 |
Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Valmer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Valmer trying to control the position but Urg is working away.
Urg is trying to improve his position.
Valmer is looking to take a break and control but Urg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valmer wants to take a breather but Urg manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Valmer.
Valmer wants to control from the top but Urg keeps moving. #T1#
Valmer distracts Urg with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Valmer trying to control but Urg is working from the bottom.
Valmer throwing strikes from guard but Urg blocks nicely.
Valmer looking to pass the guard.
Valmer stopping the sweep attempt from Urg.
Valmer chips away with some ground and pound.
Valmer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Valmer with a nice head shot there.
Valmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Urg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Valmer postures up and lands a big shot to Urg's brow.
Valmer postures up.
Valmer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valmer trying to control but Urg is working from the bottom.
Urg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Urg keeping moving, preventing Valmer from controlling successfully.
Valmer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Urg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valmer wants to control from the top but Urg keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Valmer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Valmer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Valmer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Valmer lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Urg down.
Valmer trying to control the position but Urg is working away.
Urg taking punishment in the form of punches.
#ROC2#
Urg is rocked!
Valmer lands a strong strike to the head of Urg. That's dazed him! Valmer looking to finish here. Urg is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Valmer lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Valmer!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Ahdoodi tries to clinch but Asashoryu moves out of range.
Asashoryu moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice cross by Ahdoodi.
Asashoryu moves away from the strike by Ahdoodi.
Asashoryu lands with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Ahmaid Ahdoodi has been cut.
Ahdoodi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asashoryu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Asashoryu.
Asashoryu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahdoodi.
Asashoryu connects with a high kick.
Asashoryu lands with a kick to the temple. Ahdoodi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ahdoodi scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as Asashoryu blocks the low kick.
Ahdoodi misses with an uppercut. Asashoryu saw that one coming.
Asashoryu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ahdoodi throws a series of punches but Asashoryu moves out of range. #T1#
Ahdoodi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asashoryu moves away.
Asashoryu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahdoodi. That did some damage!
Ahdoodi shoots in and drives through. Asashoryu sprawls well.#KD#
Asashoryu lands a big head kick that sends Ahdoodi tumbling to the mat! Asashoryu takes a step backwards and waves Ahdoodi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ahdoodi misses with a double jab.
We've been hearing reports that Asashoryu has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ahdoodi throws a jab when Asashoryu was well out of range.
Ahdoodi misses with a lunging right hand
and Asashoryu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Ahdoodi looks up at the clock. Bad move! Asashoryu lands a right hand from hell, dropping Ahdoodi. Asashoryu pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yokozuna Asashoryu!
After the fight, Yokozuna Asashoryu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Stahl looks to clinch #TD#
and Kuuqui counters with a shoot takedown. Stahl fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Stahl pushes Kuuqui off and scrambles back to his feet.
Stahl shoots in for a double leg but Kuuqui sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stahl misses with a takedown #CL#
and Kuuqui counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kuuqui.
Kuuqui is working for takedown but Stahl is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kuuqui stalling in the clinch.
Stahl leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stahl with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stahl looking to slow down the pace here.
Kuuqui drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stahl pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T1#
Stahl dives in and grabs Kuuqui's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuuqui pushes down on Stahl's head and hops out.
Roope Kuuqui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Stahl.#CL#
Kuuqui closes the distance and pushes Stahl back into the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Kuuqui has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kuuqui avoiding damage as Stahl throws knees to the body.
Stahl with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Roope Kuuqui has been cut.
Stahl tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Kuuqui has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stahl regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Kuuqui drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stahl manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kuuqui has Stahl in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Kuuqui working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stahl has passed into half guard!
#T2#
Kuuqui moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kuuqui is breathing heavily.
Stahl stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuuqui swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kuuqui has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stahl can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Kuuqui looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stahl forces his way into half guard.
Stahl is keen to just control but Kuuqui is a slippery customer.
Stahl working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Stahl seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kuuqui is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Magnus Stahl!
Roope Kuuqui was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations, sucker. I will be back and kick your 'fookin' butt. '.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Kuuqui misses with an attempted mid kick.
Henry doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuuqui circles away.
As Henry backs off Kuuqui throws a huge counter combo but Henry manages to avoid it all.#TD2#
Kuuqui closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Henry's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Kuuqui drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Kuuqui as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Henry screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Kuuqui! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Roope Kuuqui!
An intense looking Roope Kuuqui took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'There's no man alive who can beat me!'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Quinn closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Kuuqui has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Quinn clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Kuuqui looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Kuuqui is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Quinn is defending well though. Kuuqui let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Kuuqui looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Kuuqui is looking for the choke from the back position but Quinn is controlling his hands well.
