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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Cerrone leaves McDermott with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cerrone tries to close the distance and clinch but McDermott swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDermott scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cerrone throws a one two combo.
Barristan Cerrone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cerrone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McDermott pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McDermott is stalling here.
McDermott is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDermott controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with McDermott for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#BC#
McDermott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL#
McDermott moves into the clinch.#BC#
McDermott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cerrone tries to clinch up.
McDermott is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cerrone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cerrone.
Cerrone tries to clinch there but McDermott circles away.
McDermott fakes the leg kick and cracks Cerrone in the body.
Cerrone fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Cerrone misses.
Cerrone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McDermott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDermott throws a right and a left that Cerrone avoids nicely.
Cerrone tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDermott swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
McDermott instigates a clinch.
Knees to the body from McDermott.
#T2#
Cerrone tries to pull guard but McDermott won't allow it.
#TD#
McDermott pulls guard effortlessly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Cerrone drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McDermott manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cerrone has McDermott in his guard.#REVR#
McDermott slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McDermott has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cerrone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
McDermott landing with the ground and pound.
McDermott controlling from the top position.
Cerrone working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cerrone looks winded!
McDermott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McDermott tries to free his leg and advance position but Cerrone is retaining full guard.
McDermott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDermott is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
McDermott moves into range and clinches up with Cerrone.#TD#
McDermott decides to pull guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDermott manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cerrone manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Cerrone wants to get back to his feet but McDermott passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalani McDermott dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
McDermott gets a clinch.
McDermott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cerrone can do to turn this around?
McDermott tries for a takedown but Cerrone manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
McDermott breaks the clinch.
McDermott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cerrone tries to clinch up but McDermott circles away and keeps his distance.
McDermott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McDermott is defended easily by Cerrone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerrone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDermott paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cerrone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cerrone lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cerrone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDermott paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cerrone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McDermott.
Cerrone is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalani McDermott. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
McDermott has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
McDermott has closed the distance and engaged Cerrone in a clinch.
McDermott has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cerrone after a bit of a struggle.
Cerrone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cerrone wants to stall.
#BC#
McDermott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cerrone is looking to clinch.
Barristan Cerrone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDermott moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cerrone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDermott paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
McDermott pushes Cerrone up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
McDermott is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cerrone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
McDermott ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McDermott no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cerrone postures up in McDermott's guard and throws a big left but McDermott blocks it. #SUB2#
Cerrone postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McDermott is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cerrone, into his guard. #REVR#
Cerrone is looking to stand back up but McDermott counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cerrone.
Cerrone is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
McDermott thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cerrone is looking to control McDermott's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cerrone avoid being mounted?
Kalani McDermott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDermott is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McDermott wants to pass the guard but Cerrone is defending well.
McDermott content to control rather than advance. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU#
McDermott stands up from half guard.
Cerrone is looking to clinch but McDermott is avoiding it.
McDermott connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDermott darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#
It looks like Barristan Cerrone has been cut.
McDermott fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cerrone tries to clinch there but McDermott circles away.
McDermott shoots in looking for a takedown but Cerrone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McDermott's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McDermott fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalani McDermott dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Barristan Cerrone's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Cerrone gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McDermott 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.
McDermott has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cerrone trying to keep a closed guard but McDermott is proving a slippery customer.
Cerrone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDermott throwing strikes from guard but Cerrone blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Cerrone looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McDermott passes into side control.
Cerrone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Cerrone's face as McDermott controls the position.
Cerrone avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McDermott. #SU#
McDermott decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
McDermott moves into the clinch.
Cerrone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McDermott just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cerrone wants a takedown but no success here.
Cerrone is trying to break the clinch but McDermott is controlling him.#T2#
McDermott is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cerrone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McDermott wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
McDermott gets control of Cerrone's arms and successfully pulls guard. McDermott will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McDermott pulls Cerrone in close to prevent any damage.
McDermott continues to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDermott is on top in guard.
#REVR#
McDermott is pushing down on Cerrone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cerrone is fighting to maintain full guard but McDermott has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
McDermott not doing much here.
#SUB#
McDermott is looking for a kimura but Cerrone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDermott to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if McDermott 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.
McDermott throwing shots but Cerrone is blocking nicely.
McDermott throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McDermott trying to control the pace. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
McDermott is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cerrone is just riding it out for now. McDermott eventually gives up the hold.
Cerrone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDermott is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cerrone taking some punishment here, with McDermott in his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalani McDermott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDermott 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalani McDermott!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2016 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Umaga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDermott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Umaga defends it nicely.
Umaga is looking to clinch but McDermott is avoiding it.
Umaga doesn't manage to clinch there - McDermott circles away.
#CL#
McDermott rushes Umaga and presses him up against the cage.
McDermott avoids the elbow strike from Umaga, against the cage.
McDermott goes for a takedown in the clinch but Umaga prevents it.
Umaga tries a body shot but McDermott blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
McDermott pulls guard effortlessly.
McDermott is pulling down on Umaga's head. It's preventing any offense from Umaga, at least for the moment.
