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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 923 Round 1
Date: Jul 15, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Duran clinches. #TD2#
Duran pulls guard.
Duran controlling Theeravit's posture. #ES2#
Duran is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Duran successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Theeravit is sitting in close to Duran's body. Duran has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Theeravit is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Theeravit is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Duran.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roberto Duran!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 923 Round 1
Date: Jul 15, 2019 |
#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Stone blocks the leg kick.
Stone is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Ward. Those never looked like landing.
Stone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ward tries to clinch there but Stone circles away.
Stone misses with a takedown
enabling Ward to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Stone shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ward's guard.
Ward wants to stand up but Stone is controlling him.
Ward being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ward can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Ward wants to stand but Stone is controlling the position. #ES2#
Ward has his feet on Stone's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Stone moves out of range of the body kick from Ward.
#TD#
Stone closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ward quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Ward manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Stone keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Ward is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ward's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ward smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stone is defended easily by Ward.
Ward throws a fast counter high kick but Stone manages to duck under it in time.
Stone moves out of range of the body kick from Ward.
Stone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ward defends it nicely.
Ward is looking for the big counter here.#T3##CL2#
Ward clinches up against the cage.
Ward is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC2#
Ward escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Ward has closed the distance and engaged Stone in a clinch.
Stone unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD#
Stone jumps guard and drags Ward to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ward wanted to stand there but Stone had control of the position.
Stone trying to strike off his back.
Ward really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ward wanted to stand there but Stone had control of the position. #T4##SUB#
Stone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ward defends well.
Ward wanted to stand there but Stone had control of the position. #SU2#
Ward stands up from Stone's guard - Ward perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ward throws a front kick that sends Stone stumbling back into the cage.
Stone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ward connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Ward dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ward jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stone closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ward counters with a left and a right that stings Stone.
Ward lands a hook that stumbles Stone back into the cage. Ward follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Stone to the canvas! Ward pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Stone has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Andre Ward!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 923 Round 1
Date: Jul 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Tanaka throws a push kick but Krule slaps the foot to one side.
Krule lands a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Krule misses.
Krule throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crunch! Krule slams his shin into Tanaka's torso.
Krule throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Krule misses with a few strikes there.
Tanaka fails with the takedown.
Tanaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krule scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT#
It looks like Akihito Tanaka has been cut.
Krule avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krule goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC#
Tanaka is rocked!
Tanaka tries for a takedown but Krule sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tanaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Krule finish him?
Krule defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tanaka.
King Krule has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akihito Tanaka.
Tanaka gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Tanaka tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Krule is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Tanaka buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Tanaka!! Tanaka is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Krule throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Krule!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Drent shoots in for a double leg but Velasquez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown but Drent shows good takedown defense.
Drent raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD2#
Drent shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Velasquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drent manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SU#
Velasquez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Drent closes the distance and clinches up with Velasquez, looking for a takedown. Drent pushes Velasquez against the cage but Velasquez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Velasquez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Arthur Drent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drent tries to clinch up
and Velasquez counters with a head kick.
Drent fails with the takedown
and Velasquez counters with a stiff right hand.
Benton Velasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Drent.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Drent, right into the meat.
Velasquez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Velasquez wants it to stay on the feet.
Drent misses with a kick to the body.
Drent avoids the head kick by Velasquez.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Drent is defended easily by Velasquez.
Drent looks to clinch
and Velasquez counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Velasquez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Drent to the ground. Velasquez is now in Drent's guard.#ES2#
Drent has his feet on Velasquez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2##TD#
Velasquez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Drent sprawls well initially but Velasquez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Drent should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Drent looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Velasquez is looking for a kimura here.
Drent is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Velasquez is working for a kimura but Drent is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Velasquez is looking for a kimura but Drent is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Velasquez to get the leverage. #T3##SU#
Velasquez decides to stand and escape the position.
Drent throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Drent tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Velasquez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Drent fails with a takedown attempt.
Drent has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Velasquez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Velasquez pulls guard successfully.
#T4#
Velasquez controlling the position.
Velasquez wants to stand up but Drent is controlling him.
Drent throwing strikes from guard but Velasquez blocks nicely.
Velasquez pulls Drent in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benton Velasquez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Drent gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
so Velasquez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Velasquez is standing up over Drent. Drent looks to escape but Velasquez dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB#
Velasquez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU#
Velasquez stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Drent misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
so Velasquez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Velasquez wants to control from the top but Drent keeps moving.
Velasquez wants to get up but he can't break Drent's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Drent keeping moving, preventing Velasquez from controlling successfully.
Drent is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Velasquez drops back looking for a leg! Drent is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Drent manages to kick Velasquez off! Velasquez jumps back into Drent's guard.
Drent 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#
Velasquez is positioning himself well to prevent Drent advancing to mount.
Velasquez is trying to maintain the position but Drent is very close to passing his half guard.
Velasquez keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
Velasquez gets back to full guard.
Drent preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drent postures up and lands a big shot to Velasquez's brow. #T3#
Velasquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Velasquez is wriggling around but Drent manages to pass to half guard.
Velasquez wants to improve his position but Drent is controlling well.
Velasquez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Drent really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Velasquez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Drent trying to pass the guard but Velasquez defending well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Drent tries for a takedown but Velasquez circles away easily#TD#
and Velasquez counters with a shoot takedown. Drent fights it but they end up in guard.
Benton Velasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Drent.
Velasquez trying to control but Drent is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Drent has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Velasquez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Drent keeping moving, preventing Velasquez from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drent throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benton Velasquez dominated that second round.
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##TD#
Drent tries to sprawl but Velasquez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Velasquez wants to stand but Drent has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Drent is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Velasquez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SU#
Velasquez decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Drent manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Velasquez on his heels. He'll look to pass Velasquez's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Velasquez has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Drent is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Drent takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Drent has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Velasquez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Drent goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velasquez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drent can do to turn this around?#TD#
Velasquez gets control of Drent's arms and successfully pulls guard. Velasquez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Velasquez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #ES#
Velasquez has his feet on Drent's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Velasquez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drent just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Drent gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Velasquez sneaks out the side door and pushes Drent away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velasquez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Velasquez misses its target.
Drent keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Drent throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Velasquez's waist but Velasquez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drent off to one side.
Drent slaps away a takedown attempt from Velasquez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Velasquez pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Velasquez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T3##SUB#
Velasquez is working for a kimura but Drent is defending it quite comfortably.
Velasquez seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB#
Velasquez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Velasquez tries to stand but can't do so whilst Drent controls his leg. #SUB#
Velasquez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drent sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Drent is defending against the submission attempts here by Velasquez.
Drent wants to control but Velasquez is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Velasquez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drent defends it well.
Drent trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benton Velasquez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Velasquez 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benton Velasquez!
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