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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Gonzalez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mooney.
Mooney takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gonzalez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut. Mooney saw that one coming.#CL2#
Gonzalez clinches up with Mooney and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Mooney jumps guard and drags Gonzalez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Gonzalez has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mooney to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Gonzalez is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mooney pulls down on the head and he's put Gonzalez to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcus Mooney!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Solis. Those never looked like landing.
DiMaggio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Solis as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Solis forces DiMaggio back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
DiMaggio pulls guard successfully.
Solis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
DiMaggio is trying to keep Solis in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
DiMaggio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Solis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
DiMaggio has his foot on Solis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Solis works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
DiMaggio looking for a guillotine here but Solis defends easily.
Solis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
DiMaggio throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Solis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Solis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
DiMaggio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Solis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
DiMaggio has closed the distance and engaged Solis in a clinch.
Solis managing to block the knees to the body from DiMaggio.
#BC#
Solis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Solis fails with the takedown.
DiMaggio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
DiMaggio looks for a takedown but Solis sprawls well.#T2#
DiMaggio shoots in for a takedown but Solis shows good takedown defense.
Ivory Solis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe DiMaggio.
DiMaggio stuffs the takedown attempt from Solis. Solis gets slowly back to his feet.
DiMaggio keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from DiMaggio.
DiMaggio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Solis's waist but Solis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing DiMaggio off to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Solis misses the target.
Solis tries to clinch there but DiMaggio circles away.
#CL#
Solis closes the distance and pushes DiMaggio back into the cage.
Solis stalling in the clinch but DiMaggio improves position.
Solis goes for a takedown attempt but DiMaggio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from DiMaggio.#T3##CL2#
DiMaggio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Solis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
DiMaggio is trying to push Solis away but Solis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Solis prevents the takedown attempt.
Solis tries for a takedown but DiMaggio manages to get underhooks.
Solis throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Solis jumps into guard, dragging DiMaggio to the mat.
Solis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Solis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Solis wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Solis being controlled here, momentarily.
DiMaggio stands and throws Solis's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU2#
DiMaggio decides to stand back up. DiMaggio steps back and let's Solis get back to his feet.
Solis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DiMaggio as he avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from DiMaggio.
Good work by Solis as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe DiMaggio will probably get the nod.
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#
DiMaggio shoots in looking for a takedown but Solis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing DiMaggio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
DiMaggio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Solis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ivory Solis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DiMaggio goes for a double leg but Solis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Solis continues to drive forward.
As DiMaggio looks to move away, Solis throws a big counter combo but DiMaggio just gets out of the way.
Solis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
DiMaggio misses with a takedown attempt - Solis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ivory Solis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe DiMaggio.#CL#
Solis gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by DiMaggio after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
DiMaggio has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Solis clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Solis tries to escape the position.
#T1##SUB2#
DiMaggio has got his arm under Solis's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Solis has spun round into DiMaggio's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Solis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Solis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of DiMaggio's head.#SU#
Solis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
DiMaggio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Solis counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from DiMaggio is defended easily by Solis.
DiMaggio is breathing heavily.#T2#
DiMaggio shoots in looking for a takedown. Solis tries to sprawl out of it but DiMaggio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Solis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Solis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
DiMaggio moves into range and clinches up with Solis.
Solis goes for a takedown attempt but DiMaggio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ivory Solis is winning the standup battle so far.
Solis slaps away a takedown attempt from DiMaggio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
DiMaggio lands with a hook. Solis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Solis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Solis wants it to stay on the feet.
Solis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
DiMaggio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DiMaggio shoots in for a takedown but Solis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
DiMaggio shoots for a double leg takedown but Solis sprawls well. He's pushed DiMaggio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Solis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DiMaggio can do to turn this around?
DiMaggio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Solis swivels and escapes.#CL#
Solis moves into range and clinches up with DiMaggio.
DiMaggio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Solis.
DiMaggio jumps guard but Solis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4##TD#
Solis has clasped his hands together around DiMaggio's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2#
DiMaggio throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DiMaggio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DiMaggio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Solis but Solis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Solis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DiMaggio as he jumps to the side.
DiMaggio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Solis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DiMaggio misses with a body kick.
Solis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Solis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivory Solis dominated that second round.
That's time! Solis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Solis tries to clinch up but DiMaggio circles away and keeps his distance.
DiMaggio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Solis defends it nicely.
Solis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Solis shoots in but no luck this time.
DiMaggio dives in and grabs Solis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Solis pushes down on DiMaggio's head and hops out.
DiMaggio fails to land the takedown.
Ivory Solis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe DiMaggio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
DiMaggio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Solis blocks the body kick.
#T1#
A punch combination from DiMaggio misses. #CL#
DiMaggio gets tackled into the cage by Solis. Solis maintains the clinch.
DiMaggio manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Solis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. DiMaggio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Solis just leaning against DiMaggio, taking a breather.
Solis is trying to maintain a safe position but DiMaggio gets an underhook and turns Solis into the cage.
Solis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but DiMaggio pulls him back up using the underhooks.
DiMaggio is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2#
DiMaggio pulls guard effortlessly.
DiMaggio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Solis is one step ahead there.
Joe DiMaggio has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##ES2#
DiMaggio is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Solis presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Solis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Solis is trying to drag DiMaggio to the mat but DiMaggio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
DiMaggio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
DiMaggio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Solis pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Solis closes the distance and clinches. #T3##TD#
Solis pulls guard.
