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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 815 Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2017 |
#R1#
No luck for Orhan with that takedown attempt.
Pho lands with a slapping head kick.
Pho misses with a head kick.
Pho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pho lands a high kick!
Pho throws a sloppy head kick and Orhan moves out of range easily.
Pho throws a sloppy head kick and Orhan moves out of range easily.
Pho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Orhan instigates a clinch.
Pho gets underhooks to prevent Orhan's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Orhan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orhan fails with a takedown attempt.
Thao Pho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahmut Orhan.
Pho lands a head kick. Orhan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Orhan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pho manages to avoid it.#T1#
Orhan avoids the head kick by Pho.
Orhan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orhan misses with a low kick.
Pho throws a head kick that Orhan semi-blocks.
Orhan throws a jab but it's blocked by Pho.
Orhan tries a head kick but it misses.
Pho throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Orhan moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Orhan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orhan avoids the head kick by Pho.
Pho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orhan throws a fast counter high kick but Pho manages to duck under it in time.
Orhan blocks a head kick by Pho.
Pho scores with a head kick.
Pho throws a nice head kick!
Pho throws a sloppy head kick and Orhan moves out of range easily.
Orhan has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Orhan closes the distance and clinches.
Pho tries to circle away but Orhan has him pinned against the cage.
Pho is looking to break free of the clinch but Orhan has double underhooks.
Orhan jumps guard but Pho turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pho has had enough of the clinch but Orhan keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Orhan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pho throws a head kick that misses.
Pho really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pho throws a head kick but Orhan moves out of range.
Thao Pho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pho throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Orhan counters by clinching up.
Pho stalling in the clinch but Orhan improves position. #T3##BC2#
Orhan breaks from the clinch.
Orhan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pho misses with a head kick.
Pho throws a head kick that misses.
Pho throws a front kick aimed at Orhan's knee but Orhan avoids it well.
Orhan missing with a left hand there. Pho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pho thinks about countering with a head kick.
Pho scores with a head kick. Orhan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Orhan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pho.
Pho lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orhan avoids the head kick by Pho.
Orhan avoids the head kick by Pho.
Pho is breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orhan.
Pho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Orhan pushes Pho up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Orhan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pho to keep the fight standing.
Orhan effectively controlling the action here.
Orhan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Orhan jumps 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Orhan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pho is aware though and is defending well.
Orhan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Pho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orhan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pho has managed to get both his arms back between Orhan's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Pho decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Orhan, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thao Pho dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Orhan blocks a head kick by Pho.
Pho throws a sloppy head kick and Orhan moves out of range easily.
Orhan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orhan avoids the head kick by Pho.
Pho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pho lands with a slapping head kick. #CL2#
Orhan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Orhan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Orhan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pho throws a head kick that misses.
Orhan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pho defends well and Orhan ends up having to push Pho into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pho looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orhan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Orhan somewhat.
Thao Pho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahmut Orhan.#T1#
A head kick misses from Pho.
Pho lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pho throws a sloppy head kick and Orhan moves out of range easily.
Pho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pho throws a sloppy head kick and Orhan moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pho throws a sloppy head kick and Orhan moves out of range easily.
Pho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orhan wants to counter the offense by Pho and move into the clinch position.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Orhan.
Orhan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pho's waist but Pho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Orhan off to one side.
Pho throws a head kick but Orhan moves out of range.
Pho keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thao Pho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Pho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orhan doesn't manage to clinch there - Pho circles away.
#CL2#
Orhan has managed to clinch.
Pho is pressed up against the cage. Orhan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pho down to the mat. Pho avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pho throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Orhan.
Pho throws a head kick that misses.
Pho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orhan can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thao Pho is winning the standup battle so far.
Pho tries a head kick but it misses.
Pho misses with a head kick.
Pho throws a head kick but Orhan moves out of range.
Orhan looks for a takedown but Pho sprawls well.
Pho throws a head kick but Orhan moves out of range.
Pho tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Pho blocks the body kick.
Pho tries a head kick but it misses.
Orhan feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Orhan clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Orhan pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Pho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orhan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pho has managed to get both his arms back between Orhan's legs - danger averted.
Pho wanted to stand there but Orhan had control of the position.
Orhan trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Orhan has a closed guard, preventing Pho from standing up. #T4#
Orhan working a defensive guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orhan wants to counter the offense by Pho and move into the clinch position.
Pho throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Orhan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thao Pho dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Orhan fails with the takedown.
Orhan avoids the head kick by Pho.
Orhan blocks a head kick by Pho.
Pho throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Orhan gets a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pho tries to circle away but Orhan has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Orhan pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orhan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pho has managed to get both his arms back between Orhan's legs - danger averted.
Orhan is trying to keep Pho in close.
#T1##SUB2#
Pho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orhan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pho has managed to get both his arms back between Orhan's legs - danger averted.
Orhan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pho wants to stand but Orhan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Orhan trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Pho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orhan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pho has managed to get both his arms back between Orhan's legs - danger averted.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Orhan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Pho backs off Orhan throws a huge counter combo but Pho manages to avoid it all.
Pho lands a high kick!
Pho tries a head kick but it misses.
Orhan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pho plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mahmut Orhan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pho connects with a high kick.
Orhan blocks a head kick by Pho.
Orhan closes the distance and clinches up with Pho, looking for a takedown. Orhan pushes Pho against the cage but Pho circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Orhan blocks a head kick by Pho.
Orhan jabs at Pho's body.
Pho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Orhan.
Thao Pho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahmut Orhan.#T3#
Orhan wants to slow Pho down by chopping away at his legs.
Orhan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pho throws a nice head kick!
Pho throws a head kick but Orhan moves out of range.
Orhan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Orhan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pho is trying to force a seperation but Orhan has the dominant position.#BC2#
Orhan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pho lands a high kick!
#CL2#
Orhan instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Orhan jumps guard.
#T4#
Orhan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pho trying to stand up but can't free himself from Orhan's guard.
Orhan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Mahmut Orhan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Orhan looking for a guillotine here but Pho defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thao Pho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pho, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Thao Pho!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Thao Pho!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Thao Pho!
Thao Pho wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Thao Pho thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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