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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Edwards shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Edwards has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Edwards throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Edwards manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes Diaz against the cage but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diaz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Edwards sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Edwards avoids it.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Edwards turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Diaz has Edwards pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Edwards breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Diaz feints and as Edwards raises his hands in defense, Diaz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diaz trying to control but Edwards is working from the bottom.
Edwards working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Edwards is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Edwards lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edwards is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2##SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Diaz has his foot on Edwards 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Edwards works his way back into a safe position though.
Edwards trying to move into half guard but instead Diaz has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Edwards is controlling Diaz's posture.
Diaz stands up over Edwards , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Edwards wants to sweep but no luck.
Edwards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Edwards wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Diaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Edwards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Edwards has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Diaz is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Edwards 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diaz has Edwards pressed against the cage.
Diaz avoiding damage.
Diaz tries to work over Edwards 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Diaz has Edwards pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
Edwards manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Diaz clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Diaz lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES2#
Edwards kicks Diaz off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards tries to clinch #TD#
and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Edwards is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Edwards loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Edwards prevents Diaz from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dave Edwards will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Edwards gets a clinch. #BC2#
Edwards breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Diaz drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Edwards has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Diaz has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Edwards .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edwards .
Edwards is looking for a takedown.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Edwards to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Diaz jumps guard and drags Edwards to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1#
Diaz wants to stand and escape but Edwards is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Edwards in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Edwards controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diaz looking to control but Edwards passes into half guard.
Edwards is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Edwards is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Edwards is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Edwards trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Edwards .
Diaz feinted with a counter takedown.
Matthew Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Edwards .
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Diaz backs off Edwards throws a huge counter combo but Diaz manages to avoid it all.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edwards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Edwards moves out of range of the body kick.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Edwards is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Edwards instigates a clinch.
Edwards wants a takedown.
Edwards is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diaz leaning against his opponent.
#T4#
The referee calls for Diaz to work.
#TD#
Diaz pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Edwards advances to half guard.
Edwards is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dave Edwards will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Edwards shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diaz throws a wild body kick that Edwards sees coming a mile off.
Despite the aggression on Edwards 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Edwards fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Edwards goes for a double leg but Diaz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diaz continues to drive forward.
Matthew Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Edwards .
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards .
Edwards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Diaz moves into the clinch.#T1#
Edwards tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diaz just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Diaz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Edwards utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diaz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Diaz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diaz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diaz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Edwards works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diaz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Diaz is in close to Edwards 's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2##SU#
Edwards is working an open guard so Diaz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Diaz rushes Edwards and presses him up against the cage.
Edwards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Edwards tries to pull guard but Diaz holds him up against the cage and eventually Edwards drops back down to his feet.
Edwards is trying to break the clinch but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Edwards stalling in the clinch.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edwards can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Edwards avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diaz has Edwards pushed against the cage.#T3##TD#
Diaz pulls guard effortlessly.
Edwards wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.#SU2#
Edwards stands and steps away. Diaz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Edwards shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Edwards 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diaz but Diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diaz feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Edwards moved away.
Edwards misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Diaz drives through and clinches with Edwards against the cage.
#TD#
Diaz has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Edwards is trying to keep an underhook but Diaz manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Edwards has one foot on Diaz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dave Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Diaz moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Diaz drags the fight down to the ground.
Diaz 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#
Diaz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Edwards escapes and throws Diaz's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Matthew Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dave Edwards is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU2#
Edwards decides to stand back up. Edwards steps back and let's Diaz get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Edwards 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dave Edwards !
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Event:
QFC Tournament 603 Round 1
Date: Mar 08, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Edwards gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Matthews pulls guard successfully.
Edwards working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matthews has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Edwards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matthews pulls Edwards in close to his closed guard and prevents Edwards from doing any damage or advancing position.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Matthews trying to control the position.
Edwards throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Edwards fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Matthews tries to counter by clinching up but Edwards breaks away and moves out of range.
Edwards throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little feinted left hand from Matthews on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matthews but Matthews pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Edwards has a takedown stuffed.
Jason Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Edwards.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Edwards is defended easily by Matthews.
Edwards misses with a takedown #TD#
and Matthews counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Edwards throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Edwards wants to clinch.
Matthews went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Edwards gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Matthews to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Edwards has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3##SUB2#
Edwards looking for a guillotine here but Matthews defends easily.
