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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Young misses the jab.
Bowers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Young drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bowers defends it well.#TD#
Bowers shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Young blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bowers.
Young is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Bowers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Young doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bowers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young wants to get back to his feet.
Bowers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Young moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young lands a decent shot there.
Bowers won't allow Young to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Young throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bowers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Young pulls Bowers in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Young looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Young has his hands on Bowers's head, controlling the position.
Young lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Young 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#
Young is standing up over Bowers. Bowers looks to escape but Young dives into side control.
Young advances nicely into full mount.
Young controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Young is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bowers can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Young raining down hammerfists from mount.
Young looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bowers is trying to reverse the position but instead Young has taken his back - oops!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Young is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Young gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Young gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Young apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#TD#
Bowers closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Young quickly recovers to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Young can do anything to dispel that myth.
Young wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Young dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bowers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Young.
Bowers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Young. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#TD2#
Young looking to score a takedown here. Bowers is defending well but Young drives through and ends up in Bowers's guard.#ES#
Bowers manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bowers is trying to drag Young to the mat but Young just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Young has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bowers uses from the top position.
Young is adopting a defensive guard.
Young's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Bowers stops Young from standing up.
Bowers is standing up over Young. Young looks to escape but Bowers dives into side control.
Jack Young has got the better of the ground game so far.
Young manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bowers's best efforts.
Young preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Young moves into full guard.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Bowers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bowers throwing strikes from guard but Young blocks nicely.
Young 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.
Bowers prevents Young from getting back to his feet. #T3##SUB2#
Young looking for subs off his back but Bowers has passed one foot through into half guard.
Young has his hands clasped together around Bowers's back. He's all about the action.
Young on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Young works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bowers slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Young.
Bowers prevents Young from improving his position.
Young is looking to get back to full guard here but Bowers has managed to pass to side control instead.
Young tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Young tries to lock up and control but Bowers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Young bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Young stands and throws Bowers's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Young will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bowers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Bowers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young throws out the jab.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Young closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bowers's guard.
Bowers wants to get back to his feet but Young passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Bowers wants to improve his position but Young is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bowers is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Young controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young tries to control but Bowers wriggling away.
Young lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Young tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Young lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bowers hang on?
Young content just to control the position here.
Young is stalling here but it's allowed Bowers to get half guard.
Young has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Young scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Young content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Bowers is staying active underneath Young, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SU2#
Young decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Young shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bowers's guard.
Bowers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Young is one step ahead there.
Young works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Young seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Young is nestled in close to Bowers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bowers wants to get back to his feet.
#ES#
Bowers kicks Young off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Young clinches up against the cage.
Keith Bowers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Young is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Young blocks the elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Young comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Young has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Young!
In his post fight interview, Jack Young started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Murdock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murdock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wolfe as he jumps to the side.
Murdock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wolfe.
Murdock goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Linwood Wolfe has been cut.
Murdock fails with a takedown attempt.
Wolfe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wolfe wants it to stay on the feet.
Linwood Wolfe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Murdock.
Wolfe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murdock defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Wolfe moves into range and clinches up with Murdock.#T1##BC2#
Murdock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murdock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolfe was well out of range. Poor timing from Murdock.
Wolfe is looking to counter the offense by Murdock and move into the clinch.
Murdock wants to clinch up but Wolfe keeps it at a distance.
Wolfe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Murdock changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wolfe tries to avoid it but Murdock manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wolfe to the ground. Wolfe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murdock tries to clinch there but Wolfe circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Murdock - that will leave a mark!
Murdock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wolfe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2##TD#
Wolfe gets the takedown into side control.
Wolfe working the head with strikes.
Murdock is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wolfe off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Murdock looking for the choke but no joy.
Wolfe 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.
Wolfe trying to control the hands but Murdock won't let him.
I really don't envy Wolfe right now.
Wolfe breaks Murdock's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T3#
Wolfe won't allow Murdock to sweep him here.
Wolfe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murdock trying to control the position.
Murdock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wolfe controlling from the top position.
Murdock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Murdock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Murdock looks winded!
Wolfe is in close to Murdock's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Murdock working for a triangle but Wolfe defends it easily.
Wolfe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wolfe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Murdock's head.
Wolfe postures up in Murdock's guard and throws a big left but Murdock blocks it.
Wolfe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wolfe wants to control from the top but Murdock keeps moving.
