 |
Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Dalton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CL#
Dalton clinches up with Lintellz and pushes him back against the cage.
Lintellz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dalton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dalton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lintellz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lintellz stops a takedown attempt from Dalton.
#TD2#
Lintellz is trying to trip Dalton. He has hold of a leg but Dalton is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lintellz persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Dalton kicks Lintellz off and gets to his feet.
Dalton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lintellz is fending him off so far but Dalton persists. Nope, Lintellz circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mishon Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Lintellz gets a double leg takedown into Dalton's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dalton manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
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!
Lintellz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dalton is looking for a takedown.
Lintellz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Dalton breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Dalton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lintellz pinned against the cage. Lintellz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A head kick misses from Dalton.
Dalton stuffs the takedown.
Dalton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lintellz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dalton is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Lintellz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lintellz lands in his opponent's guard.
Dalton is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Dalton misses with a punch to the body.
#T2##TD2#
Lintellz gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dalton manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lintellz keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
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!
Dalton can't break the clinch.
Lintellz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD2#
Lintellz has clasped his hands together around Dalton's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dalton takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dalton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lintellz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lintellz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dalton defending well though.
Dalton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lintellz.
Lintellz throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dalton to regain full guard.
Dalton is trying to keep Lintellz in close.
Dalton wants to stand and escape but Lintellz is having none of it. #T3#
Dalton looking to control.
#SUB#
Lintellz is posturing up here but Dalton has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lintellz tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lintellz has to tap! Slick submission there by Dalton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mishon Dalton! |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Edwards clinches up with Atkin and pushes him back against the cage.
Edwards tries to land knees in the clinch but Atkin avoids the damage to the body.
Edwards tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Atkin avoids it.
Edwards is trying to pull guard but Atkin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Edwards prevents the takedown attempt.
Atkin lands a nice shot to the body.
Atkin wants to take the fight to the mat but Edwards manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Atkin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Edwards walks away with a smile on his face. Atkin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Atkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Atkin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Atkin has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Edwards is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Atkin yanks on the arm and Edwards is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Atkin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nate Atkin! |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Bolkvadze misses with the combination.
Bolkvadze tries to clinch up.
Spazz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Spazz clinches up against the cage.
Spazz digs a right hand into Bolkvadze's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bolkvadze's gas tank. #TD#
Spazz pulls guard effortlessly.
Spazz keeping full guard, as Bolkvadze tries to pass.
Spazz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bolkvadze manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Spazz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Spazz passes Bolkvadze's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bolkvadze trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Spazz manages to pass to mount!
Spazz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bolkvadze in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2#
Spazz working the ground and pound effectively.
Bolkvadze tries to hold on but Spazz pushes him away.
Spazz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Bolkvadze tries to improve his position but Spazz has taken his back! Spazz has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Bolkvadze tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Spazz pushes Bolkvadze away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Spazz! |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Reicher tries to clinch there but Ackley circles away.
Reicher misses with a few strikes there.
Reicher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Reicher closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Ackley pulls guard.
Ackley looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Ackley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reicher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ackley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reicher manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ackley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reicher keeping moving, preventing Ackley from controlling successfully. #T1#
Ackley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ackley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reicher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ackley has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Reicher wants to stand and escape but Ackley is having none of it.
Ackley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU#
Reicher is working an open guard so Ackley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Reicher tries to close the distance and clinch but Ackley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reicher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ackley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ackley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Ackley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Reicher sprawls well initially but Ackley persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ackley prevents Reicher from standing back up.
#T2#
Ackley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reicher's head. #SUB#
Ackley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reicher is just riding it out for now. Ackley eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Ackley seems to be looking for submissions.
Ackley is thwarting Reicher's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Ackley is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Reicher as he works his way to full guard.
#T3#
Ackley throws a big right hand that misses.
Reicher has Ackley pulled in close to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reicher is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Reicher cracks Ackley with a solid left hand.
Reicher distracts Ackley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ackley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Reicher content to stall in guard here.
Ackley wants to sweep here but Reicher controlling him for the moment.
Ackley looking to control.
Reicher with a nice head shot there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ackley is striking off his back. Reicher thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Reicher is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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 Nick Ackley will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ackley tries to clinch but Reicher is having none of it.
Reicher looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reicher works Ackley's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Ackley pushes Reicher up against the cage in a clinch.
Reicher is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Ackley manages to break the clinch.
Reicher misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Ackley clinches. #BC#
Ackley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reicher tries to bum rush Ackley with a series of wild strikes but Ackley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Reicher looks to move away, Ackley throws a big counter combo but Reicher just gets out of the way.
Reicher throws a series of punches but Ackley avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ackley shoots in and drives through. Reicher sprawls well.
A big left from Reicher misses.
