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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Kane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rodriguez but Rodriguez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rodriguez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rodriguez is defended easily by Kane.#TD2#
Kane closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rodriguez is trying is best to control the position here.
Rodriguez won't allow Kane to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez is positioning himself well to prevent Kane advancing to mount.
Rodriguez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodriguez.#T1#
Kane passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Kane is trying to work for a kimura but Rodriguez is defending well.
Kane wants to free his trapped foot but Rodriguez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kane is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Kane seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodriguez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rodriguez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rodriguez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kane shoots for a takedown but Rodriguez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rodriguez attempts a counter takedown but Kane avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Rodriguez closes the distance and pushes Kane back into the cage.
Kane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Rodriguez.
Kane wants to get back to striking at distance but Rodriguez won't allow it.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Kane holds him up against the cage and eventually Rodriguez drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Rodriguez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodriguez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Kane closes the distance and clinches.
Rodriguez wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Rodriguez. #TD#
Rodriguez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Rodriguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kane would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
Kane is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez seems keen to control Kane's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kane is controlling him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rodriguez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lucas Rodriguez 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#
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodriguez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodriguez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Kane gets the takedown into side control.
Rodriguez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Rodriguez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kane.
Rodriguez thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kane tries to clinch but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Rodriguez dives in for a single leg takedown but Kane sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
Rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodriguez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Rodriguez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rodriguez jumps guard but Kane turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The referee calls for Rodriguez to work.
Rodriguez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kane.
Lucas Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Kane.#T1##TD2#
Kane jumps into guard, dragging Rodriguez to the mat.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodriguez has managed to get both his arms back between Kane's legs - danger averted.
Rodriguez slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Kane.
Kane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodriguez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kane wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rodriguez is looking to advance position but Kane won't allow it. #T2#
Rodriguez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rodriguez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kane can do to turn this around?
Kane trying to hold on to Rodriguez's head to control him but Rodriguez postures up.
#SU#
Rodriguez gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Kane misses with a low kick.
Rodriguez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rodriguez scrambles back to his feet.
No luck for Rodriguez with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Kane gets a clinch. #T3#
Rodriguez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kane has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rodriguez after a bit of a struggle.
Kane fails to pull guard.
Kane tries to score a body lock takedown but Rodriguez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kane to keep the fight standing.
Kane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Kane holds him up against the cage and eventually Rodriguez drops back down to his feet.
Rodriguez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rodriguez jumps guard but Kane turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
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.
Kane tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rodriguez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kane is breathing heavily.
Kane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rodriguez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kane jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rodriguez walks away with a smile on his face. Kane gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rodriguez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kane avoids it really well and circles away.
Kane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kane misses with a hook.#CL#
Rodriguez clinches with his opponent.
Rodriguez leaning against his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Rodriguez dominated that second round.
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#
Kane tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rodriguez wants to clinch.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kane but Kane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rodriguez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane wants to clinch but Rodriguez slips to the side
enabling Rodriguez to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Rodriguez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Kane tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rodriguez just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Rodriguez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rodriguez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kane wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Rodriguez pulls Kane in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Rodriguez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kane is aware though and is defending well.
Rodriguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Kane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kane is looking to stand up but Rodriguez won't let him. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kane trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez striking off his back but it's not causing Kane any problems. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Rodriguez moves into the clinch successfully.
Kane letting Rodriguez take a breather here.
Rodriguez prevents the takedown attempt.
Kane tries to pull guard but Rodriguez holds him up against the cage and eventually Kane drops back down to his feet.
Lucas Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Kane.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Rodriguez manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Kane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kane throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Rodriguez counters by moving into the clinch.
Rodriguez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kane has Rodriguez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rodriguez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Kane won't allow it.
Rodriguez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kane is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kane jumps guard but Rodriguez stands there with Kane around his waist. Kane gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kane has had enough of the clinch but Rodriguez keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Rodriguez looking for a takedown.
Rodriguez stalling.
Kane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Kane manages to break the clinch.
Kane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rodriguez swivels and escapes.
Rodriguez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kane fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Rodriguez clinches up with Kane and pushes him back against the cage.
Lucas Rodriguez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kane swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kane is looking to break free of the clinch but Rodriguez has double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Rodriguez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rodriguez 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Rodriguez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Campbell with a poor takedown
and Asiago counters with a big head kick but Campbell shrugs it off. #TD2#
Campbell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Campbell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Asiago might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Asiago wants to improve his position but Campbell is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Asiago wants to control but Campbell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Asiago tries to get to full guard but Campbell has control of the leg.
Asiago is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Asiago throws a nice head kick!
Asiago misses the body punch
and Asiago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Campbell clinches up against the cage.
Asiago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Campbell blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Campbell pulls Asiago into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Asiago tries to stand but Campbell is controlling from the bottom.
Campbell controlling the position.
Asiago wants to stand but Campbell is controlling his posture from full guard.