Wolfe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wolfe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wolfe throwing strikes from guard but Murdock blocks nicely.
Murdock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolfe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murdock tries to clinch up#TD#
and Wolfe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wolfe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Linwood Wolfe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Linwood Wolfe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wolfe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murdock is looking for the big counter here.
Wolfe avoids the head kick by Murdock.
Murdock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wolfe swivels and escapes.#TD#
Wolfe shoots in and gets a takedown into Murdock's guard.
Wolfe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wolfe lands a couple of elbows.
Wolfe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wolfe with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murdock looking for a sweep. Not yet Murdock, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wolfe is looking to work some ground and pound but Murdock has wrist control.#SUB2#
Murdock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolfe connects with a couple of short punches.
Murdock is breathing heavily.#T1#
Wolfe prevents Murdock from getting back to his feet.
Wolfe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wolfe stands up over Murdock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Murdock has momentary wrist control but Wolfe slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Murdock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wolfe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wolfe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wolfe throws a big elbow that misses.
Wolfe stays in close to Murdock's body and controls the position.
Murdock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wolfe.
Wolfe controlling from the top position.
Wolfe is in close to Murdock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wolfe with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Wolfe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wolfe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Wolfe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murdock is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wolfe throws a big right hand that misses.
Wolfe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murdock can do to turn this around?
Wolfe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wolfe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wolfe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murdock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Murdock thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wolfe if he has to take too many more of those.
Wolfe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murdock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Wolfe drives through with a takedown into Murdock's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Murdock trying to keep a closed guard but Wolfe is proving a slippery customer.
Wolfe lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Murdock working for a triangle but Wolfe defends it easily.
#T3#
Wolfe is in close to Murdock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wolfe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Wolfe drops back looking for a leg! Murdock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murdock manages to kick Wolfe off! Wolfe jumps back into Murdock's guard.
Wolfe wants to control from the top but Murdock keeps moving.
Wolfe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murdock's head.
Murdock is trying to keep Wolfe in close.
Wolfe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wolfe postures up and lands a big shot to Murdock's brow.
Wolfe is looking to work some ground and pound but Murdock has wrist control.
Wolfe throwing strikes from guard but Murdock blocks nicely.
Wolfe is in close to Murdock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Murdock being controlled here, momentarily.
Wolfe wants to control from the top but Murdock keeps moving.
Wolfe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #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!
Wolfe blocks the body kick.
Linwood Wolfe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wolfe or perhaps it was just good defense by Murdock, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Linwood Wolfe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Linwood Wolfe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Wolfe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wolfe feinted with a counter takedown.
Wolfe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murdock.
Wolfe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Murdock misses with a straight right.
Murdock shoots in for a takedown but Wolfe shows good takedown defense.
Wolfe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murdock shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wolfe defends it nicely.
Linwood Wolfe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Murdock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Murdock. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Wolfe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Murdock's guard.
Murdock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Wolfe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murdock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wolfe distracts Murdock with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Murdock being controlled here, momentarily.
Wolfe trying to control but Murdock is working from the bottom.
Wolfe is in close to Murdock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wolfe stands up over Murdock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wolfe throwing strikes from guard but Murdock blocks nicely.
Wolfe scoring with some ground and pound.
Murdock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wolfe.
Linwood Wolfe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wolfe throws a big elbow that misses.
Wolfe lands a couple of digs.
Wolfe throwing strikes from guard but Murdock blocks nicely.
Wolfe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wolfe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wolfe trying to control but Murdock is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Murdock wants to stand and escape but Wolfe is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murdock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wolfe throws a head kick but Murdock moves out of range.
Murdock is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wolfe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murdock's waist but Murdock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wolfe off to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murdock. Wolfe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matthew Murdock seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Murdock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wolfe shoots in but Murdock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matthew Murdock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Wolfe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Murdock on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wolfe stalling.
Murdock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wolfe is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Wolfe is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
Murdock wants to improve his position but Wolfe is controlling well.
#SUB#
Wolfe in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Murdock tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Wolfe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Linwood Wolfe!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Murdock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marshall keeps the fight on the outside.
Murdock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marshall as he avoids it easily.
Murdock fails with the takedown.
Murdock throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Murdock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murdock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Adolph Marshall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Murdock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock throws a head kick that misses
and Marshall counters with a head kick. That will keep Murdock thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #CL2#
Murdock rushes Marshall and presses him up against the cage.
