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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Diamond clinches up against the cage.
Bennett tries to break the clinch but Diamond is controlling the position.
Bennett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bennett can't break the clinch.
Diamond lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diamond throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett is trying to force a seperation but Diamond has the dominant position.
Diamond keeps control of Bennett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Bennett is trying to break the clinch but Diamond is controlling him.#BC#
Diamond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Diamond. Those never looked like landing.
Diamond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bennett moves out of range of the body kick from Diamond.
Diamond avoids the head kick by Bennett.
Diamond pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bennett is out of range and Diamond settles back down.
Bennett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diamond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bennett lands a jab.
Bennett throws a head kick but Diamond moves out of range.
Bennett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bennett has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Diamond shoots in and gets a takedown into Bennett's guard.
Diamond slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Diamond tries for a kimura but Bennett is defending well.
Diamond working the strikes but Bennett uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Diamond content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Diamond is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Diamond not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diamond missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Diamond is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bennett is just riding it out for now. Diamond eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Diamond is looking for a kimura but Bennett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diamond to get the leverage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diamond 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.
A punch combination from Diamond misses.
Diamond throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bennett.
Bennett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diamond manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bennett throws out a loose jab but Diamond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diamond.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bennett lands a really nice looking cross but Diamond seems unphased.
Diamond misses with a two punch combination.
Diamond misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Diamond dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Diamond misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diamond avoids the head kick by Bennett.
Bennett misses with a kick to the body.
#TD#
Diamond throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bennett was covering up waiting for the punch and Diamond finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diamond controlling from the top position.
Bennett wants to stand but Diamond is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diamond trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Diamond slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bennett keeping full guard, as Diamond tries to pass.
Diamond controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A punch combination from Bennett misses.
Bennett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennett misses with a hook. Diamond ducked under it nicely.
Bennett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King Diamond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bennett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diamond.
Diamond swinging wildly here.
Bennett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Diamond.
Chance Bennett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Diamond closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Diamond manages to break the clinch.
Diamond moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Bennett defending well as Diamond loads up on a big left hand.
Bennett throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Diamond holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Diamond can't find room to land a body shot as Bennett controls the action.
Bennett can't break the clinch.
Diamond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diamond is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bennett is defending well for now.
Diamond tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bennett avoids it.#BC#
Diamond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##CL#
Diamond drives through and clinches with Bennett against the cage.
Bennett tries to circle away but Diamond has him pinned against the cage.
Diamond is pushing Bennett up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bennett tries to break free but Diamond pushes him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bennett managing to block the knees to the body from Diamond.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Diamond dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bennett connects with a single shot there.
Chance Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett moves out of range as Diamond throws a body kick.
#CL#
Diamond gets a clinch.
Bennett tries to break free but Diamond pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Diamond breaks the clinch.
Bennett tries a head kick but it misses.
Bennett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diamond throwing a counter right hand but Bennett manages to avoid it.
A jab from Bennett misses.
Bennett throws a shot from downtown. Diamond moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett throws a sloppy head kick and Diamond moves out of range easily.
Diamond throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennett.
Diamond does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bennett throws out a counter right but Diamond avoids it with no problem.
Diamond tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bennett swivels and escapes.
Bennett throws a sloppy head kick and Diamond moves out of range easily.
Diamond misses with a looping left.
Bennett tries a head kick but it misses.
As Bennett tries to get set, Diamond tries to push him back and clinch up but Bennett manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Diamond finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bennett is looking to land body kicks.
Diamond went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Diamond shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Diamond showed some decent athleticism there.
Diamond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bennett can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Diamond is working for a kimura but Bennett is defending it quite comfortably.
Diamond tries to pass to full mount but Bennett defends it. #T2#
Diamond is working hard here to advance position.
Diamond looks to land a strike but Bennett avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Diamond has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diamond with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bennett wants to stand up but Diamond is controlling him.
Diamond wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Diamond showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bennett.
#T3#
Bennett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diamond sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bennett misses with a head kick.
Bennett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diamond sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diamond takes a swing at Bennett's ribcage but misses.
Bennett just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Diamond scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bennett looks like he's trying to stand up.
Diamond takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Diamond looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bennett with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Diamond missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Diamond winds up and cracks Bennett with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chance Bennett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Bennett wants to get back to his feet.
King Diamond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diamond content to control rather than advance.
King Diamond overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Diamond moves into the clinch.
Bennett working hard to break the clinch.
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 King Diamond.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diamond, 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Diamond!
An out of breath King Diamond 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:
Show me
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Bennett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Machan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bennett as he jumps to the side.
Machan takes one on the button.
Bennett tests Machan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bennett seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bennett shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Machan eats them both and turns towards Bennett to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bennett lands a two punch combo.
#CUT#
It looks like Richard Machan has been cut.
