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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Hallinan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lupsaka did well to prevent Hallinan getting side control.
Lupsaka controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lupsaka wants to get back to full guard.
Hallinan tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Lupsaka works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallinan is fighting to break Lupsaka's control of his arms but Lupsaka is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lupsaka wants to get back to his feet but Hallinan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lupsaka is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Lupsaka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hallinan's guard. #REVB#
Lupsaka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lupsaka postures up and lands a big shot to Hallinan's brow.
Lupsaka postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lupsaka keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hallinan's head.
Lupsaka is in close to Hallinan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hallinan is breathing heavily.
Lupsaka scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lupsaka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lupsaka engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hallinan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lupsaka lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Lupsaka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hallinan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lupsaka on the ground.
Lupsaka works over Hallinan with some ground and pound from guard.
Lupsaka content to stall in guard here.
Lupsaka lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Hallinan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lupsaka works over Hallinan with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC2#Hallinan is rocked!
Lupsaka postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh Hallinan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lupsaka postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupsaka is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Lupsaka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lupsaka scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lupsaka's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lupsaka landing with the ground and pound.
Lupsaka postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Hallinan covers up, he's hurt! Lupsaka keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Lupsaka and the ref steps in to end the fight! Lupsaka can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herio Lupsaka! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Hallinan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Steele counters with a one-two to the body. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Steele has knocked Hallinan down with a huge combo! Steele steps away and waves a wobbly Hallinan back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Steele misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hallinan moves in looking to clinch but Steele pushes him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Steele.
Steele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steele connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Steele drives through and clinches with Hallinan against the cage.
Hallinan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Steele is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Steele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steele leaves Hallinan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Steele gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Hallinan working hard to break the clinch.
Hallinan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hallinan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steele walks away with a smile on his face. Hallinan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Hallinan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Steele finds it's way through Hallinan's defenses.
Steele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hallinan.
Hallinan swings for the body but Steele moves out of range.
Steele lands with a nice combination. Hallinan backs away looking to recover.
Steele with a nice calf kick.
Steele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steele shoots in but Hallinan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Steele has managed to clinch.
Hallinan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Steele.
#T2#
Steele prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hallinan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Steele after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Steele manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Hallinan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Steele on his heels. He'll look to pass Steele's guard now, I'm sure.
Hallinan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hallinan wants to pass the guard but Steele is keeping the position.
Hallinan trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
Steele is looking to stand up but Hallinan isn't so interested in that idea. #T3##SUB#
Hallinan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Steele wants to stand up but Hallinan is controlling him.
Hallinan throws a big right hand that misses.
Steele is looking to stand up but Hallinan isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hallinan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hallinan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Steele tries to clinch there but Hallinan circles away.
Hallinan avoids the body shot from Steele.
Hallinan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Steele tries to clinch up.#TD#
Steele gets caught flat footed, as Hallinan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Steele looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hallinan is one step ahead there.
Steele is trying to hold Hallinan in close to prevent damage but Hallinan has managed to pass into half guard.
Steele is trying to get back to full guard.
Steele is positioning himself well to prevent Hallinan advancing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ty Steele 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#
Steele will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hallinan feinted with a counter takedown.
Hallinan looks to clinch
and Steele counters with a left and a right that stings Hallinan.
Steele throws a leg kick but Hallinan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hallinan swats away the attempt to clinch by Steele.
Steele doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hallinan counters with a left and a right that stings Steele.
Steele jabs Hallinan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hallinan - that will leave a mark!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hallinan.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch but Hallinan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steele tries to land a front kick but Hallinan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steele wants to slow Hallinan down by chopping away at his legs.
Hallinan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steele takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1##CL2#
Steele clinches with his opponent.
Steele tries to score a body lock takedown but Hallinan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
CJ Hallinan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ty Steele.
Steele is breathing heavily.
Hallinan is working for takedown but Steele is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Steele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steele tries to clinch but Hallinan is having none of it.
Steele lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Steele shoots for a double leg takedown but Hallinan sprawls well. He's pushed Steele's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Steele is looking to chop away at Hallinan's legs.