Marshall stops a takedown attempt from Murdock.
Marshall prevents Murdock from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Marshall scores a nice knee to the body.
Marshall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murdock has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marshall is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Murdock has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marshall is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Murdock looks winded!
Marshall wants to break free but Murdock has control.
Marshall dodges an elbow strike from Murdock.
Murdock pushes off an throws an elbow but Marshall leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Murdock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marshall throws a leg kick that misses.
Marshall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Marshall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marshall stuffs the takedown attempt from Murdock. Murdock gets slowly back to his feet.
Murdock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marshall tries a head kick but it misses.
Marshall misses with a head kick.
Murdock replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Marshall blocks it well.
Murdock blocks a head kick by Marshall.
Marshall circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Marshall shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Murdock is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Marshall working over Murdock with some ground and pound. Murdock looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Marshall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Marshall lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Marshall seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Marshall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Marshall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murdock's head. #T4#
Murdock trying to hold on to Marshall's head to control him but Marshall postures up.
Ground and pound from Marshall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall stalling.
Marshall 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.
Murdock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marshall is working away from the top position though.
Marshall controlling the action here.
Murdock is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marshall scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marshall looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolph Marshall dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Murdock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marshall as he avoids it easily.
Marshall throws a counter high kick but Murdock was just alert enough to avoid it.
Matthew Murdock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marshall lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Murdock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murdock avoids the head kick by Marshall.
Murdock misses with a body kick.
Marshall tried to counter with a leg kick but Murdock avoided it.
Murdock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marshall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adolph Marshall is winning the standup battle so far.
Marshall fails to land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Murdock coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marshall moves away.
Marshall tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Murdock clinches with his opponent.
Murdock is trying to drag Marshall to the mat but Marshall just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Murdock tries to pull guard but Marshall forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Adolph Marshall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Murdock.
Murdock is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Murdock breaks from the clinch.
Murdock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murdock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Marshall moves into the clinch.
Murdock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Murdock manages to break the clinch.
Murdock throws a sloppy head kick and Marshall moves out of range easily. #T2#
Marshall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marshall just misses with a punch to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murdock.
Marshall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD#
Marshall dives in and scores a takedown into Murdock's guard.
Murdock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marshall is one step ahead there.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Murdock keeps moving.
Marshall connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Marshall connects with a couple of short punches.
Marshall distracts Murdock with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Adolph Marshall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marshall is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Murdock keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.
Marshall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marshall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murdock can do to turn this around?
Marshall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Murdock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murdock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marshall working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Murdock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marshall controls the pace.
Marshall scoring with some ground and pound.
Marshall is in close to Murdock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Marshall stays in close to Murdock's body and controls the position.
Murdock has momentary wrist control but Marshall slips an elbow through the middle.
Murdock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marshall is one step ahead there.
Murdock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marshall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murdock keeping full guard, as Marshall tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolph Marshall dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Marshall has closed the distance and engaged Murdock in a clinch.
Marshall wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marshall pushes Murdock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Murdock breaks the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murdock, as that shot connected.
Murdock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marshall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock darts in looking for a takedown but Marshall gets double underhooks and turns Murdock into the cage.
Murdock looks to clinch
and Marshall counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marshall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marshall could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Murdock tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marshall defends well and Murdock ends up having to push Marshall into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Murdock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marshall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marshall throws a quick counter head kick but Murdock was just out of range.
Murdock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marshall circles away.
Marshall half committed to a counter leg kick.
Adolph Marshall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Murdock.
Marshall loads up on a big right hand but Murdock slips the punch.
Marshall misses with a head kick.
Marshall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marshall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murdock avoids the body shot from Marshall.
Murdock shoots in for a takedown but Marshall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marshall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice takedown defense from Marshall. No joy for Murdock on that attempt. #T2#
A head kick misses from Marshall. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Murdock enables Marshall to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murdock manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Murdock is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Marshall dives into side control.
#REVB#
Marshall landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murdock trying his best to control but Marshall has mounted him.
Marshall looking to finish Murdock with some ground and pound. This is bad for Murdock!
Marshall landing strikes from the mount.
Marshall raining down shots from the mount!
Murdock is bucking up trying to escape but Marshall cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Marshall controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Marshall landing shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Marshall cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Marshall lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Marshall lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Marshall lands a heavy elbow.
