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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
IFC FN-Fraiberg vs Sabatini
Date: Nov 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Jansen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnnington sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnnington is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Johnnington instigates a clinch.
Jansen stops a takedown attempt from Johnnington.
Jansen stalling.
Jansen tries to circle away but Johnnington has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Johnnington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnnington connects with a high kick.
Jansen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jansen wants it to stay on the feet.
Jansen tried to counter with a leg kick but Johnnington avoided it.
Jansen misses with a takedown attempt - Johnnington sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Johnnington has managed to clinch.
Jansen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnnington smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Jansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnnington fails to land the takedown.#T1##CL2#
Johnnington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jansen can't break the clinch.
Johnnington goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jansen prevents it.
Jansen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johnnington prevents it.
Jansen wants to break free but Johnnington has control.
Jansen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Johnnington drags the fight down to the ground.
Jansen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jansen stopping the sweep attempt from Johnnington.#ES2#
Johnnington is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jansen presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
Jansen is trying to break free.#BC2#
Johnnington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnnington moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnnington.
Johnnington shoots in and drives through. Jansen sprawls well.
Jansen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnnington changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Johnnington tries to clinch there but Jansen circles away.
Johnnington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jansen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnnington sprawls and moves away.
Johnnington shoots for a takedown but Jansen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnnington looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jansen tries a head kick but it misses.
Jansen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Johnnington tries for a takedown but Jansen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnnington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jansen pinned against the cage. Jansen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnnington shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Jansen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee asks Jansen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jansen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jansen trying to control the position but Johnnington is working away.
Jansen working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Jansen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jansen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Johnnington is not content to let Jansen control the position.
Johnnington is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Jansen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnnington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Johnnington 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#
Johnnington shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Johnnington as Jansen shoots in.
Johnnington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jansen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnnington.
Johnnington stuffs the takedown attempt from Jansen. Jansen gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnnington shoots in but Jansen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
John Johnnington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnnington shoots in looking for a takedown. Jansen tries to sprawl out of it but Johnnington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jansen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alistair Jansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Johnnington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jansen fails with the takedown.#T1##CL2#
Johnnington closes the distance and clinches.
Johnnington keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jansen's efforts to push away.
Johnnington has Jansen pressed against the cage, preventing Jansen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnnington wants to take the fight to the mat but Jansen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Johnnington is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Johnnington is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Johnnington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jansen fails with the takedown.
Johnnington leaves Jansen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jansen tries to clinch there but Johnnington circles away.
#T2#
Johnnington shoots in but Jansen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jansen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnnington lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jansen throws a leg kick but Johnnington checks it.
Despite the aggression on Johnnington's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jansen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnnington defends well and Jansen ends up having to push Johnnington into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnnington is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Johnnington holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jansen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Johnnington jumps guard.
Jansen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jansen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jansen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Johnnington utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES2#
Johnnington is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jansen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnnington has him pressed against the cage.
Jansen is trying to break the clinch but Johnnington is controlling him.
Jansen gets underhooks to prevent Johnnington's takedown attempt.
Jansen is trying to pull guard but Johnnington has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Johnnington manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jansen trying to control but Johnnington is working from the bottom.
Jansen wants to pass the guard but Johnnington is keeping the position.#T4##SUB2#
Johnnington is looking for a triangle but Jansen pushes his legs off easily.
Jansen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnnington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jansen postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jansen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jansen connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Johnnington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jansen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Johnnington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jansen tries to clinch but Johnnington moves out of range.
Jansen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnnington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnnington defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jansen.
Despite the aggression on Johnnington's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Johnnington defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jansen.
Jansen tries to clinch but Johnnington moves out of range.
Johnnington fails with a takedown attempt.
Jansen appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Johnnington closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Jansen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnnington pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Jansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnnington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jansen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice sprawl there from Johnnington as Jansen shoots in.
Jansen throws a head kick that misses.
Jansen tries to clinch up.
Johnnington shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnnington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnnington misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnnington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jansen.
Jansen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Johnnington misses with a takedown attempt - Jansen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jansen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jansen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnnington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jansen.
Jansen looks to clinch
and Johnnington counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Johnnington stuffs the takedown.
Jansen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jansen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnnington swats away the attempt to clinch by Jansen.
Johnnington is trying to counter with his kicks.#T3#
A head kick misses from Johnnington.
Jansen tries to counter by clinching up but Johnnington breaks away and moves out of range.
