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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Gravitti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Duff finds it's way round the side to connect with Gravitti's head.
Gravitti moves out of range as Duff throws a body kick.
Duff looks for a takedown but Gravitti sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Duff or perhaps it was just good defense by Gravitti, which made it look bad.
Gravitti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duff as he avoids it easily.
Gravitti shoots in looking for a takedown. Duff tries to sprawl out of it but Gravitti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duff manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Duff appears to be looking for a big counter.
Duff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gravitti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Duff. 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.
Duff takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Duff fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gravitti avoids it really well and circles away.
Gravitti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Gravitti throws a half hearted mid kick.
A punch combination from Gravitti misses.
Gravitti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Duff swivels and escapes.
Gravitti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Duff shoots in and drives through. Gravitti sprawls well.
Duff shoots in for a double leg but Gravitti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Gravitti rushes Duff and presses him up against the cage.
Gravitti gets underhooks to prevent Duff's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Gravitti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Duff is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gravitti pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
Duff drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Duff throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gravitti prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Gravitti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gravitti shoots in for a takedown but Duff shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Duff throws a combination. Gravitti tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duff displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gravitti.
Duff is looking to counter the offense by Gravitti and move into the clinch.
Gravitti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duff manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gravitti lands a leg kick that knocks Duff off balance momentarily.
Duff shoots in and drives through. Gravitti sprawls well.#T3#
Duff shoots for a takedown but Gravitti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Duff is breathing heavily.
Gravitti misses with a takedown attempt - Duff sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Duff doesn't manage to clinch there - Gravitti circles away.
Duff tries a head kick but it misses.
Duff slaps away a takedown attempt from Gravitti, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for Gravitti with that takedown attempt.
Duff shoots for a takedown but Gravitti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Duff rushes Gravitti and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Gravitti is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Duff to keep the fight standing.
Gravitti wants a takedown but no success here.
Duff really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gravitti taking a breather.
Gravitti blocks the elbow strike.
Duff tries to pull guard but Gravitti won't allow it.
#BC2#
Gravitti manages to break the clinch.
Gravitti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duff moves away.
Gravitti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duff drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gravitti sprawls and moves away.
Duff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gravitti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gravitti takes a swing at Duff's ribcage but misses.
Duff tries to clinch but Gravitti moves out of range.
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 David Duff will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gravitti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duff closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gravitti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gravitti tries to clinch but Duff moves out of range.
Duff misses with a double jab.
Duff throws a right hand that Gravitti ducks under and follows up with a left that Gravitti also avoids with ease.
Duff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gravitti moves away.
As Duff backs off Gravitti throws a huge counter combo but Duff manages to avoid it all.
Duff tries to clinch but Gravitti moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gravitti! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Duff closes the distance and clinches.
Gravitti can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Gravitti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gravitti tries for a takedown but Duff sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
David Duff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Gravitti.#T1#
Duff shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gravitti sprawls well. Gravitti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Duff gets slowly back to his feet.
Duff ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Duff shoots in for a takedown but Gravitti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gravitti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Duff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Duff backs off Gravitti throws a huge counter combo but Duff manages to avoid it all.
Gravitti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Duff displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gravitti.
Gravitti is breathing heavily.
Duff misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Duff moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Leon Gravitti has been cut.
Gravitti fails with a takedown attempt.
Duff dives in and grabs Gravitti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gravitti pushes down on Duff's head and hops out.
Gravitti looks for a takedown but Duff sprawls well.
A counter left hand to the body from Duff misses its target.#T3#
Gravitti misses with a takedown attempt - Duff sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Duff has managed to clinch.
Duff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gravitti avoids the elbow strike from Duff, against the cage.
Duff manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gravitti is trying to pull guard but Duff turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Gravitti manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Duff shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gravitti counters with a stiff right hand.
Gravitti shoots in for a double leg but Duff sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Duff tries to clinch but Gravitti moves out of range.
Duff throws a head kick but Gravitti moves out of range.
David Duff is winning the standup battle so far.
Duff jabs Gravitti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gravitti misses the shot to the body.
