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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Conquest X: Beirn v Mentally
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Taylor goes for a double leg but Fisher avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fisher continues to drive forward.#TD#
Fisher gets a takedown into half guard.
Fisher lands with a punch from half guard.
Taylor has hold of Fisher's hands but Fisher slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fisher working the head and body with strikes.
Fisher 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.
Fisher controlling the action here.
Fisher is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Taylor has hold of Fisher's hands but Fisher slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fisher is trying to control. Taylor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Fisher is taking a breather. Taylor says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fisher 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.
Fisher working over Taylor with some ground and pound. Taylor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fisher is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fisher lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Taylor! More strikes land and this one is all over! Fisher jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Fisher!
An out of breath Donald Fisher thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Brzozowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brzozowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brzozowski misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brzozowski! #SUB2#
Smith goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Brzozowski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Smith but great work by Brzozowski.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Brzozowski decides to stand back up.
Brzozowski throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith with the counter takedown but Brzozowski avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brzozowski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brzozowski's guard.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith looks winded!#T1#
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Smith is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brzozowski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brzozowski has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Our spies down at at JAG Battle Gym inform us that Smith has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brzozowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU#
Brzozowski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
No joy there for Brzozowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brzozowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brzozowski swinging wildly here.
Smith with the counter takedown but Brzozowski avoids it easily.
Brzozowski throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
A combination from Brzozowski does no damage.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brzozowski did well to prevent Smith getting side control.#T3#
Smith trying to control the action but Brzozowski is working from the bottom.
Brzozowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Brzozowski is in trouble now - Smith has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Smith is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Brzozowski has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Brzozowski!
Brzozowski tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
Smith trying to control the position here.
Brzozowski postures up.
Smith 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.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith controls Brzozowski momentarily but Brzozowski frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartosz Brzozowski 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#
No joy there for Brzozowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brzozowski misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Brzozowski is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but Brzozowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brzozowski pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brzozowski wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brzozowski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brzozowski.
Brzozowski misses with a two punch combination.
Brzozowski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Brzozowski enables Smith to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brzozowski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Brzozowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brzozowski wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith trying to control but Brzozowski is working from the bottom. #ES#
Brzozowski manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Brzozowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Brzozowski.
Brzozowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Brzozowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Brzozowski misses with the head strike.
Brzozowski misses with some punches.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brzozowski lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brzozowski.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brzozowski to keep the fight standing.
A short right from Brzozowski on the inside.
Brzozowski pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Brzozowski. #T4#
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brzozowski to keep the fight standing.
Bartosz Brzozowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Smith.
A short right from Brzozowski on the inside.
Brzozowski misses with some punches.
Brzozowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Brzozowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brzozowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brzozowski has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brzozowski walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartosz Brzozowski 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#
No joy there for Brzozowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Brzozowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bartosz Brzozowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brzozowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Brzozowski misses with a wild combination.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Brzozowski misses with a wild combination.
Brzozowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brzozowski is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brzozowski throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Brzozowski wants to get back to his feet but Smith passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brzozowski regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Smith. #T1#
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brzozowski keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brzozowski wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith postures up in Brzozowski's guard and throws a big left but Brzozowski blocks it.
Brzozowski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Brzozowski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Brzozowski!#REVR#
Brzozowski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith is trying to control the position but Brzozowski postures up. #T3#
Smith seems keen to control Brzozowski's posture.#SUB2#
Smith working for a triangle but Brzozowski defends it easily.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Brzozowski from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brzozowski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Brzozowski is working away.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Smith thows a huge punch but Brzozowski dodges it nicely.
Brzozowski tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brzozowski is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Joe Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brzozowski wants to get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Brzozowski is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brzozowski misses with a wild combination.
Bartosz Brzozowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brzozowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bartosz Brzozowski.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brzozowski, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bartosz Brzozowski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Adamson tries to work over Coleman's front leg with a kick but Coleman checks it.
Coleman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Coleman closes the distance and pushes Adamson back into the cage.
Coleman misses with an elbow strike.
#TD2#
Adamson drags the fight down to the ground.
Coleman preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Adamson looking for subs off his back but Coleman has passed one foot through into half guard.
Adamson is trying to maintain the position but Coleman is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Adamson tries to get to full guard but Coleman has control of the leg.
Adamson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Adamson.
Adamson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Adamson passes to full mount!
