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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 25
Date: Mar 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Norton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Norton tries to sprawl but Steele drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Steele knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Norton on the ground.
Steele stops Norton from getting back to his feet.
Norton is not content to let Steele control the position.
Norton manages to get to full guard.
Steele sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele trying to control but Norton is working from the bottom. #T1#
Norton keeping full guard, as Steele tries to pass.
Steele has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Norton has momentary wrist control but Steele slips an elbow through the middle.
Norton keeping moving, preventing Steele from controlling successfully. #SU#
Norton is working an open guard so Steele takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Norton rushes Steele and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Norton breaks the clinch.
Norton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steele swivels and escapes.
Norton misses with a two punch combination.
Steele feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Norton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Norton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steele as he avoids it easily.
Hiro Steele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Norton.
Steele shoots in looking for a takedown but Norton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steele's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Norton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steele tries to clinch but Norton is having none of it.
Norton swats away the attempt to clinch by Steele.
Steele stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steele wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Steele shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Norton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele laying and praying for a moment but Norton takes advantage and regains half guard.
Steele content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Norton is looking to improve his position.
Norton is controlling Steele's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Norton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steele tries to pass to full mount but Norton defends it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Steele is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Norton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Norton is looking for a sweep. Steele is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES2#
Norton has one foot on Steele's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick Norton will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Norton clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Norton misses with a punch to the body.
Steele tries to circle away but Norton has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Norton drags the fight down to the ground.
Norton looking to control.
Norton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele looks like he's trying to stand up.
Norton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Norton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Norton wants to pass the guard but Steele is defending well. #SU2#
Norton decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Steele shoots in looking for a takedown. Norton tries to sprawl out of it but Steele keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Norton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steele tries to clinch up.
Steele misses with a series of wild punches.
Steele dives in for a single leg takedown but Norton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2#
Steele tries to clinch up.
Steele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Norton takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Norton breaks from the clinch.
Steele throws a right and a left that Norton avoids nicely.
Steele tries to clinch but Norton is having none of it. #CL2#
Steele gets tackled into the cage by Norton. Norton maintains the clinch.
Steele has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Norton after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiro Steele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steele is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Norton pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Norton breaks from the clinch.
Steele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Steele fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Norton clinches.
Norton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD2#
Norton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Norton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Steele looking to pass the guard.
Norton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Norton throwing strikes but missing.
Norton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Norton is pushing down on Steele's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steele is fighting to maintain full guard but Norton has managed to sneak the leg through.#SU2#
Norton stands up out of the half guard.
Norton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Norton has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Norton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Norton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steele's guard. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norton stays in close to Steele's body and controls the position.
Norton forces his way into half guard.
Norton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Norton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Steele tries to clinch but Norton is having none of it.
Steele displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Norton.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Norton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice side step and Norton releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Steele is looking to clinch but Norton is avoiding it.
Steele shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Norton as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Norton clinches up against the cage.
Steele is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Norton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Steele jumps guard but Norton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiro Steele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Good body shot from Norton.
#TD2#
Norton pulls Steele into guard.
Norton wants to sweep but no luck.
Nick Norton has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Norton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Norton is looking for a triangle but Steele pushes his legs off easily.
Steele throwing strikes from guard but Norton blocks nicely.
Norton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Norton looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Norton looking to pass the guard.
Norton throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Steele is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Norton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steele wants to improve his position but instead Norton has moved into half guard.
Norton content to control rather than advance. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Norton clinches up against the cage.
Steele can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Norton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steele moves out of range as Norton throws a body kick.
Steele is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Norton.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steele moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Steele looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Norton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Norton 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Norton!
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 24
Date: Feb 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Daigle tries to close the distance and clinch but Maynard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daigle's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Daigle's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Daigle tries to clinch but Maynard moves out of range.
Daigle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maynard.
Maynard has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Daigle counters with a single leg into guard. Maynard didn't expect that. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Maynard manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Maynard pulls Daigle into guard.
Maynard being controlled here, momentarily. #SU2#
Daigle gets to his feet. Maynard looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice sprawl there from Maynard as Daigle shoots in.
Maynard shoots in but no luck this time.
Daigle is looking for the big counter here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maynard tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Daigle is looking to clinch but Maynard is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maynard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Maynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Maynard moves into the clinch.
Daigle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maynard pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Maynard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maynard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Daigle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Maynard did well to prevent Daigle getting side control.
Maynard scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Daigle manages to mount him!
Daigle tries to control but Maynard wriggling away.
Maynard tries to hold on but Daigle postures up.#T2#
Maynard is looking to get to half guard.