Duff changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A left lands for Duff.
Gravitti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Duff.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gravitti pinned against the cage. Gravitti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Duff dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leon Gravitti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Gravitti. No joy for Duff on that attempt.
Gravitti fails with the takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gravitti shoots for a double leg takedown but Duff sprawls well. He's pushed Gravitti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Duff misses with a takedown attempt - Gravitti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gravitti feints the counter takedown.
Gravitti leaves Duff with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Duff. 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.
Gravitti swats away the attempt to clinch by Duff.
Duff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Gravitti wants to clinch up but Duff keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Duff takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duff gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gravitti.
Duff is trying to break the clinch but Gravitti has him pressed against the cage.
Gravitti lands a shoulder strike.
Gravitti has Duff pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Duff manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Duff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gravitti is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Duff to keep the fight standing.
Gravitti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Duff or not. #T2#
Gravitti tries to score a body lock takedown but Duff shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Gravitti breaks the clinch.
Duff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gravitti shoots for a double leg takedown but Duff sprawls well. He's pushed Gravitti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Duff has Gravitti up against the cage in a clinch.
David Duff has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gravitti is trying to pull guard but Duff turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Duff goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gravitti prevents it.
Gravitti tries to pull guard but Duff holds him up against the cage and eventually Gravitti drops back down to his feet.
Gravitti jumps guard but Duff turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Gravitti is pressed up against the cage. Duff has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gravitti down to the mat. Gravitti avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Gravitti forces Duff back against the cage and clinches.
Gravitti tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Duff smiles and moves away.
Duff throws a head kick but Gravitti moves out of range.
Duff slaps away a takedown attempt from Gravitti, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Duff clinches up with Gravitti and pushes him back against the cage.
Duff tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Duff drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gravitti wants a takedown but no success here.
#T4#
Duff wants to break free but Gravitti has control.
Duff tries to break the clinch but Gravitti is controlling the position.
Duff jumps guard but Gravitti turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Duff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gravitti can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Gravitti jumps into guard, dragging Duff to the mat.
Gravitti wants to stand but Duff is controlling the position.
Duff content to stall in guard here.
Leon Gravitti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Duff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duff looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leon Gravitti.
I think Duff 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Leon Gravitti! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Daksse will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Daksse throws a body punch but Heal moves out of range.
Heal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daksse.
Good work by Heal as he checks the leg kick.
Daksse shoots in but Heal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sloppy strikes from Heal. Those never looked like landing.
Heal shoots in but no luck this time.
Heal tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daksse tries to avoid it but Heal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daksse to the ground. Daksse escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Daksse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daksse fails to land with a series of punches.
Heal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daksse.
Jake Heal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mido Daksse.#TD2#
Daksse looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Daksse is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Daksse avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Daksse looking to pass the guard.
Heal pulls Daksse in close to prevent any damage.
Heal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daksse manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daksse can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Heal controls the pace.#SUB2#
Heal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Daksse looks winded!#SU#
Heal gets to his feet - Daksse follows without any prompting.
Daksse doesn't manage to clinch there - Heal circles away.
Heal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Heal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Daksse stuffs the takedown attempt from Heal. Heal gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Heal gets a double leg takedown into Daksse's guard.
Daksse kicks Heal off and gets to his feet.
Heal slips a straight right by Daksse.
Heal scores with a body shot.
Heal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daksse.
Heal thinks about countering with a head kick.
Heal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daksse swivels and escapes.
Heal throws a low kick but Daksse avoids it.#CL#
Heal takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bit of stalling here from Heal.
#T4#
Daksse prevents Heal from breaking the clinch.
Heal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Heal has Daksse pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Daksse manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Heal breaks from the clinch.
Daksse tries to clinch but Heal is having none of it. #CL#
Heal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Heal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Heal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Daksse.
A hook to the body from Heal.
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 Jake Heal will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Heal lands a nice shot to the body.
Daksse shoots in for a takedown but Heal shows good takedown defense.
Heal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daksse is fending him off so far but Heal persists. Nope, Daksse circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Heal has closed the distance and engaged Daksse in a clinch.
