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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Ignatiev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harlow looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Ignatiev moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ignatiev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Ignatiev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harlow throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ignatiev feinted with a counter takedown.
Harlow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatiev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Ignatiev clinches up with Harlow and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Ignatiev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ignatiev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ignatiev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ignatiev moves into the clinch.
Ignatiev tries to pull guard but Harlow forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Ignatiev breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Ignatiev clinches up with Harlow and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Ignatiev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ignatiev can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhail Ignatiev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ignatiev goes for a takedown attempt but Harlow pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Harlow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Ignatiev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ignatiev.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ignatiev gets underhooks to prevent Harlow's takedown attempt.
Harlow stops a takedown attempt from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev stalling.
Ignatiev wants to take the fight to the mat but Harlow manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Ignatiev pulls guard successfully.
Harlow is fighting to break Ignatiev's control of his arms but Ignatiev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2##ES#
Ignatiev manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Ignatiev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harlow fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Harlow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ignatiev shoots in but Harlow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ignatiev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ignatiev stuffs the takedown attempt from Harlow. Harlow gets slowly back to his feet.
Ignatiev closes the distance and clinches up with Harlow, looking for a takedown. Ignatiev pushes Harlow against the cage but Harlow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Harlow slaps away a takedown attempt from Ignatiev, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Ignatiev avoids the head kick by Harlow.
Ignatiev goes for a double leg but Harlow avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Harlow continues to drive forward.
Ignatiev stuffs the takedown.
Ignatiev fails with a takedown attempt.
Harlow shoots in for a takedown but Ignatiev shows good takedown defense.
Ignatiev shoots for a double leg takedown but Harlow sprawls well. He's pushed Ignatiev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ignatiev scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ignatiev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Harlow's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Harlow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ignatiev. #CL2#
Harlow has closed the distance and engaged Ignatiev in a clinch.
Ignatiev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harlow walks away with a smile on his face. Ignatiev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ignatiev shoots in and drives through. Harlow sprawls well.
Ignatiev throws a low kick but Harlow avoids it.
Ignatiev misses with a two punch combination.
Harlow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ignatiev defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Ignatiev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ignatiev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harlow is fending him off so far but Ignatiev persists. Nope, Harlow circles away and we're back to standing.
Harlow tries to clinch up.
Ignatiev tries for a takedown but Harlow circles away easily#TD2#
and Harlow counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ignatiev! #ES#
Ignatiev explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Mikhail Ignatiev is winning the standup battle so far.
Ignatiev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harlow feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhail Ignatiev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Ignatiev drives through and clinches with Harlow against the cage.
Ignatiev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Harlow avoiding damage as Ignatiev throws knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harlow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ignatiev fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harlow tries to land a knee to the head but Ignatiev blocks with his arms.
#T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Harlow - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Harlow tries to pull guard but Ignatiev won't allow it.
Ignatiev goes for a takedown attempt but Harlow pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Ignatiev moves into the clinch.
Ignatiev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harlow can do to turn this around?#TD#
Ignatiev successfully pulls guard.
Mikhail Ignatiev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harlow preventing the sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Harlow working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ignatiev looking to control.
#T2#
Harlow trying to control but Ignatiev is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ignatiev has his foot on Harlow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harlow works his way back into a safe position though.
Ignatiev 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.
Harlow slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ignatiev controls Harlow momentarily but Harlow frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ignatiev fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Ignatiev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Harlow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harlow has a takedown stuffed.
Ignatiev shoots for a takedown but Harlow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ignatiev fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Harlow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4##BC#
Ignatiev breaks the clinch.
Ignatiev wants to clinch up but Harlow keeps it at a distance.
Ignatiev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harlow throws out a counter right but Ignatiev avoids it with no problem.
Harlow dives in for a single leg takedown but Ignatiev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev wants to clinch up but Harlow keeps it at a distance.
Ignatiev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ignatiev tries to counter by clinching up but Harlow breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ignatiev shoots for a double leg takedown but Harlow sprawls well. He's pushed Ignatiev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ignatiev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ignatiev misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Harlow counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Harlow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zack Harlow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ignatiev tries to clinch up.
Ignatiev misses with a head kick.
Ignatiev closes the distance and clinches up with Harlow, looking for a takedown. Ignatiev pushes Harlow against the cage but Harlow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ignatiev tries to close the distance and clinch but Harlow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ignatiev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ignatiev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harlow throws a head kick but Ignatiev moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ignatiev moves into range and clinches up with Harlow.
Ignatiev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harlow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ignatiev just leaning against Harlow, taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ignatiev.#T1#
Ignatiev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harlow backwards.
Ignatiev works on Harlow's body with a couple of short punches.
Harlow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ignatiev is trying to pull guard but Harlow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhail Ignatiev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ignatiev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Harlow manages to break the clinch.
Harlow moves in looking to clinch but Ignatiev pushes him off.