Murdock in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Marshall pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Marshall raining down shots from the mount!
Marshall with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#
Murdock is rocked!#T4#
Marshall content just to control the position here.
Marshall lands a couple of good shots and Murdock has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marshall is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Marshall gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Marshall gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Marshall apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Marshall displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Murdock is still on wobbly legs! Can Marshall finish him?
The fight stays on the outside here - Murdock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Marshall.
Matthew Murdock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adolph Marshall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murdock seems to have recovered his senses.
Murdock swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adolph Marshall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marshall has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adolph Marshall!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Young scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pratt wants to stand back up but Young manages to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young wants to stand but Pratt is controlling his arm.
Young staying calm.
Pratt wants to control but Young postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pratt is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Young is trying to control. Pratt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Young slows the pace down in half guard.
Young wants to get back to his feet.
Young trying to control the action but Pratt is working from the bottom.
Pratt is trying to get back to full guard.
Young thows a huge punch but Pratt dodges it nicely.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Young wants to stand up but Pratt has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Young in particular looking to stall.
Pratt is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Young feints and as Pratt raises his hands in defense, Young changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Pratt has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Young off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Young drives through and clinches with Pratt against the cage.
#T3##TD2#
Young manages to pull guard.
Young is pulling down on Pratt's head. It's preventing any offense from Pratt, at least for the moment.
Pratt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Young looking to control.
Young looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Young has a closed guard, preventing Pratt from standing up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pratt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Young gets a double leg takedown into Pratt's guard.
Pratt is looking to stand back up but Young counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Pratt. #REVR#
Pratt is trying to maintain the position but Young is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pratt lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Young not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Young dominated that round.
That's time! Pratt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pratt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Young is fending him off so far but Pratt persists. Nope, Young circles away and we're back to standing.
Pratt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Young gets the takedown into side control.
Young has knee on belly momentarily but Pratt bucks him off and regains half guard.
Pratt tries to get to full guard but Young has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Young trying to mount his opponent but Pratt defends it.
Young is looking to take a break and control but Pratt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Young is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jack Young has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pratt missing with punches from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Young misses with a right hand
and Pratt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2#
Young fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pratt sprawls well initially but Young persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Young throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pratt to regain full guard.
Pratt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Young is controlling him.
Young would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Young not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Young works over Pratt with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Young trying to control but Pratt is working from the bottom.
Pratt looking for a sweep. Not yet Pratt, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pratt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pratt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Young swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewel Pratt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Young pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Pratt gets caught flat footed, as Young shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Young trying to control but Pratt is working from the bottom.
Pratt is trying to control the position but Young postures up.
Young must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Young throws a strike but Pratt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Pratt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pratt looking to sit in guard and control but Young gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Young trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pratt is looking to stand up but Young isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Young showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pratt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Young stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Young wants it to stay on the feet.
Jewel Pratt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Young drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Pratt manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Pratt tightens his grip and picks Young up, before dumping him to the ground. Young manages to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Young is looking to stand up but Pratt isn't so interested in that idea.
Young wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Pratt is now in half guard. #T1#
Pratt wants to stand up but Young is controlling the position.
Young pushes Pratt off looking to stand but Pratt dives back in and keeps control.
Young works his way to full guard. Good work.
Young working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Young is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pratt defends well.
Young takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pratt is standing up over Young. Young looks to escape but Pratt dives into side control.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Young is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pratt asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Young tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pratt misses with a takedown attempt - Young sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Young closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pratt to the mat! Pratt manages to get full guard. #T4#
Pratt looking to control.
Young throws a strike but Pratt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Pratt trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
Pratt wants to stand but Young has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Young looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Young is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pratt is looking to stand up but Young won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jewel Pratt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Young has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Young!
Jack Young bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Angle leaves Young with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Angle or perhaps it was just good defense by Young, which made it look bad.
Young tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Angle manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Young looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Young content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angle is pressing down on Young's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Young passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Young seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Angle wants to control but Young is keeping busy.
Young looks to land a strike but Angle avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Young wants to pass the guard but Angle is keeping the position.
Young is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Angle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Angle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Young controls the pace.
Young postures up.
Angle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Young controls the pace.
Young slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Young wants to stand but Angle is controlling his arm.#T3#
Angle is looking for a sweep.
Angle struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Young looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Angle is fending him off so far but Young persists. Nope, Angle circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Young. No joy for Angle on that attempt.
