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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1126 Round 2
Date: Dec 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Wason looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parseltongue is fending him off so far but Wason persists. Nope, Parseltongue circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Parseltongue has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Parseltongue. #CUT2#It looks like Jake Wason has been cut.
Wason is trying to force a seperation but Parseltongue has the dominant position.
Wason wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wason tries to break free but Parseltongue pushes him back against the cage.
Parseltongue misses with an elbow over the top.
Parseltongue creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wason's defenses. #TD#
Wason has picked Parseltongue up - he's going for a ride! Wason dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Parseltongue is looking to control Wason's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Parseltongue avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Parseltongue makes his way to full guard, as Wason worked for a kimura.
#SUB2#
Parseltongue working for a triangle but Wason defends it easily.
#T1#
Parseltongue keeping moving, preventing Wason from controlling successfully.
Parseltongue has control of Wason's left arm, preventing Wason from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wason working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wason throwing strikes from guard but Parseltongue blocks nicely.
Parseltongue looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wason puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wason not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wason wants to free his trapped foot but Parseltongue is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wason thows a huge punch but Parseltongue dodges it nicely.
Parseltongue is trying to control but Wason manages to pass to mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Parseltongue can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Wason looking to control but Parseltongue is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Parseltongue wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wason.
Parseltongue is squirming around, avoiding Wason's attempts to control the action.
Parseltongue tries to control Wason's body but Wason pushes him off. Parseltongue squirms to his side and now Wason has his back!
Wason not allowing Parseltongue to control his hands. #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.
Wason tries to keep control of the position but Parseltongue is staying busy.
Wason has the hooks in. Parseltongue is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Parseltongue trying to control the hands but Wason won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wason trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Wason dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Wason's cut.
That's time! Wason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Parseltongue drives through and clinches with Wason against the cage.
Wason blocks an elbow strike from Parseltongue.
Nice elbow from Parseltongue.
Wason working hard to break the clinch.
Parseltongue pushes off an throws an elbow but Wason leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wason changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Parseltongue fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wason tries to clinch up but Parseltongue circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Parseltongue has Wason up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wason wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Wason ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wason no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Wason working for a triangle but Parseltongue defends it easily.
#T1#
Wason is trying to control the position but Parseltongue postures up.
Parseltongue's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Parseltongue prevents Wason from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Wason is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Parseltongue engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Parseltongue must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wason is trying to control the position but Parseltongue postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Parseltongue closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Parseltongue throws an elbow but misses.
Parseltongue lands an elbow inside that Wason shrugs off.
Parseltongue creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wason's defenses. #CUT2#Jake Wason's cut is getting worse.
Parseltongue creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wason is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Parseltongue to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Wason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parseltongue misses with an elbow over the top.
Parseltongue lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Parseltongue throws an elbow but it misses.
#T3##TD#
Wason drags the fight down to the ground.
Parseltongue controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wason trying to control the position.
Wason 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.
Parseltongue is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sly Parseltongue is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Parseltongue moves into range and clinches up with Wason.
Wason tries to land a knee to the head but Parseltongue blocks with his arms.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wason blocks the elbow strike.
Wason is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parseltongue is defending well for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sly Parseltongue showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Wason's cut.
That's time! Wason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Wason shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Parseltongue has taken the fight to the clinch.
Parseltongue pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Parseltongue looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wason blocks the elbow strike.
Parseltongue throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wason fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the fighters up against the cage, Parseltongue throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parseltongue pushes off an throws an elbow but Wason leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Parseltongue throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wason trying to land knees to the body.
Parseltongue throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Parseltongue throws an elbow but misses.
Wason tries to pull guard but Parseltongue forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Wason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wason tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Parseltongue avoids it.#TD#
Wason ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wason no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Parseltongue is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parseltongue is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Parseltongue got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wason has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Parseltongue has managed to get both his arms back between Wason's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Parseltongue controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wason is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Parseltongue takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Parseltongue throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
Parseltongue gets underhooks to prevent Wason's takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Parseltongue.
Parseltongue creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wason is trying to maintain a safe position but Parseltongue gets an underhook and turns Wason into the cage.
Parseltongue lands an elbow just above Wason 's eye.
Parseltongue gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#Jake Wason's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wason takes an elbow to the forehead.
Parseltongue throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Parseltongue throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wason misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Wason stalling in the clinch.
Wason is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wason is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Parseltongue pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parseltongue misses with an elbow over the top.
Wason is looking to control Parseltongue's arms but Parseltongue gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wason has his back to the cage.
Wason takes an elbow to the temple.
