 |
Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Fifi dives in and grabs Holunder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holunder pushes down on Fifi's head and hops out.
Fifi throws a sloppy head kick and Holunder moves out of range easily.
Fifi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holunder swivels and escapes.
Holunder went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fifi has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Holunder counters by clinching up.
Jeff Holunder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubu Fifi.#BC2#
Fifi breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Fifi.
A counter left hand to the body from Holunder misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fifi tries to land a front kick but Holunder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fifi slips a jab and a cross from Holunder.
Fifi tries to counter with a clinch but Holunder shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Holunder forces Fifi back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Fifi is working for takedown but Holunder is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fifi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holunder is trying to drag Fifi to the mat but Fifi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Fifi breaks from the clinch.
Holunder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fifi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holunder's waist but Holunder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fifi off to one side.
Holunder tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fifi manages to circle out of the way.
Fifi looks winded!
A punch combination from Holunder misses.
Holunder slaps away a takedown attempt from Fifi, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Holunder lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Holunder.
Fifi has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Fifi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holunder sprawls well. Holunder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fifi gets slowly back to his feet.
Fifi tries for a takedown but Holunder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Holunder misses with a two punch combination.
And Fifi responds with a good body kick, but Holunder manages to step out the way in time.#T3#
Holunder throws a leg kick but Fifi checks it.
Fifi blocks a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Holunder as Fifi shoots in.
Holunder went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fifi misses with a head kick.
Holunder looks to land a combination. Fifi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Holunder throws a one two combo.
Fifi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Holunder.
Holunder throws a series of punches but Fifi avoids them all with ease.
Holunder misses with the combination.
#T4#
Fifi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Holunder counters with a three punch combo that has Fifi backing up. Fifi nods at Holunder to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Holunder throws a series of punches but Fifi avoids them all with ease.
Fifi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holunder pinned against the cage. Holunder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Holunder appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Holunder dominated that round.
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#
Holunder works over Fifi's head and body with a nice combination.
Jeff Holunder is winning the standup battle so far.
Fifi shoots in looking for a takedown but Holunder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fifi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bubu Fifi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Holunder clinches up against the cage.
Holunder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fifi can do to turn this around?#BC#
Holunder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holunder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holunder throws a combination. Fifi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fifi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Holunder.
Holunder misses with a two punch combination.
Holunder fails with the takedown.
Fifi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Holunder moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Holunder slaps away a takedown attempt from Fifi, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Fifi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holunder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fifi or perhaps it was just good defense by Holunder, which made it look bad.
Jeff Holunder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubu Fifi.
Fifi is breathing heavily.
Fifi tries a head kick but it misses.
Holunder moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fifi misses with a takedown #CL#
and Holunder counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Holunder.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Holunder manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Fifi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holunder but Holunder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Holunder is looking to chop away at Fifi's legs.
Fifi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holunder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holunder appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fifi fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Fifi as Holunder shoots in.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Holunder drives through and clinches with Fifi against the cage.
Holunder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Holunder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fifi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Holunder throws a big counter combination but Fifi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A right-left combo lands from Holunder.
Some wild striking there from Holunder.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Fifi with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Holunder dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Good shot there by Holunder.
No joy there for Fifi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fifi tries for a takedown but Holunder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Holunder changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fifi slips a jab and a cross from Holunder.
Fifi looks to clinch
and Holunder counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holunder cracks Fifi with an open hand slap.
Fifi tries to land a leg kick but Holunder saw it coming and moves away.
Holunder closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fifi circles away.
Fifi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Fifi shoots in for a takedown but Holunder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Holunder went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fifi checks a low kick from Holunder.
Fifi throws a counter combo.
Holunder misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Holunder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Holunder moves into the clinch.
Holunder stalling against the cage.
Holunder blocking some punches.
#T2#
Holunder is pressed up against the cage. Fifi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holunder down to the mat. Holunder avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jeff Holunder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubu Fifi.
Fifi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holunder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fifi dives in and grabs Holunder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holunder pushes down on Fifi's head and hops out.#CL#
Holunder closes the distance and pushes Fifi back into the cage.
Holunder has had enough of the clinch but Fifi keeps him there for the moment.
Holunder looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Holunder gets underhooks to prevent Fifi's takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Holunder.
#BC#
Holunder manages to break the clinch.
Holunder tries for a takedown but Fifi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Fifi misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Holunder rushes Fifi and presses him up against the cage.
Fifi is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Holunder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holunder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holunder misses with a series of wild punches.
Fifi throws a head kick that misses.
Holunder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fifi's waist but Fifi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holunder off to one side.
