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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Grey throws a sloppy head kick and Lake moves out of range easily.
Lake swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lake connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lake scores with a one two! Grey had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lake scores with a head kick. Grey tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lake throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Grey counters by moving into the clinch.
Grey just leaning against Lake, taking a breather. #TD#
Grey decides to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lake wanted to stand there but Grey had control of the position.
Grey pulls Lake in close to his closed guard and prevents Lake from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lake wants to stand and escape but instead Grey has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Lake being controlled here, momentarily.
Grey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lake for as long as he can get away with.
Lake is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU#
Grey decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lake, up you get! #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lake.
Grey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Grey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lake.
Grey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Grey with a poor takedown
letting Lake counter with a right hand.
Grey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lake's waist but Lake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grey off to one side.
Buddy Lake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lake lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lake moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lake's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lake duly obliges.
Lake misses with a wild combination.
Grey throws a big counter combination but Lake scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Grey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Lake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lake fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grey on the side of the head.
Grey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Grey moves into the clinch successfully.
Lake has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grey prevents Lake from breaking the clinch.
Grey wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stewart Grey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lake looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Grey breaks the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lake. #CL#
Lake tries to keep at a distance but Grey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lake has had enough of the clinch but Grey keeps him there for the moment.#T4##BC#
Grey breaks from the clinch.
Lake looks to land a combination but Grey avoids it well.
Grey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lake looks winded!#CL#
Grey has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
Lake avoiding damage as Grey throws knees to the body.
#TD#
Grey pulls guard.
Grey is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Grey 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#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Grey 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Lake dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A cross from Lake lands.
Lake stuffs the takedown attempt from Grey. Grey gets slowly back to his feet.
Lake fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Grey has Lake up against the cage in a clinch.
Lake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake wants to break free but Grey has control.
#TD#
Grey drags the fight down to the ground.
Lake wants to stand and escape but instead Grey has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Grey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Grey looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Grey is working hard here to advance position.
Grey connects with a couple of short punches.
Grey won't allow Lake to get back to his feet. #SU#
Grey stands up and waves to Lake to follow him. #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.
Lake throws a one two combo.
Lake scores with a jab to the head.
Lake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lake lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grey at a distance.
#CL#
Grey clinches up against the cage.
Grey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lake fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stewart Grey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Grey gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Grey seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Lake is trying to escape back to his feet but Grey uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Grey working the ground and pound.
Lake is trying to buck Grey off.
Grey landing a few strikes. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lake is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Grey has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Grey remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Lake is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Grey has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Grey is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lake is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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 Stewart Grey will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grey seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Grey shoots in but Lake avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lake misses with a combination
#CL#
and Grey moves into the clinch.
Lake letting Grey take a breather here.#BC2#
Lake manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Grey counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lake is looking to get back to is feet but Grey passes into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1##SUB#
Grey is trying to get an arm triangle but Lake is defending well.
Stewart Grey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grey creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lake can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lake bucks up and tries to throw Grey off but instead Grey has got his back!
Grey 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.
Lake is trying to stand back up.
Grey lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
I would not like to be Lake right now.
Lake wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Grey patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3##SUB#
Lake is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Grey gets his way!
The referee is taking a good look at Lake as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Grey!
Lake trying to get back to his feet but Grey is in full control for now. #SUB#
Grey looking to break Lake's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lake remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Grey will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Grey trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lake doesn't escape. #T4#
Grey is punishing Lake with strikes - can he finish him?!#SUB#
Grey is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Grey controlling from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Grey is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lake knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lake for a finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stewart Grey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grey 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stewart Grey! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Azikewe fails with a takedown attempt.
Archer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Archer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Azikewe on the side of the head.#CL#
Archer forces Azikewe back against the cage and clinches.
Azikewe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Archer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Azikewe keeps control of Archer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Azikewe has Archer pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Azikewe pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Archer tumbling to the mat - Azikewe dives into Archer's guard.#SUB2#
Azikewe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azikewe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Archer's head.