Adamson content just to control the position here. #T2#
Adamson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Adamson controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Adamson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Coleman can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SU2#
Adamson get's back to his feet.#T3#
Adamson shoots in for a double leg but Coleman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Coleman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Adamson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Coleman is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Adamson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adamson.
Coleman is looking to counter the offense by Adamson and move into the clinch.
Don Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerry Adamson.
Adamson misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Coleman counters by moving into the clinch.
Coleman lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Gerry Adamson has been cut.
Coleman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Coleman misses with an elbow over the top.#T4##TD2#
Adamson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Coleman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Good control from Adamson.
Adamson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Coleman wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adamson biding his time, controlling Coleman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gerry Adamson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gerry Adamson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Coleman has Adamson up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Coleman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adamson blocks it with crossed arms.
Coleman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adamson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Adamson trying to land knees to the body.
Coleman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Adamson is trying to pull guard but Coleman has him pressed against the cage.
Adamson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Coleman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Coleman looking to slow down the pace here.
Coleman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Coleman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Adamson fails to pull guard.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD2#
Adamson jumps guard.
Adamson wants to sweep but no luck.
Adamson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Adamson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Adamson wants to sweep here but Coleman controlling him for the moment.
Adamson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Coleman tries to stand but Adamson is controlling from the bottom.
Adamson is pulling down on Coleman's head. It's preventing any offense from Coleman, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Adamson throws a wild body kick that Coleman sees coming a mile off.
Coleman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Adamson.#CL2#
Adamson closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Adamson pulls guard successfully.
Coleman is fighting to break Adamson's control of his arms but Adamson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gerry Adamson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adamson trying to control the position.
Adamson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Coleman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Adamson wants to control the position but Coleman says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T4#
Adamson gets full guard.
Adamson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Coleman postures up.
Coleman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Adamson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Adamson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerry Adamson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gerry Adamson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Coleman avoids the head kick by Adamson.
Adamson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Coleman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Adamson shoots for a takedown but Coleman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Adamson drives through with a takedown into Coleman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Adamson trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Adamson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Adamson gets to his feet. Coleman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Don Coleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coleman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Coleman leaves Adamson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Don Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerry Adamson.
Adamson shoots in for a takedown but Coleman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Adamson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Don Coleman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adamson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Coleman instigates a clinch.
Coleman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Adamson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Coleman has him pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Coleman.
Coleman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Coleman avoids a wild elbow strike from Adamson.
Knees to the body from Coleman.
Coleman working Adamson over with knees to the body.
Coleman lands an elbow inside that Adamson shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Coleman.
Coleman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Adamson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Coleman scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice elbow from Coleman.
I was talking to Coleman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Adamson takes a knee to the side of the body. #T3#
Coleman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Gerry Adamson's cut even more.
Coleman throws an elbow that misses.
Adamson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Coleman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Adamson letting Coleman take a breather here.
Adamson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Coleman prevents it.
Adamson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Coleman lands an elbow inside that Adamson shrugs off.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Coleman crunches a lovely knee into Adamson's ribcage.
Coleman lands an elbow inside that Adamson shrugs off.
Adamson takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T4#
Coleman lands an elbow that stopped Adamson in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Coleman.
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!
Adamson takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
The cut above Gerry Adamson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Don Coleman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Adamson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Coleman prevents it.
Don Coleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coleman lands a nice elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Adamson dodges an elbow strike from Coleman.
Coleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adamson can do to turn this around?
Coleman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Coleman.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Adamson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Coleman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gerry Adamson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Coleman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Coleman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Adamson 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerry Adamson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2020 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Rebel misses the target.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
A jab lands there for Rebel.
Rebel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rebel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Rebel there.
Rebel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith slips under a jab from Rebel.
Rebel just misses with a punch to the body.
Rebel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Rebel gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Smith is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). London Rebel!
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Event:
Round 2 pt 1
Date: Feb 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Taylor tries to bum rush Tarlah with a series of wild strikes but Tarlah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Tarlah dives in and scores a takedown into Taylor's guard.
Taylor wants to stand but Tarlah is controlling the position.
Taylor looks winded!
Tarlah scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tarlah postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tarlah controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarlah scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah is working Taylor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tarlah's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tarlah pushes down on Taylor's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Tarlah works his way into full mount!
Tarlah raining down hammerfists from mount.
Taylor has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The referee warns Taylor that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tarlah dominating with strikes here.#ROC#
Taylor is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Tarlah.
