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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 904 Round 3
Date: Apr 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Jyrkka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Freeman swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Freeman rushes Jyrkka and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Freeman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jyrkka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Freeman clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Freeman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Jyrkka shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Freeman's guard.
Jyrkka is fighting to break Freeman's control of his arms but Freeman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jyrkka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES#
Freeman has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jyrkka is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Freeman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jyrkka. Freeman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Freeman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jyrkka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Freeman misses with a head kick.
Freeman lands a lovely overhand right.
Freeman stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Freeman pushes Jyrkka up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Jyrkka ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jyrkka no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jyrkka keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully.
Freeman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jyrkka being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Jyrkka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jyrkka wants to sweep here but Freeman controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Jyrkka isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Freeman stacks Jyrkka on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Freeman!
Jyrkka is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Jyrkka tries to strike from the bottom but misses.#SUB#
Freeman is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Jyrkka is trying to escape and Freeman transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Jyrkka is forced to tap! Nice work there by Freeman! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kayla Freeman!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 904 Round 2
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Jyrkka is looking to clinch but Fitzpatrick is avoiding it.
Jyrkka throws a body kick that misses.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch but Jyrkka is avoiding it.
Jyrkka attempts a counter takedown but Fitzpatrick avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Fitzpatrick manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jyrkka tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitzpatrick is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Jyrkka gets to his feet. Fitzpatrick looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jyrkka shoots in and drives through. Fitzpatrick sprawls well.
Jyrkka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fitzpatrick avoids it really well and circles away.
Fitzpatrick is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jyrkka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fitzpatrick's half guard.#T1#
Fitzpatrick pushes Jyrkka off looking to stand but Jyrkka dives back in and keeps control.
Fitzpatrick is trying to control but Jyrkka passes into side control!
Fitzpatrick gets back to half guard.
Fitzpatrick is looking to escape.#SUB#
Jyrkka is working for an americana but Fitzpatrick has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Jyrkka was thinking about the submission.
Fitzpatrick wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fitzpatrick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fitzpatrick controlling the position.
Fitzpatrick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU#
Jyrkka stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fitzpatrick misses with a takedown #CL#
and Jyrkka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jyrkka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fitzpatrick's efforts to push away.
Fitzpatrick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jyrkka's efforts to push away.#T3#
Jyrkka tries to score a body lock takedown but Fitzpatrick shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pertti Jyrkka. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Fitzpatrick breaks the clinch.
Fitzpatrick fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Jyrkka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fitzpatrick jumps guard but Jyrkka stands there with Fitzpatrick around his waist. Fitzpatrick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Fitzpatrick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Jyrkka throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fitzpatrick tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jyrkka is in Fitzpatrick's guard.
Fitzpatrick looks winded!
Jyrkka wants to control from the top but Fitzpatrick keeps moving.
Jyrkka passes into half guard. #T4#
Jyrkka content to control rather than advance.
Fitzpatrick is trying to stand up here but Jyrkka is controlling him well.
Jyrkka trying to advance position but Fitzpatrick counters by regaining guard.
Jyrkka passes Fitzpatrick's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jyrkka with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pertti Jyrkka dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jyrkka goes for a double leg but Fitzpatrick avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fitzpatrick continues to drive forward.
Fitzpatrick slaps away a takedown attempt from Jyrkka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jyrkka throws a head kick but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
#TD#
Jyrkka looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fitzpatrick trying to keep a closed guard but Jyrkka is proving a slippery customer.
Jyrkka looking to sit in guard and control but Fitzpatrick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick tries to stand but Jyrkka is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Jyrkka working a defensive guard here.
Pertti Jyrkka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jyrkka pulls Fitzpatrick in to control the position.
Jyrkka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jyrkka keeping moving, preventing Fitzpatrick from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jyrkka working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
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.
Fitzpatrick trying to control but Jyrkka is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Jyrkka instigates a clinch.
Jyrkka leaning against his opponent.
Fitzpatrick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jyrkka.
#BC#
Jyrkka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fitzpatrick scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pertti Jyrkka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jyrkka fails with the takedown
and Fitzpatrick counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pertti Jyrkka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzpatrick closes the distance but Jyrkka moves to the side
and Jyrkka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fitzpatrick thinking. #T3#
No luck for Jyrkka with that takedown attempt.
Fitzpatrick let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fitzpatrick pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jyrkka back to the cage. Fitzpatrick follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fitzpatrick is defended easily by Jyrkka.
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch.
Jyrkka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Jyrkka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jyrkka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Jyrkka passes into half guard.
Fitzpatrick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jyrkka.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Jyrkka wants to work for an arm triangle but Fitzpatrick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#ES2#
Fitzpatrick kicks off Jyrkka and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Fitzpatrick gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jyrkka to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fitzpatrick wants to hit a switch here but Jyrkka passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fitzpatrick there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bradley Fitzpatrick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Jyrkka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fitzpatrick's half guard.
Jyrkka controlling the action here. #SU#
Jyrkka stands up from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick shoots for a double leg takedown but Jyrkka sprawls well. He's pushed Fitzpatrick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fitzpatrick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jyrkka shoots in but Fitzpatrick avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1##CL2#
Fitzpatrick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Fitzpatrick gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fitzpatrick wants to pass the guard but Jyrkka is defending well.
Jyrkka tries to roll over but Fitzpatrick keeps him under control.
Jyrkka has his hands clasped together around Fitzpatrick's back. He's all about the action.
Well, if Fitzpatrick is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
Jyrkka missing with punches from the bottom.
