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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 837 Round 2
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Fergusson misses with a takedown attempt - Castillo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Castillo is looking to counter punch.
Castillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Castillo has Fergusson up against the cage in a clinch.
Fergusson is working for takedown but Castillo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Castillo effectively controlling the action here.
A short left from Castillo.
Fergusson is trying to maintain a safe position but Castillo gets an underhook and turns Fergusson into the cage.
Castillo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fergusson up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fergusson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD2#
Fergusson pulls guard effortlessly.
Fergusson looking for a sweep. Not yet Fergusson, not yet. #T1#
Castillo is looking to stand up but Fergusson won't let him.
Fergusson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Castillo trying to control but Fergusson is working from the bottom.
Fergusson working a defensive guard here.
Fergusson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES2#
Fergusson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Castillo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Fergusson jumps guard but Castillo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Carlos Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Fergusson.
Castillo working aggressively here.
Fergusson is trying to force a seperation but Castillo has the dominant position.
Fergusson is trying to pull guard but Castillo has him pressed against the cage.
Castillo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fergusson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2#
Fergusson tries for a takedown but Castillo manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Fergusson manages to break the clinch.
Fergusson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Castillo.#CL#
Fergusson tries to keep at a distance but Castillo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Castillo is leaning against Fergusson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The referee calls for Castillo to work.
Castillo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Castillo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fergusson.
Fergusson has had enough of the clinch but Castillo keeps him there for the moment.
Castillo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castillo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Castillo seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Fergusson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fergusson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Castillo.
Fergusson wants a takedown.
Castillo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fergusson wants to get back to striking at distance but Castillo won't allow it.
Fergusson wants to break free but Castillo has control.
Castillo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fergusson has Castillo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Castillo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fergusson is trying to push Castillo away but Castillo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fergusson tries to pull guard but Castillo won't allow it.
Castillo pushes Fergusson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fergusson looks winded!
Castillo lands a nice uppercut.#T4##TD2#
Fergusson pulls guard successfully.
Castillo is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castillo tries to free his leg and advance position but Fergusson is retaining full guard.
Castillo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Castillo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Fergusson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fergusson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Castillo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Castillo scores with a jab. Fergusson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Castillo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fergusson can do to turn this around?
Fergusson misses with a jab to the body
and Castillo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Fergusson is rocked!
Fergusson tries to clinch there but Castillo circles away.
Fergusson is still on wobbly legs! Can Castillo finish him?
Castillo keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Castillo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fergusson seems to have recovered his senses.
Carlos Castillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fergusson tries for a takedown but Castillo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fergusson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fergusson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD#
Castillo drops Fergusson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fergusson looks back up at him and smiles so Castillo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fergusson has his takedown stuffed
and Castillo counters with a big right hand! Oh Fergusson is in trouble here! Castillo follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Castillo!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 837 Round 1
Date: Mar 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Fergusson shoots for a takedown but Earlingsworth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fergusson shoots in for a takedown but Earlingsworth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Earlingsworth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Earlingsworth really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Earlingsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Earlingsworth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Earlingsworth misses with a takedown attempt
and Fergusson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fergusson shoots in for a takedown but Earlingsworth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnie Earlingsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Fergusson.
Fergusson misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2#
Earlingsworth tries to keep at a distance but Fergusson has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Earlingsworth manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fergusson has a takedown stuffed.
Earlingsworth is looking for a counter combo.
Fergusson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1##CL2#
Fergusson has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Earlingsworth breaks the clinch.
Fergusson throws a push kick but Earlingsworth slaps the foot to one side.
Fergusson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Earlingsworth half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Earlingsworth looks to clinch
and Fergusson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fergusson fails with a takedown attempt.
Earlingsworth throws a nice head kick!
Earlingsworth fails with a takedown attempt.#T2##CL2#
Fergusson closes the distance and clinches.
Earlingsworth drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fergusson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Earlingsworth dodges the punch combination from Fergusson.
#CL2#
Fergusson clinches up with Earlingsworth and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Fergusson manages to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Earlingsworth trying to control but Fergusson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Earlingsworth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Fergusson has his foot on Earlingsworth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Earlingsworth works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Fergusson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Earlingsworth defends well.
Fergusson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Earlingsworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Fergusson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Earlingsworth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Fergusson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Earlingsworth wants to get up but he can't break Fergusson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Earlingsworth gets tackled into the cage by Fergusson. Fergusson maintains the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Earlingsworth just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fergusson's brow.