Taylor is still in real trouble! Can Tarlah finish him?
Taylor takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Tarlah's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balink Tarlah!
After winning the bout, Balink Tarlah thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Champion Series 155/185
Date: Feb 17, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Silva darts in and clinches Taylor up against the cage.
Silva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taylors head.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Taylor takes a shot to the head.
Taylor wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
I was talking to Silva's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taylors head. #ROC#
Taylor is rocked!
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Taylor is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva lands an elbow just above Taylor 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Leevan Taylor has been cut.
Taylor looks winded!
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Taylor with a big uppercut! Taylor tries to clinch up but Silva pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Taylor to the mat! Taylor covers up and Silva unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marco Silva!
Marco Silva was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Conquest IV:
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Kindzal shoots in and bounces Taylor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kindzal throwing strikes from guard but Taylor blocks nicely.
Kindzal throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Kindzal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kindzal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kindzal won't allow Taylor to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kindzal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kindzal works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Kindzal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kindzal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Taylor is controlling Kindzal's trapped leg to prevent Kindzal from advancing to side control.
Kindzal wants to pass to mount but Taylor is defending the position.
Taylor is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Taylor is looking for a sweep. Kindzal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Taylor looking for submissions off his back.
Kindzal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Taylor is not content to let Kindzal control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Taylor gets caught napping as Kindzal dives in and scores a takedown. Taylor manages to retain guard.#T3##SUB2#
Taylor is looking for a triangle but Kindzal pushes his legs off easily.
Kindzal preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor trying to keep a closed guard but Kindzal is proving a slippery customer.
Kindzal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taylor wants to sweep here but Kindzal controlling him for the moment.
Taylor looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Taylor dives in and grabs Kindzal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kindzal pushes down on Taylor's head and hops out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Kindzal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taylor is on top in guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abunazir Kindzal dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick by Kindzal misses #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Kindzal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Taylor seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kindzal is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Albert Taylor!
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Event:
SMASH: Archer vs Kung
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Horne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horne shoots in but Coleman avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Coleman darts in and clinches Horne up against the cage.
Coleman lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Mere Horne has been cut.
Horne really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Coleman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Horne up against the cage.
Coleman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horne is working for takedown but Coleman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Coleman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Horne tries for a takedown but Coleman manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mere Horne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman lands an elbow inside.
Coleman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Coleman is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Coleman lands an elbow inside.
Coleman is working the Thai clinch up against the cage. He yanks Horne's head to one side and delivers a picture perfect knee, right on the button! Boom! Down goes Horne! He's out! He's out! The fight is over, just like that!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Don Coleman!
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Event:
SMASH: Snow vs Solo
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Smith landing strikes.
Mandinos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mandinos dodges the ground and pound from Smith.#SUB2#
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mandinos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mandinos is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Smith in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Mandinos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Smith goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mandinos has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Smith but great work by Mandinos.#T2#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Smith is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Mandinos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Mandinos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Smith manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Mandinos seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Mandinos is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Smith has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Mandinos is in a lot of trouble! Smith is straining to finish and he's done it! Mandinos taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Smith!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Betner goes for a double leg but Coleman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Coleman continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Coleman has Betner up against the cage in a clinch.
Coleman stalling against the cage.
Coleman is struggling to control the position.
Betner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Coleman pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Coleman moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Betner is breathing heavily.
Coleman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Betner's defenses.
Coleman scores with a knee to the head.
#T1#
Coleman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nice elbow from Coleman.
Coleman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Harry Betner has been cut.
Coleman stalls.
Coleman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Coleman connects with a knee to the head.
Coleman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Betner up against the cage.
Coleman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Coleman lands an elbow just above Betner 's eye.
Betner being controlled against the cage.#T2#
Coleman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Betner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Betner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman lands an elbow inside that Betner shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Coleman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coleman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Betner's defenses.
Coleman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Coleman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Coleman just leaning against Betner, taking a breather.
Coleman connects with a knee to the head.
Coleman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Betner's defenses.
Coleman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Coleman is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Coleman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Don Coleman.#CL2#
Coleman clinches up against the cage.
Coleman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Coleman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Betner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Coleman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Coleman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Betner.
A bit of stalling here from Coleman.
#T4#
Coleman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Coleman receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Betner tries to score a body lock takedown but Coleman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Coleman lands an elbow that stopped Betner in his tracks for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Coleman.
Betner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Coleman controlling the action here for a moment.