Jansen misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnnington counters with a series of strikes. Jansen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jansen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnnington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jansen jabs at Johnnington's body.#CL#
Jansen forces Johnnington back against the cage and clinches.
Jansen has Johnnington pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnnington manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Johnnington gets underhooks to prevent Jansen's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Johnnington breaks the clinch.
Johnnington has his takedown stuffed
and Jansen counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Johnnington swats away the attempt to clinch by Jansen.
Johnnington leaves Jansen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jansen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnnington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnnington shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jansen dives in and grabs Johnnington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnnington pushes down on Jansen's head and hops out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jansen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnnington sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnnington slaps away a takedown attempt from Jansen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnnington is looking for the big counter here.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Johnnington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnnington 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Johnnington! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Nickington blocks a jab.
Nickington throws a counter combo.
DeMill cracks Nickington with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Nickington falls to his knees and DeMill doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cecil DeMill!
A victorious Cecil DeMill thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Douillet shoots in for a double leg but Braddington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Douillet moves into range and clinches up with Braddington.
Douillet has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Braddington is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Douillet tries to throw a body punch but Braddington avoids it by throwing Douillet back against the cage. #BC2#
Braddington manages to break the clinch.
Braddington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Douillet as he avoids it easily.
Douillet blocks a head kick by Braddington.
Douillet wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Braddington.
Douillet sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Douillet is looking to control Braddington's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Douillet avoid being mounted?
Douillet is looking to improve his position.
Douillet moves into full guard.
#T1#
Douillet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Braddington is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Douillet throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Douillet will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Braddington preventing the sweep.
Braddington sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Douillet's guard.
Douillet is looking to improve his position.
Douillet gets full guard.
Braddington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Braddington sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Douillet wants to sweep here but Braddington controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Braddington tries to stand but Douillet is controlling from the bottom.
Braddington tries to free his leg and advance position but Douillet is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Douillet is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Braddington defends well.#SUB#
Braddington is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Douillet has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Braddington is looking to defend but Douillet has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Braddington! Douillet pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Braddington taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Douillet! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Nickington tries to clinch up.
Nickington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chadders paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Chadders drives through and clinches with Nickington against the cage.
#BC#
Chadders escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Chadders forces Nickington back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Nickington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Nickington shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nickington was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chadders bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Nickington moves into range and clinches up with Chadders.
Nickington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chadders is defending well for now.
Nickington prevents the takedown attempt.
Chadders wants to break free but Nickington has control.
#T1##BC#
Chadders breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Chadders gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nickington is trying to pull guard but Chadders turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Nickington jumps guard.
Chadders is fighting to break Nickington's control of his arms but Nickington is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chadders passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nickington really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chadders. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chadders wants to control but Nickington is keeping him busy.
Chadders looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nickington is avoiding damage well.
#SUB#
Chadders is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nickington has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Nickington wants to control but Chadders postures up.
You can see the frustration on Nickington's face as Chadders controls the position.
Nickington is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chadders wants to stand but Nickington is controlling his arm.#SUB#
Chadders is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nickington has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nickington tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Chadders presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T3#
Nickington regains half guard.
Chadders is keen to just control but Nickington is a slippery customer.
Chadders throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chadders is keen to just control but Nickington is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Chadders seems to be working for a kimura but Nickington defends the submission attempt.
Chadders is looking to take a break and control but Nickington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nickington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chadders is working away from the top position though.
Nickington throws a strike from the bottom but Chadders passes into side control!
Chadders controlling from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Chadders 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#
Chadders displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nickington.
Chadders lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nickington circles away quickly and effectively.
Nickington digs a good hook to Chadders's body.
Chadders throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nickington's waist but Nickington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chadders off to one side.
Nickington moves in looking to clinch but Chadders pushes him off.
Chadders tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nickington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Nickington looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chad Chadders overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chadders can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nickington controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chadders can't keep his opponent in guard - Nickington advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Chadders is concentrating on defense, preventing Nickington from advancing position.
Nickington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nickington thows a huge punch but Chadders dodges it nicely.
Nickington is trying to control the action in half guard but Chadders is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nickington wants to stand up but Chadders has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Chadders trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Nickington seems content to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nickington is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chadders has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nickington is working away from the top position though.
Chadders tries to roll over but Nickington keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Nickington there.
Chadders makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chadders.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chadders looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chadders is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickington can do to turn this around?#T3#
Chadders tries to bum rush Nickington with a series of wild strikes but Nickington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chadders tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Nickington shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chadders's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nickington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chadders keeping moving, preventing Nickington from controlling successfully.