Kuuqui avoiding Quinn 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Kuuqui is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Quinn defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Kuuqui working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T1#
Quinn trying to control the position but Kuuqui manages to sink in the hooks.
Quinn is holding onto Kuuqui's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#SUB2#
Quinn 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 Kuuqui gets his way!
Kuuqui missing with strikes from the back.
Quinn looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. #SUB2#
Kuuqui has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kuuqui is not going to allow Quinn to sit and survive in this position. #T2#
Quinn is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Quinn manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kuuqui's guard. Nice work there by Quinn.
#SUB2#
Kuuqui looking for a guillotine here but Quinn defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuuqui looks winded!
Quinn working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Kuuqui looking for a guillotine here but Quinn defends easily.
Quinn throwing strikes from guard but Kuuqui blocks nicely.
Quinn preventing the sweep. #T3#
Quinn lands a couple of elbows.
Kuuqui wants to improve his position but instead Quinn has moved into half guard.
Kuuqui is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Quinn scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Quinn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ground and pound from Quinn.
Quinn thows a huge punch but Kuuqui dodges it nicely.
Quinn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Quinn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kuuqui on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Quinn. #SUB#
Quinn is looking for a kimura here.
Kuuqui is trying to stand back up but Quinn is controlling him
#T4##SUB#
Quinn is looking for a kimura but Kuuqui is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Quinn to get the leverage.
Kuuqui tries to get to full guard but Quinn has control of the leg.
Kuuqui manages to get to full guard.
Quinn cracks Kuuqui with a solid left hand.
Quinn postures up.
#SUB2#
Kuuqui has his foot on Quinn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Quinn works his way back into a safe position though.
Quinn distracts Kuuqui with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Kuuqui throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Quinn landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roope Kuuqui dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Quinn forces Kuuqui back against the cage and clinches.
Kuuqui avoiding damage.
Quinn misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Quinn has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kuuqui clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Quinn trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T1#
Kuuqui is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Quinn is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kuuqui has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Quinn lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Quinn is trying to stick to Kuuqui's back but Kuuqui is turning into Quinn. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Quinn's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kuuqui.
Kuuqui loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuuqui trying to control but Quinn is working from the bottom.
Kuuqui stopping the sweep attempt from Quinn.
Quinn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuuqui trying to control the position from guard on top but Quinn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Quinn looking to control.
Kuuqui has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Quinn is proving hard to escape from.
Quinn pulls Kuuqui in close to prevent any damage.
Quinn looking to control.
Kuuqui trying to control the position from guard on top but Quinn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuuqui wants to get up but he can't break Quinn's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Quinn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuuqui is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuuqui wants to control from the top but Quinn keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
Quinn darts in and clinches Kuuqui up against the cage.#TD#
Quinn has Kuuqui pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Quinn pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kuuqui tumbling to the mat - Quinn dives into Kuuqui's guard.
Quinn preventing the sweep.
Quinn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuuqui is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kuuqui postures up.
Quinn keeping moving, preventing Kuuqui from controlling successfully.
Kuuqui throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Quinn trying to keep a closed guard but Kuuqui is proving a slippery customer.
Kuuqui lands a couple of digs.
Kuuqui trying to control the position from guard on top but Quinn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuuqui is in close to Quinn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kuuqui content to stall in guard here.
Quinn keeping moving, preventing Kuuqui from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anibal Quinn dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Quinn gets a clinch.
Kuuqui changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Quinn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kuuqui tries to score a power double leg takedown but Quinn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuuqui somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuuqui throws a series of punches but Quinn avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Quinn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Quinn misses with a head kick.
Quinn circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Quinn throws a leg kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Quinn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Quinn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Quinn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kuuqui avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kuuqui stops a takedown attempt from Quinn.
#TD2#
Kuuqui lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#T2#
Kuuqui is thwarting Quinn's attempts to control the position.
Kuuqui is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Quinn!
Kuuqui wants to take Quinn's back but he can't do it this time.
Kuuqui takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuuqui wants to get back to his feet but Quinn is holding on tight.
Quinn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Kuuqui working for a guillotine from mount but Quinn is in no mood to give up. #T3#
Quinn tries to hold on but Kuuqui postures up.
Kuuqui looking to control but Quinn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Quinn tries to hold on but Kuuqui postures up.
Kuuqui in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Quinn can't escape the position.
Kuuqui in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Quinn is trying desperately to improve position.
Quinn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Kuuqui landing shots from mount. #SUB2#
Kuuqui is working for a guillotine from mount but Quinn frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Kuuqui is working for a guillotine from mount but Quinn frees his head quite easily.
