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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Kennedy dives in and grabs Pennyworth's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pennyworth pushes down on Kennedy 's head and hops out.#CL#
Pennyworth rushes Kennedy and presses him up against the cage.
Kennedy prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Pennyworth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pennyworth throws a head kick that misses
and Kennedy counters with a left and a right that stings Pennyworth.
Pennyworth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kennedy as he avoids it easily.
Kennedy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pennyworth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pennyworth gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kennedy counters with a head kick. That will keep Pennyworth thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Pennyworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Pennyworth forces Kennedy back against the cage and clinches.
Pennyworth is struggling to control the position.
We've been informed that Kennedy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#BC#
Pennyworth manages to break the clinch.
#T1##CL#
Pennyworth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kennedy , pushing him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Pennyworth to work.
#BC#
Pennyworth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pennyworth.
Pennyworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kennedy .
#CL#
Pennyworth forces Kennedy back against the cage and clinches.
Pennyworth lands a right hand. #BC#
Pennyworth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pennyworth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kennedy sprawls well. Kennedy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pennyworth gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Kennedy misses with a kick to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Pennyworth misses its target.
Pennyworth with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kennedy counters with a two punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kennedy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Pennyworth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Pennyworth successfully pulls guard.
Kennedy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pennyworth trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Pennyworth wants to sweep but no luck.
Pennyworth is working hard here to advance position.#ES#
Pennyworth manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T3##BC#
Pennyworth breaks the clinch.
A lazy left from Kennedy finds it's target.
Kennedy shoots in looking for a takedown but Pennyworth manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kennedy 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pennyworth tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kennedy manages to circle out of the way.
Kennedy looks winded!#CL#
Pennyworth moves into the clinch.#BC#
Pennyworth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pennyworth fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Pennyworth clinches up with Kennedy and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Pennyworth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pennyworth shoots in and drives through. Kennedy sprawls well.#T4#
Kennedy fails with the takedown.
Kennedy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kennedy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pennyworth prevents it.
Kennedy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pennyworth is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pennyworth drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kennedy pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Pennyworth gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Pennyworth dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pennyworth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pennyworth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pennyworth dives in and grabs Kennedy 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kennedy pushes down on Pennyworth's head and hops out.
Kennedy tries to clinch but Pennyworth moves out of range. #CL#
Pennyworth clinches up against the cage.
Kennedy jumps guard but Pennyworth turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Pennyworth manages to break the clinch.
Kennedy is looking to clinch but Pennyworth is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kennedy gets a clinch. #TD#
Pennyworth jumps into guard, dragging Kennedy to the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pennyworth holds on and takes a little breather.
Kennedy is breathing heavily.
Pennyworth has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Pennyworth looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES#
Pennyworth has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kennedy has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kennedy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pennyworth.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Pennyworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Kennedy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pennyworth's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Pennyworth drops back looking for a leg! Kennedy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kennedy manages to kick Pennyworth off! Pennyworth jumps back into Kennedy 's guard. #T2#
Pennyworth not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pennyworth'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.#SUB2#
Kennedy looking for a guillotine here but Pennyworth defends easily.
#SU#
Pennyworth decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kennedy , up you get! #T3##CL#
Pennyworth moves into the clinch.
Pennyworth leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pennyworth tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kennedy smiles and moves away.
Kennedy fails with the takedown.
Pennyworth shoots in for a takedown but Kennedy shows good takedown defense. #T4#
Pennyworth throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Justin Kennedy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pennyworth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pennyworth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kennedy pinned against the cage. Kennedy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pennyworth tries for a takedown but Kennedy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kennedy thinks about the counter body kick.
Pennyworth doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kennedy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Pennyworth.
Pennyworth doesn't manage to clinch there - Kennedy circles away.
Pennyworth tries for a takedown but Kennedy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Pennyworth 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Pennyworth shoots in for a takedown but Kennedy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pennyworth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kennedy pinned against the cage. Kennedy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kennedy fails with the takedown.
Pennyworth half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Pennyworth clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennyworth misses with a body punch.
Kennedy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A bit of stalling here from Pennyworth.
#TD#
Pennyworth jumps guard and drags Kennedy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pennyworth looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1##SU2#
Kennedy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pennyworth, up you get!
Pennyworth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Pennyworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kennedy tries a head kick but it misses.
Kennedy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pennyworth avoids it really well and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Pennyworth. #T2#
Pennyworth tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kennedy defends well and Pennyworth ends up having to push Kennedy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kennedy ! But no joy.
Kennedy has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pennyworth is defended easily by Kennedy .#CL#
Pennyworth gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Pennyworth is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kennedy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pennyworth will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kennedy up against the cage.
Pennyworth leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kennedy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pennyworth is defending well.
Kennedy tries for a takedown but Pennyworth manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Pennyworth gets control of Kennedy 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pennyworth will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kennedy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pennyworth is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Pennyworth wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Kennedy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pennyworth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kennedy has managed to get both his arms back between Pennyworth's legs - danger averted.
Pennyworth is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pennyworth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kennedy 's guard. #REVR#
Justin Kennedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrew Pennyworth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pennyworth sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Pennyworth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pennyworth, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Pennyworth!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Hatsup fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Hatsup gets caught napping as Christian dives in and scores a takedown. Hatsup manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Hatsup is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Christian is aware though and is defending well.