McDermott keeping moving, preventing Umaga from controlling successfully. #T1#
Umaga stopping the sweep attempt from McDermott.
McDermott has his hands on Umaga's head, controlling the position. #ES#
McDermott is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
McDermott takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
McDermott wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
McDermott lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McDermott seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McDermott lands a nice short elbow.#SU#
McDermott stands up out of the half guard.
McDermott circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Umaga gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDermott sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
McDermott pushes down on Umaga's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McDermott is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McDermott working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McDermott in particular looking to stall.
McDermott tries to pass the half guard into mount. Umaga knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McDermott throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McDermott not doing much here.
#SU#
McDermott stands up from half guard.
Iosefa Umaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Umaga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremiah McDermott dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Umaga tries to clinch but McDermott moves out of range.
Umaga tries to clinch up.
Umaga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Iosefa Umaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDermott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDermott tries to score a power double leg takedown but Umaga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDermott somewhat.#CL#
McDermott gets a clinch.
McDermott blocks an elbow strike from Umaga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDermott avoids a wild elbow strike from Umaga.
McDermott blocks an elbow strike.
McDermott wants to take the fight to the mat but Umaga manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Umaga misses with an elbow strike.
McDermott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Umaga can do to turn this around?
McDermott avoids the elbow strike from Umaga, against the cage.
#T1#
McDermott takes an elbow to the forehead.
Umaga looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Umaga throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McDermott avoids a wild elbow strike from Umaga.
Umaga misses with an elbow over the top.
Umaga throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#TD#
McDermott lands a takedown into guard.
Umaga can't keep his opponent in guard - McDermott advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McDermott missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Umaga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McDermott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
McDermott is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Umaga is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeremiah McDermott!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Patrick throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Roberson was covering up waiting for the punch and Patrick finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Patrick is looking to stand up but Roberson won't let him. #SUB#
Roberson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roberson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Patrick cracks Roberson with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patrick controlling from the top position.
Patrick wants to stand but Roberson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Roberson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roberson is really struggling to control Patrick but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Patrick 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Patrick shoots in and bounces Roberson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T2#
Roberson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Patrick has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roberson is proving hard to escape from.
Roberson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roberson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3##SUB#
Roberson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Roberson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roberson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Roberson trying to keep a closed guard but Patrick is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Patrick gets a takedown into half guard.
Patrick uses his free foot to push down on Roberson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Roberson. #T4#
Roberson is squirming around, avoiding Patrick's attempts to control the action.
Patrick connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Patrick landing strikes, looking to finish!
Patrick is trying to control here but Roberson has managed to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roberson trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Patrick dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Patrick drives through with a takedown into Roberson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Roberson pulls Patrick in close to prevent any damage.
Patrick scoring with punches to the head and body.
Roberson looking to control but Patrick passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patrick trying to control the pace.
Patrick is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Roberson! #T1##SUB2#
Patrick swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Roberson is now in Patrick's guard. A big mistake from Patrick there, giving up the dominant position!
Patrick is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Roberson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Patrick had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roberson defends it easily.
Roberson trying to control but Patrick is working from the bottom.
Patrick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Roberson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Roberson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Patrick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roberson has managed to get both his arms back between Patrick's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Patrick looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Roberson passes into half guard.
#T3#
Roberson wants to take a breather but Patrick is having none of it.
It looks like Roberson is going to stand back up.
Roberson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Roberson is trying to control. Patrick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Patrick feints and as Roberson raises his hands in defense, Patrick changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Patrick connects with a couple of short punches.
Patrick postures up.
#T4#
Patrick wants to stand but Roberson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Roberson controlling the position.
Roberson keeping moving, preventing Patrick from controlling successfully.
Roberson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Roberson keeping full guard, as Patrick tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Patrick scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Patrick 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##TD2#
Roberson tries to sprawl but Patrick drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Roberson is looking for a sweep. Patrick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Patrick wants to take a breather but Roberson is having none of it.
Roberson wants to improve his position but Patrick is controlling well.
Roberson trying to control but Patrick postures up.
Roberson is staying active underneath Patrick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Patrick is working for a kimura but Roberson is defending it quite comfortably.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1##CL2#
Patrick moves into range and clinches up with Roberson.#TD2#
Patrick decides to pull guard.
Patrick keeping moving, preventing Roberson from controlling successfully.
Patrick controlling Roberson's posture.
Patrick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roberson is one step ahead there. #T2#
Roberson wants to get up but he can't break Patrick's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Roberson looking to sit in guard and control but Patrick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Patrick wants to stand and escape but instead Roberson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Roberson trying to control but Patrick is working from the bottom.
Roberson tries to stand but Patrick is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Roberson throws a big elbow that misses.
Roberson trying to control the position from guard on top but Patrick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patrick wants to stand up but Roberson is controlling him.
Patrick looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Patrick keeping moving, preventing Roberson from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Patrick throws a lazy head kick
and Roberson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Patrick throws a sloppy head kick and Roberson moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Roberson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Roberson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Palmer Roberson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Patrick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Patrick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
John Patrick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Patrick 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Patrick!
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