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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Michaels drives through with a takedown into guard.
Michaels prevents Zhang Jr from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michaels is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Michaels prevents Zhang Jr from getting back to his feet.
Michaels showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zhang Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels sitting in guard here, content to control.
Michaels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Zhang Jr is trying to control the position but Michaels postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Michaels shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zhang Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Michaels with a nice head shot there.
Michaels 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.
Zhang Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Michaels controls the pace.
Michaels prevents Zhang Jr from getting back to his feet.
Michaels won't allow Zhang Jr to sweep him here. #SU#
Michaels stands up and waves to Zhang Jr to follow him.
Zhang Jr connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Darren Michaels has been cut.#T2#
Zhang Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Michaels sprawls well. Michaels wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zhang Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Michaels avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zhang Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Michaels swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zhang Jr tries to clinch there but Michaels circles away.
Michaels throwing a counter right hand but Zhang Jr manages to avoid it.
Zhang Jr moves in looking to clinch but Michaels pushes him off.
Zhang Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Michaels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Frank Zhang Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Michaels shoots for a takedown but Zhang Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zhang Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Michaels.#CL2#
Zhang Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zhang Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Michaels is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zhang Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Michaels is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhang Jr missing with knees to the body.
#T3#
Michaels blocks an elbow strike from Zhang Jr.
Zhang Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Michaels blocks an elbow strike.
Zhang Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Michaels blocks with his arms.
Zhang Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Michaels has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD#
Michaels jumps guard.
#ES#
Michaels uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Zhang Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zhang Jr looks winded!#CL#
Michaels fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zhang Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Michaels has Zhang Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Zhang Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zhang Jr gets underhooks to prevent Michaels's takedown attempt.
Michaels tries to work over Zhang Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Zhang Jr misses with a body punch.
Michaels stalling in the clinch but Zhang Jr improves position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zhang Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Michaels taking a breather.
Zhang Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Michaels is defending well for now.
Zhang Jr lands an elbow inside that Michaels shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhang Jr lands with a left to the head.
We've been informed that Zhang Jr has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#BC2#
Zhang Jr breaks the clinch.
Zhang Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Michaels throws a push kick but Zhang Jr slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Zhang Jr darts in and clinches Michaels up against the cage.#BC2#
Zhang Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zhang Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Zhang Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darren Michaels's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Zhang Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Zhang Jr is looking to clinch.
Michaels looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Michaels gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zhang Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michaels is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zhang Jr.
Michaels shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zhang Jr defends it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhang Jr! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhang Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Michaels looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zhang Jr!
Zhang Jr looks to move to half guard but instead Michaels has passed into mount! Damn!#T1#
Zhang Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zhang Jr tries to hold on but Michaels pushes him away.
Zhang Jr wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Good control from Michaels.
Zhang Jr is covering up but some of the strikes from Michaels are getting through and doing damage.
Zhang Jr trying to get back to his feet but Michaels is in full control for now.
Michaels trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Zhang Jr doesn't escape. #T2#
Zhang Jr is trying to stand back up.
Good control from Michaels.
Zhang Jr manages to reverse the position and now he's in Michaels's guard. Nice work there by Zhang Jr.
Michaels is trying to keep Zhang Jr in close.
#T3#
Michaels is pulling down on Zhang Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Zhang Jr, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Michaels looking for a guillotine here but Zhang Jr defends easily.
Zhang Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zhang Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zhang Jr wants to stand but Michaels is controlling his posture from full guard.
Michaels definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Michaels has his foot on Zhang Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zhang Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Zhang Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zhang Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Michaels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhang Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Michaels. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zhang Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zhang Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Michaels is retaining full guard.
Zhang Jr is fighting to break Michaels's control of his arms but Michaels is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Darren Michaels overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zhang Jr throws an elbow that misses. Michaels uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zhang Jr's guard. Nice move by Michaels!#REVR#
Michaels 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Michaels dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darren Michaels's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds 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#
Zhang Jr with a poor takedown
and Michaels counters with a left and a right that stings Zhang Jr. #TD#
Michaels closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zhang Jr to the mat! Zhang Jr manages to get full guard.
