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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Kings 1: Grand Opening
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Lancelot avoids the body shot from Bitch.
Lancelot wants to clinch.
Bitch appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bitch falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Lancelot holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bitch jumps guard but Lancelot stands there with Bitch around his waist. Bitch gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Lancelot breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lancelot.
Some wild striking there from Bitch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancelot manages to avoid it.
Lancelot wants to clinch.#T1#
Lancelot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bitch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bitch throws a series of punches but Lancelot avoids them all with ease.
Lancelot is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Little Bitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Bitch shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bitch looks to land a strike but Lancelot avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB2#
Lancelot looking for a guillotine here but Bitch defends easily.
#SUB2#
Lancelot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bitch defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancelot wants to get back to his feet but Bitch is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bitch trying to control but Lancelot is working from the bottom. #T2#
Bitch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bitch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bitch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Bitch drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lancelot dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Bitch looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lancelot has picked Bitch up and slammed him! Bitch can't keep hold of the triangle and Lancelot manages to pass to side control!
Bitch is looking to regain half guard here but Lancelot keeps moving and retains side control.
Lancelot is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lancelot trying to control the action but Bitch is working from the bottom.
Bitch wants to control but Lancelot postures up.#T3#
Lancelot slows the pace down.
Bitch struggling a bit here.
Lancelot controls the position.
Bitch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bitch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bitch tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Lancelot is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bitch has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bitch is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Bitch is working hard here to advance position.
Bitch takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bitch is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bitch tries to roll over but Lancelot keeps him under control.
Bitch is breathing heavily.
Lancelot prevents Bitch from standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lancelot is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bitch taking some punishment here, with Lancelot in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sir Lancelot dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bitch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Bitch gets a double leg takedown into Lancelot's guard.
Lancelot controls Bitch momentarily but Bitch frees himself.
Bitch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lancelot holds on and takes a little breather.
Bitch throws a strike but Lancelot rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lancelot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bitch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lancelot slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Bitch is not content to let Lancelot control the position.
Lancelot stops Bitch from getting back to his feet.
Lancelot controlling the pace.
Sir Lancelot has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Lancelot decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Bitch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lancelot on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancelot. Bitch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bitch lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lancelot doesn't manage to clinch there - Bitch circles away.
Lancelot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bitch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Bitch shoots in for a takedown but Lancelot shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bitch enables Lancelot to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bitch manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lancelot is standing up over Bitch. Bitch looks to escape but Lancelot dives into side control.
#REVR#
Lancelot trying to control the position but Bitch is working away.
Bitch is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lancelot is controlling him well.
Bitch is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancelot trying to control the position but Bitch is working away. #SUB2#
Lancelot is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Bitch looks calm but he's in trouble here. Lancelot gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Bitch is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Lancelot lets go of the hold and Bitch can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sir Lancelot!
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Event:
Kings 1: Grand Opening
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Cuba has managed to clinch.
Cuba lands a nice elbow.
Cuba slows down the pace here.
Erickson 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.
Cuba lands an elbow inside that Erickson shrugs off.
Erickson blocking some punches.
Cuba lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Marshell Erickson has been cut.
Cuba is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Erickson is defending well.
Erickson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cuba stalling the fight.
Cuba has Erickson pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuba stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cuba lands a damaging elbow.
Cuba is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Erickson takes an elbow to the temple. #T1#
Cuba has a couple of punches blocked by Erickson.
Erickson is trying to pull guard but Cuba has him pressed against the cage.
Cuba is looking for a takedown.
Cuba gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cuba changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Erickson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horace Cuba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Erickson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cuba is fending him off so far but Erickson persists. Nope, Cuba circles away and we're back to standing.
Cuba takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Horace Cuba has been cut.#CL#
Cuba moves into the clinch.
Erickson is trying to break the clinch but Cuba has him pressed against the cage.
Cuba struggles to land a body shot inside as Erickson controls his hands.
Erickson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cuba misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Erickson's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Cuba missing with knees to the body.
Erickson is trying to break free.
Erickson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cuba looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cuba lands an elbow inside that Erickson shrugs off.
Cuba displaying some good clinch control by pressing Erickson up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cuba - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cuba tries to throw a body punch but Erickson avoids it by throwing Cuba back against the cage.
Cuba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cuba misses with an elbow over the top.