Jyrkka moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fitzpatrick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jyrkka is keeping the position for now.
Jyrkka has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Jyrkka throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jyrkka trying to keep a closed guard but Fitzpatrick is proving a slippery customer.
Fitzpatrick tries to free his leg and advance position but Jyrkka is retaining full guard.
Jyrkka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fitzpatrick manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Jyrkka advances position into side control!
The referee asks Jyrkka politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jyrkka prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
Jyrkka seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fitzpatrick for as long as he can get away with.
Jyrkka moves into full mount!
Jyrkka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pertti Jyrkka.
I think Jyrkka 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Pertti Jyrkka!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Pertti Jyrkka!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Pertti Jyrkka!
Pertti Jyrkka wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 904 Round 1
Date: Apr 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Jyrkka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Peavler pinned against the cage. Peavler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Peavler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jyrkka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Peavler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Peavler misses with a takedown attempt - Jyrkka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Jyrkka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Peavler's half guard.#ES#
Peavler has one foot on Jyrkka's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jyrkka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Peavler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Jyrkka with that takedown attempt. #T1##CL2#
Jyrkka drives through and clinches with Peavler against the cage.
#BC#
Peavler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peavler throws a combination that misses
and Jyrkka counters with a left and a right that stings Peavler. #CL2#
Jyrkka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Peavler, pushing him back against the cage.
Jyrkka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jyrkka is trying to drag Peavler to the mat but Peavler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dj Peavler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pertti Jyrkka.#BC#
Peavler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Peavler shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jyrkka's guard.
Peavler wants to pass the guard but Jyrkka is keeping the position.
Peavler stands and throws Jyrkka's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peavler is looking to take a break and control but Jyrkka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jyrkka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Peavler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jyrkka is trying to control Peavler's posture but Peavler avoids it.
Jyrkka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Peavler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Peavler is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jyrkka's shoulder. That is not cool. #T3##SU#
Peavler decides to stand back up. Peavler steps back and let's Jyrkka get back to his feet.#TD2#
Jyrkka closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jyrkka gets to mount! Peavler was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Peavler tries to reverse the position but Jyrkka maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peavler swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Jyrkka sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Peavler working to try and regain half guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Jyrkka is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Peavler has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Peavler!
Jyrkka looks winded!
Peavler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Peavler has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jyrkka is proving hard to escape from.
Jyrkka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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 Dj Peavler will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
The crowd cheers as Jyrkka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Peavler doesn't seem phased though.
Peavler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Peavler leaves Jyrkka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jyrkka throws a head kick that misses.
Jyrkka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peavler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peavler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jyrkka throws a jab but it's blocked by Peavler. #TD#
Peavler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peavler is taking a breather. Jyrkka 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.#T1#
Jyrkka is looking for a sweep. Peavler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU#
Peavler stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Peavler shoots for a takedown but Jyrkka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jyrkka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Peavler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peavler throws a push kick but Jyrkka slaps the foot to one side.
Jyrkka misses with a straight left.
Peavler appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jyrkka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Peavler but Peavler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jyrkka is breathing heavily.#TD#
Jyrkka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Jyrkka is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Peavler presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
Jyrkka taking a breather.#TD#
Peavler pulls Jyrkka into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jyrkka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Peavler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jyrkka.
Peavler seems keen to control Jyrkka's posture.
Peavler keeping full guard, as Jyrkka tries to pass. #T3#
Peavler has a closed guard, preventing Jyrkka from standing up.
Jyrkka stopping the sweep attempt from Peavler.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Peavler 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#
Still in half guard, Peavler seems content to control.
Peavler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Peavler is thwarting Jyrkka's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jyrkka wants to improve his position but Peavler is controlling well.
Jyrkka is holding on to half guard well.
Peavler is taking a breather. Jyrkka 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peavler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peavler has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Jyrkka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dj Peavler will probably get the nod.
That's time! Peavler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Peavler!
Jyrkka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Peavler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Peavler misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Peavler gets caught napping as Jyrkka dives in and scores a takedown. Peavler manages to retain guard.
Peavler is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jyrkka dives into side control.
#REVR#
Peavler regains half guard.
Peavler trying to control but Jyrkka postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peavler tries to get to full guard but Jyrkka has control of the leg.
Peavler trying to control but Jyrkka postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Jyrkka wants to stand up but Peavler has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Peavler flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Peavler manages to get to full guard.
Dj Peavler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jyrkka trying to control but Peavler is working from the bottom. #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.
Jyrkka preventing the sweep.
Peavler is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jyrkka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Peavler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jyrkka stopping the sweep attempt from Peavler.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jyrkka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Peavler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jyrkka swivels and escapes.
Jyrkka with the counter takedown but Peavler avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jyrkka!
Jyrkka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Peavler. That did some damage!#TD2#
Peavler gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Peavler wriggles free and stands up.
Pertti Jyrkka seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jyrkka!
#TD2#
Jyrkka feints and as Peavler raises his hands in defense, Jyrkka changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jyrkka trying to control but Peavler is working from the bottom.
Jyrkka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Peavler seems keen to control Jyrkka's posture.#T4#
Jyrkka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Peavler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jyrkka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jyrkka trying to control but Peavler is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jyrkka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Peavler works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Peavler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jyrkka manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jyrkka lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Pertti Jyrkka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Peavler 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight for Pertti Jyrkka!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Pertti Jyrkka!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Pertti Jyrkka!
Pertti Jyrkka wins by unanimous decision!
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