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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Dunno moves out of range of the body kick.
Walsh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dunno closes the distance but Walsh moves to the side #TD#
and Walsh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Dunno looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walsh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dunno wants to sweep here but Walsh controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1##SUB2#
Dunno working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walsh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walsh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Walsh stays in close to Dunno 's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunno wants to sweep here but Walsh controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dunno or perhaps it was just good defense by Walsh, which made it look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dunno is defended easily by Walsh.#TD#
Walsh shoots in and gets a takedown into Dunno 's guard.
Walsh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dunno is keeping the position for now. #SU#
Walsh decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dunno , up you get!
Walsh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Walsh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dunno steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Walsh.#T3#
Dunno fails with the takedown#CL#
and Walsh counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Frank Walsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jade Dunno .
Dunno is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Walsh is defending well.
Dunno drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Walsh gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Walsh has Dunno pushed against the cage.
Dunno slows down the pace here.
Walsh is looking for a takedown.
Dunno lands an uppercut.
Walsh fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dunno jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Walsh walks away with a smile on his face. Dunno gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
Dunno shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Walsh sprawls well. Walsh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dunno gets slowly back to his feet.
Dunno doesn't manage to clinch there - Walsh circles away.
Walsh tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dunno manages to circle out of the way.
Walsh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dunno shoots in for a takedown but Walsh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dunno looks winded!
Walsh swinging wildly here.
Walsh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walsh seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice takedown defense from Walsh. No joy for Dunno on that attempt.
Dunno slips a jab and a cross from Walsh.
Dunno fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Walsh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Walsh's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Dunno instigates a clinch.
Walsh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dunno is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Walsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dunno 's elbow.
Walsh's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Walsh wants to take the fight to the mat but Dunno manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Walsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walsh is trying to stall.
Walsh wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dunno manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dunno working a defensive guard here.
Dunno wants to hit a switch here but Walsh passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dunno there! #T1#
Dunno wants to control but Walsh is having none of it.
Walsh prevents Dunno from getting the reversal.
Walsh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dunno is looking to get to half guard.
Dunno tries to hold on but Walsh postures up.
Walsh landing punches.
Walsh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dunno is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Dunno tries to hold on but Walsh pushes him away.
Walsh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dunno is working to get back to half guard.
Dunno tries to lock up and control but Walsh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dunno is trying to stand up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Walsh controlling from the full mount.
Walsh raining down hammerfists from mount.
Dunno taking shots to the head.
Walsh looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walsh prevents Dunno from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Walsh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Walsh's cut.
That's time! Walsh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Walsh throws a lazy right hand but Dunno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Walsh misses with a double jab.
Dunno shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Walsh defends it nicely.
Walsh tries to counter by clinching up but Dunno breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Dunno bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh is looking for a sweep.
Walsh struggling a bit here.
Dunno wants to stand but Walsh is controlling his arm.
Frank Walsh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Walsh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Walsh is not content to let Dunno control the position. #SU2#
Dunno decides to stand back up. Dunno steps back and let's Walsh get back to his feet.#CL2#
Dunno closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Walsh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dunno smiles and moves away.
Dunno shoots in and drives through. Walsh sprawls well.
Dunno closes this distance looking for a takedown but Walsh circles away.
Frank Walsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jade Dunno .#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Dunno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dunno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walsh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Walsh keeps the fight on the outside.
Walsh quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Walsh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dunno can do to turn this around?
Dunno shoots for a takedown but Walsh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dunno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dunno tries to clinch but Walsh is having none of it.
As Dunno tries to get set, Walsh tries to push him back and clinch up but Dunno manages to avoid the attempt.
Dunno tries to clinch but Walsh moves out of range.
Dunno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dunno throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Walsh's waist but Walsh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dunno off to one side.
Walsh misses with a leg kick
and Dunno counters with a three punch combo that has Walsh backing up. Walsh nods at Dunno to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Walsh moves into the clinch.
Walsh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T3##TD#
Walsh pulls Dunno into guard.
Walsh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dunno 's guard. #REVR#
Walsh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Walsh's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dunno wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Walsh is now in half guard.
Walsh not doing much here.
#T4#
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. Walsh connects with a nice short shot to Dunno 's temple.
Jade Dunno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Walsh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walsh slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frank Walsh.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Walsh, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Walsh!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Hendrix tries to clinch #TD2#
and Highkok counters with a takedown into side control.
Highkok slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Highkok looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hendrix knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Highkok on the ground.
Hendrix is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Highkok trying to control the action but Hendrix is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Highkok tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hendrix looks to move to half guard but instead Highkok has passed into mount! Damn!#T2##SU2#
Highkok get's back to his feet.#CL2#
Highkok closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Highkok breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hendrix really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Highkok throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Highkok darts in and clinches Hendrix up against the cage.#BC2#
Highkok breaks the clinch.
#T3##TD2#
Highkok shoots in and bounces Hendrix off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Highkok 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.
Hendrix is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hendrix can't keep his opponent in guard - Highkok advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Highkok is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4##SU2#
Highkok decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Michael Highkok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Highkok throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hendrix counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Highkok shoots in but no luck this time.
Hendrix appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hendrix is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Highkok closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hendrix to the mat! Hendrix manages to get full guard.
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!
Hendrix keeping moving, preventing Highkok from controlling successfully.
Hendrix wants to stand and escape but Highkok is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Highkok dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Highkok changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hendrix tries to avoid it but Highkok manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hendrix to the ground. Hendrix escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Highkok fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hendrix sprawls well initially but Highkok persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Well, if Highkok 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.
#SU2#
Highkok stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Highkok shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hendrix is trying to defend but Highkok finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1##SU2#
Highkok escapes and gets back to his feet.
Highkok closes the distance and clinches up with Hendrix, looking for a takedown. Highkok pushes Hendrix against the cage but Hendrix circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Highkok looks to move away, Hendrix throws a big counter combo but Highkok just gets out of the way.
Highkok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Hendrix gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hendrix is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Highkok dives into side control.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendrix manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Hendrix trying to get back to full guard but Highkok takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Highkok moves to back control.
Highkok is landing with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Hendrix defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Highkok 's arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Highkok controlling the positon.
Michael Highkok has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hendrix can't escape the position.
#T3#
Highkok trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hendrix doesn't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Highkok is punishing Hendrix with some ground and pound.
Highkok scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Hendrix is looking for a way out.
Highkok just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
Highkok working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Hendrix is doing well to defend. Highkok seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Hendrix is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Highkok !
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