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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Checkmate Contenders 2
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weathers tries to clinch up
and Lodinkinni counters with a series of strikes. Weathers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lodinkinni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lodinkinni drops Weathers with a beautiful combination! Weathers stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lodinkinni is looking for the KO!
It looks like Karl Weathers has been cut.
Weathers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lodinkinni circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weathers misses with a takedown
and Lodinkinni counters with a nice right hand that sends Weathers toppling to the canvas! Weathers scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lodinkinni finish him?!
Weathers is rocked!
Lodinkinni flashes Weathers a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Weathers's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Weathers crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Lodinkinni punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Orvar Odd Lodinkinni!
Orvar Odd Lodinkinni thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Wang works over Weathers's head and body with a nice combination.
Wang misses with a few strikes there.
Wang throws a series of punches but Weathers avoids them all with ease.
Weathers thumps Wang with a low kick.#CL#
Weathers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weathers has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Weathers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weathers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wang fails to land with a series of punches.
Weathers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wang.#CL#
Weathers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weathers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Weathers has Wang pushed against the cage.
Weathers tries to pull guard but Wang holds him up against the cage and eventually Weathers drops back down to his feet.
Weathers scores with a shoulder strike. #T1##BC#
Weathers manages to break the clinch.
Wang looks to land a combination but Weathers avoids it well.
Weathers misses with a kick to the body
letting Wang counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weathers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Weathers has closed the distance and engaged Wang in a clinch.
Wang tries to break free but Weathers pushes him back against the cage.
Weathers tries a body shot but Wang blocks it.
Weathers working aggressively here.
Wang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weathers has him pressed against the cage.
Weathers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wang tries to circle away but Weathers has him pinned against the cage.
Wang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Weathers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL#
Weathers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wang, pushing him back against the cage.
Wang blocks a body shot from Weathers.
Wang is looking to break free of the clinch but Weathers has double underhooks.
Wang blocks an elbow strike from Weathers.
#BC#
Weathers breaks from the clinch.
Wang works the jab nicely.
Wang lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Weathers backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Wang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Weathers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Weathers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wang's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wang duly obliges.
Weathers drops his hands momentarily and Wang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Weathers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Weathers makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wang really felt that one!
Wang throws a right and a left that Weathers avoids nicely. #T3#
Wang cracks Weathers with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weathers appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wang looks winded!
Wang looks to score with a jab to the body but Weathers is just out of range.#CL#
Weathers rushes Wang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Weathers controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Weathers manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Weathers has managed to clinch.
Weathers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC#
Weathers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wang lands a slapping body shot.
Wang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wang swings for the body but Weathers moves out of range.
#T4#
Wang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wang lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weathers throws a series of strikes that have Wang backpedaling.
Wang swats away the attempt to clinch by Weathers.
Weathers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weathers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Wang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Weathers forces Wang back against the cage and clinches.
Weathers holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Weathers wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weathers can't find room to land a body shot as Wang controls the action.
Weathers working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Wang dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wang misses with a wild combination.
Weathers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Weathers drives through and clinches with Wang against the cage.
#BC#
Weathers breaks the clinch.
Weathers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Weathers moves in looking to clinch but Wang pushes him off.
Wang throws a body punch but Weathers moves out of range. #CL#
Weathers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wang is looking to break free of the clinch but Weathers has double underhooks.
Weathers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weathers has a couple of punches blocked by Wang.
Carl Weathers has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Weathers ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Weathers no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Weathers is looking for a triangle but Wang pushes his legs off easily.
#ES#
Weathers is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wang presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1##BC#
Weathers breaks from the clinch.
Wang lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL#
Weathers clinches. #BC#
Weathers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wang throws a series of punches but Weathers moves out of range.
Weathers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wang scores with a three punch combo!
A jab from Wang finds it's way through Weathers's defenses.
Weathers throws a wild body kick that Wang sees coming a mile off.
Weathers shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wang takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!
Weathers misses with a head kick.
Wang misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Weathers clinches up against the cage.
Weathers has Wang pressed against the cage, preventing Wang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2##BC#
Weathers breaks from the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Weathers.
Wang misses with a two punch combination.
Weathers shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Phil Wang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weathers throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Weathers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phil Wang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Weathers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wang with a nice cross.
Weathers is looking to clinch.
A nice combination there by Wang.
#ROC2#
Weathers is rocked!
Wang connects with a body shot.
Oh Weathers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Wang! Weathers is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Wang!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Weathers misses with a double jab.
Waseem was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Weathers throws a punch but it's blocked by Waseem.
Weathers working aggressively here.
Weathers struggles to land a body shot inside as Waseem controls his hands.