Azikewe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Azikewe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Azikewe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azikewe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU2#
Azikewe decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Archer, up you get! #CL#
Archer moves into the clinch successfully.
Azikewe tries to score a body lock takedown but Archer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Butch Archer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bomani Azikewe.
Azikewe has Archer pressed against the cage, preventing Archer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Azikewe breaks the clinch.
Archer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Azikewe misses with a takedown attempt - Archer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Azikewe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Archer gets a clinch. #T2#
Azikewe is looking for a takedown.
Azikewe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Azikewe is trying to drag Archer to the mat but Archer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Azikewe prevents Archer from breaking the clinch.
Archer has had enough of the clinch but Azikewe keeps him there for the moment.
Azikewe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Archer up against the cage.
Archer trying to land knees to the body.
Azikewe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Archer after a bit of a struggle.
Azikewe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Archer's efforts to push away.
Archer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Azikewe.
#T3#
Archer tries to break free but Azikewe pushes him back against the cage.
Archer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Archer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Azikewe.
#BC#
Archer breaks from the clinch.
Archer wants to clinch.
Archer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Azikewe is looking for the big counter here.
Azikewe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4##TD2#
Azikewe shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Azikewe seems to be looking for submissions.
Archer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Azikewe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SU2#
Azikewe stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Archer to get to his feet.
Archer is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Azikewe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Archer's guard.
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!
Azikewe landing with the ground and pound.
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 Butch Archer will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Archer, as that shot connected.
#TD2#
Azikewe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Azikewe is standing up over Archer. Archer looks to escape but Azikewe dives into side control.
#REVR#
Azikewe working the head with strikes.
Archer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Azikewe working the ground and pound from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Azikewe decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Azikewe fails with the takedown.#T1#
Azikewe misses with a takedown attempt - Archer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Azikewe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Archer but Archer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Butch Archer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bomani Azikewe.
Archer shoots in but no luck this time.
Azikewe throws a counter combo.
Azikewe shoots in looking for a takedown. Archer tries to sprawl out of it but Azikewe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Archer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Archer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Archer fails to land with a series of punches.
Azikewe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Archer defends well and Azikewe ends up having to push Archer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Azikewe dives in for a single leg takedown but Archer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Archer fails with a takedown attempt.
As Archer backs off Azikewe throws a huge counter combo but Archer manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Archer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Archer closes the distance and clinches.
Archer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Azikewe has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Azikewe breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Archer instigates a clinch.
Archer working hard to break the clinch.
Archer stops a takedown attempt from Azikewe.
Azikewe lands a hook that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
Azikewe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Archer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
Azikewe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Azikewe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Archer is defending well.#BC#
Archer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Archer rushes Azikewe and presses him up against the cage.
Azikewe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Archer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Azikewe letting Archer take a breather here.
Archer is looking to break free of the clinch but Azikewe has double underhooks.
Archer prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Archer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Archer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Azikewe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Archer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T4##CL#
Archer pushes Azikewe up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Archer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Archer lands a two punch combo.
Azikewe shoots for a takedown but Archer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Archer moves into the clinch.
Azikewe is trying to drag Archer to the mat but Archer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Archer is trying to drag Azikewe to the mat but Azikewe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Archer wants to break free but Azikewe has control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Archer dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Archer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Azikewe swivels and escapes.
Azikewe throws a counter combo.
Archer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Azikewe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Azikewe shoots for a takedown but Archer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Archer misses with a takedown attempt - Azikewe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Archer backs off Azikewe throws a huge counter combo but Archer manages to avoid it all.
Azikewe shoots in but no luck this time.
Butch Archer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bomani Azikewe.#CL#
Archer drives through and clinches with Azikewe against the cage.
Azikewe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Archer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Archer breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Archer tries to sprawl but Azikewe drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Archer manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Azikewe keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Archer is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1##TD#
Archer jumps guard and drags Azikewe to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Azikewe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Azikewe stops Archer from standing up.
Azikewe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Azikewe pushing down on Archer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Azikewe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Archer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Azikewe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Azikewe passes to full mount!
