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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
GDL 24: Roughneck vs Stead
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Alexander throws a hook but Grapple avoids it easily.
Grapple is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Snapple Grapple seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grapple swinging wildly here.
#TD#
Grapple feints and as Alexander raises his hands in defense, Grapple changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grapple showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alexander can't keep his opponent in guard - Grapple advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Grapple 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.
Alexander avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grapple. #T1#
Alexander trying to control but Grapple postures up.
Grapple seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Alexander is looking to improve his position.
Alexander keeps trying to improve his position.
Grapple thows a huge punch but Alexander dodges it nicely.
Grapple slips a nice elbow through Alexander's hands, connecting with Alexander's forehead.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alexander makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alexander.
Grapple is stalling in the full guard.
Alexander 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.
Grapple sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alexander wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Grapple working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Grapple postures up.
Grapple showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alexander looking for a sweep. Not yet Alexander, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Grapple throws a leg kick that misses. #TD#
Grapple shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Grapple was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Grapple tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grapple tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Grapple has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Alexander can't do much from the bottom here.
Grapple is putting a hurting on Alexander here, landing some big shots from side control.
Grapple in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Alexander is looking to regain half guard here but Grapple keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexander is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Grapple is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snapple Grapple dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Alexander misses with a two punch combination.
Grapple blocks a jab.#TD#
Grapple fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alexander sprawls well initially but Grapple persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Alexander on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Grapple works his way into side control.
Grapple happy to just control the position for now.
Snapple Grapple overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Grapple decides to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grapple tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alexander manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grapple ducks under a wild hook from Alexander.
Alexander tries to clinch up.#T1##TD#
Grapple shoots in and bounces Alexander off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Grapple drops back looking for a leg! Alexander is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alexander manages to kick Grapple off! Grapple jumps back into Alexander's guard.
Grapple is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Grapple working some strikes from top position.
Alexander is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grapple is stalling in the full guard.
Alexander working a defensive guard here.
Grapple postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grapple with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grapple's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Grapple works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grapple is nestled in close to Alexander, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Grapple not doing much here.
Grapple lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Alexander is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Alexander has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grapple is working away from the top position though.
Alexander is trying to get back to full guard.
Grapple seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Grapple is controlling the pace.
#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!
Grapple throws a shot from downtown. Alexander moves away and avoids it.
Alexander throws a lazy right hand but Grapple sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snapple Grapple dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Grapple circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grapple misses with a body kick. #TD#
Grapple manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alexander on his heels. He'll look to pass Alexander's guard now, I'm sure.
Grapple engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Grapple is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexander can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander trying to keep a closed guard but Grapple is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Grapple showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alexander wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Grapple is now in half guard.
Alexander tries to get to full guard but Grapple has control of the leg.
Alexander trying to control here.
Grapple sitting and controlling from the half 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Alexander is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alexander cracks Grapple with an open hand slap.
Alexander slips a jab and a cross from Grapple.
#TD#
Grapple is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alexander's half guard.
Grapple controlling the pace. #T3#
Ground and pound from Grapple. #SUB#
Grapple is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alexander moves into full guard.
Snapple Grapple is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grapple controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Alexander looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grapple is one step ahead there.
Grapple stays in close to Alexander's body and controls the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alexander controls Grapple momentarily but Grapple frees himself.
Grapple slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alexander is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grapple controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Joshua Alexander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snapple Grapple showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grapple, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snapple Grapple!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Brezzler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bowers is looking to break free of the clinch but Brezzler has double underhooks. #TD#
Brezzler successfully pulls guard.
Bowers won't allow Brezzler to sweep him here. #SUB#
Brezzler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brezzler is adopting a defensive guard.
Bowers throwing strikes but missing.
Bowers throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brezzler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bowers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bowers with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Brezzler wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Brezzler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bowers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bowers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brezzler pulls Bowers in to control the position.
Bowers trying to move into half guard but instead Brezzler has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Bowers is adopting a defensive guard.