Weathers gets underhooks to prevent Waseem's takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Weathers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Waseem is trying to pull guard but Weathers has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weathers lands with a right to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Waseem's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Waseem has clasped his hands together around Weathers's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2#
Weathers throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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!
Weathers moves in looking to clinch but Waseem pushes him off.#T1#
Waseem throws a leg kick but Weathers sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Weathers gets tackled into the cage by Waseem. Waseem maintains the clinch.
Weathers lands an uppercut.#TD#
Waseem jumps into guard, dragging Weathers to the mat.
Waseem is pulling down on Weathers's head. It's preventing any offense from Weathers, at least for the moment.
Weathers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Waseem looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Waseem has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Weathers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Waseem lands a decent shot there.#SU2#
Weathers stands up and waves to Waseem to follow him. #T2#
Weathers cracks a nice hook into Waseem's ribs.
Waseem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Weathers tries to clinch up.
Waseem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Waseem circles away from the clinch attempt
and Waseem counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Waseem tries to keep at a distance but Weathers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Waseem stalls.
Weathers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Waseem's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Saad Waseem has been cut.
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!#TD#
Waseem has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Weathers regains guard immediately.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Waseem tries to free his leg and advance position but Weathers is retaining full guard.
Waseem won't allow Weathers to get back to his feet.
Waseem wanted to stand there but Weathers had control of the position.
Weathers wants to stand up but Waseem is controlling him. #SU#
Waseem stands up and waves to Weathers to follow him.
Weathers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Waseem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Weathers looks for the body kick but Waseem saw that one coming.
Weathers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Waseem sprawls well. Waseem wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Weathers gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Weathers keeps Waseem at a distance using the push kick.
Weathers tries to clinch up.
Waseem throws a big counter combination but Weathers scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Weathers wants to clinch.
It looked like Waseem wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Waseem shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Weathers manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carl Weathers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Saad Waseem's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Waseem has his takedown stuffed
letting Weathers counter with a right hand.
Weathers is looking to clinch.
Weathers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Waseem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Waseem takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Weathers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Weathers tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Waseem counters with a left and a right that stings Weathers. #CL#
Waseem gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Waseem to work.
#BC2#
Weathers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weathers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saad Waseem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Weathers fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Waseem dives in and scores a takedown into Weathers's guard.
Weathers wants to sweep here but Waseem controlling him for the moment.
Waseem wants to stand but Weathers is controlling his posture from full guard.
Waseem wants to pass the guard but Weathers is keeping the position.
Weathers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Weathers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Weathers looking to control.
#T2#
Weathers is looking to stand back up but Waseem counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Weathers.
Weathers wants to control but Waseem is keeping busy.
#ES2#
Weathers pushes Waseem off and gets back to his feet.
Weathers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Weathers throws a wild body kick that Waseem sees coming a mile off.
Weathers tries to clinch but Waseem is having none of it.
Waseem circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Waseem shoots in and gets a takedown into Weathers's guard.#ES2#
Weathers is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weathers misses with some punches.
#T3#
Weathers tries to stall but Waseem uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Weathers lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Waseem is trying to trip Weathers. He has hold of a leg but Weathers is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Waseem persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Weathers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Weathers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Waseem is one step ahead there.
Weathers is breathing heavily.
Weathers wants to stand up but Waseem is controlling him. #T4##SUB2#
Weathers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Waseem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Waseem is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Weathers is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Waseem dives into side control.
Waseem staying calm.
Waseem's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Saad Waseem will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Saad Waseem's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Weathers throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Waseem looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Waseem seems to be looking for submissions.
Weathers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Waseem stops Weathers from getting back to his feet.
Waseem is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Waseem is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Waseem tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Weathers.
Waseem is looking to advance position but Weathers won't allow it.
Weathers is trying to get back to full guard.
Weathers pushes Waseem off looking to stand but Waseem dives back in and keeps control.
Waseem tries to stand but can't do so whilst Weathers controls his leg.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Saad Waseem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Weathers tries to kick Waseem off but Waseem keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Waseem dives in and grabs Weathers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Weathers pushes down on Waseem's head and hops out.
Weathers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Waseem moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Waseem circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weathers wants to clinch up but Waseem keeps it at a distance.
Weathers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Waseem looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Weathers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Waseem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carl Weathers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weathers blocks a head kick by Waseem.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Waseem is working for takedown but Weathers is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Waseem has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Weathers uses from the top position.
Weathers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Weathers trying to control the position from guard on top but Waseem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SU2#
Waseem is working an open guard so Weathers takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weathers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weathers fails to land with a series of punches.
