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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1036 Round 3
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Dawn looks for a takedown but Lazrus sprawls well.
Dawn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dawn misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Lazrus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isla Dawn. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Dawn manages to break the clinch.
Lazrus throws a right and a left that Dawn avoids nicely.
Dawn moves out of range of the body kick.
Lazrus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawn shoots in for a double leg but Lazrus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dawn tries to clinch there but Lazrus circles away.
Isla Dawn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lazrus lands with a nice combination. Dawn backs away looking to recover.
Dawn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
Dawn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lazrus throws a right hand that Dawn ducks under and follows up with a left that Dawn also avoids with ease.
Dawn tries to counter by clinching up but Lazrus breaks away and moves out of range.
Dawn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lazrus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dawn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lazrus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dawn somewhat.
Lazrus with the counter takedown but Dawn avoids it easily.#CL#
Dawn clinches up with Lazrus and pushes him back against the cage.
Dawn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lazrus is defending well.
Lazrus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2##BC#
Dawn breaks the clinch.
Dawn with a nice calf kick.
Dawn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lazrus as he avoids it easily.
Lazrus feints the counter takedown.
Dawn fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Lazrus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lazrus scores a nice knee to the body.
Dawn has had enough of the clinch but Lazrus keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Lazrus manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lazrus keeping moving, preventing Dawn from controlling successfully. #T3#
Lazrus is trying to control the position but Dawn postures up.
Lazrus working a defensive guard but Dawn passes into half guard.
Dawn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lazrus is looking to improve his position.
Dawn could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dawn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lazrus gets full guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dawn wants to stand but Lazrus is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dawn passes into half guard.
Lazrus won't allow Dawn to pass to mount.
Lazrus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dawn is looking to stall here but Lazrus recovers full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Lazrus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lazrus slaps away a takedown attempt from Dawn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dawn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lazrus throws a body shot but no joy.
Lazrus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dawn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dawn appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dawn misses with a takedown attempt - Lazrus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Isla Dawn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Dawn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lazrus clinches with his opponent.
Lazrus jumps guard but Dawn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Dawn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Dawn tries to clinch but Lazrus is having none of it.
Dawn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lazrus pinned against the cage. Lazrus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isla Dawn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lazrus defends well and Dawn ends up having to push Lazrus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lazrus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dawn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Lazrus drives through and clinches with Dawn against the cage.
#BC2#
Lazrus breaks from the clinch.
Dawn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lazrus.#T2#
Dawn misses with a takedown attempt - Lazrus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Lazrus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawn trying to control here.
Dawn wants to improve his position but Lazrus is controlling well.
Dawn wants to control but Lazrus is keeping busy.
#T3#
Dawn is pressing down on Lazrus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dawn keeping moving, preventing Lazrus from controlling successfully.
Lazrus tries to free his leg and advance position but Dawn is retaining full guard.
Dawn being controlled here, momentarily.
Dawn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dawn looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lazrus trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Dawn with that takedown attempt.
Lazrus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dawn.
Dawn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lazrus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dawn defends it well.
Lazrus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lazrus wants to counter the offense by Dawn and move into the clinch position.
Dawn has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Lazrus gets a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Lazrus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Lazrus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dawn.
Dawn shoots in for a takedown but Lazrus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dawn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lazrus's waist but Lazrus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dawn off to one side.
Lazrus shoots in but no luck this time.
Dawn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isla Dawn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawn shoots in looking for a takedown but Lazrus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dawn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lazrus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dawn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lazrus moves into the clinch.
Lazrus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dawn after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Lazrus can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dawn lands a good knee to the midsection. Lazrus won't want to take too many of those.
Dawn lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Jesse Lazrus has been cut.
Dawn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lazrus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lazrus tries to pull guard but Dawn won't allow it.
Dawn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lazrus walks away with a smile on his face. Dawn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dawn fails with the takedown.
Dawn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Dawn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lazrus dives in for a single leg takedown but Dawn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lazrus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lazrus tries to land a leg kick but Dawn saw it coming and moves away.
Dawn appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Lazrus moves into the clinch successfully.
Dawn wants a takedown.
Dawn prevents a body shot from Lazrus. #BC2#
Lazrus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lazrus misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Lazrus instigates a clinch. #T3#
Lazrus prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Lazrus wants the takedown. Dawn is fighting it off but Lazrus persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dawn's guard against the cage.
Lazrus wants to pass the guard but Dawn is keeping the position.
Dawn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lazrus distracts Dawn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lazrus content to stall in guard here.
Dawn is trying to keep Lazrus in close.
#T4#
Dawn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lazrus.
Lazrus content to stall in guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lazrus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lazrus looking to sit in guard and control but Dawn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Isla Dawn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesse Lazrus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dawn throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Lazrus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lazrus 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight for Jesse Lazrus!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Jesse Lazrus!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Jesse Lazrus!