Earlingsworth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fergusson is trying to drag Earlingsworth to the mat but Earlingsworth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fergusson jumps guard but Earlingsworth stands there with Fergusson around his waist. Fergusson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fergusson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Earlingsworth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Fergusson 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#
Earlingsworth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fergusson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fergusson shoots in for a takedown but Earlingsworth shows good takedown defense.
Earlingsworth dives in for a single leg takedown but Fergusson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fergusson misses with a takedown attempt
and Earlingsworth counters with an outside leg kick.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Earlingsworth breaks from the clinch.
Fergusson fails with the takedown
and Earlingsworth counters with a head kick.
Barnie Earlingsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Fergusson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Earlingsworth fails with a takedown attempt.
Earlingsworth tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fergusson defends well and Earlingsworth ends up having to push Fergusson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Earlingsworth. No joy for Fergusson on that attempt.
Fergusson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fergusson tries to clinch up but Earlingsworth circles away and keeps his distance.
Earlingsworth tries for a takedown but Fergusson circles away easily#CL2#
and Fergusson counters by clinching up.
Fergusson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Earlingsworth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Earlingsworth slows down the pace here.
Fergusson jumps guard but Earlingsworth stands there with Fergusson around his waist. Fergusson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Earlingsworth is pressed up against the cage. Fergusson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Earlingsworth down to the mat. Earlingsworth avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2#
Fergusson dives in and grabs Earlingsworth's left leg, looking for a takedown. Earlingsworth pushes down on Fergusson's head and hops out.
Fergusson is breathing heavily.
Earlingsworth misses with a double jab.
Earlingsworth misses with a few strikes there.
Fergusson misses with a head kick.
Earlingsworth fakes the leg kick and cracks Fergusson in the body.
Fergusson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fergusson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barnie Earlingsworth is winning the standup battle so far.
Fergusson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Earlingsworth.
Earlingsworth goes for a double leg but Fergusson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fergusson continues to drive forward.#T3##CL2#
Fergusson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Earlingsworth breaks from the clinch.
Earlingsworth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fergusson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fergusson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Earlingsworth sprawls well. Earlingsworth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fergusson gets slowly back to his feet.
Earlingsworth is looking to counter the offense by Fergusson and move into the clinch.
Fergusson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Earlingsworth.#CL2#
Earlingsworth tries to keep at a distance but Fergusson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Earlingsworth has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fergusson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fergusson wants a takedown.
#T4#
Fergusson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Earlingsworth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Earlingsworth tries to score a body lock takedown but Fergusson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Earlingsworth pulls guard successfully.
Fergusson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fergusson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Earlingsworth's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fergusson stands and throws Earlingsworth's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barnie Earlingsworth 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#
Fergusson closes the distance and clinches up with Earlingsworth, looking for a takedown. Fergusson pushes Earlingsworth against the cage but Earlingsworth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fergusson fails to land the takedown.
Earlingsworth looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Fergusson tries a head kick but it misses.
Earlingsworth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Earlingsworth tries to clinch
enabling Fergusson to counter with a crisp jab.
Fergusson fails with the takedown.
Barnie Earlingsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Fergusson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Earlingsworth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fergusson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barnie Earlingsworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Earlingsworth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fergusson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fergusson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Earlingsworth is fending him off so far but Fergusson persists. Nope, Earlingsworth circles away and we're back to standing.
Earlingsworth tries to clinch but Fergusson moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Fergusson misses.
Fergusson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Earlingsworth.#CL2#
Fergusson forces Earlingsworth back against the cage and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fergusson.#BC#
Earlingsworth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fergusson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Earlingsworth misses. #CL2#
Fergusson has managed to clinch.
Fergusson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A frustrated look appears on Fergusson's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Fergusson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fergusson misses with a knee strike.
Earlingsworth jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fergusson walks away with a smile on his face. Earlingsworth gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Earlingsworth dives in and grabs Fergusson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fergusson pushes down on Earlingsworth's head and hops out.
Danga de danga de dang - Earlingsworth scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Earlingsworth tries to keep at a distance but Fergusson has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Fergusson jumps guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fergusson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Earlingsworth.
Fergusson trying to keep a closed guard but Earlingsworth is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Fergusson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Earlingsworth manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Earlingsworth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fergusson is aware though and is defending well.
Fergusson advances to half guard.
Fergusson moves into full mount! Earlingsworth won't be happy about that!
Fergusson punching from mount but Earlingsworth doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Fergusson looking to secure an arm triangle but Earlingsworth defends it well. #T4#
Fergusson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fergusson is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Fergusson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fergusson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Fergusson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fergusson 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Roy Fergusson!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Roy Fergusson!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Roy Fergusson!
Roy Fergusson wins by unanimous decision!
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