Weathers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carl Weathers seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Waseem drives through with a takedown into Weathers's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Waseem stops Weathers from standing up.
Weathers trying to keep a closed guard but Waseem is proving a slippery customer.
Waseem stops Weathers from standing up. #T4#
Waseem sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Weathers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Weathers controls Waseem momentarily but Waseem frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weathers wants to stand up but Waseem is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saad Waseem showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Waseem 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Saad Waseem!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Junger fails to land with a series of punches.
Weathers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Junger digs a good hook to Weathers's body.
#CL#
Weathers pushes Junger up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Weathers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Junger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Weathers is fending him off so far but Junger persists. Nope, Weathers circles away and we're back to standing.
Junger jabs Weathers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Junger lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Weathers darts in and clinches Junger up against the cage.
Junger lands an elbow inside that Weathers shrugs off.
The referee is keeping an eye on Weathers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2#
Junger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junger throws a nice looking combination but Weathers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Weathers closes the distance and clinches.
Weathers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weathers stalling the fight.
#T1#
Weathers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Junger prevents it.
#BC#
Weathers breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Weathers rushes Junger and presses him up against the cage.
Weathers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Junger trying to control the position but instead, Weathers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Junger into the cage.#BC#
Weathers manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Weathers moves into the clinch successfully.
Junger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Weathers lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Junger takes a shot to the head.
Weathers has Junger pressed against the cage, preventing Junger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Weathers has Junger pressed against the cage.
Junger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Weathers breaks the clinch.
Joachim Junger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Weathers gets a clinch.
Junger can't get the takedown.
Carl Weathers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joachim Junger.#BC#
Weathers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Weathers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Junger misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weathers can't get the takedown.
Junger should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Weathers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Junger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Weathers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Junger is looking to control Weathers's arms but Weathers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Junger has his back to the cage.
Weathers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Weathers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Weathers breaks from the clinch.
Junger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Weathers as he jumps to the side.
Junger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Weathers clinches up with Junger and pushes him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Weathers breaks the clinch.
Junger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weathers.
Junger misses with the combination.
#T4#
Jab, jab by Junger - just one landing.
Junger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Weathers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Weathers was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Weathers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Junger is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Weathers dives into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVB##SU#
Weathers stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Junger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weathers went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Junger throws a series of punches but Weathers moves out of range. #CL#
Weathers clinches up with Junger and pushes him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Weathers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Junger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Weathers smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Weathers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Junger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Weathers.
Joachim Junger seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Junger working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Weathers jumps into guard, dragging Junger to the mat.
#SUB#
Weathers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Weathers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Weathers pushes Junger off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Junger swats away the attempt to clinch by Weathers.#T1#
Junger slips a jab and a cross from Weathers.
Carl Weathers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Junger closes the distance looking to clinch
and Weathers counters with a left and a right that stings Junger.
Left hook, right uppercut from Junger.
Weathers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Weathers closes the distance and pushes Junger back into the cage.#BC#
Weathers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Junger lands a right hook to the body.
Junger is looking to clinch.
Weathers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Weathers is looking to clinch but Junger is avoiding it.
#T2#
Junger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weathers wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Junger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weathers was well out of range. Poor timing from Junger.
Weathers doesn't manage to clinch there - Junger circles away.
#CL#
Weathers drives through and clinches with Junger against the cage.
Weathers keeps control of Junger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Weathers.
Weathers blocks a body shot from Junger.
Junger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Weathers just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Weathers ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Weathers no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Junger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Weathers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Junger throws an elbow that misses. Weathers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Junger's guard. Nice move by Weathers!#REVR#
Junger wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Weathers is now in half guard.
Weathers controlling the pace. #T3#
Junger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Weathers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Weathers controlling the pace.
Carl Weathers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Weathers stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Weathers avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Weathers instigates a clinch.
Junger is trying to break the clinch but Weathers has him pressed against the cage.
Junger misses with the head strike.
#T4##BC#
Weathers manages to break the clinch.
Junger misses with a low kick.
Junger fails with the takedown#CL#
and Weathers counters by clinching up.
Weathers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Junger can do to turn this around?
Junger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Junger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Weathers manages to break the clinch.
Junger throws a lazy right hand but Weathers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Junger scores with a nice right hand.
Junger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Weathers rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Weathers darts in and clinches Junger up against the cage.
Junger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Junger has had enough of the clinch but Weathers keeps him there for the moment.
Carl Weathers has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Weathers gets control of Junger's arms and successfully pulls guard. Weathers will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Weathers dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Weathers rushes Junger and presses him up against the cage.
Weathers is trying to pull guard but Junger has him pressed against the cage.
Weathers has Junger pressed against the cage.