Erickson is working for takedown but Cuba is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cuba just misses with a elbow thrown towards Erickson's brow.
Cuba stalls. #T3#
Cuba leaning against his opponent.
Cuba lands an elbow just above Erickson 's eye.
Erickson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cuba lands an elbow inside.
Cuba lands a nice elbow.
Cuba lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cuba is pushing Erickson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nice elbow from Cuba.
Erickson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cuba throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cuba as Erickson tries to tie him up. #T4#
Erickson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cuba creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Erickson's defenses.
Cuba is working for takedown but Erickson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cuba lands an elbow that stopped Erickson in his tracks for a moment.
Cuba is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Erickson is defending well.
Cuba misses with a body punch.
Cuba creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Erickson's defenses.
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!
Cuba creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Erickson's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cuba.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cuba.
Cuba is looking for a takedown.
Erickson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cuba lands a nice elbow.
Cuba missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horace Cuba dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Cuba has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cuba tries to work over Erickson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Erickson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Erickson is trying to force a seperation but Cuba has the dominant position.
Cuba taking a breather.
Cuba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Erickson can do to turn this around?
Cuba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cuba comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cuba tries a body shot but Erickson blocks it.
Cuba pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cuba pushes off an throws an elbow but Erickson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuba manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cuba lands an elbow just above Erickson 's eye.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Cuba throws an elbow but misses.
Erickson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cuba comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Erickson wants a takedown.
Erickson tries to score a body lock takedown but Cuba shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Horace Cuba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshell Erickson.
Cuba gets through Erickson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cuba controlling the action here for a moment.
Cuba will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Erickson up against the cage.
Cuba gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Cuba lands an elbow that stopped Erickson in his tracks for a moment.
Cuba working aggressively here.
#T2#
Erickson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cuba misses with a punch to the body.
Erickson tries to pull guard but Cuba forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cuba stalling in the clinch.
Cuba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Erickson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Erickson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Erickson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cuba lands an elbow inside.
Erickson wants to take the fight to the mat but Cuba manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cuba lands a body punch in the clinch.
Erickson is breathing heavily.
Cuba lands an elbow inside that Erickson shrugs off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuba is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Erickson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cuba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Erickson avoids it.
Erickson jumps guard but Cuba turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cuba lands an elbow that stopped Erickson in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
That has opened up Marshell Erickson's cut even more.#T3#
Cuba creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Erickson's defenses.
Cuba has Erickson pressed against the cage.
Erickson blocking some punches.
Cuba drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Erickson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Erickson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cuba just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cuba lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cuba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Erickson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cuba.
Cuba gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cuba creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Erickson's defenses. #T4#
Cuba holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cuba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Erickson.
Cuba lands an elbow that stopped Erickson in his tracks for a moment.
Cuba lands an elbow that stopped Erickson in his tracks for a moment.
Cuba displaying some good clinch control by pressing Erickson up against the cage.
Cuba keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Erickson's efforts to push away.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Erickson tries to pull guard but Cuba won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horace Cuba dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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##CL#
Cuba rushes Erickson and presses him up against the cage.
Cuba is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Come on Cuba - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Erickson is pressed up against the cage. Cuba has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Erickson down to the mat. Erickson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cuba fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Cuba has Erickson up against the cage in a clinch.
Erickson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cuba pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Erickson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuba misses with a lunging right hand
and Erickson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cuba tries to clinch up.
And Erickson tries to counter it with a takedown but Cuba pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Erickson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Erickson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1##CL#
Cuba closes the distance and clinches.
Cuba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cuba pressing his opponent against the cage.
Erickson stalling in the clinch but Cuba improves position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cuba.
Erickson tries to pull guard but Cuba won't allow it.
Horace Cuba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshell Erickson.
Cuba lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cuba comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cuba lands an elbow just above Erickson 's eye.
Cuba comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Erickson prevents the takedown attempt.
Cuba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Erickson.
Erickson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Erickson is working for takedown but Cuba is calmly controlling the position for now.
A bit of stalling here from Cuba.
Cuba is trying to drag Erickson to the mat but Erickson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cuba swings wildly with an uppercut but Erickson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Erickson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cuba displaying some good clinch control by pressing Erickson up against the cage.
Cuba slowing the pace effectively.