Maynard reaches up to try and control the position but Daigle seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Maynard rolls and tries to escape and now Daigle has his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maynard breaks Daigle's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Daigle working for a triangle but Maynard defends it easily.
Maynard looking to sit in guard and control but Daigle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3##SUB#
Maynard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daigle defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daigle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maynard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Daigle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Daigle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maynard's head.
Maynard controls Daigle momentarily but Daigle frees himself. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daigle controlling from the top position.
Daigle is standing up over Maynard. Maynard looks to escape but Daigle dives into side control.
Maynard tries to improve position but can't.
Daigle avoids the strikes from the bottom by Maynard.
Daigle controls the position from side control.
It looks like Daigle might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Daigle will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Daigle thuds a left hand into Maynard's body.
Daigle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maynard. #CL2#
Daigle has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Maynard jumps into guard, dragging Daigle to the mat.
Maynard keeping moving, preventing Daigle from controlling successfully.
Daigle postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard controlling Daigle's posture.
Maynard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maynard keeping full guard, as Daigle tries to pass. #T1#
Maynard keeping moving, preventing Daigle from controlling successfully.
Maynard being controlled here, momentarily.
Ryan Daigle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maynard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daigle.
Daigle content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maynard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown but Daigle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
No luck for Daigle with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Daigle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maynard quickly recovers to half guard.
Maynard won't allow Daigle to pass to mount.
Maynard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daigle.
Maynard gets back to full guard.
Maynard is striking from the bottom but Daigle uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Daigle controlling the action here.#T3#
Maynard is trying to control but Daigle passes into side control!
#SUB2#
Daigle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maynard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Maynard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Daigle moves into full mount! #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maynard wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Daigle.
Daigle looking to ground and pound but Maynard is blocking nicely.
Maynard blocking the ground and pound.
Daigle throwing strikes but Maynard bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Maynard cracks Daigle with a solid left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maynard is fighting to break Daigle's control of his arms but Daigle is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SU#
Maynard gets to his feet. Daigle looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Daigle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Maynard misses with a takedown attempt - Daigle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick by Maynard misses #TD2#
and Daigle counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maynard won't be happy with that.
Maynard is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by Daigle.#SUB2#
Daigle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maynard is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Daigle content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Maynard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Daigle off and has taken his back!
Daigle trying to control the hands but Maynard won't let him.
Maynard scores with punches to the body.
Maynard is trying to stick to Daigle's back but Daigle is turning into Maynard. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Maynard's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Daigle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daigle wants to control from the top but Maynard keeps moving.
Maynard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daigle. #T2#
Maynard trying to control the position.
Daigle's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU2#
Daigle stands up from Maynard's guard - Daigle perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Daigle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Daigle showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Maynard is looking to control Daigle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maynard avoid being mounted?#T3#
Daigle performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maynard is looking to improve his position.
#ES#
Maynard manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4#
Maynard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daigle.
Maynard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maynard has a takedown stuffed.
Maynard wants to clinch up but Daigle keeps it at a distance.
Maynard shoots for a double leg takedown but Daigle sprawls well. He's pushed Maynard'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 Dean Maynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daigle throws a push kick but Maynard slaps the foot to one side.
Maynard wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maynard swats away the attempt to clinch by Daigle.
Dean Maynard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Daigle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Daigle throws a head kick that misses.
Daigle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maynard's waist but Maynard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Daigle off to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Daigle.
I've got Daigle winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ryan Daigle!
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Event:
F&BE 18- Battle of Brotherhood
Date: Feb 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Biglands throws an off balance right hand
#KD#
and Dirkschneider counters with a crisp one two that drops Biglands! Dirkschneider thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Biglands to his feet! Biglands is in big trouble!#ROC#
Biglands is rocked!
Biglands throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dirkschneider fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Biglands avoids it really well and circles away.
Dirkschneider tries to close the distance and clinch up but Biglands swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Biglands tries to counter by closing the distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dirkschneider or perhaps it was just good defense by Biglands, which made it look bad.
Dirkschneider shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Biglands as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Udo Dirkschneider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biglands swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Dirkschneider looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Biglands!
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!
Dirkschneider wants to stand but Biglands is controlling his arm.
Biglands is not content to let Dirkschneider control the position.
Biglands isn't going anywhere.#T1#
Biglands sneaks back into half guard.
We've been hearing that Dirkschneider has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dirkschneider content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dirkschneider wants to control but Biglands is keeping him busy.
Biglands is controlling Dirkschneider's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dirkschneider keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dirkschneider not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
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.
Biglands makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Biglands.
Dirkschneider is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dirkschneider trying to control the position from guard on top but Biglands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biglands looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dirkschneider lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Biglands circles away quickly and effectively.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dirkschneider.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dirkschneider is defended easily by Biglands.