Ackley tries to clinch up.
Reicher blocks a head kick by Ackley.
Reicher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Reicher.
#T1#
Ackley fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Reicher closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Reicher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reicher misses with a low kick.
#TD#
Ackley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Reicher did well to prevent Ackley getting side control.#ES2#
Reicher makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Reicher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jay Reicher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reicher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ackley was well out of range. Poor timing from Reicher.#TD2#
Reicher feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ackley looking to control.
#ES#
Ackley is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2##BC2#
Reicher breaks the clinch.
Ackley shoots in looking for a takedown but Reicher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ackley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Reicher throws a combination. Ackley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice uppercut lands for Reicher. That snapped Ackley's head back.
Reicher misses with a wild combination.
Ackley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reicher pinned against the cage. Reicher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Ackley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reicher throws a series of punches but Ackley moves out of range.
Ackley misses with a head kick.
Reicher lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Reicher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Reicher decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ackley pushes Reicher off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Ackley slips a jab and a cross from Reicher.
Reicher with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ackley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ackley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ackley wants it to stay on the feet.
Nick Ackley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reicher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ackley counters with a series of strikes. Reicher will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ackley slips a jab and a cross from Reicher.
Reicher sizes up Ackley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reicher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reicher swats away the attempt to clinch by Ackley.
Reicher unleashes a big counter combination but Ackley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ackley throws a leg kick
and Reicher counters with a two punch combo.
Reicher leaves Ackley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
A punch combination from Reicher misses.
Reicher misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reicher falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reicher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Ackley feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Ackley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Reicher is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ackley, into his guard. #REVB#
Nick Ackley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Reicher stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ackley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reicher changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Reicher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Reicher misses with a double jab.
Reicher throws a body shot but no joy.
Ackley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reicher is fending him off so far but Ackley persists. Nope, Reicher circles away and we're back to standing.
Ackley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reicher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reicher has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ackley finds it's way round the side to connect with Reicher's head.
Reicher misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Ackley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ackley is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Ackley. 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.#BC#
Ackley breaks from the clinch.
Reicher looks to land a combination but Ackley avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ackley doesn't manage to clinch there - Reicher circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reicher.
Ackley closes the distance and clinches up with Reicher, looking for a takedown. Ackley pushes Reicher against the cage but Reicher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1##TD2#
Reicher fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ackley sprawls well initially but Reicher persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ackley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Reicher scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ackley tries to get to full guard but Reicher has control of the leg. #SU2#
Reicher decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2#
Reicher gets a takedown into half guard.
Ackley has hold of Reicher's hands but Reicher slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reicher lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Reicher sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Reicher lands a nice short elbow.
Ackley taking some punishment here, with Reicher in his half guard. #SU2#
Reicher decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A leg kick checked by Reicher.
Reicher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Reicher or perhaps it was just good defense by Ackley, which made it look bad. #T3#
Ackley is looking to clinch.
Reicher lands a right hook to the body.
Reicher lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reicher.
Ackley tries to clinch but Reicher is having none of it. #TD2#
Reicher closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ackley 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!
Ackley moves in looking to clinch but Reicher pushes him off.
Reicher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ackley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reicher is looking to slow Ackley down with leg kicks.
Reicher is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ackley rather than just go for the knockout.
Reicher looks for the body kick but Ackley saw that one coming.
Ackley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reicher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ackley. #T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Reicher checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reicher misses with a wild combination.
Ackley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reicher's waist but Reicher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ackley off to one side.
Reicher throws a hook to the side of Ackley's head but Ackley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reicher circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Reicher counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ackley wants to get back to his feet but Reicher passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Reicher lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ackley is trying to escape back to his feet but Reicher uses the scramble to pass into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Reicher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reicher 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Reicher! |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Shigekiyo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spazz closes the distance and clinches up with Shigekiyo, looking for a takedown. Spazz pushes Shigekiyo against the cage but Shigekiyo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shigekiyo with the counter takedown but Spazz avoids it easily.
Shigekiyo scores with a jab to the body.
Spazz misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Shigekiyo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spazz's guard.
Shigekiyo trying to control but Spazz is working from the bottom.
Shigekiyo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shigekiyo postures up.
Shigekiyo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shigekiyo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spazz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spazz 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.
Shigekiyo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Spazz pushes a forearm under Shigekiyo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Shigekiyo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Babi Spazz! |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Spazz gets tackled into the cage by Callaghan Jr. Callaghan Jr maintains the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Callaghan Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spazz's brow.
Callaghan Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Spazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Callaghan Jr blocks it with crossed arms. #TD#
Spazz jumps guard.
Callaghan Jr postures up.
