 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
SKyy gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
SKyy manages to pull guard.
Benton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
SKyy has momentary wrist control but Benton slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
SKyy is looking for a triangle but Benton pushes his legs off easily.
Benton landing some decent shots from guard.
Benton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Benton landing some decent shots from guard.
Benton postures up and lands a big shot to SKyy's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
SKyy looking to control.
#T1#
Benton landing some decent shots from guard.
Benton throws a big right hand that misses.
Benton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benton distracts SKyy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Benton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Benton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Benton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Benton postures up and lands a big shot to SKyy's brow.
Benton postures up in SKyy's guard and throws a big left but SKyy blocks it.
SKyy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Benton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for SKyy on the ground.
SKyy has momentary wrist control but Benton slips an elbow through the middle.
Benton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benton really is a fat lump.
Benton connects with a couple of short punches.
Benton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Benton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of SKyy's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
SKyy looks winded!
Benton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Benton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Benton throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Benton is looking to work some ground and pound but SKyy has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Benton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
SKyy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Benton. #T3#
SKyy has momentary wrist control but Benton slips an elbow through the middle.
Benton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Benton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Benton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Benton working some strikes from top position.
Benton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Benton chips away with some ground and pound.
SKyy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Benton throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benton lands a couple of elbows.
Benton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Benton is working SKyy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Benton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Benton's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Benton lands a couple of digs.
Benton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of SKyy's head.
Benton chips away with some ground and pound.
Benton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Benton throwing strikes but missing.
Benton scoring with some ground and pound.
SKyy has momentary wrist control but Benton slips an elbow through the middle.
Benton lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Benton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of SKyy's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benton works over SKyy with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrus Benton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Benton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. SKyy quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Benton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but SKyy sees it coming and defends easily.
Cyrus Benton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Benton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so SKyy is just riding it out for now. Benton eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Benton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so SKyy is just riding it out for now. Benton eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Benton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##SUB#
Benton looking for a submission but SKyy manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Benton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that SKyy can do to turn this around?
Benton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Benton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
SKyy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Benton.
Benton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benton distracts SKyy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Benton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
SKyy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Benton.
Benton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Benton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
SKyy takes the fight into the clinch.
Benton lands an elbow inside.
SKyy is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Benton jumps guard.
#T3#
Benton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
SKyy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Benton's guard.
SKyy wants to control from the top but Benton keeps moving.
SKyy looking to sit in guard and control but Benton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Benton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
SKyy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Benton.
SKyy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
SKyy is breathing heavily.
Benton throwing strikes but missing.
Benton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of SKyy's head.
Benton scoring with some ground and pound.
SKyy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Benton.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benton cracks SKyy with a solid left hand.
Benton distracts SKyy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Benton working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrus Benton dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Benton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee asks Benton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Benton prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Benton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but SKyy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Benton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
SKyy parries the strikes from Benton easily there. Benton is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable SKyy to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Benton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Benton works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB#
Benton is trying to get an arm triangle but SKyy is defending well.
Benton lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Benton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Benton is trying to get an arm triangle but SKyy is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benton sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but SKyy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Benton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Benton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Benton fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB#
Benton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Benton scoring with punches from side control.
Vernon SKyy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB#
Benton swings around for an armbar but SKyy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Benton's guard.
SKyy trying to control but Benton is working from the bottom.
Benton trying to control the position.
SKyy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Benton keeping moving, preventing SKyy from controlling successfully. #T4#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
SKyy has gone for a leg lock! Benton slips out almost immediately though and dives into SKyy's guard.#REVR#
Benton throws a strike but SKyy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cyrus Benton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benton is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cyrus Benton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Benton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyrus Benton!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
SKyy has managed to clinch.
SKyy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
SKyy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Thompson closes the distance and pushes SKyy back into the cage.
Thompson prevents SKyy from breaking the clinch.
SKyy wants a takedown.
Alonso Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vernon SKyy.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but SKyy blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Thompson breaks the clinch.
SKyy looks to land a body kick but Thompson moved away.#CL2#
Thompson gets tackled into the cage by SKyy. SKyy maintains the clinch.
SKyy tries to circle away but Thompson has him pinned against the cage.#T1##BC#
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
SKyy closes the distance and clinches.
