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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1091 Round 2
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Ceni shoots in and drives through. Cameron sprawls well.
Ceni has his takedown stuffed
and Cameron counters with a stiff right hand.
Ceni shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Ceni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ceni fails with the takedown
and Cameron counters with a left and a right that stings Ceni.
Cameron slaps away a takedown attempt from Ceni, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cameron throws a right hand that Ceni ducks under and follows up with a left that Ceni also avoids with ease.
Cameron lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ceni circles away quickly and effectively.
Ceni is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cameron.
Cameron tries to bum rush Ceni with a series of wild strikes but Ceni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ceni looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cameron throws a nice looking combination but Ceni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cameron leaves Ceni with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Cameron both land. Nice combination. #T1#
Cameron misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ceni with a poor takedown
and Cameron counters with a left and a right that stings Ceni.
Cameron looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ceni is fending him off so far but Cameron persists. Nope, Ceni circles away and we're back to standing.
Ceni misses with a takedown
and Cameron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ceni shoots in for a takedown but Cameron shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cameron is defended easily by Ceni.
Ceni is looking to counter the offense by Cameron and move into the clinch.
Cameron scores with a shot to the body.
Ceni misses with a takedown attempt
and Cameron counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Ceni fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cameron sprawls well initially but Ceni persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cameron wants to control but Ceni is keeping busy.
#T2#
Ceni is trying to control the action in half guard but Cameron is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ceni keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cameron pushes Ceni off looking to stand but Ceni dives back in and keeps control.
Ceni seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cameron is in trouble now - Ceni has advanced to mount!
Cameron is trying to stand but he's just given Ceni his back.#T3#
Ceni softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Ceni biding his time, controlling Cameron.
Ceni scores with strikes from the back.
#SUB#
Ceni has his arm under Cameron's chin here. Game over son! Ceni squeezes tightly and Cameron is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mark Ceni! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1091 Round 1
Date: Mar 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Shaw shoots in but Inhanamoto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shaw misses with a takedown
and Inhanamoto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Inhanamoto looks to throw the jab but Shaw is out of range.
Shaw tries to clinch up but Inhanamoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Shaw is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Inhanamoto misses with a straight right.
Inhanamoto misses with a body shot.
Shaw misses with a takedown
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Aiko Inhanamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Shaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw shoots in looking for a takedown. Inhanamoto tries to sprawl out of it but Shaw keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Inhanamoto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Inhanamoto misses with a looping left.#T1#
Inhanamoto misses with an uppercut. Shaw saw that one coming.
Inhanamoto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Inhanamoto wants it to stay on the feet.
Shaw tries for a takedown but Inhanamoto circles away easily
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice body shot.
Aiko Inhanamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shaw doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Inhanamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaw takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Shaw.
Shaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Inhanamoto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Inhanamoto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shaw darts in looking for a takedown but Inhanamoto gets double underhooks and turns Shaw into the cage.
Shaw looks winded!#T2#
Inhanamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Shaw's shoulder, as Shaw tries to avoid the shot.
Shaw is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shaw misses the shot to the body.
Shaw fails to land the takedown.
Inhanamoto is looking to counter punch.
Nice shot by Inhanamoto.#ROC#Shaw is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inhanamoto cracks Shaw with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Shaw falls to his knees and Inhanamoto doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aiko Inhanamoto!
Aiko Inhanamoto thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1091 Round 1
Date: Mar 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Hammers takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cameron tries to bum rush Hammers with a series of wild strikes but Hammers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hammers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cameron sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hammers tries for a takedown but Cameron circles away easily
and Cameron counters with a series of strikes. Hammers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hammers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cameron as he jumps to the side.
Cameron unleashes a big counter combination but Hammers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Hammers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cameron tries to avoid it but Hammers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cameron to the ground. Cameron escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cameron unleashes a big counter combination but Hammers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hammers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hammers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cameron goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC2#Hammers is rocked!
Charles Hammers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hammers.#CL2#
Cameron moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Cameron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hammers shoots in for a double leg but Cameron sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hammers is breathing heavily.#T1#
Hammers looks for a takedown but Cameron sprawls well.
Hammers is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cameron.
Oh Hammers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammers wants to clinch up but Cameron keeps it at a distance.
Hammers seems to have got his legs back now.
Hammers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cameron keeps the fight on the outside.
As Hammers backs off Cameron throws a huge counter combo but Hammers manages to avoid it all.
