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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Lodge shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davidson sprawls well. Davidson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lodge gets slowly back to his feet.
Lodge shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Davidson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Davidson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Davidson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lodge to the mat! Lodge manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Davidson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lodge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Davidson has managed to get both his arms back between Lodge's legs - danger averted.
Davidson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Davidson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson landing with the ground and pound.
Davidson wants to stand but Lodge is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Davidson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lodge swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Lodge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davidson defends well.
Davidson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Davidson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lodge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Davidson has managed to get both his arms back between Lodge's legs - danger averted.
Lodge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Davidson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Davidson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lodge on the ground.
Davidson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Davidson tries to stand but Lodge controls the position and pulls Davidson into his guard. #T3#
Lodge working a defensive guard here.
Davidson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Davidson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lodge is trying to control the position but Davidson postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lodge has a takedown stuffed.
Davidson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Callum Davidson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malcolm Lodge.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lodge has a takedown stuffed.
Lodge shoots in looking for a takedown but Davidson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lodge's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Davidson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lodge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davidson as he avoids it easily.
Lodge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Davidson shoots in and drives through. Lodge sprawls well.
Davidson fails with the takedown.
Lodge doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Davidson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Davidson lands in his opponent's guard.
Lodge pushes Davidson off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Davidson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Davidson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lodge to the mat! Lodge manages to get full guard.
Lodge has a closed guard, preventing Davidson from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lodge throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lodge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1##SU#
Davidson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Davidson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lodge tries to avoid it but Davidson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lodge to the ground. Lodge escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Lodge shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Davidson is striking off his back. Lodge thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Lodge throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Davidson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Davidson actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Lodge trying to control the action but Davidson is working from the bottom.
Davidson trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Lodge is working for a submission of some sort.
Davidson wants to control but Lodge is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Lodge prevents Davidson from improving his position.
Lodge wants to control but Davidson is keeping him busy.
Lodge thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lodge not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Davidson is refusing to be controlled, as Lodge sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Davidson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lodge has a closed guard, preventing Davidson from standing up.
Davidson wants to pass the guard but Lodge is keeping the position.#T4##SUB2#
Lodge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davidson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davidson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Lodge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Davidson wants to stand but Lodge has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davidson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Lodge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Lodge throws a front kick aimed at Davidson's knee but Davidson avoids it well.
Davidson leaves Lodge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Davidson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lodge prevents Davidson from moving into mount.
Davidson working away.
Lodge trying to control but Davidson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Davidson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lodge trying to control the action but Davidson just sinks the hooks in. #T1#
Lodge might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Davidson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Davidson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Davidson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lodge is defending well though. Davidson let's go of the attempt for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Davidson controlling the positon.
Lodge tries to escape the position.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Davidson doesn't have the hooks in and Lodge manages to turn into his guard.
Davidson has a closed guard, preventing Lodge from standing up.
Davidson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lodge throwing strikes from guard but Davidson blocks nicely.
Davidson keeping moving, preventing Lodge from controlling successfully. #T3#
Lodge not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Davidson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lodge trying to control the position from guard on top but Davidson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Callum Davidson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Davidson is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lodge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davidson circles away.#TD#
Davidson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T4#
Davidson tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB2#
Lodge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davidson pulls his head out easily.
Lodge trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lodge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Callum Davidson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Davidson 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Callum Davidson!
In defeat, Malcolm Lodge stepped up to the mic, saying 'We go again.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Berghult has a takedown stuffed.
Davidson is looking to counter the offense by Berghult and move into the clinch.#TD#
Davidson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Berghult's half guard.#SUB#
Davidson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Berghult sees it coming and defends easily.
Berghult desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davidson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Davidson is thwarting Berghult's attempts to control the position.
Davidson is looking to take a break and control but Berghult is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Davidson wants to get back to his feet.
Berghult is trying to control but can't.
Davidson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Davidson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Davidson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Davidson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Berghult is looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Berghult can do anything to dispel that myth.
Davidson not doing much here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Davidson rushes Berghult and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Berghult goes for a takedown attempt but Davidson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Berghult fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Davidson, pushing him back against the cage.
Berghult tries to pull guard but Davidson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Callum Davidson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Berghult.#BC#
Davidson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Davidson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Davidson taking a breather here. #SUB#
Davidson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Berghult knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Berghult is trying to improve his position.
Davidson working the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davidson trying to control the position but Berghult is working away. #SU#
Davidson stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Davidson 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#
Berghult throws a sloppy head kick and Davidson moves out of range easily.
Berghult dives in and grabs Davidson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Davidson pushes down on Berghult's head and hops out.
Davidson attempts a counter takedown but Berghult avoids it well and moves away.
Davidson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Berghult sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Davidson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Berghult shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Berghult showed some decent athleticism there.
Berghult stops Davidson from getting back to his feet.
Davidson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berghult can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berghult missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Berghult is trying to work for a kimura but Davidson is defending well.
#T1#
Davidson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berghult is working away from the top position though.
Berghult sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davidson defending well though.
Berghult looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Davidson is holding on to half guard well.
Berghult is keen to just control but Davidson is a slippery customer.
Davidson trying to control but Berghult postures up.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Davidson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Berghult is working for a kimura but Davidson is defending it quite comfortably.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Berghult enables Davidson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Berghult manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Berghult is wriggling around but Davidson manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Davidson slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Davidson working Berghult over with strikes.
Berghult wants to get back to full guard.
Davidson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Davidson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Berghult looks a forlorn figure.
Berghult is trying desperately to improve position.
Berghult is breathing heavily.#SU#
Davidson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#T4##CL#
Davidson rushes Berghult and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Davidson stalls.
Berghult stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Berghult has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Davidson is trying to keep an underhook but Berghult manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Davidson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Berghult manages to mount him!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davidson gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davidson keeping control of the position.
Berghult is thwarting Davidson's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Callum Davidson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Davidson closes the distance and pushes Berghult back into the cage.
Davidson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD#
Davidson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Davidson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Berghult's head.
Berghult is looking to improve his position.
Davidson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berghult is trying to stand.
Davidson is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Davidson prevents Berghult from improving his position.
Berghult regains full guard. Nicely done.
Berghult keeping moving, preventing Davidson from controlling successfully.
Berghult is trying to hold Davidson in close to prevent damage but Davidson has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Davidson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Davidson wants to pass to mount but Berghult is defending the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Berghult is pressing down on Davidson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Berghult looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Davidson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Davidson stops Berghult from getting back to his feet.
#T3#
Davidson trying to control the action but Berghult is working from the bottom.
Berghult tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Davidson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Berghult takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Berghult has given up his back. Will we see Davidson going for some submissions?
#SUB#
Davidson looking for the RNC.
Berghult looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4#
Berghult is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Davidson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Berghult trying to get back to his feet but Davidson is in full control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Davidson looking to break Berghult's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Berghult remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Davidson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Joel Berghult has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Callum Davidson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berghult is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Callum Davidson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Davidson 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Callum Davidson! |
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