Solis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Solis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as DiMaggio controls the pace.
DiMaggio is looking to work some ground and pound but Solis has wrist control.
DiMaggio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU2#
DiMaggio gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
DiMaggio misses with a low kick as Solis jumps back.
Solis throws a nice looking combination but DiMaggio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Solis closes this distance looking for a takedown but DiMaggio circles away.
DiMaggio counters with a body kick.
DiMaggio dives in and grabs Solis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Solis pushes down on DiMaggio's head and hops out.#TD2#
DiMaggio bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Solis gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2#
DiMaggio jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Solis manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SU2#
DiMaggio decides to stand up, so the ref orders Solis to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe DiMaggio.
I think DiMaggio has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe DiMaggio!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Hammer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hammer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hammer working the head and body with strikes.
Hammer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hammer trying to mount his opponent but Stevenson defends it.
Stevenson wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer wants to pass the guard but Stevenson is defending well. #SUB2#
Hammer seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Stevenson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hammer. #SUB#
Stevenson looking for a guillotine here but Hammer defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevenson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stevenson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hammer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #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.
Hammer stands up over Stevenson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hammer stops Stevenson from standing up. #ES#
Stevenson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Alex Stevenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Hammer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stevenson wants to get back to his feet but Hammer is dominant here and he's now got Stevenson's back!#T3#
Hammer is riding his opponent, not letting Stevenson buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevenson trying to control the action but Hammer just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Stevenson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hammer. #SUB2#
Hammer tightening his grip on Stevenson, looking for the choke.
Stevenson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hammer.
#T4#
Hammer is punishing Stevenson with some ground and pound.
Hammer lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #CUT2#
It looks like Alex Stevenson has been cut.
Hammer controlling from the back.
Stevenson tries to roll but Hammer sticks to his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammer looking to hold on to the position here but Stevenson rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Hammer controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Truck Hammer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Stevenson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Stevenson looks to land a left hand but Hammer moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Hammer has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Hammer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hammer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Truck Hammer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stevenson throwing strikes from guard but Hammer blocks nicely.
Hammer striking off his back but it's not causing Stevenson any problems. #ES2#
Hammer pushes Stevenson off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2#
Hammer closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hammer wants the takedown. Stevenson is fighting it off but Hammer persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Stevenson's guard against the cage.#ES#
Stevenson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1#
Stevenson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hammer to keep the fight standing.
Hammer is stalling here.
#TD2#
Hammer decides to pull guard.
Hammer trying to control the position.
Hammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Stevenson has gone for a leg lock! Hammer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stevenson's guard.#REVB#
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SU2#
Hammer gets to his feet - Stevenson follows without any prompting.
Stevenson checks a low kick from Hammer.#CL2#
Hammer rushes Stevenson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stevenson lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #TD2#
Hammer drags the fight down to the ground.
Hammer has momentary wrist control but Stevenson slips an elbow through the middle.
Stevenson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammer has Stevenson pulled in close to control his posture.
Hammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stevenson throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammer wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stevenson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stevenson forces his way into half guard.
Hammer is looking to improve his position.
Stevenson throwing shots but Hammer is blocking nicely.
Stevenson prevents Hammer from improving his position.#SUB#
Hammer is defending against the submission attempts here by Stevenson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stevenson works his way into full mount!
Hammer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T4#
Hammer is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Hammer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Stevenson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hammer turns into him and now he's in Stevenson's guard.
Hammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Truck Hammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alex Stevenson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Hammer looking to score a takedown here. Stevenson is defending well but Hammer drives through and ends up in Stevenson's guard.
Hammer looking to sit in guard and control but Stevenson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hammer has momentary wrist control but Stevenson slips an elbow through the middle.
Stevenson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammer controls Stevenson momentarily but Stevenson frees himself.
Stevenson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SU#
Stevenson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Stevenson misses with a kick to the body.
#T1##TD2#
Hammer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Stevenson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL#
Stevenson drives through and clinches with Hammer against the cage.
#BC2#
Hammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevenson moves in looking to clinch but Hammer pushes him off.
Hammer swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevenson.
Truck Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Hammer lands but Stevenson takes it in his stride. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Hammer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stevenson napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU2#
Hammer has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Hammer moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alex Stevenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammer dips to his left and cracks Stevenson with an uppercut!
Stevenson moves in looking to clinch but Hammer pushes him off.
Hammer is looking for the big counter here.#KD2#
Hammer lands a big head kick that sends Stevenson tumbling to the mat! Hammer takes a step backwards and waves Stevenson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Stevenson is rocked!#CL2#
Hammer moves into the clinch.
Oh Stevenson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Hammer tightens his grip and picks Stevenson up, before dumping him to the ground. Stevenson manages to land in guard.
Hammer landing with the ground and pound.
Hammer won't allow Stevenson to get back to his feet.
Hammer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stevenson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Hammer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stevenson controls Hammer momentarily but Hammer frees himself.
Hammer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stevenson seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Stevenson looking for a guillotine here but Hammer defends easily.
#SU2#
Hammer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stevenson, up you get! #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Hammer drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Stevenson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hammer slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Hammer jumps guard and drags Stevenson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Stevenson is fighting to break Hammer's control of his arms but Hammer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hammer is looking to stand up but Stevenson isn't so interested in that idea.
Alex Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Truck Hammer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ES2#
Hammer manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Truck Hammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hammer 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Truck Hammer!
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