Jesse Lazrus wins by unanimous decision!
Jesse Lazrus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1036 Round 2
Date: Jan 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Bal tries to clinch but Dawn moves away
and Dawn counters with a big head kick but Bal shrugs it off. #CL#
Dawn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dawn prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice left hand lands by Bal.
#TD#
Dawn gets control of Bal's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dawn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dawn controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bal wants to stand and escape but instead Dawn has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bal is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1##SUB#
Bal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dawn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bal has managed to get both his arms back between Dawn's legs - danger averted.
Bal with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bal is looking to stand up but Dawn won't let him.
Bal stops Dawn from standing up.
Dawn keeping moving, preventing Bal from controlling successfully.
Bal might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dawn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#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.
Bal throws a big right hand that misses.
Dawn controlling Bal's posture.
Bal throwing strikes but missing.
Bal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dawn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bal passes Dawn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dawn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bal prevents Dawn from improving his position.
Dawn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bal on the ground.#T3#
Dawn is staying active underneath Bal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bal stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dawn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Bal forces Dawn back against the cage and clinches.
Bal tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dawn just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Dawn manages to pull guard.
Bal is pushing down on Dawn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dawn is fighting to maintain full guard but Bal has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dawn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Bal stops Dawn from getting back to his feet.
Dawn wants to get back to full guard.
Dawn could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bal wants to stand up but Dawn has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Bal controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dawn is trying to stand up here but Bal is controlling him well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Isla Dawn will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bal misses with a takedown attempt - Dawn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dawn throws a head kick that misses.
Bal fails with a takedown attempt.
Bal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dawn as he jumps to the side.
Isla Dawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kebab Bal.
Dawn throws a right and a left that Bal avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dawn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bal takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T1#
Dawn shoots and misses #CL2#
and Bal counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bal.
Dawn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bal can do to turn this around?
Bal is trying to break the clinch but Dawn is controlling him.
Dawn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bal has Dawn pressed against the cage.
Dawn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bal avoids it.#TD#
Dawn manages to pull guard.
Bal is looking to stand up but Dawn won't let him.
Bal lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bal scoring with some ground and pound.
Dawn pulls Bal in close to his closed guard and prevents Bal from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2##SUB#
Dawn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bal postures up and lands a big shot to Dawn's brow.
Dawn 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.
Bal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dawn is keeping the position for now.
Bal looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##TD2#
Bal darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dawn has one foot on Bal's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bal tries to clinch but Dawn is having none of it.
Dawn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Isla Dawn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dawn misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Bal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dawn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Bal drives through with a takedown into Dawn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dawn is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Dawn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dawn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bal is fending him off so far but Dawn persists. Nope, Bal circles away and we're back to standing.
Dawn dives in for a single leg takedown but Bal sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bal controlling the action here for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isla Dawn dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
No luck for Bal with that takedown attempt.
Bal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dawn is fending him off so far but Bal persists. Nope, Dawn circles away and we're back to standing.
Bal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bal darts in looking for a takedown but Dawn gets double underhooks and turns Bal into the cage.
Isla Dawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kebab Bal.
Dawn swats away the attempt to clinch by Bal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dawn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dawn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bal is fending him off so far but Dawn persists. Nope, Bal circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dawn misses with an uppercut. #T1##TD2#
Dawn gets caught flat footed, as Bal shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU2#
Bal stands up and waves to Dawn to follow him.
Dawn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bal is fending him off so far but Dawn persists. Nope, Bal circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bal or perhaps it was just good defense by Dawn, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Bal closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dawn quickly recovers to half guard.
Bal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bal has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bal looking to control but Dawn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Dawn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bal lands a nice shot to the head.
Dawn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bal trying to mount his opponent but Dawn defends it.
Bal prevents Dawn from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Bal seems to be working for a kimura but Dawn defends the submission attempt.
Bal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Bal is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dawn defends it well.
Bal stalling. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dawn wants to improve his position but Bal is controlling well.
Dawn wants to control but Bal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dawn tries to roll over but Bal keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kebab Bal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dawn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 John Roberts scores the fight for Kebab Bal!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Isla Dawn!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Isla Dawn!
Isla Dawn wins by split decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1036 Round 1
Date: Jan 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Katsunan tries to clinch there but Dawn circles away.
Katsunan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dawn throws out a loose jab but Katsunan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katsunan throws a head kick that misses.
Dawn keeps the fight on the outside.
Katsunan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Katsunan is defended easily by Dawn.
Katsunan looks to clinch
and Dawn counters with a left to the body.
Dawn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Katsunan but Katsunan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Katsunan clinches up with Dawn and pushes him back against the cage.
Katsunan misses with a knee strike.
