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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Empire 2: Sagat vs Jones
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Umary shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Akenzua is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Umary not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Akenzua gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Akenzua has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Umary can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Umary pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akenzua is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umary wants to control from the top but Akenzua keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akenzua keeping full guard, as Umary tries to pass. #T1#
Akenzua striking off his back but it's not causing Umary any problems.
Akenzua is looking to stand up but Umary isn't so interested in that idea.
Umary trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Akenzua manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Akenzua wants to control from the top but Umary keeps moving.
Umary being controlled here, momentarily.
Umary might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Akenzua trying to control the position from guard on top but Umary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Umary definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Akenzua wants to pass the guard but Umary is keeping the position.
Akenzua would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Umary is looking for a triangle but Akenzua pushes his legs off easily.
Akenzua throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Umary works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Umary wants to control the position but Akenzua says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Akenzua trying to control the action but Umary is working from the bottom.
Umary is breathing heavily.
Akenzua working the head and body with strikes.
Akenzua really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Umary. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Akenzua content to control rather than advance.
Akenzua takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Akenzua trying to control from half guard but Umary is working away. #T4#
Akenzua thows a huge punch but Umary dodges it nicely.
Akenzua thows a huge punch but Umary dodges it nicely.
Akenzua is looking to take a break and control but Umary is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Umary is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Akenzua tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Umary defends well and Akenzua ends up having to push Umary into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Akenzua has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Umary is trying hard to land a takedown here. Akenzua sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Umary gets a takedown into half guard.
Akenzua wants to control but Umary is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rodrigo Akenzua 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#
Akenzua darts in and clinches Umary up against the cage.#TD2#
Akenzua decides to pull guard.
Umary preventing the sweep.
Akenzua keeping moving, preventing Umary from controlling successfully.
Umary is looking to stand up but Akenzua won't let him. #SUB2#
Akenzua looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Akenzua working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Umary doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Umary manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umary advances to half guard.
Akenzua is breathing heavily.#T1#
Umary controlling the pace.
Umary is looking to advance position but Akenzua won't allow it. #SUB#
Umary is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Akenzua is just riding it out for now. Umary eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Akenzua is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Umary pulls his head out easily.
Akenzua wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Umary is looking to stall here but Akenzua recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Umary avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Umary throws a big elbow that misses.
Umary working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Umary pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akenzua is keeping the position for now.
Umary pushing down on Akenzua's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Umary passes to side control. #SUB#
Umary is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Akenzua has escaped the position, nice work there.
Umary wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akenzua keeps working.
Umary tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Akenzua wants to get back to his feet but Umary drags him back down.
Akenzua felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Akenzua tries to bench press Umary off him but Umary keeps the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Akenzua defending against the ground and pound.
Umary working away.
Umary tries to advance to mount but Akenzua denies him.
Umary advances to full mount.
Akenzua prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Umary could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Akenzua is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Umary trying to control but Akenzua is having none of it.
Umary looking to ground and pound but Akenzua is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zaky Umary dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A nice combination there by Akenzua.
#CL2#
Akenzua clinches with his opponent.
Akenzua tries to pull guard but Umary forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Umary can't get the takedown.
Akenzua is trying to pull guard but Umary turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Akenzua decides to pull guard.
Umary slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Umary tries to advance to mount but Akenzua denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Akenzua's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU#
Umary has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Umary enables Akenzua to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Umary manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Umary wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Akenzua manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SUB#
Umary looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Akenzua tries to pass to full mount but Umary defends it. #T2#
Akenzua wants to lay and pray for a moment but Umary keeps working. #SUB2#
Akenzua is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Umary sees it coming and defends easily.
Umary wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Umary looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Akenzua keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Akenzua takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Akenzua wants to lay and pray for a moment but Umary keeps working.
Umary wants to get back to full guard.
Akenzua passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Umary!
Umary wants to control but Akenzua is having none of it.
Akenzua won't let Umary get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T4#
Akenzua has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Umary's face.
Akenzua unloading with bombs!
