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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Washabi tries to clinch but Gordon is having none of it.
Washabi throws a sloppy head kick and Gordon moves out of range easily.
Washabi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gordon tries to avoid it but Washabi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gordon to the ground. Gordon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Washabi blocks a jab.
Gordon has a takedown stuffed.
Washabi lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Gordon tries to keep at a distance but Washabi has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gordon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bennett Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gordon tries to pull guard but Washabi holds him up against the cage and eventually Gordon drops back down to his feet.
#T1#
Washabi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gordon prevents it.
Gordon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Washabi is trying to break the clinch but Gordon has him pressed against the cage.
Washabi tries to pull guard but Gordon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Washabi leaning against his opponent.
Gordon is working for takedown but Washabi is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Washabi gets control of Gordon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Washabi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gordon 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.
Washabi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Gordon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Washabi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gordon wants to control but Washabi is keeping him busy.
Washabi is trying to get back to half guard.
Gordon trying to control the action but Washabi is working from the bottom.
Washabi tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position. #T3#
Gordon working away.
Washabi wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Washabi is looking for a sweep.
Washabi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gordon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washabi is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Washabi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Washabi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gordon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Washabi looking for subs from the bottom but Gordon mounts him!
Washabi tries to hold on but Gordon postures up.
Gordon controlling the pace for now.
Washabi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gordon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Washabi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Washabi wants to control but Gordon is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bennett Gordon will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Washabi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gordon.
Washabi misses with a body kick.
Gordon shoots in for a double leg but Washabi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Washabi fails with a takedown attempt.
Washabi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gordon sprawls well. Gordon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Washabi gets slowly back to his feet.
Gordon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Washabi sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washabi shoots in for a double leg but Gordon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bennett Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronny Washabi.
Gordon goes for a double leg but Washabi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Washabi continues to drive forward.
Washabi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Washabi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gordon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Washabi.
Gordon throws a quick counter kick to the body but Washabi avoids it.
Washabi is breathing heavily.
Washabi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gordon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Washabi somewhat.#TD#
Gordon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Washabi is trying to defend but Gordon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gordon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Washabi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gordon wants to take a breather but Washabi is having none of it.
Gordon is taking a breather. Washabi 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.#SUB2#
Washabi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordon pulls his head out easily.
Gordon prevents Washabi from standing back up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Washabi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Washabi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gordon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Washabi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gordon somewhat.#TD#
Gordon gets a double leg takedown into Washabi's guard.
Gordon is stalling in the full guard.
Gordon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Gordon wants to control from the top but Washabi keeps moving.
Washabi 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.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Washabi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Washabi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gordon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gordon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Washabi keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bennett Gordon dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Gordon throws a head kick but Washabi moves out of range.
Washabi avoids a kick to the body.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Washabi but Washabi pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Washabi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gordon has Washabi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Washabi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gordon is trying to pull guard but Washabi has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bennett Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washabi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gordon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Washabi pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Washabi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Washabi has Gordon pressed against the cage.
Washabi has Gordon pressed against the cage, preventing Gordon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Washabi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Washabi is trying to force a seperation but Gordon has the dominant position.
Washabi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Washabi tries to circle away but Gordon has him pinned against the cage.
Gordon has Washabi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Washabi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gordon tries to break free but Washabi pushes him back against the cage.
Washabi is trying to force a seperation but Gordon has the dominant position.
Washabi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gordon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Washabi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Washabi has Gordon pushed against the cage.
Washabi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gordon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Washabi has Gordon pressed against the cage, preventing Gordon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Washabi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gordon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Washabi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gordon is defending well for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Washabi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gordon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T3#
Gordon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A hook to the body from Washabi.
Gordon managing to block the knees to the body from Washabi.
Washabi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gordon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Washabi moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Washabi pulls Gordon into guard.
Washabi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gordon is one step ahead there. #T4#
Gordon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Washabi's guard.
Washabi keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Washabi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Washabi blocks the strikes from Gordon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Washabi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ronny Washabi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bennett Gordon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gordon wants to control but Washabi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronny Washabi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gordon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Opsakco darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Sharpe counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Opsakco manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Opsakco is looking for a takedown.
Opsakco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sharpe just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Sharpe breaks from the clinch.
Opsakco is looking to clinch.
Opsakco tries to close the distance and clinch but Sharpe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sharpe feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Sharpe gets caught napping as Opsakco dives in and scores a takedown. Sharpe manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharpe is trying to keep Opsakco in close.
Sharpe wants to stand and escape but Opsakco is having none of it. #T1#
Sharpe is controlling Opsakco's posture.
Sharpe wants to get back to his feet but Opsakco is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Opsakco trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharpe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sharpe is trying to control the position but Opsakco postures up.