Young tried to counter with a leg kick but Angle avoided it.
Young throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Angle tries to clinch there but Young circles away.
Angle has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Young is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Young has Angle up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4##TD2#
Angle is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Young can't fight it off and eventually Angle manages to take the fight to the floor. Young looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Angle advances to half guard.
Angle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Angle is looking for a kimura here.
Young trying to control but Angle postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Young is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Young dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Young shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Young looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Angle wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angle trying to control here.
Angle is positioning himself well to prevent Young advancing to mount. #T1#
Angle wants to control but Young is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Young controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Young clinches. #TD#
Young successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Angle drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Angle as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Young screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Angle! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kurt Angle!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Hall gets caught napping as Murdock dives in and scores a takedown. Hall manages to retain guard.
Murdock slips nicely into half guard.
Murdock prevents Hall from standing back up.
Murdock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hall's head.
Hall keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Murdock is stalling here. Hall is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Murdock seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hall has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Murdock is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hall off and has taken his back!
Murdock is striking from the back but Hall escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Murdock wants to stand but Hall has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murdock not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Murdock is trying to work for a kimura but Hall is defending well.
#T2##SUB2#
Murdock is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hall defends it well.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Hall really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Murdock tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hall controls his leg. #T3#
Hall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murdock.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Murdock seems to be looking for submissions.
Murdock wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Murdock is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hall is trying to control but Murdock passes into side control!
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hall being controlled for a moment.
Hall is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murdock happy to just control the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Murdock drives through with a takedown into Hall's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Murdock dominated that 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.
#R2##TD2#
Murdock drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Murdock trying to control the position but Hall is working away.
Murdock controls the position.
Hall is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Murdock's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Murdock tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Hall has a hand on Murdock's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Murdock takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Murdock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Murdock jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hall is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hall and Murdock has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Murdock tries to score with some ground and pound. Hall controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Murdock is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murdock just content to control the position.
Murdock trying to control the position but Hall is working away.
Hall dodges the ground and pound from Murdock.
Murdock throws a strike aimed at the side of Hall's head but Hall avoids it well.
Murdock is putting a hurting on Hall here, landing some big shots from side control.
Murdock working the ground and pound but Hall is defending the strikes. #T3#
Hall manages to get back to half guard.
Murdock performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Murdock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murdock is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Murdock bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hall is looking to get back to his feet here but Murdock is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hall's back.#T4#
Murdock struggling to land strikes to the head as Hall covers up.
Murdock keeps control of the position easily here as Hall tries to buck him off.
Murdock trying to control momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Murdock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hall shoots in but Murdock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A head kick by Murdock misses
letting Hall counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Murdock scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Hall throws Murdock to one side and escapes!#CL2#
Murdock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murdock is pushing Hall up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Hall lands a takedown into guard.
#ES2#
Murdock pushes Hall off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T1##CL2#
Murdock gets a clinch.
Murdock stalling against the cage.
Hall changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murdock fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Murdock decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Hall pushes Murdock off and gets back to his feet.
Murdock wants to clinch up but Hall keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and Hall tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Hall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murdock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Murdock scores with a takedown into Hall's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murdock controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Murdock trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall looking to control but Murdock passes into half guard.
#T3#
Murdock content to control rather than advance.
Hall regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Murdock.
Murdock is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU2#
Hall is working an open guard so Murdock takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murdock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Hall was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Murdock throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hall to counter with a crisp jab.
Murdock throws a sloppy head kick
and Hall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murdock thinking.
Murdock throws a lazy head kick
and Hall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murdock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Murdock fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hall sprawls well initially but Murdock persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Murdock is thwarting Hall's attempts to control the position.
Murdock tries to pass to full mount but Hall defends it.
Pat Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthew Murdock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU2#
Murdock stands up and beckons Hall to join him on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matthew Murdock.
I've got Murdock 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Murdock!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Young throws a body kick that misses.
Bullock fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Bullock takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Young lands a takedown into guard.
Young is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bullock could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Young trying to control but Bullock is working from the bottom.
Bullock is looking to stand up but Young isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bullock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bullock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Young.
Bullock wants to stand but Young is controlling the position.
Young stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bullock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Young prevents Bullock from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Bullock is looking for a triangle here but Young uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Young is looking to take a break and control but Bullock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bullock is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Young tries to stand but Bullock is controlling his head.
