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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Nikonov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McCollum was covering up waiting for the punch and Nikonov finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU#
Nikonov stands up and waves to McCollum to follow him. #TD#
Nikonov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McCollum tries to get to full guard but Nikonov has control of the leg.
McCollum trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nikonov is looking for a kimura but McCollum is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nikonov to get the leverage.
McCollum tries to roll over but Nikonov keeps him under control.
Nikonov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1##ES2#
McCollum makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
No luck for McCollum with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Nikonov dives in and scores a takedown into McCollum's guard.
McCollum throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
McCollum looking to control.
Nikonov lands a couple of digs.
Nikonov is looking to stand up but McCollum won't let him.
McCollum looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
McCollum is striking but Nikonov is not phased and passes to half guard.
McCollum is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nikonov in particular looking to stall.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nikonov moves into full mount! McCollum won't be happy about that!
McCollum is in a horrible position here. Nikonov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Nikonov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nikonov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#SUB#
Nikonov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McCollum can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
McCollum is trying to stand but he's just given Nikonov his back.#T4##SUB#
Nikonov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. McCollum knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften McCollum for a finish.
McCollum manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Nikonov is now in side control.
McCollum struggling a bit here.#SU#
Nikonov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nikonov doesn't manage to clinch there - McCollum circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Nikonov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Nikonov takes the fight into the clinch.
Nikonov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nikonov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McCollum is defending well.#TD#
Nikonov jumps into guard, dragging McCollum to the mat.
Nikonov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCollum can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Nikonov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCollum defends well.
Nikonov is pulling down on McCollum's head. It's preventing any offense from McCollum, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikonov trying to keep a closed guard but McCollum is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB#
Nikonov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCollum gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCollum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCollum being controlled here momentarily.
Nikonov keeping moving, preventing McCollum from controlling successfully.
McCollum tries to stand but Nikonov is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCollum slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nikonov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SU2#
McCollum stands and steps away. Nikonov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nikonov tries for a takedown but McCollum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McCollum is looking to clinch but Nikonov is avoiding it.
#T3#
Nikonov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McCollum counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Nikonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikonov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCollum's waist but McCollum gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nikonov off to one side.
McCollum darts in looking for a takedown but Nikonov gets double underhooks and turns McCollum into the cage. #CL2#
McCollum closes the distance and clinches.
McCollum misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
McCollum breaks from the clinch.
McCollum shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nikonov as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Nikonov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McCollum on his heels. He'll look to pass McCollum's guard now, I'm sure.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nikonov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nikonov trying to stand up but can't free himself from McCollum's guard.#T4#
Nikonov with a nice head shot there.#SU#
Nikonov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nikonov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nikonov misses the shot to the body.
Nikonov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCollum swivels and escapes.
Nikonov stuffs the takedown attempt from McCollum. McCollum gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCollum is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nikonov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nikonov slaps away a takedown attempt from McCollum, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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 Andrey Nikonov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nikonov misses with the combination.
McCollum wants to clinch but Nikonov slips to the side#TD#
and Nikonov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McCollum is trying to stand.
Nikonov wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCollum keeps working.
Nikonov blocks the strikes from McCollum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCollum won't allow Nikonov to pass to mount.
McCollum is trying to stand up here but Nikonov is controlling him well.
Still in half guard, Nikonov seems content to control.#T1#
Nikonov trying to mount his opponent but McCollum defends it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McCollum wants to clinch#TD#
and Nikonov counters with a nice double leg into side control. McCollum won't be happy with that.
McCollum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCollum is not content to let Nikonov control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on McCollum's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nikonov wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCollum keeps working. #T2##SU#
Nikonov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
McCollum doesn't manage to clinch there - Nikonov circles away.
Nikonov is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCollum sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McCollum throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nikonov's waist but Nikonov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCollum off to one side.
Nikonov darts in looking for a takedown but McCollum gets double underhooks and turns Nikonov into the cage.
McCollum shoots in but no luck this time.
Nikonov dives in and grabs McCollum's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCollum pushes down on Nikonov's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Nikonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Nikonov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCollum pinned against the cage. McCollum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
McCollum closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCollum lands a body shot.
McCollum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
McCollum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
McCollum tries to sprawl but Nikonov drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
McCollum manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nikonov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4##BC2#
McCollum breaks from the clinch.
Andrey Nikonov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikonov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCollum avoids it really well and circles away.
Andrey Nikonov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nikonov avoids the head kick by McCollum.
McCollum is looking to clinch.
McCollum misses with a takedown #TD#
and Nikonov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nikonov.
Nikonov wanted to stand there but McCollum had control of the position.
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 Andrey Nikonov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nikonov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Nikonov!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 970 Round 1
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
McCollum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Madison tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
McCollum darts in and clinches Madison up against the cage.
Madison jumps guard but McCollum stands there with Madison around his waist. Madison gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Madison is trying to stall.
#BC#
McCollum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Madison shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McCollum's guard.#ES#
McCollum has his feet on Madison's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Madison tries to clinch there but McCollum circles away.
#TD#
McCollum fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Madison sprawls well initially but McCollum persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
McCollum is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Madison is holding on to half guard well.#T1#
Madison wants to get back to his feet.
Madison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Madison is holding on to half guard well.
Madison trying to hold on to McCollum's head to control him but McCollum postures up.
Madison keeping hold of McCollum's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Madison is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCollum lets loose with a powerful body kick. Madison will feel that in the morning.
Madison blocks a head kick by McCollum.
McCollum looks to score with a jab to the body but Madison is just out of range.#TD#
McCollum gets the takedown into side control.
Madison gets back to half guard.
McCollum has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Madison works to full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Madison working for submissions but it's allowed McCollum to get to half guard.
Madison works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Madison looking for a triangle here. McCollum is fighting it but it looks tight! Madison pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, McCollum is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Waterloo Madison!
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