Sharpe 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.
Opsakco engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Opsakco wants to control from the top but Sharpe keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Sharpe has Opsakco up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Opsakco jumps guard but Sharpe stands there with Opsakco around his waist. Opsakco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Homer Sharpe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernie Opsakco.
Sharpe has had enough of the clinch but Opsakco keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Opsakco manages to break the clinch.
Sharpe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Opsakco tries to avoid it but Sharpe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Opsakco to the ground. Opsakco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sharpe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Opsakco misses with a combination
and Sharpe counters with a two punch combo.
Opsakco looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3#
Opsakco tries to clinch but Sharpe is having none of it. #TD2#
Opsakco closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sharpe quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Sharpe makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Opsakco tries to clinch but Sharpe is having none of it.
Sharpe attempts a counter takedown but Opsakco avoids it well and moves away.
Sharpe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Opsakco drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Opsakco drops back looking for a leg! Sharpe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sharpe manages to kick Opsakco off! Opsakco jumps back into Sharpe's guard.
Opsakco trying to control but Sharpe is working from the bottom.
Opsakco looks winded!
Sharpe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharpe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Opsakco is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sharpe dives into side control.
Sharpe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sharpe is looking to take a break and control but Opsakco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Opsakco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Homer Sharpe will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Opsakco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sharpe slaps away a takedown attempt from Opsakco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Opsakco fails to land the takedown.
Homer Sharpe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernie Opsakco.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Opsakco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharpe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sharpe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Sharpe is positioning himself well to prevent Opsakco advancing to mount.
Sharpe trying to control from the bottom.
Sharpe gets full guard.
Opsakco postures up.
#SU2#
Opsakco stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Opsakco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Opsakco manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sharpe on his heels. He'll look to pass Sharpe's guard now, I'm sure.
Opsakco is breathing heavily.
Opsakco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sharpe is keeping the position for now.
Opsakco won't allow Sharpe to get back to his feet.
Sharpe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Sharpe keeping moving, preventing Opsakco from controlling successfully.
Sharpe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Opsakco is controlling him.
Sharpe controls Opsakco momentarily but Opsakco frees himself.
Sharpe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Opsakco is looking to get back to is feet but Sharpe passes into side control.
#T3#
Opsakco is trying to work for a sweep but Sharpe has mounted him!
Sharpe looking to control and managing it successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Opsakco can do anything to dispel that myth.
Opsakco is looking to improve his position but Sharpe isn't that keen on the idea.
Sharpe is landing with some decent strikes but Opsakco is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sharpe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Opsakco is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Sharpe trying to control but Opsakco is having none of it.
Opsakco is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Opsakco is squirming around, avoiding Sharpe's attempts to control the action.
Sharpe controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Sharpe dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Opsakco misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Sharpe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Opsakco wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sharpe is now in half guard.
Opsakco trying to hold on to Sharpe's head to control him but Sharpe postures up.
Sharpe wants to take a breather but Opsakco is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Opsakco tries to kick Sharpe off in order to stand up. Sharpe Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Sharpe has control of an arm but Opsakco manages to advance to Sharpe's back!
Sharpe rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T1#
Sharpe is looking to control Opsakco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sharpe avoid being mounted?
Opsakco is trying to control. Sharpe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sharpe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Opsakco is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Opsakco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sharpe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Sharpe looking for submissions off his back.
Opsakco not doing much here.
Sharpe is trying to get back to full guard.
Sharpe wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sharpe tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #ES#
Sharpe has one foot on Opsakco's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Opsakco throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Opsakco tries to clinch there but Sharpe circles away.
Opsakco shoots in but no luck this time.
Opsakco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Opsakco goes for a double leg but Sharpe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sharpe continues to drive forward.
Opsakco shoots in but Sharpe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Homer Sharpe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernie Opsakco.
Sharpe tries to clinch up but Opsakco circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Opsakco misses with a double jab.
Sharpe tries to counter with a takedown but Opsakco is quick to defend against it.
Opsakco misses with a takedown
and Sharpe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sharpe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sharpe shoots for a takedown but Opsakco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Opsakco replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sharpe blocks it well.#CL#
Sharpe rushes Opsakco and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Sharpe breaks from the clinch.
Opsakco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sharpe is fending him off so far but Opsakco persists. Nope, Sharpe circles away and we're back to standing.#T4#
Opsakco falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Sharpe counters by clinching up. #BC#
Sharpe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sharpe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Opsakco can do to turn this around?
Opsakco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sharpe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sharpe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Opsakco misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Sharpe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharpe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SU#
Sharpe decides to stand up.
Homer Sharpe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Opsakco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sharpe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Homer Sharpe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sharpe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Homer Sharpe!
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