A low kick from Steele misses #TD#
and Hallinan counters with a takedown into side control.
Steele tries to improve position but can't.
Hallinan trying to control the action but Steele is working from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Steele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steele being controlled for a moment.
Steele tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Steele is looking to improve his position but Hallinan isn't that keen on the idea.
Hallinan controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Steele is trying to stand up.
Hallinan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Steele is desperately trying to improve his position but Hallinan has a good base and remains in mount.
Hallinan controlling the position easily from mount.
Hallinan prevents Steele from getting the reversal.
CJ Hallinan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hallinan trying to control but Steele is having none of it.
Hallinan working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hallinan avoids the attempt from Steele to control.
BOOM! Hallinan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hallinan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hallinan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Hallinan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Steele connects with a leg kick.
Steele turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steele is looking to clinch but Hallinan is avoiding it.
As Steele looks to move away, Hallinan throws a big counter combo but Steele just gets out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Steele.
Steele thuds a left hand into Hallinan's body.
Steele fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No luck for Hallinan with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele lands a high kick!
Nice takedown defense from Hallinan. No joy for Steele on that attempt.
Hallinan fails with a takedown attempt.
Steele lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Steele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Hallinan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steele as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Hallinan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hallinan shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Steele clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Steele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Steele drives through and clinches with Hallinan against the cage.
#BC2#
Steele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Steele instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Steele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hallinan is defended easily by Steele.#T2#
Steele dives in for a single leg takedown but Hallinan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Steele lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Steele moves into range and clinches up with Hallinan.#BC2#
Steele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steele scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele throws a head kick that misses
and Hallinan counters with a head kick.
Hallinan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steele defends it nicely.
Steele throws a sloppy head kick and Hallinan moves out of range easily.
Hallinan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hallinan slips a jab and a cross from Steele.
Hallinan is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Steele displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hallinan.
Steele feints the counter takedown.
Ty Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele moves in looking to clinch but Hallinan pushes him off.
Hallinan moves out of range of the body kick.
Hallinan misses with a takedown attempt - Steele sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steele throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steele fails with a takedown attempt.
Steele stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steele wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Steele has closed the distance and engaged Hallinan in a clinch.
#T4#
Still in the clinch, Steele scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Steele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hallinan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Steele defends well and Hallinan ends up having to push Steele into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Steele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crunch! Steele slams his shin into Hallinan's torso.
Hallinan avoids a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Steele darts in and clinches Hallinan up against the cage.
Steele is trying to break the clinch but Hallinan is controlling him.
Hallinan jumps guard but Steele turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Steele manages to break the clinch.
Steele throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Steele throws a nice outside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Steele.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ty Steele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Steele has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ty Steele!
In his post fight interview, Ty Steele 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: Dec 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Thunderbird fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hallinan works over Thunderbird's head and body with a nice combination.
Thunderbird fails with a takedown attempt.
Hallinan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thunderbird is fending him off so far but Hallinan persists. Nope, Thunderbird circles away and we're back to standing.
Hallinan keeps the fight on the outside.
Thunderbird lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thunderbird scores with a shot to the body.
Thunderbird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Hallinan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Thunderbird kicks Hallinan off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunderbird scores with a hook to the body. Hallinan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thunderbird shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hallinan but Hallinan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hallinan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thunderbird takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Thunderbird throws a sloppy body shot
and Hallinan counters with a left and a right that stings Thunderbird.
Thunderbird throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hallinan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hallinan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thunderbird throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hallinan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thunderbird misses the shot to the body.
Hallinan fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Hallinan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hallinan is breathing heavily.
Thunderbird lands with an overhand left.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hallinan.
Thunderbird is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hallinan rather than just go for the knockout.
Hallinan looks for a takedown but Thunderbird sprawls well.
Hallinan takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Thunderbird swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hallinan.
Hallinan leaves Thunderbird with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right-left combo lands from Hallinan.
Thunderbird misses with an uppercut. Hallinan saw that one coming.
