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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Middle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Blanchard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blanchard is not content to let Middle control the position.
Blanchard is trying to control Middle's posture but Middle avoids it.
Middle cracks Blanchard with a big right hand but Blanchard just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Middle is looking to take a break and control but Blanchard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanchard is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Middle working away.
Blanchard is not content to let Middle control the position.
You can see the frustration on Blanchard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blanchard is looking to regain half guard here but Middle keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Middle wants to control but Blanchard is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Blanchard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Middle trying to control the position but Blanchard is working away. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blanchard circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Middle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blanchard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Middle walks away with a smile on his face. Blanchard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3##CL2#
Blanchard tries to keep at a distance but Middle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blanchard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Middle walks away with a smile on his face. Blanchard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jack Middle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Middle throws a right hand that Blanchard ducks under and follows up with a left that Blanchard also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Middle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Blanchard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Middle wants to work for an arm triangle but Blanchard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blanchard is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blanchard has his hands clasped together around Middle's back. He's all about the action.
Middle is looking to stall here but Blanchard recovers full guard.
Blanchard keeping moving, preventing Middle from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blanchard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Middle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Middle fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Blanchard to the ground. Middle is now in Blanchard's guard.
Blanchard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SU2#
Middle stands and steps away. Blanchard gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Middle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Blanchard wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Blanchard wants the takedown. Middle is fighting it off but Blanchard persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Middle's guard against the cage.#T1#
Blanchard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Middle is proving hard to escape from.
Blanchard stays in close to Middle's body and controls the position. #SU#
Blanchard gets to his feet. Middle looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Middle shoots in and bounces Blanchard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Blanchard is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Middle dives into side control.
Middle is breathing heavily.#REVR#
Blanchard is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Middle trying to control the action but Blanchard is working from the bottom.
Middle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blanchard tries to buck Middle off but Middle is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Middle is looking to take a break and control but Blanchard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blanchard gets back to half guard.
Blanchard keeping hold of Middle's head, controlling as best he can.
Middle wants to take a breather but Blanchard is having none of it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Middle is stalling here. Blanchard is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Middle seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Blanchard has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SU#
Blanchard has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
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 Fabian Blanchard 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#
Blanchard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #TD2#
Middle gets the takedown into side control.
Blanchard gets back to half guard.
Middle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blanchard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jack Middle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blanchard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blanchard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Middle trying to control the position from guard on top but Blanchard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Middle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blanchard looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Middle looking to pass the guard.
Blanchard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Middle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blanchard's head.
Middle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Blanchard's guard.
Blanchard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Middle wants to control from the top but Blanchard keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blanchard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Middle.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Middle throws a head kick that Blanchard semi-blocks.
#TD#
Blanchard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Middle's guard.
Blanchard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blanchard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Middle being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Blanchard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Middle has momentary wrist control but Blanchard slips an elbow through the middle.
Blanchard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blanchard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Middle's head.
Blanchard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU#
Blanchard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Middle, up you get! #TD#
Blanchard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Middle did well to prevent Blanchard getting side control.#T4#
Blanchard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SU#
Blanchard stands up and beckons Middle to join him on the feet. #TD#
Blanchard feints and as Middle raises his hands in defense, Blanchard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Blanchard sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU#
Blanchard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Blanchard closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blanchard winds up and cracks Middle with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Middle is trying to maintain the position but Blanchard is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabian Blanchard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blanchard 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabian Blanchard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Gregory gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Middle is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Middle jumps guard.
Middle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##ES#
Gregory pushes Middle off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Middle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gregory!#ES#
Gregory sneaks out the side door and pushes Middle away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gregory avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Middle looks to move away, Gregory throws a big counter combo but Middle just gets out of the way.#CL#
Middle gets tackled into the cage by Gregory. Gregory maintains the clinch. #BC#
Gregory breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1##TD2#
Middle closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gregory tries to kick Middle off in order to stand up. Middle Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB2#
Middle swings around for an armbar but Gregory sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Middle's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Middle is looking for a triangle but Gregory pushes his legs off easily.
Gregory lands a couple of digs.
Gregory cracks Middle with a solid left hand.
Gregory stands up over Middle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU#
Gregory gets to his feet - Middle follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Middle drives through with a takedown into Gregory's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Middle looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES#
Gregory is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Middle presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Gregory is trying to force a seperation but Middle has the dominant position.#BC#
Gregory pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL#
Gregory moves into range and clinches up with Middle.#TD#
Gregory gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gregory controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU#
Gregory stands up from Middle's guard - Gregory perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Middle shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gregory manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Gregory scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T3##CL#
Gregory drives through and clinches with Middle against the cage.
#TD#
Gregory gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gregory with a nice head shot there.
Gregory chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Gregory thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SU#
Middle is working an open guard so Gregory takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Gregory drives through and clinches with Middle against the cage.
#TD2#
Middle manages to pull guard.
Gregory working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Middle's head.#SU#
Gregory gets to his feet - Middle follows without any prompting. #CL#
Gregory closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Gregory manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Gregory moves into the clinch.#BC#
Gregory breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Gregory instigates a clinch.
Gregory wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Gregory breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gregory takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Middle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Gregory fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Middle sprawls well initially but Gregory persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Middle is trying to stand up here but Gregory is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Werner Gregory dominated that 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.
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Middle wants the takedown. Gregory is fighting it off but Middle persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gregory's guard against the cage.#ES#
Gregory is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gregory blocks an elbow strike.
Gregory slows down the pace here.
Gregory could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gregory wants to get back to striking at distance but Middle won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Middle manages to break the clinch.
Werner Gregory is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Gregory instigates a clinch. #T1#
Gregory is looking for a takedown.
Gregory working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Middle breaks from the clinch.
Gregory tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Middle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Middle rushes Gregory and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Middle trying to land knees to the body.
Middle is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Middle trying to stall but Gregory improves his position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Middle is breathing heavily.#BC#
Gregory manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Gregory moves into the clinch.#BC#
Gregory breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Gregory closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Middle to the mat! Middle manages to get full guard. #T2#
Gregory controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gregory lands a couple of elbows.
Gregory engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Middle looking to control.
Gregory is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Gregory is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Middle controls Gregory momentarily but Gregory frees himself.
Gregory showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Gregory throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Middle shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gregory manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Middle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gregory is keeping the position for now.
Gregory is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #ES#
Gregory has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Middle has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T4##BC#
Gregory's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Gregory instigates a clinch. #BC#
Gregory breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Gregory moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Gregory's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gregory has Middle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Middle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Middle jumps guard and drags Gregory to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Gregory stands up from Middle's guard - Gregory perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gregory is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Middle can do to turn this around?
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!#CL#
Gregory moves into range and clinches up with Middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Werner Gregory 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##TD#
Gregory shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Middle manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Middle is trying to keep Gregory in close.
Gregory landing with the ground and pound.
Gregory is in close to Middle's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SU#
Gregory stands up and waves to Middle to follow him.
Middle thows a leg kick but Gregory checks it #CL#
and Gregory counters by clinching up.
Middle taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Middle - that landed with a thud.
Middle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gregory goes for a takedown in the clinch but Middle prevents it.
#TD#
Gregory decides to pull guard. #T1#
Middle passes Gregory's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gregory taking some punishment here, with Middle in his half guard.
Gregory is not content to let Middle control the position.#ES#
Gregory has one foot on Middle's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gregory wants to clinch
and Middle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2##TD2#
Middle is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gregory's half guard.
Gregory regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Middle sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Gregory doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Middle paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Gregory - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Werner Gregory!
Tyson Middle was interviewed post fight and said 'I tried my best'.
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