Azikewe lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T2#
Azikewe has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Archer's face.
Azikewe fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Archer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Azikewe putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Archer is trying to stand up.
Azikewe landing shots from mount.
Azikewe with good strikes from the mount here!
Azikewe lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Azikewe is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T3#
Azikewe with a couple of short strikes.
Azikewe is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Azikewe quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Azikewe but it's paid off an Archer is forced to tap! Nice work by Azikewe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bomani Azikewe!
Our winner, Bomani Azikewe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
O Connels shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kant napping and manages to drive through into side control!
O Connels working away.
O Connels wants to control but Kant is keeping him busy.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - O Connels has eaten all the pies!
O Connels slows the pace down.
Kant is trying to control O Connels's posture but O Connels avoids it.
Kant manages to work his way to half guard, despite O Connels's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kant tries to roll over but O Connels keeps him under control.
Kant is not content to let O Connels control the position.#T1#
Kant is looking to escape.
O Connels sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kant gets back to full guard.
O Connels controlling from the top position.
Kant is adopting a defensive guard.
Kant keeping moving, preventing O Connels from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
O Connels tries to free his leg and advance position but Kant is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
O Connels misses with the body kick#TD#
and Kant counters with a shoot takedown. O Connels fights it but they end up in guard.
Kant landing with the ground and pound.
O Connels looking to control but Kant passes into half guard.
O Connels is trying to stand back up but Kant is controlling him
O Connels wants to improve his position but Kant is controlling well.
Kant seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kant looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
O Connels has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kant is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Kant is nestled in close to O Connels, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
O Connels looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
O Connels tries to get to full guard but Kant has control of the leg.
Kant working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kant wants to free his trapped foot but O Connels is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kant is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kant working over O Connels with some ground and pound. O Connels looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kant trying to mount his opponent but O Connels defends it.
O Connels wants to control but Kant is keeping busy.
Kant sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kant lands strikes from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kant seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genghis Kant dominated that round.
That's time! Kant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kant slaps away a takedown attempt from O Connels, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A low kick from O Connels misses #TD#
and Kant counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Genghis Kant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kant is in close to O Connels's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kant distracts O Connels with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kant landing with the ground and pound.
O Connels is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kant's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kant won't allow O Connels to sweep him here.
Kant has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Kant is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Connels keeping full guard, as Kant tries to pass. #T1#
Kant scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kant postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kant content to stall in guard here.
Kant with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kant stands up over O Connels, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
O Connels looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kant is one step ahead there.
O Connels controls Kant momentarily but Kant frees himself. #T2#
O Connels keeping full guard, as Kant tries to pass.
Kant preventing the sweep.
Kant scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kant works over O Connels with some ground and pound from guard.
Kant with a nice head shot there.
Kant controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kant postures up and lands a big shot to O Connels's brow. #T3#
Kant scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kant working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of O Connels's head.
Kant looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Kant drops back looking for a leg! O Connels is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and O Connels manages to kick Kant off! Kant jumps back into O Connels's guard.
O Connels keeping moving, preventing Kant from controlling successfully. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kant chips away with some ground and pound.
Kant will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kant passes O Connels's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kant working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kant takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kant seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but O Connels does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Kant is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and O Connels defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Connels is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genghis Kant dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kant keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kant half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No luck for Kant with that takedown attempt.
O Connels wants to clinch#TD#
and Kant counters with a takedown into side control.
Kant cracks O Connels with a big elbow.
Kant taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kant lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1#
Kant working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on O Connels's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
O Connels tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kant easily slips into full mount!
The referee warns O Connels that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kant scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kant breaks from O Connels's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kant has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of O Connels's face.
O Connels is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
O Connels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kant lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#O Connels is rocked!
Kant looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has O Connels covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Genghis Kant!
Genghis Kant looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'No... Death... Pound... Smash...'.