Harlow shoots in for a takedown but Ignatiev shows good takedown defense.
Ignatiev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Harlow manages to circle out of the way.
Harlow slips a jab and a cross from Ignatiev.
Despite the aggression on Harlow's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Harlow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ignatiev.
Mikhail Ignatiev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harlow throws a head kick but Ignatiev moves out of range.
Harlow is looking to clinch.
Ignatiev closes the distance and clinches up with Harlow, looking for a takedown. Ignatiev pushes Harlow against the cage but Harlow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Harlow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ignatiev fails with a takedown attempt.
Harlow tries to counter with a clinch but Ignatiev shakes him off and moves away.
Ignatiev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harlow sprawls well. Harlow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ignatiev gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Harlow throws a head kick that misses.
Ignatiev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harlow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ignatiev shoots in for a double leg but Harlow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ignatiev shoots in but Harlow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harlow shoots in looking for a takedown but Ignatiev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harlow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ignatiev tries a low kick but Harlow avoids it.
The fighters circling - Harlow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ignatiev attempts a counter takedown but Harlow avoids it well and moves away.
Harlow slaps away a takedown attempt from Ignatiev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Harlow. No joy for Ignatiev on that attempt. #T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Harlow or perhaps it was just good defense by Ignatiev, which made it look bad.
A counter left hand to the body from Ignatiev misses its target.
Ignatiev blocks a head kick by Harlow.
#CL#
Harlow tries to keep at a distance but Ignatiev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ignatiev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harlow.
Ignatiev stalling the fight.
Ignatiev is trying to drag Harlow to the mat but Harlow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Harlow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zack Harlow.
I think Harlow 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mikhail Ignatiev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Van Dreemir throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Magic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Van Dreemir is in Magic's guard.#SUB2#
Van Dreemir drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Van Dreemir as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Magic screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Van Dreemir! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Matthijs Van Dreemir!
In his post fight interview, Matthijs Van Dreemir started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Viking digs a good hook to Lewis's body.
Lewis looks to land a right hand but Viking moved out of range.
Lewis misses with an uppercut
letting Viking counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Viking.
Lewis throws an off balance right hand
enabling Viking to counter with a crisp jab.
Viking scores with a body shot.
Good shot there by Lewis.
Lewis misses with a lunging right hand
and Viking counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lewis throws a poor cross that misses
and Viking counters with a left to the body.
Viking works the jab nicely.#T1##KD2#
Viking sends Lewis crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Viking is motioning to the referee to let Lewis up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Lewis is rocked!
Mondrill Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Lewis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Viking dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Viking feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lewis sprawling to the canvas! Lewis rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Viking finish him?!
Oh Lewis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viking connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Lewis out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lasse Viking!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Butterscotch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gay.
Gay moves out of range as Butterscotch strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Butterscotch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Butterscotch.
Butterscotch misses with a double jab
and Gay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Butterscotch tries to clinch up#TD#
and Gay counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gay really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Butterscotch trying to strike off his back.
Gay makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gay working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Butterscotch's head.
Gay with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Butterscotch wants to sweep but no luck.
Butterscotch trying to keep a closed guard but Gay is proving a slippery customer.
Gay working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Butterscotch's head.
Butterscotch looking to control.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gay sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Butterscotch has eaten all the pies!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Gay drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Gay seems to have locked his on tight now - Butterscotch screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Gay, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Marcos Gay!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Ben Hassine closes the distance looking to clinch
and Finger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ben Hassine looks winded!#CL#
Finger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Finger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Finger.
#BC#
Finger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Finger connects with a jab.
Finger looks to land a combination. Ben Hassine sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#
Ben Hassine is rocked!
A jab lands there for Finger.
Ben Hassine is still on wobbly legs! Can Finger finish him?
Finger lands a brutal uppercut that launches Ben Hassine off his feet! Ben Hassine tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roy Finger!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Alty cracks Coleman with a good jab.#ROC2#
Coleman is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Valentine Coleman has been cut.
Alty plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Coleman to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Coleman just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roy Alty!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Osprey throws a body kick that misses
and Magic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Kazuchika Osprey has been cut.
Magic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A low kick from Osprey misses
and Magic counters with a left and a right that stings Osprey.
Magic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Osprey momentarily.
Osprey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Magic finds it's way round the side to connect with Osprey's head. #TD#
Magic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Osprey is trying to defend but Magic finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Osprey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magic pulls his head out easily.
Magic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Osprey regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Osprey being controlled here, momentarily.
Magic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Osprey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Magic trying to control the position from guard on top but Osprey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Osprey is looking for a triangle but Magic pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Osprey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magic is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magic preventing the sweep. #T2#
Osprey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Osprey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magic defends well.#SUB2#
Osprey working for a triangle but Magic defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Osprey is looking for a triangle but Magic pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Osprey looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Magic is defending well. Osprey quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Magic has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Osprey celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuchika Osprey!
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