#ES2#
Edwards has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Matthews is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Edwards tries to circle away but Matthews has him pinned against the cage.
Matthews scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Edwards is trying to break the clinch but Matthews is controlling him.
Edwards throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T4##TD#
Matthews is trying to trip Edwards. He has hold of a leg but Edwards is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Matthews persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Matthews postures up in Edwards's guard and throws a big left but Edwards blocks it. #SUB2#
Edwards has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matthews can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matthews lands a couple of digs.
Matthews has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Edwards trying to control the position.
Edwards throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Edwards throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jason Matthews will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Matthews takes the fight into the clinch.
Matthews wants a takedown but no success here.
Edwards is trying to push Matthews away but Matthews has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Matthews changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Edwards fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Matthews moves in looking to clinch but Edwards pushes him off.
Edwards tries to clinch there but Matthews circles away.
Matthews appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Matthews has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards tries a head kick but it misses.
Edwards throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Matthews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Matthews has closed the distance and engaged Edwards in a clinch.
#T1##TD2#
Edwards ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Edwards no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Matthews is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Edwards is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Edwards has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Edwards is pushing down on Matthews's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matthews is fighting to maintain full guard but Edwards has managed to sneak the leg through.
Edwards not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jake Edwards has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edwards prevents Matthews from improving his position.#ES#
Matthews kicks Edwards off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Matthews slaps away a takedown attempt from Edwards, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Matthews moves into the clinch.#TD#
Matthews has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Edwards regains guard immediately.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matthews is working Edwards over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Edwards wants to sweep here but Matthews controlling him for the moment.
Edwards is trying to control the position but Matthews postures up.
Matthews trying to control but Edwards is working from the bottom. #T3#
Matthews is looking to pass into half guard but Edwards pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Edwards is in guard.#REVB#
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews wants to stand up but Edwards is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews is looking to sweep but instead, Edwards has passed into half guard.
Edwards throwing shots but Matthews is blocking nicely.
Matthews trying to control here.
#T4#
Edwards throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matthews is trying to stand back up but Edwards is controlling him
Matthews is holding on to half guard well.#ES#
Matthews pushes Edwards off and gets back to his feet.
Edwards throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matthews's waist but Matthews gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Edwards off to one side.
Matthews closes this distance looking for a takedown but Edwards circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards throws a lazy body kick
and Matthews counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jason Matthews will probably get the nod.
That's time! Matthews's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Edwards throws a sloppy head kick
and Matthews makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Edwards really felt that one!
Matthews closes this distance looking for a takedown but Edwards circles away.
Edwards changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matthews shoots in for a double leg but Edwards sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Edwards attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Matthews misses its target.#CL2#
Edwards clinches up with Matthews and pushes him back against the cage.
Edwards tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matthews smiles and moves away.
Jason Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Matthews drives through with a takedown into Edwards's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1#
Edwards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Edwards wants to sweep here but Matthews controlling him for the moment.
Edwards working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matthews.
Matthews scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Matthews has gone for a leg lock! Edwards slips out almost immediately though and dives into Matthews's guard.#REVB#
Edwards is pushing down on Matthews's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matthews is fighting to maintain full guard but Edwards has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Edwards wants to work for an arm triangle but Matthews is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matthews is trying to stand.
#T2#
Edwards seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matthews does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matthews is looking to improve his position.
Matthews looks like he's trying to stand up.
Matthews controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Matthews regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Edwards's corner is telling him to maintain position.#ES#
Matthews has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Edwards off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Edwards forces Matthews back against the cage and clinches.
Matthews is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edwards tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matthews manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matthews throws a big counter combination but Edwards scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Edwards tries to clinch
and Matthews counters with a slapping leg kick.
A punch combination from Edwards misses.
Jason Matthews is winning the standup battle so far.#T4##TD#
Matthews fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Edwards to the ground. Matthews is now in Edwards's guard.
Matthews distracts Edwards with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
Matthews lands a couple of elbows.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Edwards manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matthews pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Edwards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Edwards wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews prevents a takedown attempt there.
Matthews changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Edwards fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jake Edwards.
Well Matthews 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight for Jason Matthews!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Jake Edwards!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Jason Matthews!
Jason Matthews wins by split decision!
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