Sean O Connels spoke after the fight, saying 'I will get back into that ring and tear my opponents throat from their useless neck!!'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1091 Round 2
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Gates shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson shoots in but Gates avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Gates shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gates manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Johnson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Gates has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johnson after a bit of a struggle.
Gates is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Gates manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gates pulls Johnson in to control the position.
Gates preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gates preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Gates blocks nicely.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Gates blocks nicely. #T1#
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES2#
Gates pushes Johnson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Johnson misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Gates counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gates.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Gates.
Gates stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Gates breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gates but Gates pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Gates clinches with his opponent.
Gates has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Gates breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gates defends it nicely.
Jake Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A lazy left from Gates finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gates fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Gates shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gates is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Gates circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gates counters with a head kick. That will keep Johnson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gates dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gates misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Gates looks to move away, Johnson throws a big counter combo but Gates just gets out of the way.
Johnson with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Gates counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gates will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.#T3#
Gates lands a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Gates breaks from the clinch.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Gates gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage. #TD2#
Gates pulls guard effortlessly.
Johnson being controlled here momentarily.
Let's hope that Gates has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gates works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Gates looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gates working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Gates will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#ES2#
Gates manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Johnson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Gates breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Gates dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Gates, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Gates clinches.
Gates tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Gates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Gates's guard.
Gates preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Gates looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gates working a defensive guard here.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gates has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Gates has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gates 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#
Gates not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson is looking to get back to is feet but Gates passes into side control.
Johnson bucks up and tries to throw Gates off but instead Gates has got his back!
Gates controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Gates looking for the choke from the back.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. #T2#
Johnson covering up well under a series of strikes from Gates.
Johnson trying to get back to his feet but Gates is in full control for now.
Gates controlling the position well here. Johnson rolled but Gates kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Johnson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gates's arms.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Gates throwing sloppy strikes.
Gates really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Gates trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but Gates has full control of the position and if anything, Johnson has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but Gates has full control of the position and if anything, Johnson has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Gates is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gates trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but Gates has full control of the position and if anything, Johnson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gates controlling the position well here. Johnson rolled but Gates kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Gates 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. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Gates rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gates.
#TD2#
Gates pulls Johnson into guard.
Gates working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Gates looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Gates has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Gates has wrist control.
Johnson throws a strike but Gates rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Gates with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gates must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson wants to stand but Gates is controlling the position. #T1#
Gates is stalling in the full guard. #SU2#
Gates stands up and waves to Johnson to follow him. #TD#
Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gates has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Johnson is on him like a limpet, forcing Gates back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Gates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Gates looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Gates gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gates sprawls well. Gates wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Gates fails with the takedown.
Gates fails with a takedown attempt.
Jake Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Gates.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gates is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Gates circles away and we're back to standing.
Gates throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
No luck for Gates with that takedown attempt.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Gates bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Gates controls the position from side control.
Johnson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gates is controlling him well.#SU2#
Gates decides to stand back up. Gates steps back and let's Johnson get back to his feet.
Johnson shoots and misses #CL2#
and Gates holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gates tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gates is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gates is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Gates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gates counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
A nice combination there by Gates.
#TD#
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
Gates slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Gates uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Gates!#REVB#
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Gates passes into half guard.
Jake Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Will Gates is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Gates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gates 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 Damien Edna scores the fight for Will Gates!
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight for Will Gates!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Will Gates!
Will Gates wins by unanimous decision!
Jake Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'next time he will feel the fangs'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1091 Round 1
Date: Mar 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Hammers takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cameron tries to bum rush Hammers with a series of wild strikes but Hammers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hammers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cameron sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hammers tries for a takedown but Cameron circles away easily
and Cameron counters with a series of strikes. Hammers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hammers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cameron as he jumps to the side.
Cameron unleashes a big counter combination but Hammers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Hammers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cameron tries to avoid it but Hammers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cameron to the ground. Cameron escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cameron unleashes a big counter combination but Hammers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hammers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hammers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cameron goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC2#Hammers is rocked!
