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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Davies closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Davies jumps guard and drags Wade to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Davies is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Davies has Wade pulled in close to control his posture.
Davies looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Davies keeping moving, preventing Wade from controlling successfully.
Wade is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Davies is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Davies is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wade throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davies is pulling down on Wade's head to control his posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T1##CL2#
Davies rushes Wade and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Wade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Davies.
Davies tests Wade's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Davies shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Wade manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Davies keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Davies is trying to break the clinch but Wade is controlling him.#T2#
Wade blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Wade's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Davies is trying to force a seperation but Wade has the dominant position.#TD2#
Davies has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wade is trying to keep an underhook but Davies manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Davies wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Davies in particular looking to stall.
Wade might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Davies thows a huge punch but Wade dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Wade looks like he's trying to stand up.
Davies wants to take a breather but Wade is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Davies in particular looking to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SU2#
Davies decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Davies scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Davies trying to control the position but Wade is working away.
You can see the frustration on Wade's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4##SUB2#
Davies wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wade, who protects the arm well.
Wade wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Wade struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wade is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Davies has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Wade is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iolo Davies dominated that round.
That's time! Wade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Davies misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Wade was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice straight punches there by Davies. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Davies.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wade.#CL2#
Davies clinches.
Wade misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade jumps guard but Davies stands there with Wade around his waist. Wade gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Davies is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Wade can't fight it off and eventually Davies manages to take the fight to the floor. Wade looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Wade is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davies defends well.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davies accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU2#
Davies stands up and waves to Wade to follow him.
Nice takedown defense from Davies. No joy for Wade on that attempt. #CL2#
Davies closes the distance and clinches.
Davies keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wade's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Davies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL2#
Davies drives through and clinches with Wade against the cage.
#TD2#
Davies pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Davies is looking for a triangle but Wade pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Davies is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wade defends well.
Wade stays in close to Davies's body and controls the position.
Wade wants to control from the top but Davies keeps moving.
Wade 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. #T3#
Wade is standing up over Davies. Davies looks to escape but Wade dives into side control.
Wade is chipping away with strikes.
Wade creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Davies sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Davies is pushing Wade's head away, looking to escape. Wade manages to hold on to the position though.
Davies is looking for a sweep.
Wade working away.
Davies sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Davies punching from the bottom.
#T4#
Davies trying to control but Wade postures up.
Wade keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Wade is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Davies regains full guard. Nicely done.
Davies is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Davies is trying to keep Wade in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Davies throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wade tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Davies is in Wade's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iolo Davies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Davies is looking to land body kicks.
Davies pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wade back to the cage. Davies follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL2#
Davies moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Davies manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Davies is trying to keep Wade in close.
Davies is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wade not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade postures up.
Wade could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Wade controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Davies trying to keep a closed guard but Wade is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Davies drives through with a takedown into Wade's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wade keeping moving, preventing Davies from controlling successfully.
Wade keeping full guard, as Davies tries to pass.
Davies trying to control but Wade is working from the bottom. #T2#
Davies stops Wade from standing up.
Davies controlling from the top position.
Davies throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wade works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Davies is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wade controls Davies momentarily but Davies frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Davies shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wade wants to control but Davies is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Davies is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Davies with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Wade wants to sweep but Davies has passed to side control!
Davies trying to control the action but Wade is working from the bottom.
Davies prevents Wade from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Iolo Davies comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Davies 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iolo Davies!
During a confident post fight interview, Iolo Davies thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Davies looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Blanchard!
Blanchard sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Blanchard is trying to stand.
Blanchard punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
Blanchard looking for submissions off his back.
Davies looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Davies's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Davies lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanchard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blanchard being controlled here, momentarily. #ES#
Blanchard manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Colby Blanchard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD2#
Davies scores with a takedown into Blanchard's guard.
Blanchard trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Davies trying to stand up but can't free himself from Blanchard's guard.#SUB#
Blanchard working for a triangle but Davies defends it easily.
Davies really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blanchard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Blanchard has an active guard here but Davies has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blanchard is looking to improve his position.
Davies tries to stand and escape but Blanchard is controlling the position.
Blanchard manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Blanchard wants to stand but Davies is controlling the position.
Davies is looking to stand up but Blanchard won't let him.
Davies trying to control but Blanchard is working from the bottom.
Davies must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Blanchard has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Davies should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Blanchard has tightened it up now! Davies should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Colby Blanchard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Daniels tries to clinch there but English circles away.
#CL#
Daniels tries to keep at a distance but English has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
English ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. English no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
English looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daniels is one step ahead there.
Daniels throws an elbow that misses. English uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Daniels's guard. Nice move by English!#REVR#
Daniels really doesn't want to stay on the ground with English. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Daniels is trying to control the position but English postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and English is now in half guard.
English performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Daniels tries to regain full guard. Instead though, English has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T1##SUB#
English with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
English sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Daniels wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
English is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Daniels looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
English is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Daniels knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Daniels for a finish.
Daniels trying to get back to his feet but English is in full control for now. #T3#
Daniels wants to escape the position.
English controlling the position well here. Daniels rolled but English kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Daniels won't enjoy being in this position. English looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Daniels is tapping - it's over boys! English picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rich English!
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