SKyy has had enough of the clinch but Thompson keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD2#
SKyy lands a left and a right that send Thompson crashing to the mat, dazed. SKyy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Thompson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Alonso Thompson has been cut.
SKyy grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Thompson takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! SKyy cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vernon SKyy!
|
|
|
|
Event:
QFC Tournament 832 Round 2
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1#
A jab from Dover finds it's way through SKyy's defenses.
SKyy has his takedown stuffed
and Dover counters with a stiff right hand.
Dover throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dover lands a lovely overhand right.
Dover connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Dover misses the target.
SKyy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dover was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dover throws out a powerful jab.
SKyy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dover throws an uppercut from half a mile away. SKyy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
SKyy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dover circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dover scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. SKyy doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
SKyy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dover sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten SKyy somewhat.
Dover lands with a straight right. SKyy didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Donk. Dover catches SKyy right on the button with a cross.
Dover is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by SKyy.
Dover pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dover lands with a good body shot.
Dover stuns SKyy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
SKyy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Decent striking displayed by Dover there.
A big left from Dover misses.
SKyy tries to clinch but Dover moves out of range.
SKyy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
SKyy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dover throws out the jab.
Douglas Dover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dover jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T2#
Dover sizes up SKyy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Douglas Dover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
SKyy tries to bum rush Dover with a series of wild strikes but Dover uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dover scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. SKyy doesn't seem bothered though.
Dover fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. SKyy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dover lands a nice hook to SKyy's body. SKyy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dover scores with a body shot.
Dover wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dover throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dover dips to his left and cracks SKyy with an uppercut!
Dover cracks SKyy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dover throws a jab but it's blocked by SKyy.
SKyy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dover lands a glancing blow to the side of SKyy's head.
A cross from Dover lands.#T3#
SKyy has his takedown stuffed
letting Dover counter with a right hand.
Douglas Dover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vernon SKyy.
Nice body punch from Dover.
Dover slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dover cracks a nice hook into SKyy's ribs.
Horrible takedown attempt by SKyy or perhaps it was just good defense by Dover, which made it look bad.
SKyy looks winded!
SKyy fails with the takedown
and Dover counters with a left to the body.
Dover throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent SKyy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
SKyy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dover lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
SKyy takes one to the side of the head.
#T4#
Dover connects with a body shot that sends SKyy's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dover lands a jab to the nose.
SKyy throws a series of punches but Dover moves out of range.
It looked like Dover was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from SKyy.
Dover throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dover is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
SKyy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dover ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
SKyy shoots in for a double leg but Dover sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dover changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dover bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps SKyy's head backwards.
Dover paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dover works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Dover. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dover.
Dover stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Dover dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A jab lands there for Dover.
Dover scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. SKyy doesn't seem bothered though.
Dover keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dover stuffs the takedown.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but SKyy might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dover has got the better of the exchanges.
Dover lands a nice looking body shot.
Dover lands with a right hand.
SKyy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dover scores with a nice head shot.
Dover 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.
Dover is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that SKyy can do to turn this around?
Dover lands with a nice body punch.
Dover fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches SKyy on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
SKyy wants to clinch up but Dover keeps it at a distance.
Dover lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Douglas Dover is winning the standup battle so far.
SKyy has his takedown stuffed
and Dover makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
SKyy is breathing heavily.#T1#
SKyy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dover keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dover jabs SKyy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
SKyy tries to clinch up but Dover circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Dover on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
SKyy walks into a straight right hand from Dover.
Dover fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. SKyy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
SKyy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dover scores with a nice strike.
SKyy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dover counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Douglas Dover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vernon SKyy.
Dover scores with a nice right hand.
Dover fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Dover lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Dover scores with a jab.
Dover scores with a body shot.
SKyy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dover.
SKyy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dover thuds a left hand into SKyy's body.
SKyy is trying desperately to land a takedown but Dover is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for SKyy.
SKyy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
SKyy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
SKyy wants to clinch.
Dover cracks SKyy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
SKyy tries to move into range but Dover moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
SKyy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dover as he jumps to the side.
Dover connects with the punch.
SKyy ducks right into an uppercut from Dover.
