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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 720 Round 2
Date: Jan 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Gallucci wants to clinch up but Malik keeps it at a distance.
Malik is looking for a counter combo.
Gallucci displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Malik.
Gallucci lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Malik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Gallucci moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Gallucci pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Malik forces Gallucci back against the cage and clinches.
Gallucci trying to land knees to the body.
Malik blocks an uppercut.
Gallucci tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malik's elbow.
Malik is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallucci misses with a knee to the head.
Gallucci tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Malik is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gallucci is keeping busy.#BC2#
Gallucci escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malik looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gallucci is fending him off so far but Malik persists. Nope, Gallucci circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Gallucci misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Gallucci moves into the clinch.
Gallucci lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#BC2#
Gallucci escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Gallucci moves into the clinch successfully.
Malik avoids the elbow strike from Gallucci, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Gallucci.
Gallucci lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Zayn Malik has been cut.
Gallucci gets underhooks to prevent Malik's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zayn Malik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gallucci with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gallucci with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gallucci throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Malik blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Gallucci escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malik swats away the attempt to clinch by Gallucci.#T2##CL2#
Gallucci fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malik, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gallucci is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Malik to keep the fight standing.
Gallucci has Malik pressed against the cage, preventing Malik from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gallucci looking to throw knees to the head but Malik is blocking nicely.
#BC2#
Gallucci's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malik has a takedown stuffed.
Gallucci throws a counter combo.
Gallucci tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malik swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Gallucci clinches.
Nice body punch from Gallucci - that landed with a thud.
Gallucci using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Malik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Malik wants to take the fight to the mat but Gallucci manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Malik prevents a body shot from Gallucci. #T3#
Gallucci is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Malik tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gallucci smiles and moves away.
Gallucci swats away the attempt to clinch by Malik.#CL2#
Gallucci closes the distance and clinches.
Gallucci with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gallucci goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gallucci lands a damaging elbow. #TD#
Malik ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Malik no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gallucci wanted to stand there but Malik had control of the position.
Malik is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Gallucci trying to stand up but can't free himself from Malik's guard.
Malik managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Malik shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gallucci but Gallucci pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gallucci throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Gallucci dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zayn Malik's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gallucci is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gallucci misses with a few strikes there.
Gallucci shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Malik eats them both and turns towards Gallucci to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gallucci has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gallucci tries to clinch there but Malik circles away.
#CL2#
Gallucci drives through and clinches with Malik against the cage.
Gallucci creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Gallucci breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gallucci tries to bum rush Malik with a series of wild strikes but Malik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Malik misses with the combination.
Gallucci is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vinny Gallucci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malik shoots in and drives through. Gallucci sprawls well.
Gallucci misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Gallucci takes the fight into the clinch. #T1##TD2#
Gallucci jumps guard and drags Malik to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES2#
Gallucci manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gallucci throws a nice looking combination but Malik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vinny Gallucci is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gallucci is looking to clinch. #CL#
Malik has Gallucci up against the cage in a clinch.
Gallucci lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC2#
Gallucci manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Gallucci as Malik shoots in.
Malik misses the shot to the body.
Gallucci fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Gallucci fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malik, pushing him back against the cage.
Malik blocking some punches.
Malik managing to block the knees to the body from Gallucci.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gallucci prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zayn Malik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malik fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Malik tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gallucci misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gallucci with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Malik takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gallucci looking to throw knees to the head but Malik is blocking nicely.
Gallucci tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gallucci lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malik backwards.
Gallucci using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Malik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gallucci tries to pull guard but Malik forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gallucci tries to land a knee to the head but Malik blocks with his arms.
Gallucci tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Malik just stands there and leans against the cage.
Malik tries to score a body lock takedown but Gallucci shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Malik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Gallucci tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gallucci throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gallucci tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malik's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gallucci creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gallucci.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Gallucci breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Gallucci misses. #CL2#
Gallucci clinches with his opponent.
Gallucci misses with a knee to the head.
Malik changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gallucci fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Malik is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gallucci sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Gallucci has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gallucci works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gallucci misses with a knee strike.
#T4#
Gallucci creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Malik's defenses. #TD#
Malik decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Gallucci gets to his feet - Malik follows without any prompting.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gallucci keeps the fight on the outside.
Malik dodges the punch combination from Gallucci.
Malik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gallucci.
Malik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gallucci circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Gallucci gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Malik jumps guard but Gallucci turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gallucci utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gallucci lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Gallucci showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zayn Malik's cut.
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#
Gallucci throws a right and a left that both miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Malik.
Vinny Gallucci seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gallucci fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Gallucci gets a clinch.
Gallucci jumps guard but Malik stands there with Gallucci around his waist. Gallucci gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Malik is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A left hand lands to the body for Gallucci.
Good body shot from Gallucci.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallucci goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gallucci throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Gallucci breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Gallucci clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Gallucci breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Malik changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gallucci tries to avoid it but Malik manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gallucci to the ground. Gallucci escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zayn Malik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gallucci misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gallucci throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gallucci takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice sprawl there from Gallucci as Malik shoots in.
Zayn Malik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gallucci doesn't manage to clinch there - Malik circles away.
#CL2#
Gallucci has closed the distance and engaged Malik in a clinch.
#BC2#
Gallucci manages to break the clinch.
Gallucci is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Gallucci darts in and clinches Malik up against the cage.#TD2#
Gallucci successfully pulls guard.
Gallucci wants to get back to his feet but Malik is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Malik content to stall in guard here.
Gallucci wants to stand but Malik is controlling the position.