Coleman leaning against his opponent.
The referee is keeping an eye on Coleman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Don Coleman.#CL2#
Coleman rushes Betner and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Coleman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Betner's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Coleman closes the distance and clinches.
Coleman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Betner is trying to pull guard but Coleman has him pressed against the cage.
Coleman slows down the pace here.
Betner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Betner blocks the elbow strike.
Coleman stalling the fight.
Coleman landing knees to the head.
Coleman lands an elbow inside.
Coleman lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Betner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Coleman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coleman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Coleman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T1#
A bit of stalling here from Coleman.
Coleman lands a knee to the head.
Coleman has Betner pushed against the cage.
Betner is trying to pull guard but Coleman has him pressed against the cage.
Don Coleman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Betner is working for takedown but Coleman is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Betner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Betner missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Coleman.
Betner blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Coleman.
Coleman stalls.
Coleman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Betner's defenses.
Betner dodges an elbow strike from Coleman.
#T2##TD#
Betner gets control of Coleman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Betner will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Betner has a closed guard, preventing Coleman from standing up.
Coleman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Betner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Betner is trying to keep Coleman in close.
Coleman tries to stand but Betner is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Coleman stands up and waves to Betner to follow him. #T3##CL2#
Coleman pushes Betner up against the cage in a clinch.
Coleman lands an elbow inside that Betner shrugs off.
Coleman connects with a knee to the head.
Coleman misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Coleman.
Coleman stalls.
Betner can't get the takedown.
Coleman lands an elbow inside.
Coleman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Betner's face.
Betner jumps guard but Coleman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Coleman lands a damaging elbow. #T4#
Coleman scores a nice knee to the body.
Coleman with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman with a knee to the head.
Betner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Coleman gets underhooks to prevent Betner's takedown attempt.
Coleman connects with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
Betner is rocked!
Coleman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oh Betner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coleman has Betner pushed against the cage.
Coleman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Coleman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Coleman lands a nice elbow.
Betner tries to pull guard but Coleman won't allow it.
Coleman connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Coleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harry Betner's cut.
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##CL2#
Coleman clinches up against the cage.
Betner is looking to control Coleman's arms but Coleman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Betner has his back to the cage.
Betner seems to have got his legs back now.
Betner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Betner fails to pull guard.
Coleman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Betner's defenses.
Coleman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Coleman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Coleman stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Coleman.
Coleman stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Don Coleman.#CL2#
Coleman clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coleman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Coleman throws an elbow that misses.
Coleman just leaning against Betner, taking a breather.
Coleman being controlled against the cage.
Coleman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Coleman stalling against the cage.
Coleman trying to land knees to the body.
Coleman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Coleman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Betner's face.
Betner is trying to drag Coleman to the mat but Coleman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
Coleman landing knees to the head.
Betner takes an elbow to the temple.
Coleman lands an elbow inside.
Betner takes an elbow to the temple.
Coleman lands a damaging elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Coleman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice elbow from Coleman.
Stalling in the clinch from Coleman.
Coleman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Betner.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Betner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3#
The referee calls for Coleman to work.
Betner goes for a takedown attempt but Coleman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Coleman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Betner avoids a wild elbow strike from Coleman.
Coleman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Coleman lands an elbow just above Betner 's eye.
Coleman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
Coleman lands a nice knee to the body.
Coleman landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Coleman.
Coleman lands an elbow inside.
Coleman crunches a lovely knee into Betner's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coleman lands a big knee! That's hurt Betner! Oh, he's all over the place! Coleman lands another knee that sends Betner to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Coleman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Dempsey thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Dempsey lands a jab.
Dempsey throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Dempsey misses with a straight left.
Dempsey lands a nice shot to the body.
Dempsey displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dempsey throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smith won't allow Dempsey to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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!
Dempsey wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dempsey can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dempsey is not content to let Smith control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.#T1##SUB2#
Smith seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dempsey is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joe Smith!
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Event:
HFC - Knock Out 1
Date: Jan 27, 2020 |
#R1#
Taylor looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well. #CL#
Silva has managed to clinch.
Nice elbow from Silva. #CUT#
It looks like Leevan Taylor has been cut.
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Taylor tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Silva lands with a left to the head.
Taylor is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Taylor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Taylor is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Taylor is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
Taylor looks winded!