Cuba seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Erickson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3#
Cuba has a couple of punches blocked by Erickson.
Cuba lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Erickson takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
The cut above Marshell Erickson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cuba misses with a body punch.
Cuba lands a damaging elbow.
Cuba lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Cuba.
Cuba taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Cuba.
Cuba lands an elbow just above Erickson 's eye.
Horace Cuba has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cuba lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #ROC#
Erickson is rocked!
Cuba gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Erickson is still on wobbly legs! Can Cuba finish him?#CUT#
Marshell Erickson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Cuba lands an elbow just above Erickson 's eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cuba avoiding damage.
#TD#
Cuba has picked Erickson up - he's going for a ride! Cuba dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Cuba missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Cuba is taking a breather. Erickson 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.
Cuba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Erickson on the ground.
Cuba has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cuba throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Cuba seems content to control.
Erickson wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Cuba 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Erickson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Erickson is trying to stand back up but Cuba is controlling him
Cuba thows a huge punch but Erickson dodges it nicely.
Erickson seems to have recovered his senses.
Cuba lands strikes from half guard.
Erickson is refusing to be controlled, as Cuba sits in half guard.
Cuba is figuring out what he wants to do next.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Cuba.
And that's the end of the fight!
Horace Cuba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cuba, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horace Cuba!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Crazy takes the fight into the clinch.
Rusescu presses Crazy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rusescu is leaning against Crazy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rusescu scores with a shot to the side of Crazy's head.
Rusescu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rusescu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crazys head. #TD#
Rusescu wants the takedown. Crazy is fighting it off but Rusescu persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Crazy's guard against the cage.
Rusescu stops Crazy from standing up.
Rusescu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rusescu stopping the sweep attempt from Crazy.#T1##SU#
Rusescu gets to his feet. Crazy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Rusescu gets a clinch. #TD#
Rusescu gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Crazy throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rusescu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rusescu distracts Crazy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SU#
Rusescu decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Crazy, up you get! #T2#
Crazy throws a jab but it's blocked by Rusescu.
Rusescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Rusescu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Crazy's guard.#SU#
Rusescu stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Crazy looks winded!
Crazy avoids the body shot from Rusescu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Rusescu rushes Crazy and presses him up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Rusescu as the two fighters clinch.
Rusescu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#TD#
Rusescu has hold of one of Crazy's legs. Crazy is fighting the takedown attempt but Rusescu gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SU#
Rusescu gets to his feet. Crazy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Rusescu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Crazy keeping moving, preventing Rusescu from controlling successfully. #T3##SU#
Rusescu stands up and waves to Crazy to follow him. #CL#
Rusescu moves into the clinch successfully.
Rusescu working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Rusescu lands a takedown into guard.
#SU#
Rusescu stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Rusescu darts in and clinches Crazy up against the cage.
Crazy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rusescu walks away with a smile on his face. Crazy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4##TD#
Rusescu scores with a takedown into Crazy's guard.
Rusescu 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.
Rusescu wants to control from the top but Crazy keeps moving.
Rusescu preventing the sweep.
Rusescu trying to control but Crazy is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rares Rusescu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crazy jumps guard but Rusescu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rusescu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#TD#
Rusescu has Crazy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rusescu pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Crazy tumbling to the mat - Rusescu dives into Crazy's guard.
Rusescu wants to control from the top but Crazy keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazy controlling Rusescu's posture. #SU#
Rusescu stands up and waves to Crazy to follow him. #T1##CL#
Rusescu rushes Crazy and presses him up against the cage.
Rusescu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crazy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rusescu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rusescu pushes Crazy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crazy is breathing heavily.
Crazy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#
It looks like Dj Crazy has been cut.
Rusescu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rusescu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crazy.
Rusescu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rusescu is struggling to control the position.#T2##TD#
Rusescu has picked Crazy up - he's going for a ride! Rusescu dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rusescu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Crazy is staying active underneath Rusescu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Crazy wants to control but Rusescu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crazy is staying active underneath Rusescu, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SU#
Rusescu decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Rusescu clinches.
Rusescu lands a hook that snaps the head of Crazy backwards. #T3##TD#
Rusescu has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Crazy is trying to keep an underhook but Rusescu manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Crazy trying to hold on to Rusescu's head to control him but Rusescu postures up.