Bennett throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Machan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bennett's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Machan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bennett's head.
Machan landing with the ground and pound.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Machan from controlling successfully.
Machan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Bennett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Machan postures up in Bennett's guard and throws a big left but Bennett blocks it.
Machan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Machan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Machan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Machan looking to sit in guard and control but Bennett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Machan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machan 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#
Machan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bennett's head. #SUB2#
Machan wants to work for an arm triangle but Bennett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machan missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Machan is looking for a kimura here.
Machan is nestled in close to Bennett, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Machan not doing much here.
Bennett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Machan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bennett sees it coming and defends easily.
Machan wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy. #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.
Machan slips a nice elbow through Bennett's hands, connecting with Bennett's forehead.#SUB2#
Bennett is defending against the submission attempts here by Machan.
#SUB2#
Machan is looking for a kimura here.
Bennett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Machan.
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 Chance Bennett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Richard Machan'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.
#R2#
Bennett sizes up Machan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bennett throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Machan counters with a single leg into guard. Bennett didn't expect that.
Machan stands up over Bennett, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Machan advances to half guard.
Bennett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Machan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bennett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Machan scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC2#
Bennett is rocked!
Machan is nestled in close to Bennett, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh Bennett is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machan is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Bennett is hurt! He's hurt bad - Machan fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Bennett from any more punishment! Congratulations to Machan! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Machan!
Richard Machan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bennett.
Brown shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
Brown lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bennett misses with a body kick.
Brown takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#
It looks like Billy Brown has been cut.
Chance Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown dives in and grabs Bennett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bennett pushes down on Brown's head and hops out.
Chance Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Brown.
Bennett throws a head kick that misses.
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bennett's waist but Bennett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.
Bennett misses with a double jab
and Brown counters with a low kick, right behind Bennett 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Bennett.
Bennett throws a head kick that misses.
Bennett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bennett tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bennett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bennett throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown throws a big counter head kick but Bennett avoids it with no problem.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown lands a jab to Bennett's midsection.
Bennett tries to land a body kick
and Brown counters with a series of strikes. Bennett will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bennett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.
Bennett throws a push kick but Brown slaps the foot to one side.
Brown throws a nice head kick!
Bennett throws a head kick that misses.
Bennett throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Bennett tries a head kick but it misses.
As Bennett backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Bennett manages to avoid it all.
Brown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bennett pinned against the cage. Bennett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Bennett shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Brown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bennett pinned against the cage. Bennett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bennett seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Chance Bennett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2#
Brown moves into range and clinches up with Bennett.
Brown is trying to pull guard but Bennett turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Bennett blocks an uppercut.
Bennett is looking to break free of the clinch but Brown has double underhooks.
Brown tries to pull guard but Bennett forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Brown has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bennett after a bit of a struggle.
Brown is trying to pull guard but Bennett has him pressed against the cage.
Bennett is pressed up against the cage. Brown has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bennett down to the mat. Bennett avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bennett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Bennett darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.
Bennett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brown lands a good knee to the midsection. Bennett won't want to take too many of those.
Brown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bennett just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brown dives in for a single leg takedown but Bennett sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
Bennett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bennett avoids it really well and circles away.
Bennett looks to land a body kick but Brown moved away.
Bennett plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Brown to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Brown just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chance Bennett!
Post fight, an emotional Chance Bennett said 'WHERE YOU AT NATE??!?!?'.
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Event:
IFC FIGHTS
Date: Apr 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Bennett missing with a left hand there. Tadeo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tadeo blocks the body kick.
A quick step to the side and Tadeo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennett throws a lazy right hand but Tadeo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Tadeo misses the target.
Bennett throws a jab when Tadeo was well out of range.
Tadeo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tadeo throws a hook but Bennett blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bennett! But no joy.
Tadeo throws a body shot but no joy.
Bennett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bennett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tadeo.
Tadeo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tadeo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bennett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tadeo blocks the body kick.
Tadeo connects with a single shot there.
Tadeo loads up on a big right hand but Bennett slips the punch.#KD#
Tadeo lands a left and a right that send Bennett crashing to the mat, dazed. Tadeo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Bennett is rocked!#T1#
Tadeo throws a shot to the body.
Bennett is still on wobbly legs! Can Tadeo finish him?
Bennett slips under a jab from Tadeo.
Bennett throws out a counter right but Tadeo avoids it with no problem.
Tadeo drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Bennett right on the button. Bennett goes down! Tadeo follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Tadeo gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Trie Tadeo!
Our winner, Kai Trie Tadeo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Stonewall scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stonewall tries to clinch but Bennett is having none of it.
Bennett throws a series of punches but Stonewall moves out of range.
Stonewall is looking for the big counter here.
Stonewall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Bennett to counter with a crisp jab.
Bennett circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Stonewall to the canvas! Stonewall doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bennett keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chance Bennett!
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