Hatsup looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Christian puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hatsup tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Christian has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Christian manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hatsup to take his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatsup tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hatsup tries to hold on but Christian pushes him away. #SUB#
Christian goes for an armbar but Hatsup turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hatsup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Christian working a defensive guard here.
Hatsup stopping the sweep attempt from Christian.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Christian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Hatsup stands up from Christian's guard - Hatsup perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hatsup throws a nice looking combination but Christian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Hatsup closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Christian quickly recovers to half guard.
Christian tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Christian actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Hatsup not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Hatsup is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Christian is just riding it out for now. Hatsup eventually gives up the hold.
Hatsup is looking to stall here but Christian recovers full guard.
Hatsup looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Christian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hatsup is one step ahead there.
Hatsup is stalling in the full guard.
Hatsup is looking to advance position but Christian has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Christian could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hatsup bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hatsup stays in close to Christian's body and controls the position. #T4#
Hatsup wants to get up but he can't break Christian's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hatsup must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hatsup looking to pass the guard.
Hatsup preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Hatsup has gone for a leg lock! Christian slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hatsup's guard.#REVR#
Hatsup is looking to sweep but instead, Christian has passed into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christian sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hatsup defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kurt Christian will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Hatsup.
Hatsup doesn't manage to clinch there - Christian circles away.
Nice defenses there by Hatsup.
Hatsup steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Christian.
Hatsup scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#TD#
Christian drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hatsup is looking to get back to his feet here but Christian is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hatsup's back.
Hatsup is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Christian is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hatsup has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christian punches the canvas rather than the man. #T1##ES2#
Hatsup is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it. #TD2#
Hatsup shoots in and gets a takedown into Christian's guard.#ES#
Christian has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hatsup is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hatsup stalls.
Hatsup has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Christian can't find room to land a body shot as Hatsup controls the action.
Christian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hatsup's elbow. #T2##TD2#
Hatsup lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Christian is refusing to be controlled, as Hatsup sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Christian manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hatsup wants to control from the top but Christian keeps moving.
Christian throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Christian is pulling down on Hatsup's head. It's preventing any offense from Hatsup, at least for the moment.
Kurt Christian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Christian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Christian working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hatsup's head.
Christian chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Hatsup is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hatsup working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christian.
Christian works over Hatsup with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Christian would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Christian scoring with some ground and pound.
Christian wants to get up but he can't break Hatsup's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hatsup wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Hatsup working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Christian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Christian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Christian prevents Hatsup from getting back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hatsup is breathing heavily.
Hatsup trying to keep a closed guard but Christian is proving a slippery customer.
#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.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kurt Christian will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Christian gets caught flat footed, as Hatsup shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Christian might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Christian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Christian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Christian is looking for a triangle but Hatsup pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Christian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatsup is looking to work some ground and pound but Christian has wrist control.
Hatsup won't allow Christian to sweep him here. #T1#
Hatsup trying to control but Christian is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Hatsup stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Christian misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Hatsup looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Christian!#ES#
Christian sneaks out the side door and pushes Hatsup away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Hatsup shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hatsup showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christian trying to control here.
#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hatsup in particular looking to stall.
Christian manages to get to full guard.
Christian keeping moving, preventing Hatsup from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Christian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hatsup doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hatsup manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Christian keeping moving, preventing Hatsup from controlling successfully. #T3##SU2#
Hatsup gets to his feet - Christian follows without any prompting.
Christian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hatsup throws a series of punches but Christian moves out of range.
Hatsup lands a nice shot to the body.
Christian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hatsup fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christian manages to avoid it.
Christian shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Christian feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Hatsup is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Christian presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T4#
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!#TD2#
Hatsup pulls guard.
Hatsup avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hatsup has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Christian has passed into side control.
Hatsup is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hatsup struggling a bit here.
Christian prevents Hatsup from escaping the position.
Gregg Hatsup has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kurt Christian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hatsup wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gregg Hatsup.
I think Christian has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Christian!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Marks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barber pinned against the cage. Barber gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Barber was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marks.#CL2#
Marks moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Marks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Marks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Barber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barber missing with punches from the bottom.
Barber knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marks on the ground.#SUB#
Barber with the active half guard here but Marks passes nicely into side control.
Barber might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Marks lands an elbow. #T1#
Marks working away.
Barber really is a fat lump.
Barber is trying to get back to half guard.
Marks staying calm.#SUB2#
Marks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barber has escaped the position, nice work there.
Marks tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T2#
Barber is trying to improve his position.
Marks taking a breather here.
Marks cracks Barber with a big elbow.
Marks tries to stand but Barber is controlling his head.
Marks working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marks remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Barber is not content to let Marks control the position.
Marks content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Barber trying his best to control but Marks has mounted him.
Barber keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marks manages to capitalize on a mistake by Barber to take his back!
Barber trying to get back to his feet but Marks is in full control for now.
Barber wants to escape the position.
Marks has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Marks has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Barber is in real trouble here. Marks gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Barber is tapping out! Marks wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Henry Marks!
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