Umary is in a horrible position here. Akenzua smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Akenzua landing punches. #SUB2#
Akenzua is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Umary to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Umary shrugs it off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akenzua wants to control the pace but Umary is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Akenzua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Akenzua has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Akenzua!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Umary gets a takedown into half guard.
Burch controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Umary seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Burch has recovered full guard.
Umary won't allow Burch to sweep him here.
Burch trying to control the position.
Umary looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umary postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burch keeping moving, preventing Umary from controlling successfully.
Umary stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burch swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Umary passes Burch's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Burch looks like he's trying to stand up.
Burch is looking to improve his position.
Burch gets back to full guard.
Burch is looking to stand up but Umary isn't so interested in that idea.
Burch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Umary manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Burch throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Umary seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Burch throws a strike but Umary rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Burch keeping full guard, as Umary tries to pass.
Umary is fighting to break Burch's control of his arms but Burch is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Burch wants to stand and escape but Umary is having none of it. #T3#
Burch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Umary wants to pass the guard but Burch is keeping the position.
Burch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Burch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Umary. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Burch gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Umary to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Burch is breathing heavily.
Umary wants to control from the top but Burch keeps moving.
Umary has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Burch is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
Burch keeping full guard, as Umary tries to pass.
Umary prevents Burch from getting back to his feet.
Burch really is a fat lump.
Umary trying to control but Burch is working from the bottom.
Burch pulls Umary in close to his closed guard and prevents Umary from doing any damage or advancing position.
Burch working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Umary prevents Burch from getting back to his feet. #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.
Zaky Umary dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Umary fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Burch to the ground. Umary is now in Burch's guard.
Burch looking to control.
#SU2#
Umary stands up from Burch's guard - Umary perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Umary shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Burch is trying to defend but Umary finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Burch keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burch wants to control but Umary is keeping busy.
Umary has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Umary is breathing heavily.
Umary is looking to stall here but Burch recovers full guard. #T1#
Umary pushing down on Burch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Burch trying to control from the bottom.
Burch is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Umary is looking to pass Burch's guard but actually Burch recovers to full guard.
Burch keeping moving, preventing Umary from controlling successfully.
Burch looking to control.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Umary trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Burch manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Burch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Umary throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Burch escapes and throws Umary's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Burch creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Umary tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Burch working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Burch is trying to get an arm triangle but Umary is defending well. #SUB#
Burch is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Umary has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Burch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Umary knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Umary can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Burch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Umary, who protects the arm well.
Burch creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmett Burch dominated that second round.
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#
Umary closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Burch did well to prevent Umary getting side control.
Burch keeping hold of Umary's head, controlling as best he can.
Burch gets back to full guard.
Burch wants to get back to his feet but Umary is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Umary sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Burch's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umary keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Umary takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Umary is keen to just control but Burch is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Umary looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Umary tries to pass to full mount but Burch defends it.
Burch is looking to escape.
Burch is trying to control but can't.
Burch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Umary. #SUB2#
Umary is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Umary. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Umary tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Burch wants to control but Umary is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Burch looking to score a takedown here. Umary is defending well but Burch drives through and ends up in Umary's guard.
Burch works over Umary with some ground and pound from guard.
Burch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Burch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Burch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Umary is trying to keep Burch in close.
#SUB#
Burch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Burch postures up and lands a big shot to Umary's brow. #SUB2#
Umary looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Burch passes into half guard.
Umary on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Burch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Umary is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Burch is trying to work for a kimura but Umary is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emmett Burch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burch 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmett Burch!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 639 Round 1
Date: Jun 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Evans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kohli pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Evans back to the cage. Kohli follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#
It looks like George Evans has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kohli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kohli throws a leg kick but Evans checks it.
Evans scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kohli in his tracks.
A punch combination from Evans misses. #KD#
Kohli feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Evans sprawling to the canvas! Evans rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kohli finish him?!
#ROC#
Evans is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kohli connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Evans out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Virat Kohli!
A very excited looking Virat Kohli made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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