Chadders is looking to sweep but instead, Nickington has passed into half guard.
Nickington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chadders's head.
Nickington wants to control but Chadders is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB#
Chadders looking for submissions off his back.
Nickington is thwarting Chadders's attempts to control the position.
Chadders is trying to stand back up but Nickington is controlling him
Nickington is trying to control the action in half guard but Chadders is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chadders is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chadders swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nickington fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
NIck Nickington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2#
Nickington closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chadders gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nickington content to control rather than advance.
Chadders pushes Nickington off looking to stand but Nickington dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nickington is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chadders has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chadders wants to control but Nickington is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Chadders looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickington takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chadders regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nickington wants to control from the top but Chadders keeps moving.
Nickington has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chadders is proving hard to escape from.
Nickington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chadders striking off his back but it's not causing Nickington any problems. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chadders seems keen to control Nickington's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Chadders scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nickington trying to get back to full guard but Chadders takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Nickington is desperately trying to improve his position but Chadders has a good base and remains in mount.
Chadders controlling his opponent.
Nickington tries to hold on but Chadders pushes him away.
Nickington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Nickington is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Chadders is staying active.
Chadders raining down hammerfists from mount.
Chadders controlling the pace for now.
Nickington is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nickington is in a horrible position here. Chadders smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nickington tries to reverse the position but Chadders maintains control.
BOOM! Chadders connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T4#
Chadders controlling from mount.
Nickington tries to control the position but Chadders now has his back.
Nickington is trying to get back to his feet but Chadders has full control of the position and if anything, Nickington has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Chadders lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Chadders showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chadders has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Chadders! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Braddington feints and as Diaz raises his hands in defense, Braddington changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Braddington is looking to stand up but Diaz won't let him. #SU#
Braddington gets to his feet - Diaz follows without any prompting. #TD#
Braddington gets a double leg takedown into Diaz's guard.
Braddington working some strikes from top position.
Braddington is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Diaz looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braddington seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Braddington content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Braddington won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Braddington postures up.
Braddington sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diaz looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Braddington trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diaz's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Braddington counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Braddington.
Braddington stalling the fight.
Diaz is working for takedown but Braddington is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Braddington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##TD#
Braddington is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Diaz's half guard.
Braddington looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Braddington is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
Braddington tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Diaz.
Diaz is trying to stand.
Braddington perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Diaz tries to roll over but Braddington keeps him under control.
Braddington slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Braddington working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Braddington seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Braddington content to control rather than advance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz tries to clinch but Braddington moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Diaz misses.
Braddington is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Braddington closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Braddington dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Braddington seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch up.#TD#
Braddington looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Diaz!#SU#
Braddington stands up.
Braddington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Diaz tries to clinch up but Braddington circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Braddington clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Braddington has Diaz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Braddington pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Diaz tumbling to the mat - Braddington dives into Diaz's guard.
Braddington showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz wants to stand but Braddington is controlling the position.
Braddington is looking to stand up but Diaz won't let him.
Braddington prevents Diaz from getting back to his feet.
Braddington is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Braddington prevents Diaz from getting back to his feet. #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.
Diaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Braddington advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Braddington is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diaz missing with punches from the bottom.
Braddington is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Diaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Braddington is in close to Diaz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Braddington sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Braddington is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Braddington is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Braddington circles away and we're back to standing.
As Diaz tries to get set, Braddington tries to push him back and clinch up but Diaz manages to avoid the attempt.
Diaz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diaz throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Braddington counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Braddington is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Braddington trying to pass the guard but Diaz defending well.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Braddington is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Braddington working the head and body with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Braddington sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Braddington working Diaz over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Braddington dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Braddington gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Braddington content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Braddington turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Diaz is trying to push Braddington away but Braddington has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Braddington gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Braddington breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Braddington gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brad Braddington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Diaz.#TD#
Braddington lands a takedown into guard.
Brad Braddington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing Braddington from standing up.
Braddington stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Braddington is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Braddington slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Braddington tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Braddington controlling the position.
Braddington wants to stand but Diaz is controlling his arm.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Braddington in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Braddington is working Diaz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Braddington controlling from side mount.
Diaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Braddington controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Diaz is working for a submission of some sort.
Braddington gets back to full guard.
Braddington is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Braddington on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Braddington tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Diaz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Braddington dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Braddington working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Braddington controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Braddington with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Braddington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Braddington has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Braddington! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Johnnington fails to land the takedown.