Fifi wants to counter with a clinch but Holunder pushes him away.#T4#
Holunder misses with a body kick.
Holunder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fifi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A combination from Holunder does no damage.
Holunder tries to bum rush Fifi with a series of wild strikes but Fifi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fifi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Holunder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fifi somewhat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Holunder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holunder 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Holunder!
Jeff Holunder was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Mcfadden shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Staller as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Staller has managed to clinch.
Staller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mcfadden leaning his opponent against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Staller as Mcfadden tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staller misses with a body punch.
#T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Mcfadden throws an elbow but misses.
Mcfadden wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Staller has him pressed against the cage.
Staller lands a nice shot to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mcfadden takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Staller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Staller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mcfadden holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Staller struggles to land a body shot inside as Mcfadden controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
Mcfadden tries to pull guard but Staller holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcfadden drops back down to his feet.
Mcfadden displaying some good clinch control by pressing Staller up against the cage.
Mcfadden jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Staller walks away with a smile on his face. Mcfadden gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Mcfadden. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Staller moves into the clinch successfully.
Staller digs a right hand underneath Mcfadden's ribcage. Mcfadden let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Staller as Mcfadden tries to tie him up.
Staller presses Mcfadden against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcfadden is trying to force a seperation but Staller has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Staller dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Staller shoots in but no luck this time.
Mcfadden appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Staller shoots in and gets a takedown into Mcfadden's guard.#SU2#
Staller decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Staller has managed to clinch.
Staller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcfadden's elbow.
Mcfadden is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Staller is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staller misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Staller tries to throw a body punch but Mcfadden avoids it by throwing Staller back against the cage.
Staller tries to work over Mcfadden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Staller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mcfadden taking a breather.
Staller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mcfadden really is a fat lump.
Nice body punch from Staller - that landed with a thud.
#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.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mcfadden takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mcfadden blocks a body shot from Staller.
Staller tries to throw a body punch but Mcfadden avoids it by throwing Staller back against the cage.
Staller misses with a punch to the body.
Mcfadden is trying to stall.
#T3#
Staller struggles to land a body shot inside as Mcfadden controls his hands.
Staller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Staller as Mcfadden tries to tie him up.
Staller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#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.
Mcfadden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Staller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mcfadden is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Staller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Staller.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Staller digs a right hand underneath Mcfadden's ribcage. Mcfadden let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Staller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Staller closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Staller lands in his opponent's guard.
Mcfadden is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Staller dives into side control.
#REVR##SU2#
Staller decides to stand back up. Staller steps back and let's Mcfadden get back to his feet.
Staller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcfadden as he avoids it easily.
Mcfadden stuffs the takedown attempt from Staller. Staller gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Staller closes the distance and pushes Mcfadden back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcfadden wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Staller has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Staller.
#T1#
Mcfadden trying to control the position but instead, Staller has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mcfadden into the cage.
Mcfadden slowing the pace effectively.
Staller struggles to land a body shot inside as Mcfadden controls his hands.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A right hand to the body from Staller.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Staller. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mcfadden tries to pull guard but Staller forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Staller tries to throw a body punch but Mcfadden avoids it by throwing Staller back against the cage.
Mcfadden tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Staller smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Staller rushes Mcfadden and presses him up against the cage.
Mcfadden wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Staller has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Mcfadden jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Staller walks away with a smile on his face. Mcfadden gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Mcfadden. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Staller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mcfadden looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mcfadden is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Staller has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mcfadden tries to bench press Staller off him but Staller keeps the position. #SU2#
Staller decides to stand back up.
Mcfadden fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcfadden shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Staller as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Staller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T4#
Staller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcfadden swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Mcfadden gets caught flat footed, as Staller shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU2#
Staller stands up and waves to Mcfadden to follow him. #CL2#
Staller clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Staller works on Mcfadden's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Staller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kenny Mcfadden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Staller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice body punch from Staller - that landed with a thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Staller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Staller 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Staller!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Cortez closes the distance and clinches.
Cortez jumps guard but Correa stands there with Cortez around his waist. Cortez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cortez is trying to break the clinch but Correa has him pressed against the cage.
Cortez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Correa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cortez prevents it.
#TD#
Cortez successfully pulls guard.
Cortez striking off his back but it's not causing Correa any problems.
Correa won't allow Cortez to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correa trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom. #T1#
Correa is looking to advance position but Cortez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Correa can't escape the position.
Correa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Correa wants to get back to full guard.
Correa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cortez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cortez's back!#T2##SUB2#
Correa is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cortez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Correa sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Cortez taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Francisnaldo Correa!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