Silva lands with a light punch inside.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva lands with a right to the head.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Taylor with a big uppercut! Taylor tries to clinch up but Silva pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Taylor to the mat! Taylor covers up and Silva unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marco Silva!
Post fight, Marco Silva stared into the camera and said 'This is just a preview of things to come. I'm winning the tourney and reigning as champ. Learn to love it fuckers '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Smith shoots in and drives through. Bush sprawls well.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Bush counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Bush coming out on top.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bush.
Bush scores with a nice right hand.
Bush scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab by Bush.
A lazy left from Bush finds it's target.#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Bush flashes Smith a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Smith's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Smith crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Bush punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Bush!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Coleman tries to clinch but Tego moves out of range.
Tego is looking to counter the offense by Coleman and move into the clinch.
Coleman doesn't manage to clinch there - Tego circles away.
Coleman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tego is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Coleman.
Tego misses with a hook. Coleman ducked under it nicely.
Coleman wants to counter with a clinch but Tego pushes him away.
Tego swats away the attempt to clinch by Coleman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tego shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Coleman defends it nicely.
Coleman tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Coleman blocks a jab.
Coleman tries to clinch there but Tego circles away.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tego swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coleman moves in looking to clinch but Tego pushes him off.
Tego seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tego swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coleman fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Coleman tries to get set, Tego tries to push him back and clinch up but Coleman manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Coleman rushes Tego and presses him up against the cage.
Tego slows down the pace here.
#T2#
Coleman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tego's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Lego Tego has been cut.
Tego is trying to drag Coleman to the mat but Coleman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Coleman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Coleman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Coleman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Coleman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tego's face.
Coleman lands a nice elbow.
Tego has Coleman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Coleman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lego Tego. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tego is defending well for now.
Coleman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Coleman throws an elbow but it misses.
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!
Tego is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Coleman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Coleman lands an elbow just above Tego 's eye.
Coleman is pressed up against the cage. Tego has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Coleman down to the mat. Coleman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Coleman tries to clinch up but Tego circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3#
Coleman tries to clinch there but Tego circles away.
Tego wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Coleman moves in looking to clinch but Tego pushes him off.
Tego tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Coleman manages to circle out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coleman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tego shoots for a double leg takedown but Coleman sprawls well. He's pushed Tego's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tego sets himself, and Coleman steps forward looking for the clinch! Tego avoids it this time.
Coleman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tego seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tego fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Coleman tries to clinch there but Tego circles away.
Coleman wants to clinch
letting Tego counter with a right hand.
Tego has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Coleman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lego Tego's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Coleman is looking to clinch but Tego is avoiding it.
Coleman is looking to clinch but Tego is avoiding it.
Tego takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Coleman tries to clinch but Tego is having none of it.
Tego swats away the attempt to clinch by Coleman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Coleman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Tego goes for a takedown in the clinch but Coleman prevents it.
Coleman is pressed up against the cage. Tego has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Coleman down to the mat. Coleman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Coleman tries to clinch but Tego moves out of range.
Tego wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Tego shoots in and bounces Coleman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tego prevents Coleman from getting back to his feet.
Coleman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tego.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Coleman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tego loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tego throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coleman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tego 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.
Tego trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom. #T2#
Coleman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tego.
Tego postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tego sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tego won't allow Coleman to get back to his feet.
Tego trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tego swats away the attempt to clinch by Coleman.
Coleman slips a straight right by Tego.#T3##TD#
Tego shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tego scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tego throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coleman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coleman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Coleman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tego's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tego stays in close to Coleman's body and controls the position.
Tego scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Tego throwing strikes but missing.
Tego throws a big right hand that misses.
Tego throwing strikes but missing.
Tego showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Coleman wants to stand up but Tego is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Coleman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lego Tego dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lego Tego's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch but Tego swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tego tries to counter with a takedown but Coleman is quick to defend against it.
Tego keeps the fight on the outside.
Tego wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tego looks for a takedown but Coleman sprawls well.
Coleman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tego is looking to counter the offense by Coleman and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Coleman moves into the clinch.
Tego tries to score a body lock takedown but Coleman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Coleman looking to stall.
Coleman prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lego Tego. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman looking to slow down the pace here.
Coleman throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD#
Tego has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Coleman uses from the top position.
Coleman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tego. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Coleman stopping the sweep attempt from Tego.
Tego trying to control the position here.
Tego wants to sweep but no luck.
Coleman wants to get up but he can't break Tego's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tego has control of Coleman's left arm, preventing Coleman from doing any damage.