Weathers stalls.
Weathers goes for a takedown attempt but Junger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Junger misses with a double jab.
Junger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Weathers. 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.
Junger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Weathers lets loose with a powerful body kick. Junger will feel that in the morning.
Junger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Weathers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Junger swats away the attempt to clinch by Weathers.
Weathers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Junger defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Junger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Weathers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Junger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Weathers momentarily.
Junger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Weathers tries for a takedown but Junger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Weathers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Junger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Junger is looking to clinch.
It looked like Weathers was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Junger lands with a shot to the body.
Junger lands a body shot.
Weathers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Junger is fending him off so far but Weathers persists. Nope, Junger circles away and we're back to standing.
Junger misses with a double jab.
#T2#
Junger wants to clinch up but Weathers keeps it at a distance.
Weathers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Junger's waist but Junger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Weathers off to one side.
A combination from Junger does no damage.
Junger wants to land a leg kick but Weathers is out of range.
Weathers is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Junger.
Junger lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Weathers's head.
Junger lands with a straight right. Weathers didn't see that one coming.
Junger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Weathers throws a head kick that misses.
Junger is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Junger connects with a looping right hand.
Junger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Weathers tries to avoid it but Junger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Weathers to the ground. Weathers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Junger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Weathers doesn't seem bothered though.
Weathers avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some wild striking there from Junger.
#T3#
Weathers tries to clinch but Junger is having none of it.
Junger lands an overhand right.
Weathers tries to clinch up.
Junger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Junger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Weathers's hands.
Junger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Weathers sprawls well. Weathers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Junger gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Junger.
Weathers throws a quick counter kick to the body but Junger avoids it.
Weathers scores with a head kick.
Weathers fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Junger finds it's way through Weathers's defenses. #T4#
Weathers scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junger dives in for a single leg takedown but Weathers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Weathers staying out of range there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Junger.
Junger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Weathers counters with a left and a right that stings Junger.
Joachim Junger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weathers tries to clinch but Junger moves out of range.
Junger throws out a powerful jab.
Junger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Weathers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Junger as he jumps to the side.
Carl Weathers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Weathers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Junger, pushing him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joachim Junger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Weathers 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Weathers!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 969 Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Weathers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Roberts to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Roberts is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Roberts scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Weathers is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Roberts scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC2#
Weathers is rocked!
Roberts loads up on a big left hand. Weathers felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Roberts looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Weathers can't hide his disappointment, as Roberts celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Roberts!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 969 Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Doi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Weathers stuns Doi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Weathers closes the distance and clinches.
Weathers prevents Doi from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Weathers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Weathers has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Weathers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Weathers clinches.
Weathers scores with a shot to the side of Doi's head. #TD#
Weathers manages to pull guard.
Weathers is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Doi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Doi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Doi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Weathers wants to stand and escape but Doi is having none of it.
Weathers has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #ES#
Weathers pushes Doi off and gets back to his feet.
Weathers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doi.
Doi throws an off balance right hand
and Weathers finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Weathers tries for a takedown but Doi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Weathers clinches up against the cage.
Doi tries to break free but Weathers pushes him back against the cage.
Weathers wants to take the fight to the mat but Doi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Weathers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Weathers clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Doi.
A short right from Weathers.
Weathers lands a nice elbow.
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#
Doi manages to break the clinch.
Doi blocks a head kick by Weathers.
#CL#
Weathers clinches up against the cage.
Doi jumps guard but Weathers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Weathers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Weathers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Weathers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Weathers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doi shoots in but Weathers avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Doi swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Weathers instigates a clinch.
Doi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Doi looking to stall.
Weathers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Doi walks away with a smile on his face. Weathers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Weathers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weathers keeps the fight on the outside.
Weathers throws a counter high kick but Doi was just alert enough to avoid it.
Doi tries to land a front kick but Weathers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice leg kick lands there from Weathers.
Weathers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Doi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weathers somewhat.#T4#
Doi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Weathers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Weathers has Doi pressed against the cage, preventing Doi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Doi is trying to pull guard but Weathers has him pressed against the cage.
Doi fails to pull guard.
Weathers lands a body shot.
Doi looks winded!
Weathers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Weathers tries for a takedown but Doi manages to get underhooks.
Doi controlling the action here for a moment.
Weathers is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Weathers 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#
Weathers throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Doi.#ROC#
Doi is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Weathers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Doi is still on wobbly legs! Can Weathers finish him?
Weathers finds Doi's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Doi flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Weathers lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Doi will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carl Weathers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Weathers drives through and clinches with Zhang against the cage.
Zhang is trying to break free.
