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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Correira dives in for a single leg takedown but Mercer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mercer throws a counter high kick but Correira was just alert enough to avoid it.
Correira fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Mercer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Correira.#CL#
Mercer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Mercer lands a takedown into guard.
Mercer with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercer cracks Correira with a solid left hand.
Mercer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Mercer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Correira dives on top into guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira is stalling in the full guard.
Mercer pulls Correira in close to his closed guard and prevents Correira from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Mercer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Correira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mercer is keeping the position for now.
Correira would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mercer working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Correira throws a big elbow that misses.
Correira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Correira tries to free his leg and advance position but Mercer is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Correira trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Correira looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mercer!#ES#
Mercer throws Correira to one side and escapes!#T3#
Correira shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mercer throws a sloppy head kick and Correira moves out of range easily.
Correira misses with a low kick.#CL#
Correira tries to keep at a distance but Mercer has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Mercer breaks the clinch.
Correira shoots in for a double leg but Mercer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Correira throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mercer was covering up waiting for the punch and Correira finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mercer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Correira. #T4#
Correira wants to stand but Mercer is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Correira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mercer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mercer has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Correira is controlling Mercer's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heath Mercer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Correira or perhaps it was just good defense by Mercer, which made it look bad.
Correira tries a head kick but it misses.
Correira looks for a takedown but Mercer sprawls well.
Mercer ducks under a wild hook from Correira.
Correira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mercer lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Correira throws a leg kick #TD#
and Mercer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Correira won't be happy with that.
Mercer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mercer.
Mercer cracks Correira with a big right hand but Correira just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T1#
Mercer tries to score with some ground and pound. Correira controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Correira is trying to buck Mercer off.
Mercer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Mercer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mercer trying to control the position but Correira is working away.
Correira tries to bench press Mercer off him but Mercer keeps the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Mercer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Correira wants to control but Mercer postures up.#SUB#
Mercer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Correira rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mercer's guard! Nice work there by Correira!
Correira wants to stand but Mercer has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Correira wants to control from the top but Mercer keeps moving.
Correira sitting in guard here, content to control.
Correira is continuing to stall.
Correira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mercer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Correira pushes Mercer up against the cage in a clinch.
Mercer is trying to drag Correira to the mat but Correira just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Correira successfully pulls guard.
Mercer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Correira is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Let's hope that Correira has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rickson Correira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Correira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Mercer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mercer lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Mercer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Correira looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Correira looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Correira! #REVB#
Mercer is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mercer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Correira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB2#
Correira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Correira sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mercer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mercer defending against the ground and pound.
Correira postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Correira trying to control the position but Mercer is working away. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU2#
Correira has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Correira looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Correira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mercer's head.
Correira tries to stand and escape but Mercer is controlling the position.
Mercer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Correira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mercer keeps working.
Correira takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Mercer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Correira.
Correira sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Correira wants to stand but Mercer has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Mercer tries to sprawl but Correira drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mercer is refusing to be controlled, as Correira sits in half guard.
Correira content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Mercer is looking to control Correira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mercer avoid being mounted?#SU2#
Correira escapes and gets back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Correira tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mercer defends well and Correira ends up having to push Mercer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mercer tries to close the distance and clinch but Correira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mercer doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Correira counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mercer!
Mercer tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heath Mercer showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heath Mercer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Knowles dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Knowles's head and hops out.
Knowles walks into a left hand.
Williams tests Knowles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knowles dodges the punch combination from Williams.
Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces Knowles off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knowles really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Williams throws a head kick but Knowles moves out of range.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knowles tries to counter by clinching up but Williams breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Knowles walks into a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Williams, as that shot connected.
Williams stalks Knowles and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Knowles's face. Knowles staggers backwards, shaken.
Williams misses with the body kick#TD#
and Knowles counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Knowles throwing strikes but missing.
Knowles connects with a couple of short punches.
Williams wants to sweep here but Knowles controlling him for the moment.
Williams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Knowles could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Knowles working for a triangle but Williams defends it easily.
#T2#
Williams controlling from the top position.
Knowles might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Knowles is pulling down on Williams's head. It's preventing any offense from Williams, at least for the moment.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Knowles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Knowles throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Williams tries to strike from the bottom.
Knowles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knowles throws a strike but Williams rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Knowles is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Williams has his hands clasped together but Knowles extends and breaks Williams's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Knowles.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Claud Knowles!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Vargas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Correira sprawls well. Correira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vargas gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Correira closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Correira throwing shots but Vargas is blocking nicely.
Vargas is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas is controlling Correira's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Correira perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Correira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Correira sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Correira tries to stand and escape but Vargas actually recovers to full guard.
Correira trying to control but Vargas is working from the bottom.
Correira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Correira tries to free his leg and advance position but Vargas is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Correira moves into the clinch.
Vargas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Correira's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vargas keeps control of Correira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Correira is trying to break the clinch but Vargas has him pressed against the cage.
Vargas blocks a body shot from Correira.
The referee calls for Vargas to work.
Vargas's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Correira wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vargas has him pressed against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Correira turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Vargas regains half guard, as Correira was trying to land strikes.
Correira trying to control the pace.
Correira is looking to take a break and control but Vargas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Correira wants to stand up but Vargas is controlling the position.
#T4#
Vargas is trying to maintain the position but Correira is very close to passing his half guard.
Correira wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Vargas uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Vargas wants to control the position but Correira says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Vargas holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Correira performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vargas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Correira passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Correira dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Correira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vargas.
Correira throws a head kick but Vargas moves out of range.
Vargas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Correira throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vargas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Correira is in Vargas's guard.
Correira wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving.
Correira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Correira tries to free his leg and advance position but Vargas is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vargas defending against the ground and pound. #T1#
Correira tries to move to mount but Vargas blocks the move with his legs.
Vargas tries to escape but Correira is in control.
Correira wants to stand but Vargas has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Correira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Correira tries to stand but Vargas is controlling from the bottom.
Correira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vargas keeping moving, preventing Correira from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Vargas is looking for a triangle but Correira pushes his legs off easily.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Correira misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Correira feints and as Vargas raises his hands in defense, Correira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vargas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Correira trying to control but Vargas is working from the bottom.
Vargas is pulling down on Correira's head to control his posture. #T3#
Correira wanted to stand there but Vargas had control of the position.
Correira being controlled here momentarily.
Correira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vargas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vargas keeping moving, preventing Correira from controlling successfully. #T4#
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.
Correira sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Correira is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vargas.
Correira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Correira rushes Vargas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Correira has clasped his hands together around Vargas's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Correira tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Correira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Correira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Vargas gets caught napping as Correira dives in and scores a takedown. Vargas manages to retain guard.
Vargas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vargas wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving.
Correira wants to stand but Vargas is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Correira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Correira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Correira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vargas is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vargas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Correira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Correira looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Correira 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.
Vargas keeping moving, preventing Correira from controlling successfully.
Rickson Correira has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Correira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Correira is looking to stand up but Vargas won't let him.
Correira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Correira advances to half guard.
Correira is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Correira trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Vargas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Correira thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Vargas in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Correira wants to take Vargas's back but he can't do it this time.
Correira controlling from the full mount.
Correira tries to control but Vargas wriggling away. #T4#
Correira looking to land elbow strikes but Vargas uses the position to regain half guard.
Correira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vargas's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Correira is trying to control. Vargas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rigoberto Vargas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rickson Correira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Correira is taking a breather. Vargas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rickson Correira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Correira 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickson Correira!
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