Michaels controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zhang Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Michaels is one step ahead there. #SU#
Michaels decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zhang Jr, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Michaels.
Zhang Jr wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
Zhang Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zhang Jr seems a little lost for a moment, as Michaels dominates the positioning.
Zhang Jr is looking to get back to his feet here but Michaels is keeping cool and he's managed to take Zhang Jr's back.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Michaels tightening his grip on Zhang Jr, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Zhang Jr is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Michaels gets his way!
Michaels slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T3#
Zhang Jr is trying to stand back up.
Michaels controlling well, preventing Zhang Jr from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Zhang Jr preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Michaels.
Michaels struggling to land strikes to the head as Zhang Jr covers up.
What can Zhang Jr do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Zhang Jr is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4##SUB#
Michaels is persistently looking for the submission but Zhang Jr is defending it well.
Zhang Jr is really stuck here.
Michaels is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Michaels lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Michaels showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Michaels 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Michaels!
Darren Michaels decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Frank Zhang Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Someone drugged the water'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Zhang Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Lewis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lewis looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Zhang Jr rushes Lewis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lewis wants a takedown.
#BC#
Zhang Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Zhang Jr clinches up with Lewis and pushes him back against the cage.
Zhang Jr is working for takedown but Lewis is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Zhang Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lewis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lewis shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Zhang Jr rushes Lewis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zhang Jr lands a damaging elbow.
Zhang Jr stalls.
Zhang Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhang Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zhang Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T1#
A knee to the head by Zhang Jr.
Zhang Jr lands a body shot.
Lewis letting Zhang Jr take a breather here.
Zhang Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lewis's face.
Zhang Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zhang Jr landing knees to the head.
Zhang Jr avoiding damage.
Knees to the body from Zhang Jr.
Zhang Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zhang Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhang Jr working Lewis over with knees to the body.
Zhang Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zhang Jr lands a body punch.
Zhang Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Lewis takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC#
Zhang Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Zhang Jr closes the distance and pushes Lewis back into the cage.
Zhang Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Zhang Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Zhang Jr.
Zhang Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Zhang Jr. #BC#
Zhang Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zhang Jr shoots in for a takedown but Lewis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Zhang Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Zhang Jr closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Zhang Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zhang Jr tries to clinch but Lewis is having none of it. #TD#
Lewis tries to sprawl but Zhang Jr drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lewis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3##SU#
Zhang Jr stands up and beckons Lewis to join him on the feet.
Zhang Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Lewis circles away.
Zhang Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lewis replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Zhang Jr blocks it well.#CL#
Zhang Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zhang Jr lands a knee to the head.
Zhang Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zhang Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Zhang Jr tries a knee to the head but Lewis blocks it.
Zhang Jr with a knee to the head.
Lewis takes an elbow to the temple.
Zhang Jr effectively controlling the action here.
Lewis fails to pull guard.
#T4##BC#
Zhang Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zhang Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lewis defends it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Zhang Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zhang Jr avoiding damage.
Zhang Jr keeps control of Lewis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Zhang Jr.
Zhang Jr lands an elbow inside.
Lewis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Zhang Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Zhang Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Zhang Jr pushes Lewis up against the cage in a clinch.
Zhang Jr lands a knee to the body.
Zhang Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Zhang Jr lands a left hand.
Zhang Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lewis up against the cage.
Zhang Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zhang Jr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lewis takes a knee right on the jaw!
#ROC#
Lewis is rocked!#BC#
Zhang Jr breaks from the clinch.
Lewis is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhang Jr finish him?
Zhang Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lewis seems to have recovered his senses.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhang Jr connects with a superb combination that knocks Lewis out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Zhang Jr before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Lewis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank Zhang Jr!
Frank Zhang Jr bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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