Asiago trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Campbell has control of Asiago's left arm, preventing Asiago from doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Asiago wanted to stand there but Campbell had control of the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick from Asiago lands but Campbell takes it in his stride.
Asiago throws a sloppy head kick and Campbell moves out of range easily.
Campbell with the counter takedown but Asiago avoids it easily.
Asiago tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Campbell feints and as Asiago raises his hands in defense, Campbell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asiago avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Campbell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Campbell content to stall in guard here.
Asiago is trying to keep Campbell in close.
#T4##SU2#
Campbell stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Campbell ducks under a wild hook from Asiago.
Asiago pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Campbell looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A head kick by Asiago misses
and Campbell counters with a two punch combo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Campbell checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Asiago gets tackled into the cage by Campbell. Campbell maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campbell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Campbell.
Campbell wants a takedown.
Campbell looks winded!
Campbell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ethan Campbell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Asiago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Campbell has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Campbell.
Asiago struggles to land a body shot inside as Campbell controls his hands.
Campbell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Asiago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Campbell tries to score a body lock takedown but Asiago shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Campbell.
Asiago has a couple of punches blocked by Campbell.
Asiago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell is trying to pull guard but Asiago has him pressed against the cage.
Asiago letting Campbell take a breather here.
Asiago misses with the head strike.
Asiago misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Asiago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asiago misses with the head strike.
Campbell taking a breather.
Asiago gets underhooks to prevent Campbell's takedown attempt.
Prime Asiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Campbell.
Campbell jumps guard but Asiago stands there with Campbell around his waist. Campbell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Campbell is breathing heavily.
Asiago has a couple of punches blocked by Campbell.
Campbell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Asiago avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Asiago fails to land.
Asiago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Campbell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Campbell avoiding damage.
Asiago swings wildly with an uppercut but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Campbell jumps guard but Asiago turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Asiago being controlled against the cage.
Asiago misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Asiago fails to land.
Asiago throws a head punch that misses.
Asiago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prime Asiago has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Campbell jumps guard but Asiago stands there with Campbell around his waist. Campbell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Asiago throws a punch but it's blocked by Campbell.
Asiago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asiago tries a body shot but Campbell blocks it.
Asiago misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Asiago misses with the head strike.
Asiago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asiago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Campbell is looking to take this one to the mat.
Asiago misses with the head strike.
Asiago working aggressively here.
Asiago working aggressively here.
Campbell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asiago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Campbell lands with a left to the head.
Campbell is trying to force a seperation but Asiago has the dominant position.
Asiago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Campbell can do to turn this around?
Asiago prevents a takedown attempt there.
Asiago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4##BC2#
Campbell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asiago throws a head kick that Campbell semi-blocks.
Campbell swings for the body but Asiago moves out of range.
Prime Asiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Campbell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses.
Asiago tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Campbell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Campbell blocking some punches.
Campbell tries to pull guard but Asiago won't allow it.
Asiago goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asiago misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campbell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Campbell blocking some punches.
Asiago misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prime Asiago dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Asiago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Campbell closes the distance and pushes Asiago back into the cage.
Asiago can't find room to land a body shot as Campbell controls the action.
Asiago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Campbell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU#
Asiago decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Campbell, up you get!
Asiago misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Campbell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Asiago struggles to land a body shot inside as Campbell controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Campbell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Campbell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Asiago goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Asiago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Campbell to work.
Campbell is trying to pull guard but Asiago has him pressed against the cage.
Asiago tries a body shot but Campbell blocks it.
Campbell blocks a body shot from Asiago.
The referee is keeping an eye on Campbell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Asiago working aggressively here.
Asiago throws a punch but it's blocked by Campbell.
Asiago misses with some punches.
Asiago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Campbell's elbow. #BC2#
Campbell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asiago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ethan Campbell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Campbell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Asiago stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Asiago wants it to stay on the feet.
Prime Asiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Campbell.
Asiago misses the shot to the body.
Asiago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asiago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Campbell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses.
Campbell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Asiago throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asiago throws a sloppy head kick and Campbell moves out of range easily.
Prime Asiago is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Campbell fails with a takedown attempt.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Campbell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Asiago defends it well.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses.
Asiago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asiago goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Asiago fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Campbell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Campbell avoids the head kick by Asiago.
Asiago throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Asiago throws a head kick but Campbell moves out of range.
Asiago lands with a slapping head kick. #CL2#
Campbell has closed the distance and engaged Asiago in a clinch.
#T4#
Asiago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asiago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Campbell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Asiago gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Campbell blocks a body shot from Asiago.
Asiago swings wildly with an uppercut but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asiago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Campbell's elbow.
Asiago swings wildly with an uppercut but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asiago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Campbell's elbow.
Campbell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Campbell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Asiago pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prime Asiago showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Asiago 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prime Asiago! |
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