Hammers shoots for a double leg takedown but Cameron sprawls well. He's pushed Hammers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hammers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cameron.
#CL2#
Cameron has closed the distance and engaged Hammers in a clinch.
#BC2#
Cameron manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Cameron circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cameron counters with a series of strikes. Hammers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hammers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cameron defends well and Hammers ends up having to push Cameron into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Cameron manages to pull guard.
Cameron looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Cameron is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hammers is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Cameron 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.
Cameron manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hammers manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Cameron controlling from the top position.
Hammers keeping moving, preventing Cameron from controlling successfully.
Hammers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hammers wants to sweep here but Cameron controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cameron slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cameron controls the position.
Hammers defending against the ground and pound.
Hammers is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cameron's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hammers has a hand on Cameron's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cameron takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB2#
Cameron moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hammers has worked his arm free - good work by Hammers!
#SUB2#
Cameron is trying to get an arm triangle but Hammers is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finlay Cameron dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cameron misses with a double jab.
Hammers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cameron misses with the combination.
Hammers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cameron throws a counter combo.
Cameron scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cameron jabs at Hammers's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cameron tries to avoid it but Hammers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cameron to the ground. Cameron escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Hammers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Cameron gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Cameron pulls guard.
Cameron bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hammers's guard. #REVB##T1#
Hammers wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammers trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hammers throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hammers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammers controls Cameron momentarily but Cameron frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cameron not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cameron lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cameron manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Cameron looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Hammers has gone for a leg lock! Cameron slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hammers's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hammers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cameron slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU2#
Cameron stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Cameron darts in and clinches Hammers up against the cage.
Cameron wants a takedown but no success here.
Cameron taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cameron - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cameron will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hammers up against the cage.#T3#
Cameron keeps control of Hammers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hammers tries to pull guard but Cameron holds him up against the cage and eventually Hammers drops back down to his feet.
Hammers goes for a takedown attempt but Cameron pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Cameron has managed to clinch.
Hammers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cameron just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cameron keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammers's efforts to push away.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#BC2#
Cameron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cameron fails to land with a series of punches.
Hammers is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cameron.
Cameron cracks Hammers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cameron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammers jumps guard but Cameron stands there with Hammers around his waist. Hammers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Cameron jumps guard.
Hammers trying to control the position from guard on top but Cameron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cameron wants to control but Hammers passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cameron manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finlay Cameron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hammers shoots in looking for a takedown but Cameron manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hammers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cameron is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Cameron takes the fight into the clinch.
Cameron is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2#
Cameron decides to pull guard.
Hammers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cameron is trying to keep Hammers in close.
Hammers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cameron is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hammers is aware though and is defending well.
Hammers throws a strike but Cameron rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Cameron controlling from the top position.
Cameron postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Cameron throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammers wants to sweep but no luck.
Cameron wants to control from the top but Hammers keeps moving.
Hammers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finlay Cameron has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammers throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hammers keeping moving, preventing Cameron from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Cameron decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hammers, up you get! #CL2#
Cameron forces Hammers back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cameron is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cameron tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hammers smiles and moves away.
Hammers slips a jab and a cross from Cameron.
#CL2#
Cameron fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hammers, pushing him back against the cage.
Hammers is trying to pull guard but Cameron has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Hammers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cameron tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cameron tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hammers fails to pull guard.
Hammers is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Cameron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hammers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cameron paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Hammers clinches with his opponent.
Hammers being controlled against the cage.#T3#
Hammers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cameron smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Hammers gets a clinch.
Cameron tries to score a body lock takedown but Hammers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Hammers breaks from the clinch.
Hammers tries to clinch up.
Hammers darts in trying to clinch
and Cameron counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Cameron throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hammers closes the distance but Cameron moves to the side
and Cameron counters with a stiff right hand.
Hammers looks to land a combination but Cameron avoids it well.
Hammers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cameron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cameron goes for a double leg but Hammers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hammers continues to drive forward.
Hammers tries for a takedown but Cameron sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammers tries to clinch up.
Cameron shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hammers eats them both and turns towards Cameron to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Charles Hammers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finlay Cameron is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Cameron closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finlay Cameron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cameron has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Finlay Cameron!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Finlay Cameron!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Finlay Cameron!
Finlay Cameron wins by unanimous decision!
Charles Hammers spoke after the fight, saying 'I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity but unfortunately luck was just not on my side today. but in my next match my opponent is going to get hammered!'. |
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