SKyy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dover lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dover.
Dover scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
SKyy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dover connects with the punch.#T4#
Dover moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dover fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vernon SKyy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dover scores with a shot to the body.
Dover fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. SKyy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
SKyy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dover stuns SKyy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dover dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
SKyy wants to clinch.
Dover is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dover darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Dover dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dover throws a shot to the body.
SKyy dives in and grabs Dover's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dover pushes down on SKyy's head and hops out.
SKyy fails with the takedown
enabling Dover to counter with a crisp jab.
Dover lands a right hook to the body.
Dover connects with a body shot that sends SKyy's belly button to the back.
SKyy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dover pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces SKyy back to the cage. Dover follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
SKyy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dover.
Dover tests SKyy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dover fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from SKyy misses.
Dover cracks a nice hook into SKyy's ribs.#T1#
SKyy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
SKyy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dover paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dover jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dover lands with a cross.
Dover ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dover lands a jab to the nose.
SKyy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dover digs a good body shot into SKyy's ribs.
SKyy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dover lands with a nice body punch.
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!
SKyy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
SKyy takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Dover scores with a body shot.
Dover connects with the punch.
Dover lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
SKyy looks to land a combination but Dover avoids it well.
Dover fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dover connects with a body shot that sends SKyy's belly button to the back.
Dover lands with a straight right. SKyy didn't see that one coming.
SKyy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
SKyy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dover scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. SKyy doesn't seem bothered though.
Vernon SKyy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dover scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dover connects with a good right hand that stumbles SKyy. SKyy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Dover connects with a nice looking jab.
Dover fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dover fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches SKyy on the side of the head.
Dover fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
SKyy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
SKyy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from SKyy there as he acknowledges the shot.
SKyy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dover finds it's way round the side to connect with SKyy's head.
SKyy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dover connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed SKyy momentarily.
Dover lands a right hook to the body.
Dover lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dover lands a really nice looking cross but SKyy seems unphased.
#T4#
A shot to the liver by Dover. Beautiful body shot.
Dover throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent SKyy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dover throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dover lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
SKyy throws a head kick but Dover moves out of range.
Dover scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
SKyy walks into a left hand.
Dover throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck SKyy on the side of the head.
Dover ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dover getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
SKyy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dover scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. SKyy doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Dover showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dover 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Douglas Dover!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Douglas Dover!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Douglas Dover!
Douglas Dover wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
Event:
QFC Tournament 832 Round 1
Date: Feb 20, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Horvath clinches.
SKyy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Horvath is looking to break free of the clinch but SKyy has double underhooks. #TD#
Horvath pulls guard.
SKyy trying to control but Horvath is working from the bottom.
Horvath pulls SKyy in close to prevent any damage.
Horvath wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
SKyy stands up and waves to Horvath to follow him.
Horvath throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around SKyy's waist but SKyy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Horvath off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SKyy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Horvath.
SKyy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL#
Horvath pushes SKyy up against the cage in a clinch.
Horvath is trying to pull guard but SKyy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
SKyy wants to take the fight to the mat but Horvath manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
SKyy tries to circle away but Horvath has him pinned against the cage.
SKyy being controlled against the cage.
Nice body punch from Horvath.
SKyy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Horvath wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
SKyy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Horvath's efforts to push away.
Horvath keeps the fight in the clinch, despite SKyy's efforts to push away.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Horvath using the Thai plumb to throw knees but SKyy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
SKyy has Horvath pressed against the cage, preventing Horvath from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Horvath has SKyy pressed against the cage.
Horvath fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Horvath. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Horvath jumps into guard, dragging SKyy to the mat.
#SUB#
Horvath looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
SKyy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
SKyy wants to stand but Horvath is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
Horvath pulls SKyy in to control the position.
SKyy wants to control from the top but Horvath keeps moving.
Horvath wants to sweep but no luck.
Horvath seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
SKyy tries to stand but Horvath is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Horvath moves into range and clinches up with SKyy.
Horvath wants a takedown but no success here.
SKyy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
SKyy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Horvath smiles and moves away.
SKyy moves out of range of the body kick from Horvath.
SKyy unleashes a big counter combination but Horvath bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
SKyy shoots in but no luck this time.
