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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Reid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bengala.
A thudding body kick lands there by Reid!
Reid scores with a kick to the midsection.
Reid doesn't manage to clinch there - Bengala circles away.
Reid swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bengala moves away.
Reid wants to clinch.
Bengala is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Reid darts in and clinches Bengala up against the cage.
Reid unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bengala lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
Bengala tries to break free but Reid pushes him back against the cage.
Reid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bengala is defending well for now.#BC#
Reid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD#
Reid lands a big head kick that sends Bengala tumbling to the mat! Reid takes a step backwards and waves Bengala back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Gabriel Bengala has been cut.
Reid is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Bengala like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Bengala from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apollo Reid!
In his post fight interview, Apollo Reid gave a big smile as he said 'Get lost chump!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Bengala stuns Bonderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bonderson shoots and misses
and Bengala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bonderson tries for a takedown but Bengala circles away easily
and Bengala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bonderson has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Bengala counters with a takedown into side control.
Gabriel Bengala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitchell Bonderson.
You can see the frustration on Bonderson's face as Bengala controls the position.
Bonderson is looking to get back to his feet here but Bengala is keeping cool and he's managed to take Bonderson's back.
Bengala lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #T1#
Bonderson wants to control his opponent's hands but Bengala gets his hands free.
Bengala trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bonderson doesn't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bengala is not going to allow Bonderson to sit and survive in this position.
Bengala keeps control of the position easily here as Bonderson tries to buck him off.
Bengala's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Bengala keeps control of the position as Bonderson tries to break free.
Bengala keeps control of the position easily here as Bonderson tries to buck him off.
Bonderson covers up after that shot from Bengala.
Bonderson tries to roll but Bengala sticks to his back.
Bengala is landing with strikes. Bonderson can't take much more of this.
Bonderson wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Bengala has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Bonderson! Can he survive? No! He's out! Bengala gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabriel Bengala!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Bengala fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. John sprawls well initially but Bengala persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bengala trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Bengala 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.
Bengala winds up and cracks John with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Bengala 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bengala drops an elbow to the side of John's head.
Bengala slows the pace down in half guard.
John definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
John throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bengala scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bengala stalling.
It looks like Bengala might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
John looks for a takedown but Bengala sprawls well.
Bengala stuffs the takedown.
Bengala circles away from the clinch attempt.
John is breathing heavily.
Bengala misses with an uppercut. John saw that one coming.
Bengala stuffs the takedown attempt from John. John gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big John. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
John throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bengala's waist but Bengala gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing John off to one side.
Bengala missing with a left hand there. John was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bengala keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab lands there for Bengala.
Bengala lands a right hook to the body.
A combination from Bengala does no damage.
John half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Bengala shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in John's guard.#T4#
Bengala controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bengala keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of John's head.
John can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bengala controls the pace.
Bengala should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Bengala dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Bengala fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. John sprawls well initially but Bengala persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bengala is taking a breather. John says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bengala scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bengala is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bengala is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bengala lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bengala working the head and body with strikes.
Bengala controlling the action here.
Bengala landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Bengala looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bengala lands strikes from half guard.
Bengala perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gabriel Bengala has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bengala winds up and cracks John with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bengala slows the pace down in half guard.
Nice strikes from Bengala there.
Bengala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bengala controlling the pace. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bengala has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
John is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bengala scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bengala landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
John wants to get back to full guard.
Bengala content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Bengala in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. John tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bengala!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gabriel Bengala!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Tillman on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Orsini shoots in and gets a takedown into Tillman's guard.
Tillman really is a fat lump.
Orsini scoring with some ground and pound.
Orsini is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Orsini's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Orsini has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillman is looking to stand up but Orsini isn't so interested in that idea.
Orsini seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
It looks like Orsini might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tillman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Orsini counters with a nice body shot.
No luck for Tillman with that takedown attempt.
Orsini scores with the left hand. Tillman knows he should have avoided that one.
Orsini scores with a jab to the body.
Tillman wants to clinch.#T3#
Orsini lands a jab to Tillman's midsection.
Orsini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#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.
Orsini sizes up Tillman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tillman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Orsini is fending him off so far but Tillman persists. Nope, Orsini circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and Orsini releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Orsini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tillman on the side of the head.#TD2#
Tillman tries to sprawl but Orsini drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orsini looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tillman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Orsini scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tillman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tillman is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabengala Orsini dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tillman is trying to pull guard but Orsini turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tillman tries to pull guard but Orsini won't allow it.
Tillman tries to pull guard but Orsini holds him up against the cage and eventually Tillman drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vince Tillman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Orsini tightens his grip and picks Tillman up, before dumping him to the ground. Tillman manages to land in guard.
Tillman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Orsini controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini lands a couple of elbows.
Orsini is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Orsini 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.#T1#
Orsini forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Orsini is continuing to stall.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Orsini.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
More stalling from Orsini.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tillman is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Orsini in particular looking to stall.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tillman misses with a takedown attempt
and Orsini counters with a stiff right hand.
Orsini jabs at Tillman's body.
Orsini has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3##TD2#
Orsini throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tillman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Orsini is in Tillman's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orsini not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Orsini passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Well, if Orsini 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yet more stalling tactics from Orsini.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabengala Orsini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tillman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tillman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Orsini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillman tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Orsini misses.#TD2#
Orsini drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Tillman manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1#
Tillman has Orsini pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Orsini manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tillman is trying to pull guard but Orsini turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tillman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vince Tillman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tillman is trying to pull guard but Orsini turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Orsini cracks Tillman with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tillman is trying to pull guard but Orsini has him pressed against the cage.
Tillman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Orsini to keep the fight standing.
Tillman is trying to pull guard but Orsini turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Orsini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Orsini changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tillman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T2#
Orsini is chipping away with strikes.
Orsini cracks Tillman with a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orsini taking a breather here.
Orsini works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Orsini controls the position.
Orsini working the ground and pound.#T3#
A lull in the action here.
Gabengala Orsini is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The adventures of Orsini the control monster continue. Boring.
Orsini is putting a hurting on Tillman here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tillman is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Orsini with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabengala Orsini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Orsini winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabengala Orsini!
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