Johnnington throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Preach's head.#TD#
Johnnington looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Preach trying to control but Johnnington postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preach might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Johnnington haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Preach makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Preach.
Johnnington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Preach is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnnington might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnnington postures up.
#SU#
Johnnington stands up and waves to Preach to follow him. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Preach rushes Johnnington and presses him up against the cage.
Johnnington wants a takedown.
Johnnington wants to take the fight to the mat but Preach manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Johnnington. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Preach manages to break the clinch.
Johnnington shoots in for a takedown but Preach shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Johnnington drives through and clinches with Preach against the cage.
#BC2#
Preach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Preach doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnnington circles away.
Preach is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Preach looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Johnnington gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3##BC2#
Preach manages to break the clinch.
Johnnington keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A punch lands to the side of Preach 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnnington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Preach moves in looking to clinch but Johnnington pushes him off.#TD#
Johnnington closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Johnnington working away.
Preach is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johnnington's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Preach keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
Johnnington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnnington wants to pass to mount but Preach is defending the position.
Preach pushes Johnnington off looking to stand but Johnnington dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Preach throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are battling for position here. Preach manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Johnnington will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Preach shoots in for a double leg but Johnnington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Preach lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnnington circles away quickly and effectively.
Preach misses with a hook.
Preach keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Preach blocks a head kick by Johnnington.
#TD#
Johnnington feints and as Preach raises his hands in defense, Johnnington changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnnington looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnnington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preach wants to get back to his feet but Johnnington is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnnington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Preach is adopting a defensive guard.
Johnnington won't allow Preach to get back to his feet.
John Johnnington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Preach tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnnington fails to land the takedown.
Preach throws a counter combo.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnnington misses with the body kick#TD2#
so Preach counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Preach has gone for a leg lock! Johnnington slips out almost immediately though and dives into Preach's guard.#REVR#
Preach is breathing heavily.
Johnnington wants to pass the guard but Preach is keeping the position.
Johnnington sitting in guard here, content to control.
Johnnington trying to control but Preach is working from the bottom. #T3##ES2#
Preach pushes Johnnington off and gets back to his feet.
Preach blocks a head kick by Johnnington.
Johnnington fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Preach pushes Johnnington up against the cage in a clinch.
Preach keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnnington's efforts to push away.
Johnnington wants to take the fight to the mat but Preach manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Johnnington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Preach throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnnington. #BC#
Johnnington manages to break the clinch.
Preach fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Johnnington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Preach swivels and escapes.
Preach is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Preach clinches.
Preach jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnnington walks away with a smile on his face. Preach gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Preach fails with the takedown
and Johnnington counters with a one-two to the body.
Preach stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Preach wants it to stay on the feet.
Preach steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Johnnington.
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!
Preach will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnnington tries to counter by clinching up but Preach breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Johnnington fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Preach to the ground. Johnnington is now in Preach's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Preach is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnnington trying to control but Preach is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ben Preach will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Johnnington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Preach goes for a double leg but Johnnington avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnnington continues to drive forward.
Nice takedown defense from Preach. No joy for Johnnington on that attempt.
As Johnnington backs off Preach throws a huge counter combo but Johnnington manages to avoid it all.
Johnnington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Preach counters by moving into the clinch.
Johnnington gets underhooks to prevent Preach's takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Johnnington tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Preach smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Johnnington. 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.
Nice takedown defense from Preach. No joy for Johnnington on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Preach closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnnington circles away.
Johnnington shoots in and drives through. Preach sprawls well.#T1#
Johnnington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnnington blocks a head kick by Preach.
#CL2#
Preach closes the distance and clinches.
Johnnington tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Preach pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Preach.
Johnnington fails with the takedown.
Preach shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnnington manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Preach's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnnington is looking to counter the offense by Preach and move into the clinch.
John Johnnington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnnington circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
Preach stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Preach has closed the distance and engaged Johnnington in a clinch.
Johnnington tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnnington is looking for a takedown.
Preach looking for a takedown.
Johnnington trying to control the position but instead, Preach has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johnnington into the cage.
Preach jumps guard but Johnnington turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Preach pulls guard. #T3#
Johnnington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Preach is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnnington is controlling him.
Johnnington postures up.
Johnnington trying to control the position from guard on top but Preach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Johnnington gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnnington fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnnington slaps away a takedown attempt from Preach, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Preach swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnnington.#CL#
Johnnington gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnnington is trying to break free.
Johnnington is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Preach is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Preach comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Preach has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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