Kuuqui has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Quinn flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
#SUB2#
Kuuqui wants to finish this one by submission but Quinn is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kuuqui.
Kuuqui thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quinn tries to reverse the position but Kuuqui maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roope Kuuqui comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kuuqui 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roope Kuuqui!
Roope Kuuqui made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'There's no man alive who can beat me!'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Legend blocks a head kick by Ziskie.
Ziskie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ziskie misses with a head kick.
Legend swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Legend throws a series of punches but Ziskie moves out of range. #CL2#
Legend closes the distance and clinches.
Legend lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ziskie wants to get back to striking at distance but Legend won't allow it.
Ziskie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend cracks Ziskie with a nice body shot.
Legend scores with a shot to the side of Ziskie's head. #T1#
Legend prevents Ziskie from breaking the clinch.
Ziskie is trying to pull guard but Legend has him pressed against the cage.
Ziskie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice left hand lands by Legend .
Ziskie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Ziskie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Legend lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ziskie or not. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ziskie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Legend working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Legend .
Good body shot from Legend .
Legend lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ziskie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Legend pushes Ziskie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ziskie tries to pull guard but Legend won't allow it.
Ziskie blocks the elbow strike.
Legend lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Legend digs a right hand into Ziskie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ziskie's gas tank.
Ziskie jumps guard but Legend stands there with Ziskie around his waist. Ziskie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T4#
Legend pushes Ziskie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Legend as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Legend .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legend scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ziskie misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Legend dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ziskie throws a head kick but Legend moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Ziskie.
Legend takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL2#
Legend clinches with his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Legend .
Ziskie is looking to break free of the clinch but Legend has double underhooks.
Legend lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend digs a right hand into Ziskie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ziskie's gas tank.
Legend lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ziskie backwards. #T1#
Ziskie wants to get back to striking at distance but Legend won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Legend .
Legend works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Legend .
Legend lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Legend - that landed with a thud.
Legend lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ziskie backwards. #T2#
Ziskie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Legend has him pressed against the cage.
Legend throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ziskie wants to get back to striking at distance but Legend won't allow it.
Legend lands with a right to the head.
Legend lands with a short shot to the head.
Legend lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ziskie backwards. #T3#
Ziskie takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Legend .
Ziskie is trying to pull guard but Legend has him pressed against the cage.
Ziskie tries to pull guard but Legend holds him up against the cage and eventually Ziskie drops back down to his feet.
Legend presses Ziskie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Ziskie working aggressively here.
Ziskie jumps guard but Legend stands there with Ziskie around his waist. Ziskie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Ziskie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Ziskie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legend scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Legend lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Legend showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Legend blocks a head kick by Ziskie.
A head kick by Ziskie misses
letting Legend counter with a right hand.
Legend blocks a head kick by Ziskie.
A head kick misses from Ziskie.
It seemed like Legend was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Legend scores with a hook.
Ziskie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Legend clinches up against the cage.
Legend lands with a light punch inside.
Ziskie misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend gets through Ziskie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Legend lands with a short shot to the head.
John Legend seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Legend lands a hook that snaps the head of Ziskie backwards.
Legend pushes off an throws an elbow but Ziskie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Legend scores with a shoulder strike.
Ziskie working hard to break the clinch.
Ziskie wants to get back to striking at distance but Legend won't allow it.
Legend lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ziskie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Legend has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Ziskie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Legend smiles and moves away.
Ziskie tries a head kick but it misses.
Philip Ziskie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ziskie lands a high kick!
Legend avoids the head kick by Ziskie.
Ziskie lands a head kick!
Ziskie throws a nice head kick!
Ziskie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Legend clinches up with Ziskie and pushes him back against the cage.
Ziskie jumps guard but Legend turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Legend blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
A short right from Legend on the inside.
Legend lands with a left to the head.
Ziskie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Ziskie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziskie is trying to force a seperation but Legend has the dominant position.
Legend lands a body shot.
Legend lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Legend lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Legend .
A short body shot lands from Legend as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Ziskie manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Ziskie.
Ziskie throws a head kick but Legend moves out of range.
As Ziskie backs off Legend throws a huge counter combo but Ziskie manages to avoid it all.
Legend throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ziskie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Philip Ziskie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ziskie throws a sloppy head kick and Legend moves out of range easily.
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!
Ziskie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Legend comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Legend winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Legend !
John Legend gave a mention to Oblivion Inc. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Philip Ziskie was interviewed post fight and said '"Throw up a finger if ya feel the same way"'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