Katsunan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dawn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1##BC2#
Katsunan manages to break the clinch.
Dawn dives in for a single leg takedown but Katsunan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Katsunan crunches a lovely knee into Dawn's ribcage.
Dawn avoiding damage as Katsunan throws knees to the body.
Dawn goes for a takedown attempt but Katsunan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isla Dawn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Katsunan goes for a double leg but Dawn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dawn continues to drive forward.
Katsunan looks winded!
Dawn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Katsunan misses with a body kick.
Dawn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Katsunan moves into the clinch.
Katsunan trying to land knees to the body.
Katsunan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dawn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Katsunan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Katsunan misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Katsunan breaks the clinch.
Dawn darts in looking for a takedown but Katsunan gets double underhooks and turns Dawn into the cage.
Katsunan misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Katsunan wants to stall.
Katsunan trying to land knees to the body.
Dawn could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Katsunan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dawn avoids it.
Katsunan tries to stall but Dawn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dawn is pushing Katsunan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dawn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dawn works on Katsunan's body with a couple of short punches.
Katsunan is working Dawn over against the cage.
Dawn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Katsunan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dawn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dawn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawn has Katsunan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Katsunan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Dawn is trying to push Katsunan away but Katsunan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Dawn jumps guard.
Dawn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dawn throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dawn keeping moving, preventing Katsunan from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Dawn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Katsunan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Katsunan moves to clinch but Dawn breaks away
and Dawn counters with a good, hard body kick but Katsunan shrugs it off.
Katsunan doesn't manage to clinch there - Dawn circles away.
Dawn tries to counter by clinching up but Katsunan breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katsunan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dawn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Katsunan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihama Katsunan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Katsunan tries to clinch up.
Isla Dawn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Dawn.
Katsunan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Katsunan dives in and grabs Dawn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dawn pushes down on Katsunan's head and hops out.
Dawn throws a head kick but Katsunan moves out of range.
Katsunan tries to clinch up but Dawn circles away and keeps his distance.
Dawn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dawn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Katsunan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dawn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dawn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dawn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Katsunan has closed the distance and engaged Dawn in a clinch.
Dawn jumps guard but Katsunan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Good body shot from Katsunan.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Katsunan tries to pull guard but Dawn holds him up against the cage and eventually Katsunan drops back down to his feet.
#T1#
Katsunan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Katsunan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dawn is defending well for now.
Dawn is looking to control Katsunan's arms but Katsunan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dawn has his back to the cage.
Yoshihama Katsunan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Katsunan missing with knees to the body.
Katsunan with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Dawn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Katsunan closes the distance and pushes Dawn back into the cage.
Katsunan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dawn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dawn tries to pull guard but Katsunan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isla Dawn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Katsunan as Dawn tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Katsunan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Katsunan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dawn counters with a left and a right that stings Katsunan. #T2#
Katsunan is looking to clinch but Dawn is avoiding it.
Dawn keeps the fight on the outside.
Katsunan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Katsunan wants it to stay on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Katsunan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Katsunan shoots for a takedown but Dawn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Dawn has closed the distance and engaged Katsunan in a clinch.
Dawn jumps guard but Katsunan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Katsunan is trying to maintain a safe position but Dawn gets an underhook and turns Katsunan into the cage.
Katsunan is trying to break the clinch but Dawn is controlling him.
Dawn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T3#
Katsunan is trying to pull guard but Dawn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Dawn successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Katsunan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dawn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Dawn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Katsunan sees it coming and defends easily.
Dawn missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Dawn thows a huge punch but Katsunan dodges it nicely.
Katsunan tries to get to full guard but Dawn has control of the leg. #SUB#
Katsunan is defending against the submission attempts here by Dawn.
Dawn trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dawn throwing shots but Katsunan is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isla Dawn dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dawn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Katsunan backs up against the cage.
Katsunan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Dawn rushes Katsunan and presses him up against the cage.
Dawn blocks an uppercut.
Dawn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Katsunan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Dawn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dawn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And Katsunan responds with a good body kick, but Dawn manages to step out the way in time.
Dawn shoots in looking for a takedown but Katsunan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dawn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Katsunan steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawn misses with a low kick.
Dawn goes for a double leg but Katsunan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Katsunan continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isla Dawn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Katsunan stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dawn looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Katsunan breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Dawn as Katsunan shoots in.#CL2#
Katsunan closes the distance and clinches.
Dawn wants to take the fight to the mat but Katsunan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dawn jumps guard but Katsunan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dawn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Katsunan is defending well for now.
Katsunan misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Katsunan breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Katsunan decides to pull guard.
Katsunan can't keep his opponent in guard - Dawn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Katsunan is positioning himself well to prevent Dawn advancing to mount. #T2#
Dawn trying to pass the guard but Katsunan defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawn slows the pace down in half guard.
