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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weerasethakul throws a big shot that misses.
Weerasethakul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gardner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jab by Weerasethakul.
Gardner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Weerasethakul misses with an elbow strike.
Weerasethakul with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Weerasethakul tries a knee to the head but Gardner blocks it.
Gardner blocks an elbow strike.
Weerasethakul wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gardner has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weerasethakul is trying to break the clinch but Gardner has him pressed against the cage.
Weerasethakul scores with a knee to the head.
Gardner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Weerasethakul pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Weerasethakul misses with an elbow strike.
Gardner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weerasethakul backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weerasethakul can't break the clinch.
Gardner gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Weerasethakul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gardner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gardner won't allow Weerasethakul to sweep him here.
Gardner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Weerasethakul is trying to control the position but Gardner postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardner is in close to Weerasethakul's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gardner controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Gardner 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Weerasethakul throws a nice looking combination but Gardner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gardner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Weerasethakul misses with an uppercut.
Weerasethakul throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gardner with the counter takedown but Weerasethakul avoids it easily.
Gardner changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Weerasethakul looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gardner happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gardner connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Weerasethakul some visible discomfort.
Gardner is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Weerasethakul will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Weerasethakul tries to bench press Gardner off him but Gardner keeps the position.
Gardner taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gardner.
Weerasethakul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gardner taking a breather here.
Weerasethakul on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Weerasethakul tries to get out of the position.
Weerasethakul holds on to Gardner's head and controls the position momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gardner slows the pace down.
Gardner lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Weerasethakul down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bukaw Weerasethakul will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Weerasethakul missing with a left hand there. Gardner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weerasethakul throws a head kick that misses.
Weerasethakul keeps Gardner at a distance using the push kick.
Weerasethakul closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gardner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Weerasethakul did well to prevent Gardner getting side control.
Gardner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Weerasethakul is looking to improve his position.
Callum Gardner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gardner not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weerasethakul is trying to maintain the position but Gardner is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Gardner is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Yet more stalling tactics from Gardner.
Weerasethakul is looking for a sweep. Gardner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gardner slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Weerasethakul cracks Gardner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bukaw Weerasethakul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weerasethakul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weerasethakul tries to clinch up
and Gardner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gardner.
Gardner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardner stopping the sweep attempt from Weerasethakul.
Gardner stays in close to Weerasethakul's body and controls the position.
Weerasethakul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gardner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Weerasethakul misses with a body shot
and Gardner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner prevents Weerasethakul from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gardner controlling the action here.
Gardner passes to full mount!
Gardner content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gardner with shots to the head and body - Weerasethakul looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weerasethakul tries to reverse the position but Gardner maintains control.
Weerasethakul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gardner controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Gardner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gardner fails with a takedown attempt.
Callum Gardner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weerasethakul dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gardner. That did some damage!
Weerasethakul scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gardner doesn't seem bothered though.
Gardner has a takedown stuffed.
Weerasethakul rushes Gardner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Weerasethakul looking to throw knees to the head but Gardner is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner has Weerasethakul pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gardner pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Weerasethakul tumbling to the mat - Gardner dives into Weerasethakul's guard.
Gardner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weerasethakul is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Weerasethakul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gardner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gardner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Weerasethakul's guard.
Weerasethakul tries to roll over but Gardner keeps him under control.
Gardner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gardner is continuing to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Weerasethakul is trying to stand back up but Gardner is controlling him
Gardner is thwarting Weerasethakul's attempts to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Well, if Gardner is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bukaw Weerasethakul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weerasethakul throws a head kick that misses
and Gardner counters with a shoot takedown. Weerasethakul fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Weerasethakul's guard.
Gardner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Weerasethakul throws a poor cross that misses
and Gardner counters with a single leg into guard. Weerasethakul didn't expect that.
Gardner controlling from the top position.
Weerasethakul 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.
Gardner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gardner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Callum Gardner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gardner 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Callum Gardner!
Callum Gardner bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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