Malik throws a big elbow that misses.
Malik pushes down on Gallucci's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Gallucci makes his way to full guard, as Malik worked for a kimura.
#ES2#
Gallucci has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Malik has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Vinny Gallucci seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Gallucci breaks the clinch.
Gallucci misses with a double jab.
Malik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gallucci looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Malik.#T4#
Gallucci tries to clinch but Malik moves out of range.
Gallucci throws a series of punches but Malik moves out of range.
Gallucci lands a leg kick that knocks Malik off balance momentarily.
Malik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gallucci sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Malik somewhat.#CL2#
Malik gets tackled into the cage by Gallucci. Gallucci maintains the clinch.
Malik is trying to pull guard but Gallucci turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Malik takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Gallucci breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gallucci tries to clinch but Malik is having none of it.
Zayn Malik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vinny Gallucci is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
Gallucci clinches up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinny Gallucci comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gallucci 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Vinny Gallucci!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Vinny Gallucci!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Vinny Gallucci!
Vinny Gallucci wins by unanimous decision!
Vinny Gallucci bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Yang shoots in for a takedown but Radys shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Radys just misses with a punch to the body.
Yang is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice takedown defense from Radys. No joy for Yang on that attempt.
Yang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Radys.
Radys pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yang fails with a takedown attempt.
Domilis Radys has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sayd Yang.#CL#
Radys gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Radys breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Radys tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yang was well out of range. Poor timing from Radys.#CL#
Radys closes the distance and pushes Yang back into the cage.
Yang misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1##TD2#
Yang drags the fight down to the ground.
Radys stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Radys stays in close to Yang's body and controls the position.
Radys won't allow Yang to get back to his feet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Radys wanted to stand there but Yang had control of the position.
Radys sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yang misses with a wild body shot.
Radys drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yang sprawls and moves away.
Yang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yang looks to land a combination but Radys avoids it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Radys.
Radys misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Radys thows a body kick. Yang tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Radys dives in and grabs Yang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yang pushes down on Radys's head and hops out.
A good leg kick by Radys.
Sayd Yang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radys throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Yang counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Radys prevents the takedown attempt.
Yang looks winded!#BC#
Radys breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Radys clinches with his opponent.
Yang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Radys just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yang looking to throw knees to the head but Radys is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Radys breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Radys scores with a head kick. Yang tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Yang looks to land a combination but Radys avoids it well.
It looked like Radys wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yang misses with a two punch combination.
Yang blocks a head kick by Radys.
Radys keeps Yang at a distance using the push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Radys showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yang.
Radys half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yang tries for a takedown but Radys sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yang.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Radys gets a takedown into half guard.
Yang wants to stand back up but Radys manages to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domilis Radys dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Radys takes a swing at Yang's ribcage but misses.
Yang tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Radys counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yang! #ES2#
Yang sneaks out the side door and pushes Radys away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Yang looks to land a combination but Radys avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Radys throws a leg kick which misses Yang's front leg but catches the back leg as Yang tries to avoid it.
Radys throws a series of punches but Yang moves out of range.
As Radys backs off Yang throws a huge counter combo but Radys manages to avoid it all.
Yang shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Radys eats them both and turns towards Yang to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Radys throws a front kick that sends Yang stumbling back into the cage.
Radys misses with an uppercut. Yang saw that one coming.
Radys pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Yang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Radys avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Radys throws a series of punches but Yang moves out of range.
Yang dives in for a single leg takedown but Radys sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Radys throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yang on the side of the head.
Yang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Radys looks to land a combination but Yang avoids it well.
It seemed like Yang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Radys throws a right and a left that Yang avoids nicely.
Yang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Yang shoots in and drives through. Radys sprawls well.
Domilis Radys has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sayd Yang.
A chopping leg kick lands by Radys.
Yang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yang moves to clinch but Radys breaks away #TD#
and Radys counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yang won't be happy with that.
Yang tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yang trying to control the action but Radys just sinks the hooks in. #T3#
Yang is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Yang right now.
Radys controls the action.
Sayd Yang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Radys'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.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yang staying busy and making it hard for Radys to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domilis Radys dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Yang looks to clinch #TD#
and Radys counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Yang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Radys wants to control from the top but Yang keeps moving.
Radys tries to stand but Yang is controlling from the bottom.
Yang trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radys tries to free his leg and advance position but Yang is retaining full guard. #T1##SU#
Radys gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Yang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck for Radys with that takedown attempt.
Radys swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yang connects with a body shot that sends Radys's belly button to the back.
Radys connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Radys enables Yang to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Radys manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Yang is looking to work some ground and pound but Radys has wrist control.
Yang trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Radys manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T2##SU#
Radys stands up from Yang's guard - Radys perhaps looking for a knockout.
Yang shoots in and drives through. Radys sprawls well.
Radys lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Radys scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Radys clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Radys's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Radys fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yang, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Yang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Yang shoots in for a takedown but Radys shows good takedown defense.
Radys misses with a head kick.
Radys slaps away a takedown attempt from Yang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Radys feinted with a counter takedown.
Domilis Radys has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sayd Yang.
Yang throws the kick towards the body but Radys avoids it.
Radys swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Radys is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yang can do to turn this around?
A nice inside leg kick there by Radys. That's going to slow Yang down.
Radys misses with the combination.
Yang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Radys avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Radys throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#TD2#
Yang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Radys pushes Yang off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Radys slaps away a takedown attempt from Yang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Radys appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Radys lands with an overhand left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Domilis Radys showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Radys 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domilis Radys!
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