Parseltongue gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#Jeez, Jake Wason's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wason avoids a wild elbow strike from Parseltongue.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parseltongue pushes off an throws an elbow but Wason leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jake Wason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parseltongue looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sly Parseltongue comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Parseltongue has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight for Sly Parseltongue!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Sly Parseltongue!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Sly Parseltongue!
Sly Parseltongue wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1126 Round 1
Date: Dec 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Wason tries for a takedown but Aji circles away easily#CL#
and Aji counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Aji. #TD2#
Wason manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aji would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Wason throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aji trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wason manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Aji has an active guard here but Wason has managed to pass into half guard.
Wason throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1##SU2#
Wason stands up out of the half guard.
Aji slaps away a takedown attempt from Wason, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aji shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wason as he jumps to the side.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wason crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Aji - the referee stops the clock and Wason gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Aji. Wason manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Aji shoots for a takedown but Wason saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wason looks for the body kick but Aji saw that one coming.
Aji shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wason defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anand Aji. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Aji throws a sloppy head kick and Wason moves out of range easily.
Aji throws a head kick that misses.
Wason is looking for the big counter here.
Aji wants to clinch up but Wason keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Wason gets a clinch.
Aji tries to pull guard but Wason forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Aji is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Wason successfully pulls guard.
Aji is looking to stand up but Wason won't let him. #ES2#
Wason has his feet on Aji's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wason is looking to score with low kicks.
Aji wants to clinch.#T3#
Wason fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aji misses with a takedown attempt - Wason sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wason shoots in looking for a takedown. Aji tries to sprawl out of it but Wason keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aji manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aji is looking to clinch but Wason is avoiding it.
Wason shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aji pinned against the cage. Aji gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wason swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Wason fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aji changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Aji with the inside leg kick.
Aji tries to clinch up but Wason circles away and keeps his distance.
Wason is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aji sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aji tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wason swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wason looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aji fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick by Wason misses #TD#
and Aji counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wason kicks Aji off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Wason dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Wason shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aji as he avoids it easily.
Wason tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aji plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wason misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wason slips a jab and a cross from Aji.
#TD2#
Wason shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wason showed some decent athleticism there.
Aji tries to kick Wason off in order to stand up. Wason Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Wason decides to stand back up. #T1##CL2#
Wason has managed to clinch.
Wason has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Aji jumps guard and drags Wason to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wason accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wason is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aji striking off his back but it's not causing Wason any problems.
Wason controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jake Wason has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wason passes Aji's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Aji tries to get to full guard but Wason has control of the leg.
Wason controlling the action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Aji closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wason circles away.
Wason cracks Aji with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Aji as Wason shoots in.
Anand Aji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Wason.
Wason is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aji sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aji appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Wason rushes Aji and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wason is trying to break free.#BC2#
Wason manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Wason has managed to clinch.
Wason is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aji is defending well for now.
Wason wants to get back to striking at distance but Aji won't allow it.
Wason dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wason is working for takedown but Aji is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4##TD2#
Wason jumps into guard, dragging Aji to the mat.
Wason pulls Aji in close to his closed guard and prevents Aji from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wason is looking to sweep but instead, Aji has passed into half guard.
Aji knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wason on the ground.
Aji is looking to take a break and control but Wason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Wason has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Aji is on him like a limpet, forcing Wason back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Wason showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Aji has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Wason's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aji fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Wason breaks from the clinch.
Aji wants to clinch up but Wason keeps it at a distance.
Aji connects with a leg kick.
Wason stuffs the takedown attempt from Aji. Aji gets slowly back to his feet.
Wason looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wason shoots in and drives through. Aji sprawls well.#TD#
Wason gets caught napping as Aji dives in and scores a takedown. Wason manages to retain guard.
Wason has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Aji off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Wason has Aji up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Wason tries to break free but Aji pushes him back against the cage.
Wason misses with a knee to the head.
Aji is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anand Aji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aji has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wason after a bit of a struggle.
Wason effectively controlling the action here.
Wason drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aji gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wason controlling the action here for a moment.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Wason manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wason pulls Aji in close to prevent any damage.
Wason lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Aji utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wason passes Aji's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wason stalling. #T3#
Wason not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wason stalling.
Wason throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wason missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wason takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wason has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wason looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wason working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Wason looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Wason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wason winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight for Jake Wason!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Jake Wason!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Jake Wason!
Jake Wason wins by unanimous decision!
Anand Aji was interviewed post fight and said 'I have let you all down I am sorry. I will hop back in the lab and come in harder than ever and take back my fight.'. |
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