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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Barber clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Zarith gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Barber has one foot on Zarith's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Barber avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Barber gets a double leg takedown into Zarith's guard.#ES2#
Zarith has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Barber has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Zarith pulls guard successfully.
Barber is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zarith doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Barber missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Barber drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barber jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Barber wants to stand but Zarith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Zarith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barber wants to get up but he can't break Zarith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barber avoids the head kick by Zarith.
#CL#
Zarith tries to keep at a distance but Barber has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Zarith has clasped his hands together around Barber's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES#
Barber explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Barber really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Zarith with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Zarith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Zarith stands up and beckons Barber to join him on the feet. #TD#
Barber is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zarith's half guard.#ES2#
Zarith has one foot on Barber's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Barber drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3##TD#
Barber gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Zarith makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Zarith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zarith is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barber wants to get back to his feet.
Barber missing with punches from the bottom.
#T4#
Zarith stalling.
Zarith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zarith not doing much here.
Barber trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Barber looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hyett Zarith dominated that round.
That's time! Barber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Barber drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Zarith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barber defends well.
Zarith controlling Barber's posture.
Barber sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zarith is controlling Barber's posture.#T1#
Barber throws a big elbow that misses.
Zarith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Zarith working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Barber has passed into half guard!
Zarith wants to improve his position but Barber is controlling well.
Zarith trying to control but Barber postures up.
Barber is trying to control. Zarith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zarith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barber.
Zarith is concentrating on defense, preventing Barber from advancing position. #SUB#
Zarith is defending against the submission attempts here by Barber.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barber trying to control from half guard but Zarith is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Barber misses with a low kick as Zarith jumps back.#CL2#
Zarith darts in and clinches Barber up against the cage.
Barber pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Zarith pulls guard effortlessly. #T3#
Barber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barber throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zarith keeping moving, preventing Barber from controlling successfully.
Barber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Zarith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU#
Barber decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Barber feints and as Zarith raises his hands in defense, Barber changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Zarith scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T4##CL2#
Zarith pushes Barber up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Zarith gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Barber regains guard.
Barber is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Zarith dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVR#
Barber is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Zarith is trying to get an arm triangle but Barber is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hyett Zarith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Zarith connects with a body shot that sends Barber's belly button to the back.
Barber moves out of range as Zarith throws a body kick.
Barber throws a big counter combination but Zarith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Zarith moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Zarith breaks the clinch.
Zarith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Zarith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zarith showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Barber makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Barber there.
Barber misses with a wild combination.
#TD2#
Zarith gets a double leg takedown into Barber's guard.#ES#
Barber wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zarith enables Barber to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zarith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zarith keeping moving, preventing Barber from controlling successfully. #T2#
Zarith trying to keep a closed guard but Barber is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barber throwing strikes from guard but Zarith blocks nicely.
Barber trying to control the position from guard on top but Zarith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Zarith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barber quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Barber kicks off Zarith and gets to his feet.
Zarith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3##CL#
Barber takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Barber manages to pull guard.
Barber can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zarith controls the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barber is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Barber works over Zarith with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Zarith has his hands on Barber's head, controlling the position.
Barber stopping the sweep attempt from Zarith.
Zarith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barber would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zarith looking to control.
Brent Barber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hyett Zarith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Barber is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zarith is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zarith has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Brent Barber showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zarith 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hyett Zarith!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Tydus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shaffer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zeke Tydus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tydus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shaffer is looking to counter the offense by Tydus and move into the clinch.
Shaffer avoids the head kick by Tydus.
Tydus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tydus doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaffer circles away.
Tydus scores with a hook to the body. Shaffer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tydus doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaffer circles away.
Shaffer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tydus shoots in looking for a takedown but Shaffer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tydus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shaffer swats away the attempt to clinch by Tydus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tydus tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Shaffer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shaffer. #T1##SU#
Tydus is working an open guard so Shaffer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Tydus gets tackled into the cage by Shaffer. Shaffer maintains the clinch.
Tydus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shaffer walks away with a smile on his face. Tydus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tydus digs a good hook to Shaffer's body.
Tydus misses with a head kick.
Tydus lands with a hook. Shaffer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#
It looks like Gil Shaffer has been cut.
Tydus wants to clinch up but Shaffer keeps it at a distance.
Tydus pushes Shaffer away with a front kick.
Tydus misses with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tydus.
Tydus wants to clinch up but Shaffer keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Shaffer tries to land a front kick but Tydus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tydus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tydus throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Shaffer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shaffer. #BC#
Shaffer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shaffer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tydus misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Shaffer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tydus's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tydus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tydus looks winded!#SU#
Shaffer stands and steps away. Tydus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Shaffer circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Shaffer counters with a single leg into guard. Tydus didn't expect that.
Shaffer lands a couple of digs.
Shaffer working some strikes from top position.#SU#
Shaffer gets to his feet. Tydus looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3##TD#
Shaffer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tydus to the ground. Shaffer is now in Tydus's guard.#SU#
Shaffer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tydus, up you get! #TD#
Shaffer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shaffer lands in his opponent's guard.
Shaffer stands up over Tydus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU#
Shaffer stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Shaffer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tydus on his heels. He'll look to pass Tydus's guard now, I'm sure.
Shaffer is in close to Tydus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Shaffer stands up from Tydus's guard - Shaffer perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Shaffer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Shaffer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Shaffer is working for an americana but Tydus has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Shaffer was thinking about the submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shaffer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shaffer preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gil Shaffer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gil Shaffer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tydus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tydus tries to clinch there but Shaffer circles away.
Tydus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shaffer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tydus wants to clinch#TD#
and Shaffer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tydus's guard.#SU#
Shaffer stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Shaffer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tydus looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Shaffer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tydus, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shaffer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gil Shaffer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Shaffer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tydus, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB#
Shaffer is trying to get an arm triangle but Tydus is defending well. #SUB#
Shaffer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shaffer working away.#SUB#
Shaffer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Shaffer has hold of Tydus's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Tydus tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Shaffer cranks the arm and Tydus screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Tydus, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gil Shaffer!
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