Daksse keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Heal's efforts to push away.
Heal fails to pull guard.
Daksse tries to pull guard but Heal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Heal pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Heal controlling from the top position.
Daksse is breathing heavily.#T1#
Heal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Heal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU#
Heal decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Daksse, up you get!
Daksse looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Heal is fending him off so far but Daksse persists. Nope, Heal circles away and we're back to standing.
Heal is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jake Heal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mido Daksse.
Daksse blocks a head kick by Heal.
Heal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Heal closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Heal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Heal changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Daksse fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Heal lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3#
Heal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daksse paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daksse fails with a takedown attempt.
Heal scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Heal lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL#
Heal pushes Daksse up against the cage in a clinch.
Heal tries to break free but Daksse pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Heal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Heal decides to pull guard.
Daksse preventing the sweep.
Heal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daksse manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Daksse can do anything to dispel that myth.
Heal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Daksse works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Heal forces his way into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heal trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Heal dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Heal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Daksse in his tracks.
A head kick misses from Daksse.
Heal tries to counter with a takedown but Daksse is quick to defend against it.
Daksse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Heal stuffs the takedown.
Heal is looking to clinch.
Heal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daksse sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Heal somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heal tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daksse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Daksse tries to clinch but Heal moves out of range.
Daksse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Heal fails to land the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daksse! But no joy.
Heal tries to clinch but Daksse is having none of it.
Daksse wants to clinch.
Heal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Daksse as Heal shoots in.
Daksse is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Heal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heal circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
Heal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daksse swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daksse is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick misses from Heal.
Daksse slaps away a takedown attempt from Heal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Heal misses with an attempted mid kick.
Daksse wants to counter with a clinch but Heal pushes him away.
Daksse is looking to clinch but Heal is avoiding it.
Daksse dives in and grabs Heal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Heal pushes down on Daksse's head and hops out.
Jake Heal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heal has a takedown stuffed.
Daksse now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Daksse shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Heal fails with the takedown.
Daksse circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Heal closes the distance and clinches.
Daksse tries for a takedown. No joy.
Heal throws a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Heal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Heal tries for a takedown but Daksse manages to get underhooks.
Daksse working hard to break the clinch.
Heal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Heal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daksse can do to turn this around?#T4##TD#
Heal pulls Daksse into guard.
Daksse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heal is keeping the position for now.
Daksse wants to control from the top but Heal keeps moving.
Daksse really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Heal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Heal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daksse is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Heal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Heal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Heal 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 30:26
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Heal! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Scotland tries for a takedown but Pills sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pills tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Scotland manages to circle out of the way.
Scotland lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#TD#
Pills darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Scotland has his hands clasped together around Pills's back. He's all about the action.
Let's hope that Scotland has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pills wants to control but Scotland is keeping him busy.
Scotland is positioning himself well to prevent Pills advancing to mount.
Pills is thwarting Scotland's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Scotland is staying active underneath Pills, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pills prevents Scotland from improving his position.
Pills is looking to take a break and control but Scotland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scotland gets back to full guard.
Pills is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Scotland working for a triangle but Pills defends it easily.
Pills has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pills wants to control from the top but Scotland keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Scotland is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pills knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scotland on the ground.
Scotland looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Scotland lands with a right hand.
Scotland darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Pills closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scotland regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pills won't allow Scotland to sweep him here.
Scotland controlling Pills's posture.
Scotland is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Scotland has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Scotland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pills's guard. #REVB#
Scotland passes into half guard.
Scotland seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4##SUB2#
Scotland is looking for a kimura here.
Pills wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scotland is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Scotland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Pills's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Scotland takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Pills has Scotland pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pills pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Scotland tumbling to the mat - Pills dives into Scotland's guard.
Scotland wants to sweep here but Pills controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Scotland is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pills defends well.
Scotland controlling Pills's posture.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Scotland keeping moving, preventing Pills from controlling successfully.
Scotland controlling the position.
Scotland tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Scotland looking for a guillotine here but Pills defends easily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Pills got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scotland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pills has managed to get both his arms back between Scotland's legs - danger averted.