Hallinan tries to counter by clinching up but Thunderbird breaks away and moves out of range.
Hallinan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hallinan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thunderbird defends it nicely.
Thunderbird throws a lazy right hand but Hallinan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thunderbird tries for a takedown but Hallinan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Thunderbird looks to move away, Hallinan throws a big counter combo but Thunderbird just gets out of the way.
Hallinan lands with an uppercut that bounces Thunderbird off the cage and back into range.#T3##TD#
Hallinan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thunderbird manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunderbird not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hallinan stays in close to Thunderbird's body and controls the position.
Hallinan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Thunderbird is trying to control Hallinan's posture but Hallinan avoids it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thunderbird can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Hallinan advances to mount.
Hallinan looking to finish Thunderbird with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thunderbird!
Thunderbird is working to get back to half guard.
Thunderbird tries to hold on but Hallinan pushes him away. #SUB#
Hallinan is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Hallinan extends the arm and Thunderbird is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). CJ Hallinan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Washington scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Washington wants to stand but Hallinan is controlling his arm.
Washington content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Washington in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Hallinan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Washington tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallinan is looking for a sweep.
Washington looking to control but instead Hallinan has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Hallinan gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Washington is looking to advance position but Hallinan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Washington really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hallinan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Washington tries to lock up and control but Hallinan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Washington can do anything to dispel that myth.
Washington is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Washington defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hallinan.
Hallinan trying to control but Washington is having none of it.
Washington is trying desperately to improve position.#T2##SUB#
Hallinan has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Washington is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). CJ Hallinan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Franknelius tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hallinan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Franknelius somewhat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Franknelius or perhaps it was just good defense by Hallinan, which made it look bad.
Franknelius misses with a takedown attempt - Hallinan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boneius Franknelius. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Hallinan closes the distance and pushes Franknelius back into the cage.
Franknelius jumps guard but Hallinan stands there with Franknelius around his waist. Franknelius gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franknelius tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hallinan avoids it.
Franknelius is trying to force a seperation but Hallinan has the dominant position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hallinan.
#TD2#
Hallinan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hallinan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Franknelius. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Well, if Hallinan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Franknelius tries to get to full guard but Hallinan has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Hallinan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hallinan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Franknelius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hallinan uses his free foot to push down on Franknelius's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Franknelius. #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.
Hallinan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Franknelius is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hallinan controlling from mount.
Franknelius tries to hold on but Hallinan pushes him away.
Hallinan looking to finish Franknelius with some ground and pound. This is bad for Franknelius!
Hallinan controlling the position easily from mount.
Hallinan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Hallinan punishing his opponent with strikes.
Franknelius tries to hold on but Hallinan postures up.
Hallinan controlling the pace for now. #T4#
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.
Hallinan dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hallinan controlling his opponent. #SU2#
Hallinan is standing up, even though he is in mount. #TD2#
Hallinan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Franknelius looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Franknelius's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hallinan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Hallinan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Franknelius tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hallinan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Franknelius throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Franknelius fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hallinan sprawls well initially but Franknelius persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Franknelius is trying to control the action in half guard but Hallinan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hallinan is pressing down on Franknelius's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hallinan keeping moving, preventing Franknelius from controlling successfully.
Hallinan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallinan 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.
Hallinan is pulling down on Franknelius's head to control his posture. #T1#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Franknelius wants to pass the guard but Hallinan is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Franknelius tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hallinan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Hallinan. No joy for Franknelius on that attempt. #TD2#
Hallinan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Franknelius is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Hallinan controlling the action here.
Franknelius is trying to maintain the position but Hallinan is very close to passing his half guard.
Franknelius is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hallinan jumps into side control!
Hallinan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Hallinan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Hallinan scoring with punches from side control.
Hallinan working the head with strikes.
Hallinan staying calm.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Hallinan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Franknelius knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Hallinan is trying to get an arm triangle but Franknelius is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hallinan takes a little break here. Franknelius wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Hallinan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hallinan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Franknelius tries to clinch up but Hallinan circles away and keeps his distance.