#SU2#
Callaghan Jr gets to his feet. Spazz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Spazz lands a nice hook to Callaghan Jr's body. Callaghan Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That kick from Spazz tenderised Callaghan Jr's leg. Callaghan Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spazz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spazz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Callaghan Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spazz somewhat.#TD2#
Callaghan Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Callaghan Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Spazz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Callaghan Jr has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Spazz prevents Callaghan Jr from moving into mount.
Callaghan Jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Callaghan Jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Callaghan Jr works to advance to full mount. Spazz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Callaghan Jr landing shots from mount. #SUB2#
Callaghan Jr is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Spazz has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Spazz!
Callaghan Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Spazz is standing up over Callaghan Jr. Callaghan Jr looks to escape but Spazz dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Callaghan Jr struggling a bit here.
Spazz grinds an elbow into Callaghan Jr's temple.
Spazz wants to control but Callaghan Jr is keeping him busy. #T3#
Spazz just content to control the position.
Callaghan Jr tries to buck Spazz off but Spazz is having none of it.
Callaghan Jr is trying to control Spazz's posture but Spazz avoids it.
Spazz has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Callaghan Jr!
Callaghan Jr gets back to half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Callaghan Jr is staying active underneath Spazz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Callaghan Jr wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Callaghan Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Callaghan Jr has hold of Spazz's hands but Spazz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Spazz wants to take a breather but Callaghan Jr is having none of it. #SU#
Spazz stands up from half guard.
Callaghan Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Callaghan Jr scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Callaghan Jr scoring with punches and elbows.
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 Billy Spazz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Spazz with a hook.
Spazz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spazz tries to close the distance and clinch but Callaghan Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Callaghan Jr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Callaghan Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Callaghan Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Callaghan Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Spazz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Spazz dives in and grabs Callaghan Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Callaghan Jr pushes down on Spazz's head and hops out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spazz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Callaghan Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spazz sprawls well. Spazz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Callaghan Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaghan Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Callaghan Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Spazz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Callaghan Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Spazz uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Spazz shoots in for a takedown but Callaghan Jr shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Callaghan Jr lands a front kick.
Callaghan Jr wants to clinch up but Spazz keeps it at a distance.
Spazz avoids a kick to the body.
Callaghan Jr throws a right and a left that Spazz avoids nicely.
Spazz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Callaghan Jr sprawls and moves away.
Spazz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Callaghan Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Callaghan Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Spazz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Callaghan Jr moves into the clinch.
Spazz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Callaghan Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Spazz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Spazz tries to clinch there but Callaghan Jr circles away.
Callaghan Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD2#
Callaghan Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Spazz!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Callaghan Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Spazz prevents Callaghan Jr from improving position. #SU2#
Callaghan Jr decides to stand back up. Callaghan Jr steps back and let's Spazz get back to his feet.
Spazz is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Callaghan Jr instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Callaghan Jr pulls Spazz into guard.
#T3#
Spazz chips away with some ground and pound.
Callaghan Jr looking to control.
Spazz trying to control the position from guard on top but Callaghan Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spazz being controlled here momentarily.
Let's hope that Callaghan Jr 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.#SUB#
Spazz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Spazz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Callaghan Jr is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Spazz enables Callaghan Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Spazz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Callaghan Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Callaghan Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Spazz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Spazz won't allow Callaghan Jr to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andrew Callaghan Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Callaghan Jr fails with the takedown.
Spazz wants to clinch up but Callaghan Jr keeps it at a distance.
Spazz lands a nice shot to the body.
Spazz has a takedown stuffed.
Callaghan Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spazz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Callaghan Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Spazz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Spazz has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Callaghan Jr off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billy Spazz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spazz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
Callaghan Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spazz counters with a nice uppercut.
Spazz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Callaghan Jr tries to avoid it but Spazz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Callaghan Jr to the ground. Callaghan Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Callaghan Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Callaghan Jr avoiding damage as Spazz throws knees to the body.
Spazz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Callaghan Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Spazz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spazz being controlled against the cage.
Spazz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Callaghan Jr smiles and moves away.
Callaghan Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Spazz shoots in but Callaghan Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Callaghan Jr feints the counter takedown.
Billy Spazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Spazz tries to clinch but Callaghan Jr moves out of range. #TD2#
Callaghan Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Callaghan Jr remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Spazz is looking to get back to his feet here but Callaghan Jr is keeping cool and he's managed to take Spazz's back.#SUB2#
Callaghan Jr has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T3#
Callaghan Jr keeps control of the position easily here as Spazz tries to buck him off.
Callaghan Jr lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Spazz.
Spazz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Callaghan Jr's guard. Nice work there by Spazz.
Callaghan Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Callaghan Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spazz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Spazz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Callaghan Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Callaghan Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Callaghan Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Callaghan Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Callaghan Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Spazz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Billy Spazz.
I think Spazz 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Billy Spazz! |
|
|
|
|
|
|