Charles Hammers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hammers.#CL2#
Cameron moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Cameron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hammers shoots in for a double leg but Cameron sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hammers is breathing heavily.#T1#
Hammers looks for a takedown but Cameron sprawls well.
Hammers is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cameron.
Oh Hammers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammers wants to clinch up but Cameron keeps it at a distance.
Hammers seems to have got his legs back now.
Hammers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cameron keeps the fight on the outside.
As Hammers backs off Cameron throws a huge counter combo but Hammers manages to avoid it all.
Hammers shoots for a double leg takedown but Cameron sprawls well. He's pushed Hammers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hammers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cameron.
#CL2#
Cameron has closed the distance and engaged Hammers in a clinch.
#BC2#
Cameron manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Cameron circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cameron counters with a series of strikes. Hammers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hammers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cameron defends well and Hammers ends up having to push Cameron into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Cameron manages to pull guard.
Cameron looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Cameron is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hammers is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Cameron 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.
Cameron manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hammers manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Cameron controlling from the top position.
Hammers keeping moving, preventing Cameron from controlling successfully.
Hammers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hammers wants to sweep here but Cameron controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cameron slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cameron controls the position.
Hammers defending against the ground and pound.
Hammers is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cameron's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hammers has a hand on Cameron's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cameron takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB2#
Cameron moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hammers has worked his arm free - good work by Hammers!
#SUB2#
Cameron is trying to get an arm triangle but Hammers is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finlay Cameron dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cameron misses with a double jab.
Hammers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cameron misses with the combination.
Hammers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cameron throws a counter combo.
Cameron scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cameron jabs at Hammers's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cameron tries to avoid it but Hammers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cameron to the ground. Cameron escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Hammers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Cameron gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Cameron pulls guard.
Cameron bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hammers's guard. #REVB##T1#
Hammers wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammers trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hammers throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hammers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammers controls Cameron momentarily but Cameron frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cameron not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cameron lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cameron manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Cameron looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Hammers has gone for a leg lock! Cameron slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hammers's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hammers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cameron slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU2#
Cameron stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Cameron darts in and clinches Hammers up against the cage.
Cameron wants a takedown but no success here.
Cameron taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cameron - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cameron will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hammers up against the cage.#T3#
Cameron keeps control of Hammers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hammers tries to pull guard but Cameron holds him up against the cage and eventually Hammers drops back down to his feet.
Hammers goes for a takedown attempt but Cameron pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Cameron has managed to clinch.
Hammers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cameron just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cameron keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammers's efforts to push away.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#BC2#
Cameron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cameron fails to land with a series of punches.
Hammers is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cameron.
Cameron cracks Hammers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cameron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammers jumps guard but Cameron stands there with Hammers around his waist. Hammers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Cameron jumps guard.
Hammers trying to control the position from guard on top but Cameron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cameron wants to control but Hammers passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cameron manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finlay Cameron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hammers shoots in looking for a takedown but Cameron manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hammers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cameron is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Cameron takes the fight into the clinch.
Cameron is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2#
Cameron decides to pull guard.
Hammers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cameron is trying to keep Hammers in close.
Hammers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cameron is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hammers is aware though and is defending well.
Hammers throws a strike but Cameron rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Cameron controlling from the top position.
Cameron postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Cameron throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammers wants to sweep but no luck.
Cameron wants to control from the top but Hammers keeps moving.
Hammers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finlay Cameron has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammers throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hammers keeping moving, preventing Cameron from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Cameron decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hammers, up you get! #CL2#
Cameron forces Hammers back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cameron is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cameron tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hammers smiles and moves away.
Hammers slips a jab and a cross from Cameron.
#CL2#
Cameron fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hammers, pushing him back against the cage.
Hammers is trying to pull guard but Cameron has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Hammers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cameron tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cameron tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hammers fails to pull guard.
Hammers is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Cameron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hammers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cameron paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Hammers clinches with his opponent.
Hammers being controlled against the cage.#T3#
Hammers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cameron smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Hammers gets a clinch.