Katsunan trying to control from the bottom.
Katsunan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dawn is staying active.#SU#
Dawn stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Katsunan to get to his feet. #T3#
Dawn swats away the attempt to clinch by Katsunan.#CL2#
Katsunan instigates a clinch.
Dawn is trying to pull guard but Katsunan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dawn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dawn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dawn is trying to drag Katsunan to the mat but Katsunan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dawn tries to break free but Katsunan pushes him back against the cage.
Katsunan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dawn is trying to pull guard but Katsunan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Katsunan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Katsunan is trying to drag Dawn to the mat but Dawn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dawn is trying to drag Katsunan to the mat but Katsunan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knees to the body from Katsunan.
Katsunan looking to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Dawn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dawn or perhaps it was just good defense by Katsunan, which made it look bad.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yoshihama Katsunan.
I think Katsunan 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Isla Dawn!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Isla Dawn!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Isla Dawn!
Isla Dawn wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
McGregor darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nixon pushes McGregor off but McGregor dives into side control.
Nixon trying to remain calm as McGregor controls from the top position.
The ground and pound from McGregor seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nixon wants to get back to his feet but McGregor drags him back down.
McGregor controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McGregor tries for a kimura but Nixon is defending well. #SU#
McGregor decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nixon to his feet.
McGregor could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Nixon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
McGregor drives through and clinches with Nixon against the cage.
Nixon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGregor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nixon is trying to stall.
McGregor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nixon's efforts to push away.
McGregor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nixon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch but McGregor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGregor has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
McGregor shoots in for a takedown but Nixon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor McGregor . That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nixon closes the distance and clinches up with McGregor , looking for a takedown. Nixon pushes McGregor against the cage but McGregor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nixon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGregor .
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGregor crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nixon - the referee stops the clock and McGregor gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nixon. McGregor manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#TD#
McGregor scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nixon wants to get back to his feet but McGregor is dominant here and he's now got Nixon's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor controls the action.
McGregor throwing sloppy strikes.
Nixon is trying to get back to his feet but McGregor has full control of the position and if anything, Nixon has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3##SUB#
McGregor looking for the choke but no joy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Nixon showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
McGregor seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Nixon's chin but Nixon turns very nicely into McGregor 's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Nixon.
McGregor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4##SUB#
McGregor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McGregor pulls Nixon in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Nixon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Connor McGregor will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nixon throws a leg kick #CL#
and McGregor counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
McGregor manages to pull guard.
McGregor seems keen to control Nixon's posture.
Nixon trying to control the position from guard on top but McGregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nixon wants to stand but McGregor is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1##SUB#
McGregor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nixon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nixon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGregor is controlling Nixon's posture.
Connor McGregor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nixon scores with a leg kick.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
Nixon tries to keep at a distance but McGregor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nixon drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGregor pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nixon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and McGregor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nixon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGregor .
McGregor blocks a body shot from Nixon.
McGregor prevents Nixon from breaking the clinch.
Nixon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Connor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Nixon.#TD#
McGregor successfully pulls guard.
McGregor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nixon is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB#
McGregor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nixon is aware though and is defending well.
McGregor pulls Nixon in close to his closed guard and prevents Nixon from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGregor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nixon.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McGregor dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McGregor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nixon as he avoids it easily.
Nixon fails to land the takedown.
McGregor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nixon counters with a one-two to the body.
Nixon slaps away a takedown attempt from McGregor , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nixon is looking for the big counter here.
Nixon misses with a combination
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nixon doesn't manage to clinch there - McGregor circles away.
McGregor throws a counter high kick but Nixon was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
McGregor moves into range and clinches up with Nixon.
McGregor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nixon tries to pull guard but McGregor holds him up against the cage and eventually Nixon drops back down to his feet.
McGregor is looking to break free of the clinch but Nixon has double underhooks. #T1#
Nixon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGregor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Connor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Nixon.#TD#
McGregor ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McGregor no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nixon can do to turn this around?
Nixon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McGregor keeping moving, preventing Nixon from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nixon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McGregor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nixon has McGregor in his guard.#REVR#
Nixon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Nixon wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and McGregor manages to pass to side control.
McGregor prevents Nixon from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGregor is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McGregor works his way into full mount! #T3#
McGregor misses with a head shot.
Nixon is trying to stand.#SUB#
McGregor with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
McGregor content just to control the position here.
Nixon is trying to stand but he's just given McGregor his back.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nixon trying to get back to his feet but McGregor is in full control for now. #SUB#
McGregor working for the choke. #SUB#
McGregor is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nixon is defending well though. McGregor let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Nixon is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Brett Nixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Connor McGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGregor is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGregor , 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor McGregor ! |
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