Franknelius throws a head kick that misses.
Hallinan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Franknelius sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Franknelius has his takedown stuffed
and Hallinan counters with a head kick.
Franknelius will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hallinan throws a counter combo.
Franknelius lands a leg kick that knocks Hallinan off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Hallinan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franknelius has had enough of the clinch but Hallinan keeps him there for the moment.
Franknelius wants to stall.
#BC2#
Hallinan breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Franknelius shoots in looking for a takedown but Hallinan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Franknelius's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boneius Franknelius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Franknelius misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Hallinan counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Franknelius is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hallinan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Franknelius to the mat. Franknelius regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hallinan content to stall in guard here.
Hallinan is continuing to stall.
Hallinan tries to free his leg and advance position but Franknelius is retaining full guard. #T2##SU2#
Hallinan stands and steps away. Franknelius gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hallinan looks for a takedown but Franknelius sprawls well.
Franknelius changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Hallinan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Franknelius sprawls well initially but Hallinan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Franknelius pushes Hallinan off but Hallinan dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hallinan just content to control the position.
CJ Hallinan has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Hallinan stands up and beckons Franknelius to his feet. #T3##CL2#
Franknelius tries to keep at a distance but Hallinan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Franknelius looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Hallinan has Franknelius pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hallinan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Franknelius tumbling to the mat - Hallinan dives into Franknelius's guard.#SU2#
Hallinan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Franknelius closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hallinan counters with a nice body kick.
#T4##TD2#
Hallinan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hallinan advances to half guard.
Franknelius trying to hold on to Hallinan's head to control him but Hallinan postures up.
Hallinan passes into side control, despite Franknelius's attempt to control the position.
Hallinan controls the position.
Hallinan working the ground and pound.
Boneius Franknelius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
CJ Hallinan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Franknelius tries to bench press Hallinan off him but Hallinan keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
CJ Hallinan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hallinan 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Hallinan! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1125 Round 1
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
BarnBurner instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Hallinan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
BarnBurner darts in and clinches Hallinan up against the cage.
Nice elbow from BarnBurner.
BarnBurner misses with an elbow over the top.
BarnBurner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hallinan wants to break free but BarnBurner has control.
Hallinan has had enough of the clinch but BarnBurner keeps him there for the moment.
Hallinan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hallinan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as BarnBurner walks away with a smile on his face. Hallinan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
BarnBurner has closed the distance and engaged Hallinan in a clinch.
Hallinan is trying to break free.
BarnBurner lands an elbow that stopped Hallinan in his tracks for a moment.
Hallinan is trying to break free.#T1#
Hallinan is trying to pull guard but BarnBurner has him pressed against the cage.
BarnBurner is pressed up against the cage. Hallinan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag BarnBurner down to the mat. BarnBurner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kane BarnBurner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CJ Hallinan.#CL#
BarnBurner instigates a clinch.
BarnBurner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hallinan blocks the elbow strike.
BarnBurner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by BarnBurner.
Hallinan dodges an elbow strike from BarnBurner.
Hallinan trying to control the position but instead, BarnBurner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hallinan into the cage.
Hallinan tries to pull guard but BarnBurner holds him up against the cage and eventually Hallinan drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
Hallinan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from BarnBurner.
Hallinan is looking for a takedown.
BarnBurner pushes off an throws an elbow but Hallinan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hallinan tries to pull guard but BarnBurner won't allow it.
Hallinan working hard to break the clinch.
BarnBurner lands an elbow just above Hallinan 's eye.
Hallinan tries to pull guard but BarnBurner holds him up against the cage and eventually Hallinan drops back down to his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, BarnBurner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hallinan's brow. #T3#
BarnBurner lands an elbow that stopped Hallinan in his tracks for a moment.
BarnBurner lands a damaging elbow.
BarnBurner lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like CJ Hallinan has been cut.
BarnBurner lands a damaging elbow.
Hallinan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hallinan avoids a wild elbow strike from BarnBurner.
Hallinan wants a takedown but no success here.