Scotland thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pills displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scotland.
Scotland throws a wild body kick that Pills sees coming a mile off.
Scotland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pills swivels and escapes.
Pills seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Scotland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Joe Pills has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Scotland.#CL2#
Scotland clinches up with Pills and pushes him back against the cage.
Scotland has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pills avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Scotland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Pills is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Scotland to keep the fight standing.
Pills tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Scotland smiles and moves away.
Scotland looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pills is fending him off so far but Scotland persists. Nope, Pills circles away and we're back to standing.
Pills went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Pills throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Scotland was covering up waiting for the punch and Pills finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Scotland manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Pills looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Scotland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scotland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pills went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Scotland digs a good hook to Pills's body.
Some wild striking there from Scotland.
Scotland throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scotland scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Left hook, right uppercut from Scotland. #CL2#
Scotland closes the distance and clinches.
Scotland gets underhooks to prevent Pills's takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Scotland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Pills's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Scotland shoots in but no luck this time.
Scotland closes the distance and clinches up with Pills, looking for a takedown. Scotland pushes Pills against the cage but Pills circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Pills was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Scotland throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pills keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Joe Pills has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Scotland.
Scotland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mark Scotland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scotland shoots in for a takedown but Pills shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Pills closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Scotland moves into full guard.
Scotland is looking to stand up but Pills isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Pills content to stall in guard here.
Pills trying to control the position from guard on top but Scotland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scotland controlling Pills's posture.
Scotland keeping moving, preventing Pills from controlling successfully. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Scotland is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pills is controlling him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Scotland working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mark Scotland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scotland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Scotland has Pills up against the cage in a clinch.
Pills changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Scotland fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pills shoots in but no luck this time.
Scotland looks for a takedown but Pills sprawls well.#T3#
Scotland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pills gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Scotland counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Scotland.
Scotland is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pills gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Scotland is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Scotland jumps guard.
Pills 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. #SUB2#
Scotland has his foot on Pills's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pills works his way back into a safe position though.
Scotland looking to control.
#T4#
Mark Scotland has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pills 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.
Scotland controls Pills momentarily but Pills frees himself.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scotland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pills is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Joe Pills has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mark Scotland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Scotland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pills sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Scotland.
Well Scotland 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Scotland! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Mayer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marcus unleashes a big counter combination but Mayer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Marcus has managed to clinch.
Mayer has a couple of punches blocked by Marcus.
Marcus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mayer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Marcus moves forwards but Mayer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marcus fails with a takedown attempt.
Mayer tries to land a leg kick but Marcus saw it coming and moves away.
Marcus ducks under a wild hook from Mayer.
Mayer connects with the punch.
Mayer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marcus on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Marcus pushes Mayer up against the cage in a clinch.
Marcus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mayer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Deacon Mayer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Marcus.
Mayer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Marcus is keeping busy.
Mayer struggles to land a body shot inside as Marcus controls his hands.
Mayer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Mayer scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Mayer.
A short uppercut from Marcus.
Mayer stalling in the clinch but Marcus improves position. #BC2#
Marcus breaks from the clinch.
Marcus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mayer.
Marcus slips under a jab.
Marcus wants to counter the offense by Mayer and move into the clinch position.
Marcus moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Mayer gets tackled into the cage by Marcus. Marcus maintains the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Marcus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marcus tries to land knees in the clinch but Mayer avoids the damage to the body.
Mayer trying to stall but Marcus improves his position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marcus as Mayer tries to tie him up.
Mayer gets underhooks to prevent Marcus's takedown attempt.
Mayer working aggressively here.
#T2##BC2#
Marcus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mayer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good exchange - Mayer coming out on top.
Mayer tries to clinch up but Marcus circles away and keeps his distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Deacon Mayer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayer tried to score with a low kick but Marcus checks it.
Marcus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mayer throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick from Mayer misses.
Marcus tries to counter by closing the distance.
Marcus slips under a jab.
and Mayer counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Marcus! He's just covering up as Mayer starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deacon Mayer! |
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