Tego bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Coleman's guard. #REVR#
Tego working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Coleman's head.
Tego throws a big right hand that misses.
Tego wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving.
Coleman is looking to stand up but Tego isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tego accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tego is working Coleman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tego loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tego seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Coleman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tego drops down looking for a counter takedown but Coleman sprawls and moves away.
Coleman closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Tego counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T4#
Tego lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tego 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.
Coleman is trying to stand back up but Tego is controlling him
Tego working the head and body with strikes.
Tego seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coleman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tego not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tego not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tego sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Coleman defending well though.
Tego throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lego Tego showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tego 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lego Tego!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Abbot throws a half hearted mid kick.
Abbot tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but Abbot defending well.
Taylor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Taylor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Abbot is defending against the submission attempts here by Taylor.
#SUB2#
Taylor is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Abbot still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Abbot has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Taylor manages to work his way to half guard, despite Abbot's best efforts.#T1#
Abbot is controlling the pace.
Abbot prevents Taylor from improving his position.
Taylor is trying is best to control the position here.
Taylor trying to control from the bottom.
Abbot trying to control the pace.
Taylor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Taylor wants to sweep but no luck.
Taylor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abbot controls the pace.
Abbot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taylor on the ground.
Taylor looking to control.
Abbot tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Taylor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abbot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Taylor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abbot seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Taylor managing to control the position. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Abbot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Abbot trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Abbot content to stall in guard here.
Abbot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Abbot 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. #SUB2#
Taylor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taylor pulls Abbot in close to his closed guard and prevents Abbot from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Taylor 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##CL#
Abbot has managed to clinch.
Abbot lands a knee to the head.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Abbot holds him up against the cage and eventually Taylor drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Abbot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Abbot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taylor, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbot displaying some good clinch control by pressing Taylor up against the cage.#BC#
Abbot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Taylor slips a jab and a cross from Abbot.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Abbot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Abbot defends it well.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Abbot.
Taylor defending against the ground and pound.
Taylor is trying to control Abbot's posture but Abbot avoids it.
Taylor gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Taylor looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Abbot seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.#SU#
Abbot stands up out of the half guard. #CL#
Abbot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Abbot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abbot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taylor paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Abbot swinging wildly here.
Abbot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Taylor gets tackled into the cage by Abbot. Abbot maintains the clinch.
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Abbot just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taylor jumps guard but Abbot stands there with Taylor around his waist. Taylor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chuck Abbot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Taylor.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taylor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Abbot is defending well.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Abbot won't allow it.
#BC#
Abbot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abbot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Danga de danga de dang - Abbot scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
Abbot has closed the distance and engaged Taylor in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Abbot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Abbot 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#
Abbot doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.
Chuck Abbot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Taylor tries to sprawl but Abbot drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Taylor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Taylor trying to keep a closed guard but Abbot is proving a slippery customer.
Taylor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Taylor is pushing down on Abbot's leg trying to pass to half guard. Abbot is fighting to maintain full guard but Taylor has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Taylor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Abbot sees it coming and defends easily.
Abbot is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Taylor is working for a kimura but Abbot is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Taylor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Abbot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Taylor misses with a head shot. Abbot uses the momentum to regain guard.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chuck Abbot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taylor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Taylor has gone for a leg lock! Abbot slips out almost immediately though and dives into Taylor's guard.#REVR#
Abbot tries to stand but Taylor is controlling from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taylor is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Taylor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taylor showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Taylor throwing strikes but missing.
Taylor trying to control but Abbot is working from the bottom.
Abbot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taylor advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Taylor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taylor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Taylor fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T4##SUB2#
Taylor tries for a kimura but Abbot is defending well.
Taylor working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Taylor trying to control the action but Abbot is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Taylor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taylor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Taylor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Abbot, who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taylor 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Scott misses.
Scott throws a series of punches but Taylor moves out of range.
No joy there for Scott, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taylor cracks a nice hook into Scott's ribs.
Taylor scores with a nice strike.
Taylor scores with a three punch combo!
Scott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taylor lands a jab to Scott's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Taylor.#KD#
Taylor lands a left and a right that send Scott crashing to the mat, dazed. Taylor thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Scott is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Freddie Scott has been cut.
Taylor connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Scott to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Taylor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leevan Taylor!
Freddie Scott spoke after the fight, saying 'Lucky punch mate'.
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