Bowers is trying to keep Brezzler in close.
#SUB2#
Brezzler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bowers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brezzler has managed to get both his arms back between Bowers's legs - danger averted.
Brezzler controlling from the top position. #T2##SU#
Bowers is working an open guard so Brezzler takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bowers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Trenton Bowers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Bowers moves into range and clinches up with Brezzler.
Bowers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Bowers manages to pull guard.
Brezzler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brezzler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Brezzler being controlled here momentarily.
Bowers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brezzler controls the pace.
Brezzler preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brezzler passes Bowers's left leg - he's now in half guard. #ES2#
Bowers kicks Brezzler off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
Danga de danga de dang - Brezzler scores with a four punch combination!
Bowers wants to clinch.
Bowers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Brezzler rushes Bowers and presses him up against the cage.
Bowers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brezzler prevents it.
#TD2#
Bowers is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Brezzler can't fight it off and eventually Bowers manages to take the fight to the floor. Brezzler looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bowers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikkel Brezzler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bowers shoots for a double leg takedown but Brezzler sprawls well. He's pushed Bowers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bowers tries to clinch up.
Brezzler looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Brezzler shoots in but Bowers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Brezzler backs off Bowers throws a huge counter combo but Brezzler manages to avoid it all.
Bowers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brezzler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brezzler avoids the head kick by Bowers.
Bowers doesn't manage to clinch there - Brezzler circles away.
Brezzler keeps the fight on the outside.
Brezzler throws a big counter combination but Bowers scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brezzler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bowers tries to avoid it but Brezzler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bowers to the ground. Bowers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Bowers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bowers stuffs the takedown attempt from Brezzler. Brezzler gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikkel Brezzler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brezzler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bowers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brezzler somewhat.
Bowers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Brezzler has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Brezzler is working for takedown but Bowers is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bowers wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Brezzler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bowers shoots in looking for a takedown but Brezzler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bowers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bowers moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Bowers scores with a four punch combination!
Brezzler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bowers but Bowers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bowers throws out a counter right but Brezzler avoids it with no problem.
Brezzler keeps the fight on the outside.
Bowers wants to clinch.#CL2#
Bowers instigates a clinch. #T2#
Bowers can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Brezzler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bowers lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Brezzler has Bowers up against the cage in a clinch.
Bowers has had enough of the clinch but Brezzler keeps him there for the moment.
Bowers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bowers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brezzler is defending well for now.
Bowers is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brezzler is defending well.
Bowers is trying to break the clinch but Brezzler has him pressed against the cage.
Brezzler stops a takedown attempt from Bowers.
Bowers is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bowers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3#
Brezzler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bowers is defending well.#TD2#
Bowers lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Trenton Bowers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brezzler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bowers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brezzler is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Bowers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brezzler is just riding it out for now. Bowers eventually gives up the hold.
Bowers prevents Brezzler from improving his position.#SU2#
Bowers decides to stand and escape the position. #CL#
Brezzler has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
Bowers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brezzler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bowers shoots in but no luck this time.
Bowers closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brezzler makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mikkel Brezzler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bowers scores with a decent looking hook.
Trenton Bowers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brezzler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bowers defends well and Brezzler ends up having to push Bowers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Bowers clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowers tries to break free but Brezzler pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Bowers gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Brezzler pushes Bowers off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Bowers has Brezzler up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trenton Bowers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bowers lunges at Brezzler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brezzler's hand. #CL2#
Bowers closes the distance and pushes Brezzler back into the cage.#BC2#
Bowers breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Brezzler closes the distance and clinches.
Brezzler prevents the takedown attempt.
Brezzler is trying to stall.
Brezzler gets underhooks to prevent Bowers's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Bowers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowers shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Brezzler eats them both and turns towards Bowers to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bowers tries to close the distance and clinch but Brezzler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Bowers.
Bowers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brezzler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bowers scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
Bowers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brezzler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bowers wants to clinch.#TD#
Brezzler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brezzler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brezzler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bowers for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Bowers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bowers.