Bullock is pushing Young's head away, looking to escape. Young manages to hold on to the position though.
Bullock is trying to get back to half guard.
Bullock takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2#
Young is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bullock will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Young wants to stand but Bullock is controlling his arm.
Bullock wants to get back to his feet.
Bullock is looking to regain half guard here but Young keeps moving and retains side control.
Young scoring with punches and elbows.
Young controls the position from side control.
Bullock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Young working away.
Young trying to control the position but Bullock is working away.
Young is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bullock's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bullock tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Bullock is trying to stand.#T3#
Bullock keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Young is working for a guillotine from mount but Bullock frees his head quite easily.
Young looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bullock really wants to buck Young off and get back to his feet.
Bullock wants to hold on but Young pushes him away.
Bullock is desperately trying to improve his position but Young has a good base and remains in mount.
Bullock is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB2#
Young is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bullock can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bullock is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Bullock is squirming around, avoiding Young's attempts to control the action.
Bullock is trying to stand.
Young in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bullock wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bullock bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Young pulls Bullock in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Young 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.
Jack Young dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bullock fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Young scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bullock trying to control from the bottom.
Bullock is trying to stand back up but Young is controlling him
Young is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bullock trying to control but Young postures up.
Young controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullock is trying to stand back up but Young is controlling him
#T1#
Bullock is not content to let Young control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bullock looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Young fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bullock to the ground. Young is now in Bullock's guard.
Young is stalling in the full guard. #ES#
Bullock is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Bullock breaks from the clinch.
Young is looking to clinch but Bullock is avoiding it.
#T2##CL#
Bullock has closed the distance and engaged Young in a clinch.
#TD2#
Young gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bullock wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Young manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bullock is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Bullock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Young pulls his head out easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Young. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Young wants to stand up but Bullock is controlling the position.
Bullock is trying to stand.
Young is nestled in close to Bullock, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bullock pushes Young off looking to stand but Young dives back in and keeps control.
#ES#
Bullock manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Young keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3##TD2#
Young has Bullock pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Young pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bullock tumbling to the mat - Young dives into Bullock's guard.
Young is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Bullock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Young defends it easily.
Jack Young has got the better of the ground game so far.
Young prevents Bullock from getting back to his feet.
Young has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Bullock has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Young is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bullock.
Bullock is trying to get back to his feet.
Bullock seems a little lost for a moment, as Young dominates the positioning.#T4#
Bullock is not content to let Young control the position.
Young tries to stand but Bullock is controlling his head.
Bullock wants to get back to his feet but Young drags him back down.
Young lands some shots froms side control.
Bullock gets back to half guard.
Young wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bullock keeps working. #SUB2#
Young is looking for a kimura here.
Bullock wants to control but Young is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Young will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##TD2#
Young darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Young scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bullock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Young won't allow Bullock to get back to his feet.
Bullock keeping moving, preventing Young from controlling successfully.
Bullock wants to stand but Young is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young landing some decent shots from guard.
Young must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Bullock throws his legs up looking for a submission but Young uses it to pass to side control.
#T1#
A lull in the action here.
Bullock tries to improve position but can't.
Bullock strikes from the bottom but Young takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Bullock is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Young tries to control but Bullock wriggling away.
Bullock is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bullock working to try and regain half guard.
Young tries to control but Bullock wriggling away.
Young dominating with strikes here.#T2#
Bullock really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bullock tries to hold on but Young postures up.
You get the feeling that Bullock really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Young wants to control the pace but Bullock is squirming around nicely.
Young controlling from mount.
Young trying to control but Bullock is having none of it.
Young avoids the attempt from Bullock to control.
Bullock really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Bullock looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Bullock looking very determined here, making life difficult for Young.
Bullock is trying to remain composed but Young is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Young really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bullock.
Young is trying to stick to Bullock's back but Bullock is turning into Young. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Young's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bullock.
Young takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Young bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bullock's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young stands up over Bullock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Young stands up over Bullock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4##SUB#
Bullock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Young is aware though and is defending well.
Young stops Bullock from standing up.
Young trying to control but Bullock is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bullock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bullock is looking to stand up but Young isn't so interested in that idea.
Bullock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Young controls the pace.
Young trying to control but Bullock is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bullock is striking from the bottom but Young uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Young comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Young 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Young!
Jack Young 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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