Dirkschneider will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Dirkschneider closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Biglands to the mat! Biglands manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Biglands not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dirkschneider trying to control the position from guard on top but Biglands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biglands is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Biglands is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Biglands looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dirkschneider tries to stand but Biglands is controlling from the bottom.
Biglands wants to stand up but Dirkschneider is controlling him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dirkschneider trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Biglands tries to close the distance and clinch but Dirkschneider swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Dirkschneider shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Biglands is trying to defend but Dirkschneider finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Biglands manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Biglands has his foot on Dirkschneider's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dirkschneider works his way back into a safe position though.
Biglands looks winded!
Biglands keeping moving, preventing Dirkschneider from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steve Biglands will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dirkschneider lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Biglands circles away quickly and effectively.
Dirkschneider fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Dirkschneider gets caught napping as Biglands dives in and scores a takedown. Dirkschneider manages to retain guard.#ES#
Dirkschneider has his feet on Biglands's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dirkschneider throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Biglands shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dirkschneider was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Biglands slips a jab and a cross from Dirkschneider.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dirkschneider.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dirkschneider will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Biglands tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dirkschneider paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dirkschneider shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Biglands pinned against the cage. Biglands gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Udo Dirkschneider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dirkschneider shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Dirkschneider tries for a takedown but Biglands circles away easily
and Biglands counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steve Biglands seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Biglands moves into range and clinches up with Dirkschneider.#TD2#
Biglands turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Biglands manages to end up in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Biglands is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dirkschneider knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Biglands wants to control but Dirkschneider is keeping him busy.
Biglands controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Dirkschneider tries to buck Biglands off but Biglands is having none of it.
Biglands wants to stand but Dirkschneider is controlling his arm.
Dirkschneider takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dirkschneider wants to get back to his feet.
Dirkschneider is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Biglands has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dirkschneider!
Dirkschneider really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dirkschneider is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Biglands prevents Dirkschneider from getting the reversal.
Biglands looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dirkschneider tries to hold on but Biglands postures up.
Biglands controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Biglands landing shots from mount.
Dirkschneider tries to hold on but Biglands postures up.
Dirkschneider is desperately trying to improve his position but Biglands has a good base and remains in mount.
Biglands content just to control the position here.
Dirkschneider swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Biglands 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Dirkschneider dives in and grabs Biglands's left leg, looking for a takedown. Biglands pushes down on Dirkschneider's head and hops out.
Biglands with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dirkschneider to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dirkschneider is defended easily by Biglands.
Nice body kick there by Dirkschneider.
Dirkschneider fails with a takedown attempt.
Dirkschneider sets himself, and Biglands steps forward looking for the clinch! Dirkschneider avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Udo Dirkschneider. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Biglands scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biglands not doing much here.
Dirkschneider is looking for a sweep. Biglands is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Dirkschneider is refusing to be controlled, as Biglands sits in half guard.
Dirkschneider is looking to control Biglands's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dirkschneider avoid being mounted?
Biglands takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dirkschneider is trying to maintain the position but Biglands is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Biglands is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dirkschneider is just riding it out for now. Biglands eventually gives up the hold.
Dirkschneider makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dirkschneider.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Biglands with a nice head shot there.
Dirkschneider not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dirkschneider is controlling Biglands's posture.
Dirkschneider throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD#
Dirkschneider shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Biglands is looking to improve his position.
Dirkschneider tries to stand and escape but Biglands is controlling the position.
Steve Biglands has got the better of the ground game so far.
Biglands manages to get to full guard.
Biglands is controlling Dirkschneider's posture.
Dirkschneider working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Biglands's head.#T4#
Dirkschneider trying to control but Biglands is working from the bottom.
Dirkschneider controls from within his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Biglands can do anything to dispel that myth.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Biglands holds on and takes a little breather.
Dirkschneider wants to pass the guard but Biglands is keeping the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dirkschneider 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steve Biglands.
Well Biglands 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Biglands!
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Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Aldo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aldo as he jumps to the side.
Maynard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aldo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Aldo as Maynard shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Aldo. No joy for Maynard on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Maynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maynard lands a front kick.
Maynard fails with the takedown.
Maynard wants to clinch
and Aldo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard missing with a left hand there. Aldo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maynard tries to clinch but Aldo is having none of it. #T1#
Maynard avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Maynard drives through with a takedown into Aldo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Maynard stays in close to Aldo's body and controls the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aldo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aldo wants to stand but Maynard is controlling the position.
Aldo seems keen to control Maynard's posture.
Maynard connects with a couple of short punches.
Aldo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aldo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maynard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Aldo looking to control.