Rusescu is trying to control the action in half guard but Crazy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rusescu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Crazy won't allow Rusescu to pass to mount.
Rusescu working over Crazy with some ground and pound. Crazy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SU#
Rusescu decides to return to a standing position. #CL#
Rusescu has closed the distance and engaged Crazy in a clinch.
Crazy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rusescu has him pressed against the cage.
Rusescu is struggling to control the position.#T4#
Crazy tries to break the clinch but Rusescu is controlling the position. #TD#
Rusescu has hold of one of Crazy's legs. Crazy is fighting the takedown attempt but Rusescu gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Rusescu passes Crazy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rusescu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rusescu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crazy can do to turn this around?#SU#
Rusescu stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD#
Rusescu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rusescu showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Rusescu escapes and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rares Rusescu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dj Crazy's cut.
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##TD#
Rusescu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rusescu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rares Rusescu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crazy is trying to stand up here but Rusescu is controlling him well. #SU#
Rusescu stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD#
Rusescu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Crazy is trying to defend but Rusescu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Rusescu decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Rusescu has Crazy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rusescu pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Crazy tumbling to the mat - Rusescu dives into Crazy's guard.#SUB2#
Rusescu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crazy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rusescu has managed to get both his arms back between Crazy's legs - danger averted.
Crazy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rusescu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SU#
Rusescu gets to his feet - Crazy follows without any prompting. #TD#
Rusescu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Crazy quickly recovers to half guard.
Rusescu is keen to just control but Crazy is a slippery customer.#T2#
Rusescu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rusescu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Crazy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Crazy keeping full guard, as Rusescu tries to pass.
Rusescu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rusescu trying to control but Crazy is working from the bottom. #T3#
Crazy controls Rusescu momentarily but Rusescu frees himself.
Rusescu wants to control from the top but Crazy keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crazy is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Crazy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rusescu is keeping the position for now. #ES#
Rusescu pushes Crazy off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T4##CL#
Rusescu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rusescu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Rusescu.
#TD#
Rusescu turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rusescu manages to end up in side control.
Rusescu moves into full mount!
Rusescu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crazy is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rares Rusescu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rusescu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rares Rusescu!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 975 Round 1
Date: Apr 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Williams gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Crusher counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A combination from Crusher does no damage.
A shot to the liver by Crusher. Beautiful body shot.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Crusher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown. Crusher tries to sprawl out of it but Williams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crusher manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Crusher throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher with a hook.
Crusher lands a right hook to the body.
Crusher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Crusher feints a jab promting Williams to slip. Crusher then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Williams slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Williams swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crusher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crusher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams avoids the body shot from Crusher.
Crusher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.
Williams misses with a body kick.
Crusher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
The Crusher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crusher shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Crusher keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Williams looks to land a combination but Crusher avoids it well. #T2#
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Crusher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Crusher scores with a nice right hand.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Williams takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Williams tries to bum rush Crusher with a series of wild strikes but Crusher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crusher digs a good body shot into Williams's ribs.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crusher looks winded!
Crusher pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Williams back to the cage. Crusher follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Crusher lands with a nice combination. Williams backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Williams pushes Crusher up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Williams pulls guard effortlessly. #T3#
Williams seems keen to control Crusher's posture.
Crusher preventing the sweep. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Williams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crusher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams trying to control but Crusher is working from the bottom.
Williams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #CUT#
It looks like The Crusher has been cut.
Williams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Crusher keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Crusher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Crusher's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Williams pulls guard successfully.
Crusher won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Williams is working hard here to advance position.
Crusher looking to pass the guard.
Williams controlling Crusher's posture.
Williams could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.#T1##SUB#
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Crusher wanted to stand there but Williams had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Williams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Williams connects with a nice short shot to Crusher's temple.
Williams drops an elbow to the side of Crusher's head.
Williams scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Crusher wants to get back to his feet.
Williams slips a nice elbow through Crusher's hands, connecting with Crusher's forehead.
Crusher is breathing heavily.#T2#
Williams wants to take a breather but Crusher is having none of it.
Nice strikes from Williams there. #ROC#
Crusher is rocked!
Williams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Crusher is still in real trouble! Can Williams finish him?
Williams is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Crusher is hurt! He's hurt bad - Williams fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Crusher from any more punishment! Congratulations to Williams! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinnen Williams!
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