Bowers wants to sweep here but Brezzler controlling him for the moment.
Brezzler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Brezzler is in close to Bowers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brezzler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Brezzler moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#BC2#
Bowers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Bowers clinches with his opponent.
Bowers is looking to break free of the clinch but Brezzler has double underhooks.
Bowers tries to break free but Brezzler pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Bowers breaks from the clinch.
Bowers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bowers scores with a nice right hand.
Brezzler fails to land the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brezzler shoots for a double leg takedown but Bowers sprawls well. He's pushed Brezzler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bowers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bowers tries to close the distance and clinch but Brezzler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trenton Bowers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bowers 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trenton Bowers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Mattonen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bowers swivels and escapes.
Mattonen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bowers as he jumps to the side.
A little jabbing left from Bowers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bowers leaves Mattonen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sauli Mattonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Mattonen clinches up against the cage.
Bowers is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Bowers manages to break the clinch.
Bowers looks winded!
Mattonen dives in and grabs Bowers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bowers pushes down on Mattonen's head and hops out.
Bowers lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bowers moves into range and clinches up with Mattonen.
Bowers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mattonen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bowers fails to pull guard.
Bowers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mattonen has Bowers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bowers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Mattonen can't get the takedown.
Mattonen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD#
Mattonen is trying to trip Bowers. He has hold of a leg but Bowers is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mattonen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mattonen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mattonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Mattonen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bowers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mattonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Mattonen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bowers has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T2#
Bowers blocks a low kick nicely.
Mattonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bowers throws a head kick but Mattonen moves out of range.
Mattonen shoots in looking for a takedown. Bowers tries to sprawl out of it but Mattonen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bowers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mattonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mattonen tries to bum rush Bowers with a series of wild strikes but Bowers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mattonen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mattonen just content to control the position. #SU#
Mattonen decides to stand back up. #T3#
Mattonen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bowers defends it nicely.
Bowers throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Mattonen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bowers won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mattonen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bowers will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Mattonen is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Bowers looks calm but he's in trouble here. Mattonen gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Bowers is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Mattonen lets go of the hold and Bowers can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sauli Mattonen!
Our winner, Sauli Mattonen, 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: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Napier comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Napier does it's job there.
Napier with a jab.
Napier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Napier swats away the attempt to clinch by Bowers.
Bowers looks for the body kick but Napier saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Napier misses the target.
Bowers takes a shot right to the bread basket.#KD#
Napier lands a big right hand that sends Bowers crashing to the mat! Napier stays standing though and waves Bowers back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Napier misses.
Bowers doesn't manage to clinch there - Napier circles away.
Bowers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Napier.
Bowers throws a right and a left that Napier avoids nicely.
Napier sizes up Bowers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bowers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Napier.
Bowers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Napier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bowers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Napier misses the shot to the body.
Napier stuns Bowers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bowers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Napier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bowers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Bowers looks to land a combination but Napier avoids it well.
Bowers is looking to clinch but Napier is avoiding it.
Bowers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Napier misses with a looping left.
Napier throws a shot from downtown. Bowers moves away and avoids it.
Napier scores with a hook to the body. Bowers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jack Napier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowers moves away from the strike by Napier.
Bowers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Napier.
A swing and a miss from Napier.
Napier throws a looping overhand right but Bowers ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Bowers's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A jab from Napier finds it's way through Bowers's defenses.
Napier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Napier looks to score with a jab to the body but Bowers is just out of range.
It seemed like Bowers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bowers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bowers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Napier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#KD#
Napier cracks Bowers with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bowers looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Napier finish him?
#ROC#
Bowers is rocked!
Napier drops Bowers with a naaaaasty hook - Bowers is in real trouble here! Napier dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Napier!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Alexander swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCullen jabs Alexander to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've been told by McCullen's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McCullen lands with a good body shot.
McCullen misses with a body kick.
McCullen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alexander with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCullen to score with a decent uppercut.
McCullen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexander moves away.
McCullen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alexander needs to keep his hands up - McCullen had a free shot at his head there.