Zhang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Still in the clinch, Weathers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zhang tries to break free but Weathers pushes him back against the cage.
Weathers content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zhang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Weathers manages to break the clinch.
Zhang throws a sloppy head kick and Weathers moves out of range easily. #CL#
Weathers moves into range and clinches up with Zhang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhang is trying to force a seperation but Weathers has the dominant position.
Weathers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Weathers breaks from the clinch.
#T1##CL#
Zhang tries to keep at a distance but Weathers has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Weathers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zhang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weathers. #CL#
Weathers instigates a clinch.
Weathers is stalling here.
Weathers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zhang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Weathers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zhang looks winded!#T2##BC#
Weathers manages to break the clinch.
Karl Weathers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zhang wants it to stay on the feet.
Zhang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Weathers instigates a clinch.
Zhang trying to control the position but instead, Weathers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zhang into the cage.
Weathers lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Weathers manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Weathers instigates a clinch. #T3#
Weathers pushes Zhang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Weathers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Weathers moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Weathers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zhang is trying to force a seperation but Weathers has the dominant position.#BC#
Weathers breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Weathers has closed the distance and engaged Zhang in a clinch.
#BC#
Weathers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weathers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zhang's waist but Zhang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Weathers off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Weathers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
A head kick from Weathers lands but Zhang takes it in his stride. #CUT#
It looks like Ke Zhang has been cut.#CL#
Weathers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Weathers breaks from the clinch.
Weathers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zhang is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Weathers throws a right and a left that Zhang avoids nicely. #CL#
Weathers darts in and clinches Zhang up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Weathers.
#BC#
Weathers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Weathers clinches up against the cage.
Weathers lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Weathers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ke Zhang's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zhang crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Weathers - the referee stops the clock and Zhang gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Weathers. Zhang manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL#
Weathers clinches up with Zhang and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Weathers breaks the clinch.
Zhang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Weathers can pounce on him.
Zhang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Weathers shoots in for a double leg but Zhang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Weathers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weathers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zhang defends it nicely.
Weathers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zhang is breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Weathers clinches up with Zhang and pushes him back against the cage.
Weathers lands an elbow inside that Zhang shrugs off.
Weathers tries to pull guard but Zhang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Weathers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhang prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Weathers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karl Weathers is winning the standup battle so far.
Weathers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zhang is fending him off so far but Weathers persists. Nope, Zhang circles away and we're back to standing.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Weathers - that will leave a mark!
#CL#
Weathers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zhang, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Weathers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC#
Weathers breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Weathers clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Weathers breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Weathers darts in and clinches Zhang up against the cage.#BC#
Weathers breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Weathers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zhang, pushing him back against the cage.
Weathers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhang can do to turn this around?
Zhang letting Weathers take a breather here.#BC#
Weathers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Weathers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Weathers closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Weathers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Weathers is working Zhang over against the cage.
Zhang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Weathers walks away with a smile on his face. Zhang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Weathers moves into range and clinches up with Zhang.#T4##BC#
Weathers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Weathers has Zhang up against the cage in a clinch.
Weathers lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Weathers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Weathers drives through and clinches with Zhang against the cage.
Weathers goes for a takedown attempt but Zhang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zhang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Weathers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Weathers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ke Zhang's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Weathers closes the distance and pushes Zhang back into the cage.#BC#
Weathers breaks from the clinch.
Weathers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zhang is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Weathers has managed to clinch.
Weathers is leaning against Zhang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Karl Weathers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Weathers taking a breather.
Weathers leaning his opponent against the cage.
Weathers seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Zhang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Weathers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1##CL#
Weathers closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Weathers breaks from the clinch.
Weathers misses with a body kick.
Weathers connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Weathers moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Weathers breaks from the clinch.
Weathers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zhang takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2##CL#
Weathers takes the fight into the clinch.
Zhang gets underhooks to prevent Weathers's takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Weathers to work.
#BC#
Weathers manages to break the clinch.
Zhang goes for a double leg but Weathers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Weathers continues to drive forward.
Weathers is looking to counter punch.
Karl Weathers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Weathers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zhang, pushing him back against the cage.#T3##BC#
Weathers manages to break the clinch.
Weathers shoots in looking for a takedown. Zhang tries to sprawl out of it but Weathers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zhang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Weathers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weathers connects with a solid leg kick.
Weathers throws a jab when Zhang was well out of range.
Zhang tries to counter by closing the distance.
Weathers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4##CL#
Weathers has Zhang up against the cage in a clinch.
Zhang is trying to pull guard but Weathers has him pressed against the cage.
Weathers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Weathers slows down the pace here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zhang takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Weathers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Weathers, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:24
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Weathers!
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