BarnBurner lands a nice elbow.
Hallinan avoids a wild elbow strike from BarnBurner.#T4#
BarnBurner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hallinan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but BarnBurner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
BarnBurner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BarnBurner blocking some punches.
BarnBurner lands an elbow inside.
Hallinan fails to pull guard.
Hallinan takes an elbow to the temple.
BarnBurner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hallinan avoids the elbow strike from BarnBurner, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kane BarnBurner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on CJ Hallinan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
BarnBurner closes the distance and clinches.
BarnBurner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hallinan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hallinan avoids the elbow strike from BarnBurner, against the cage.
Hallinan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but BarnBurner is defending well.
Hallinan wants to break free but BarnBurner has control.
Hallinan jumps guard but BarnBurner stands there with Hallinan around his waist. Hallinan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Hallinan breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
BarnBurner closes the distance and pushes Hallinan back into the cage.
Hallinan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. BarnBurner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kane BarnBurner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CJ Hallinan.
BarnBurner lands an elbow inside. #T1#
BarnBurner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#TD2#
Hallinan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hallinan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
BarnBurner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
BarnBurner sitting in guard here, content to control.
BarnBurner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hallinan manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, BarnBurner throws an elbow but misses.
BarnBurner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hallinan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hallinan blocks an elbow strike.
BarnBurner prevents a takedown attempt there.
BarnBurner lands an elbow just above Hallinan 's eye.
BarnBurner lands an elbow inside that Hallinan shrugs off.
Hallinan is trying to drag BarnBurner to the mat but BarnBurner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hallinan takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#That has opened up CJ Hallinan's cut even more.#T3#
Hallinan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
BarnBurner lands an elbow that stopped Hallinan in his tracks for a moment.
Hallinan is trying to break the clinch but BarnBurner has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
BarnBurner is pressed up against the cage. Hallinan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag BarnBurner down to the mat. BarnBurner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
BarnBurner has Hallinan up against the cage in a clinch.
BarnBurner prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4#
BarnBurner lands an elbow that stopped Hallinan in his tracks for a moment.
BarnBurner lands an elbow just above Hallinan 's eye.
BarnBurner lands an elbow just above Hallinan 's eye.
Hallinan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hallinan is trying to stall.
BarnBurner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hallinan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as BarnBurner walks away with a smile on his face. Hallinan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
BarnBurner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kane BarnBurner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on CJ Hallinan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hallinan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says BarnBurner as he avoids it easily. #CL#
BarnBurner rushes Hallinan and presses him up against the cage.
Hallinan blocks the elbow strike.
Hallinan tries to break the clinch but BarnBurner is controlling the position.
Hallinan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice elbow from BarnBurner.
BarnBurner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hallinan's defenses.
BarnBurner misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallinan trying to control the position but instead, BarnBurner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hallinan into the cage.
BarnBurner lands an elbow inside that Hallinan shrugs off. #T1#
BarnBurner has Hallinan pressed against the cage, preventing Hallinan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kane BarnBurner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
BarnBurner misses with an elbow over the top.
Hallinan misses with a knee to the head.
BarnBurner misses with an elbow strike.
Hallinan is trying to push BarnBurner away but BarnBurner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
BarnBurner lands an elbow inside. #CUT#The cut above CJ Hallinan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hallinan blocks an elbow strike.
Hallinan is trying to pull guard but BarnBurner has him pressed against the cage.
Hallinan takes an elbow to the temple. #T2#
Hallinan is trying to break free.
BarnBurner lands an elbow inside that Hallinan shrugs off. #ROC#Hallinan is rocked!#CUT#CJ Hallinan's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
BarnBurner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hallinan is still on wobbly legs! Can BarnBurner finish him?
BarnBurner lands an elbow inside.
Hallinan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. BarnBurner smiles and moves away.
Kane BarnBurner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CJ Hallinan.#CL#
BarnBurner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hallinan seems to have recovered his senses.
BarnBurner lands an elbow inside that Hallinan shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at CJ Hallinan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kane BarnBurner! |
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