McCullen scores with a jab to the body.
McCullen digs a good body shot into Alexander's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander tries to close the distance and clinch but McCullen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McCullen!
Alexander takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Alexander throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCullen lands with a nice combination. Alexander backs away looking to recover.#CL#
McCullen closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Alexander jumps into guard, dragging McCullen to the mat.
McCullen stopping the sweep attempt from Alexander.
Alexander is trying to control the position but McCullen postures up.
Alexander bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCullen's guard. #REVB#
McCullen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Alexander trying to control but McCullen is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Alexander thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alexander preventing the sweep.
Alexander trying to control but McCullen is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McCullen connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab lands there for McCullen.
McCullen jabs Alexander right on the nose. Alexander blinks but takes it well.#T4#
McCullen works Alexander's body with a nice hook.
Alexander takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCullen lands a jab to Alexander's midsection.
Alexander looks to land a right hand but McCullen moved out of range.
McCullen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alexander.
McCullen scores with a jab to the body.
Daniel McCullen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
McCullen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Alexander pulls guard successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander is trying to control the position but McCullen postures up.
Alexander might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McCullen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Alexander controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel McCullen 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#
McCullen throws out a powerful jab.
McCullen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alexander momentarily.
McCullen slips a straight right by Alexander.
McCullen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexander can do to turn this around?
Alexander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by McCullen. Beautiful body shot.
McCullen scores with a jab. Alexander acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alexander misses with a straight right.
Some wild striking there from McCullen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander moves forwards but McCullen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McCullen scores with a leg kick.
#T1#
Alexander on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCullen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCullen throws a big counter combination but Alexander scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - Alexander throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alexander lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCullen circles away quickly and effectively.
McCullen scores with a shot to the body.
That kick from McCullen tenderised Alexander's leg. Alexander is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCullen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Alexander misses.
McCullen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alexander throws a right hand that misses
and McCullen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alexander thinking.
McCullen stuns Alexander with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
McCullen drives through and clinches with Alexander against the cage.
#T2#
Alexander is trying to break free.
Alexander tries to pull guard but McCullen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
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!
Alexander tries to pull guard but McCullen won't allow it.
McCullen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alexander.
McCullen tries to throw a body punch but Alexander avoids it by throwing McCullen back against the cage.
McCullen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCullen is working Alexander over against the cage.
McCullen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexander jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCullen walks away with a smile on his face. Alexander gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Daniel McCullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Alexander.#CL#
McCullen has closed the distance and engaged Alexander in a clinch.
McCullen lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCullen.
Alexander tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alexander jumps guard but McCullen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3##TD2#
Alexander ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alexander no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Alexander looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCullen is one step ahead there.
Alexander controls McCullen momentarily but McCullen frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCullen controlling from the top position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alexander wants to sweep but no luck.
Alexander being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alexander misses with an uppercut
and Alexander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Alexander does no damage.
McCullen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alexander takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel McCullen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
McCullen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
No joy there for McCullen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCullen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Alexander drives through and clinches with McCullen against the cage.
McCullen scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCullen tries to work over Alexander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCullen tries a body shot but Alexander blocks it.
#TD2#
Alexander pulls guard.
Alexander 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#
McCullen tries to get to full guard but Alexander has control of the leg.
McCullen is looking to get back to full guard here but Alexander has managed to pass to side control instead.#T1#
Alexander trying to control the action but McCullen is working from the bottom.
McCullen struggling a bit here.
I wouldn't like to be where McCullen is right now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A lull in the action here.
Alexander trying to control the position but McCullen is working away. #SUB2#
Alexander wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCullen, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Alexander wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCullen keeps working.
McCullen looks to move to half guard but instead Alexander has passed into mount! Damn!
McCullen tries to hold on but Alexander pushes him away. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McCullen is squirming around, avoiding Alexander's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Alexander is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McCullen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Alexander swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joshua Alexander!
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