight.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knight appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hardy wants to clinch up but Knight keeps it at a distance.
Hardy misses with a few strikes there.
Hardy connects with a jab.
Hardy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knight was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hardy is breathing heavily.
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knight.
Knight throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.#T2#
Hardy swinging wildly here.
Knight throws a hook to the side of Hardy's head but Hardy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knight shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Knight looking to score a takedown here. Hardy is defending well but Knight drives through and ends up in Hardy's guard.
Hardy has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Knight is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Hardy manages to break the clinch.
Knight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardy.
Hardy is looking to clinch.
Knight was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
Knight throws a hook to the side of Hardy's head but Hardy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardy lands a really nice looking cross but Knight seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Hardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Hardy.
A counter left hand to the body from Knight misses its target.
Knight throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range. #CL2#
Hardy has Knight up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Knight tries to keep at a distance but Hardy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knight looking to stall.
Knight is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hardy throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Knight avoiding damage as Hardy throws knees to the body.
Hardy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knight is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hardy is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrell Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Hardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matthew Hardy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knight lands a nice hook to Hardy's body. Hardy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Knight.
Knight misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming.
As Knight backs off Hardy throws a huge counter combo but Knight manages to avoid it all.
Hardy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little feinted left hand from Knight on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knight looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
Hardy wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hardy doesn't manage to clinch there - Knight circles away.
Hardy scores with a head kick. Knight tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hardy throws a head kick that Knight semi-blocks.
#ROC2#Knight is rocked!#CL2#
Hardy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oh Knight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardy ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Knight out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matthew Hardy! |
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