Cameron tries to score a body lock takedown but Hammers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Hammers breaks from the clinch.
Hammers tries to clinch up.
Hammers darts in trying to clinch
and Cameron counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Cameron throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hammers closes the distance but Cameron moves to the side
and Cameron counters with a stiff right hand.
Hammers looks to land a combination but Cameron avoids it well.
Hammers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cameron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cameron goes for a double leg but Hammers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hammers continues to drive forward.
Hammers tries for a takedown but Cameron sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammers tries to clinch up.
Cameron shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hammers eats them both and turns towards Cameron to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Charles Hammers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finlay Cameron is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Cameron closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finlay Cameron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cameron 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Finlay Cameron!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Finlay Cameron!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Finlay Cameron!
Finlay Cameron wins by unanimous decision!
Charles Hammers spoke after the fight, saying 'I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity but unfortunately luck was just not on my side today. but in my next match my opponent is going to get hammered!'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1091 Round 1
Date: Mar 25, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Johnson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Herbert on his heels. He'll look to pass Herbert's guard now, I'm sure.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Herbert wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Herbert trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Herbert wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Herbert dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herbert tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Herbert trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson working Herbert over with strikes.
Herbert blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Herbert's head. #T1#
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Herbert dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson winds up and cracks Herbert with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Herbert is breathing heavily.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Herbert keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Herbert keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Herbert avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Herbert knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.#SUB#
Herbert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johnson winds up and cracks Herbert with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Herbert's head.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Herbert's hands, connecting with Herbert's forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Herbert's head.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Herbert avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson working Herbert over with strikes.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Herbert tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T3#
Johnson throwing shots but Herbert is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herbert blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Herbert is trying to control but can't.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Herbert dodges it nicely.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Herbert dodges it nicely.
Johnson working Herbert over with strikes.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Herbert pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Herbert is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson throwing shots but Herbert is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson throwing shots but Herbert is blocking nicely.
Herbert is trying to get back to full guard.
Herbert keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Herbert tries to sprawl but Johnson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Herbert is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Herbert avoid being mounted?
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Herbert blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Herbert dodges it nicely.
Herbert is positioning himself well to prevent Johnson advancing to mount.
Herbert has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Herbert keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Herbert trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Herbert keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Herbert dodges it nicely.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Herbert defending well though.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Herbert defending well though.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Johnson working over Herbert with some ground and pound. Herbert looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Herbert with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Herbert's head. #T2#
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Herbert trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Herbert keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Herbert avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Herbert blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Johnson thows a huge punch but Herbert dodges it nicely.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Herbert is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Herbert avoid being mounted?
Herbert avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Jake Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Herbert is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Herbert avoid being mounted?
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Herbert's head.
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Herbert with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson winds up and cracks Herbert with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Herbert trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Herbert is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson throwing shots but Herbert is blocking nicely.
Herbert wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Herbert defending well though.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Herbert avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Herbert gets back to full guard.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Herbert's head.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Herbert has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Johnson 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#
Johnson tries for a takedown but Herbert circles away easily#CL#
and Herbert counters by moving into the clinch.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herbert.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Herbert.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Herbert looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Herbert.
The referee is keeping an eye on Herbert - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herbert misses with a knee strike.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Herbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Herbert is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herbert.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Herbert goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Herbert tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Herbert to the ground. Herbert escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Herbert dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Herbert jumps guard.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Herbert manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Johnson is looking to stand up but Herbert isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Herbert passes into half guard.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Herbert is controlling him
#T2##SUB#
Herbert is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Johnson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Johnson is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Herbert lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rhys Herbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Johnson.
Herbert leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Herbert.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Herbert shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.#CL#
Herbert clinches. #T4#
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Herbert.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Herbert tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Herbert is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Herbert.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Herbert.
Jake Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Herbert has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rhys Herbert.
I think Johnson 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Jake Johnson!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Jake Johnson!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Jake Johnson!
Jake Johnson wins by unanimous decision!
Jake Johnson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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