Maynard is pushing down on Aldo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aldo is fighting to maintain full guard but Maynard has managed to sneak the leg through.#SU#
Maynard stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Aldo to get to his feet.
Maynard's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maynard duly obliges.
Maynard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aldo avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Aldo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aldo lands a right hook to the body.
#T3#
Maynard looks for the body kick but Aldo saw that one coming.
Maynard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Aldo.
Aldo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aldo lands a jab-cross combination.
Maynard fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Maynard moves into the clinch successfully.
Maynard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aldo pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4##BC#
Maynard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maynard fails with a takedown attempt.
Aldo is looking for the big counter here.
Aldo lands with an overhand left.
Maynard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maynard throws a jab but it's blocked by Aldo.
Aldo lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maynard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
KJ Aldo dominated that 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.
#R2#
Aldo lands a slapping body shot.
Aldo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Maynard eats them both and turns towards Aldo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Aldo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aldo as he avoids it easily.
Maynard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aldo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maynard somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aldo! But no joy.
Aldo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aldo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aldo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maynard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aldo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maynard somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Maynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Aldo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maynard under the eye.
Maynard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aldo swivels and escapes.#CL#
Maynard forces Aldo back against the cage and clinches.
Maynard taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from Maynard.
Aldo tries to pull guard but Maynard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Aldo taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aldo as Maynard tries to tie him up. #T2#
Aldo is trying to force a seperation but Maynard has the dominant position.
We've been informed that Aldo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Aldo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maynard struggles to land a body shot inside as Aldo controls his hands.
Maynard wants to take the fight to the mat but Aldo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Aldo tries to break the clinch but Maynard is controlling the position.
Maynard misses with an elbow strike.
Maynard wants a takedown.
#BC#
Maynard manages to break the clinch.
Dean Maynard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maynard shoots in and drives through. Aldo sprawls well.
Aldo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maynard has his takedown stuffed
letting Aldo counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3##CL2#
Maynard tries to keep at a distance but Aldo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maynard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aldo smiles and moves away.
Aldo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aldo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aldo avoids a punch combination nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aldo.#T4#
Maynard misses the shot to the body.
Maynard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aldo throws a shot to the body.
Maynard doesn't manage to clinch there - Aldo circles away.
It seemed like Aldo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maynard throws a front kick aimed at Aldo's knee but Aldo avoids it well.
Nice body punch from Aldo.
Maynard fails to land the takedown.
KJ Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maynard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aldo misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
KJ Aldo 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#
Aldo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aldo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maynard tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aldo counters with a series of strikes. Maynard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Maynard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aldo! But no joy.
Maynard looks for a takedown but Aldo sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A cross from Aldo lands.
Maynard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maynard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aldo circles away.#T1#
Aldo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aldo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maynard misses with a takedown attempt
and Aldo counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Maynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aldo tries to bum rush Maynard with a series of wild strikes but Maynard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice straight punches there by Aldo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aldo.#TD#
Maynard shoots in and gets a takedown into Aldo's guard.
Aldo wants to sweep but no luck.
Aldo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maynard won't allow Aldo to get back to his feet.
Aldo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maynard controls the pace.#T2#
Aldo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maynard is one step ahead there.
Maynard trying to control the position from guard on top but Aldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Maynard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aldo jabs at Maynard's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Aldo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maynard tries to counter by clinching up but Aldo breaks away and moves out of range.
Aldo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Maynard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aldo's waist but Aldo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maynard off to one side.
Maynard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aldo counters with a nice uppercut.
Maynard fails to land the takedown.
Aldo lunges at Maynard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maynard's hand.
Aldo lands an overhand right.#T4#
Maynard fails to land the takedown.
Maynard takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Aldo. Beautiful body shot.
A left lands for Aldo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maynard throws a head kick that half lands.
Aldo stalks Maynard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maynard's face. Maynard staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2#
Maynard is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Dean Maynard has been cut.
Maynard wants to clinch.
Dean Maynard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
KJ Aldo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oh Maynard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aldo stalks Maynard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maynard's face. Maynard staggers backwards, shaken.
And that's the end of the fight!
KJ Aldo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aldo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... KJ Aldo!
After winning the bout, KJ Aldo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Norton scores with a leg kick.
Clondalkin is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Clondalkin gets tackled into the cage by Norton. Norton maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Norton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Norton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Clondalkin quickly recovers to half guard.
Norton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Norton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Norton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clondalkin defends it well. #SUB2#
Norton seems to be looking for submissions.
Clondalkin is in trouble now - Norton has advanced to mount! #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.
Norton controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Norton looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Norton unloads with some shots from mount but Clondalkin bucks and avoids them well.
Norton controlling the position easily from mount. #T3##SUB2#
Norton is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Norton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nick Norton!
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