SKyy shoots for a takedown but Horvath saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horvath lands a straight punch to the body, keeping SKyy at a distance.
SKyy stuffs the takedown attempt from Horvath. Horvath gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horvath avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horvath went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Horvath tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Horvath dominated that round.
That's time! Horvath's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
SKyy throws a right and a left that Horvath avoids nicely.
Horvath appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jason Horvath is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Horvath has closed the distance and engaged SKyy in a clinch.
#BC#
Horvath breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Horvath moves into the clinch.
Horvath is looking to take this one to the mat.
A right hand to the body from Horvath.
Horvath wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
SKyy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Horvath instigates a clinch.
Horvath pushes SKyy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Horvath successfully pulls guard.
#T1#
Horvath keeping moving, preventing SKyy from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
SKyy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Horvath pulls SKyy in close to prevent any damage.
SKyy prevents Horvath from getting back to his feet.
SKyy wants to control from the top but Horvath keeps moving.
Horvath is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that SKyy can do to turn this around?
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Horvath holds on and takes a little breather.
SKyy wants to control from the top but Horvath keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Horvath throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent SKyy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Horvath shoots in looking for a takedown but SKyy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Horvath's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
SKyy shoots and misses
and Horvath counters with a nice uppercut.
Horvath tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but SKyy defends well and Horvath ends up having to push SKyy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
SKyy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Horvath defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Horvath. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Horvath. No joy for SKyy on that attempt.
SKyy throws a right and a left that Horvath avoids nicely.
SKyy wants to clinch but Horvath slips to the side
and Horvath counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
Horvath closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horvath tries to pass the half guard into mount. SKyy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3##SUB#
Horvath is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, SKyy has managed to free his arm - good work.
SKyy is looking to control Horvath's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can SKyy avoid being mounted?#SU#
Horvath decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Horvath throws a leg kick but SKyy checks it.
Nice takedown defense from SKyy. No joy for Horvath on that attempt. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
SKyy misses with a few strikes there.
#TD#
Horvath closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SKyy struggling a bit here.
Horvath trying to control the position but SKyy is working away. #SUB#
Horvath goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, SKyy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Horvath's guard! Nice work there by SKyy!
SKyy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Horvath is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Horvath dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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#
SKyy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Horvath counters with a lovely shot to the body.
SKyy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Horvath swivels and escapes.
Horvath has a takedown stuffed.
SKyy shoots in looking for a takedown but Horvath manages to keep the fight standing, pushing SKyy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horvath drops down looking for a counter takedown but SKyy sprawls and moves away.
Jason Horvath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vernon SKyy.
SKyy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jason Horvath is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Horvath moves into range and clinches up with SKyy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SKyy keeps control of Horvath as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
SKyy is trying to force a seperation but Horvath has the dominant position.#T1#
Horvath is trying to push SKyy away but SKyy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
SKyy stops a takedown attempt from Horvath.
SKyy is trying to pull guard but Horvath has him pressed against the cage.
Horvath digs a right hand underneath SKyy's ribcage. SKyy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Horvath has SKyy pressed against the cage, preventing SKyy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Horvath goes for a takedown in the clinch but SKyy prevents it.
Horvath has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
SKyy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Horvath to keep the fight standing.
SKyy can't get the takedown.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Horvath is struggling to control the position.
SKyy fails to pull guard.
Horvath slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Horvath has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics SKyy uses from the top position.
SKyy trying to control but Horvath is working from the bottom.
Vernon SKyy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
SKyy won't allow Horvath to get back to his feet.
SKyy trying to control the position from guard on top but Horvath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
SKyy stopping the sweep attempt from Horvath.
Horvath managing to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
SKyy wants to control from the top but Horvath keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horvath will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Horvath tries to land a front kick but SKyy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
SKyy slaps away a takedown attempt from Horvath, before circling back to the center of the mat.
SKyy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Horvath tries to land a leg kick but SKyy saw it coming and moves away.
Horvath is trying hard to land a takedown here. SKyy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horvath takes a kick to the side of the head.
Horvath moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from SKyy! Horvath is out on his feet! SKyy rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Horvath is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Horvath is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vernon SKyy!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
