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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1146 Round 3
Date: Jun 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Shake moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Abee Shake has been cut.
Shake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Allen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Allen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shake.
Allen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shake fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Allen throws an overhand right that lands on Shake's shoulder, as Shake tries to avoid the shot.
Allen throws a hook to the side of Shake's head but Shake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#KD2#
Allen cracks Shake with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Allen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shake to stand back up!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shake shoots in for a takedown but Allen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Allen throws out a counter right but Shake avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abee Shake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shake fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Allen misses its intended target.
Allen scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC2#Shake is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Shake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shake ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Allen misses with a straight right.
Allen is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Shake flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Shake is out cold! Allen holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rimmy Allen! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1146 Round 2
Date: Jun 20, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Shake bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Usman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shake trying to control the position but Usman is working away.
Usman tries to bench press Shake off him but Shake keeps the position.
Shake wants to control but Usman is keeping him busy. #SU#
Shake stands up.
Usman with a poor takedown
and Shake counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Shake rushes Usman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Usman tries for a takedown but Shake manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Shake has Usman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shake pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Usman tumbling to the mat - Shake dives into Usman's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Usman has his foot on Shake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shake works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
Usman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shake passes Usman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shake takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Usman tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Shake has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Usman gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Usman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Usman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shake pulls his head out easily.
Usman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Usman.
Shake wants to get up but he can't break Usman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Usman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB2#
Usman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shake defends it easily.
Usman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shake controls the pace.#SUB2#
Usman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shake is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Usman.
Usman is looking for a sweep.
Shake is chipping away with strikes.
Usman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shake's best efforts.#SUB2#
Usman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Usman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shake pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Usman actively working from the bottom here.
Usman tries to get to full guard but Shake has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Usman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Usman has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Shake escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Shake!
Shake passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Usman!
Shake controlling his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Usman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Usman looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T4#
Usman tries to escape but Shake has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Usman showing good submission defense here.
I really don't envy Usman right now.
#SUB#
Shake working for a choke but Usman is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Shake is persistently looking for the submission but Usman is defending it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abee Shake dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Usman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shake counters with a series of strikes. Usman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Usman misses with a takedown attempt - Shake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shake works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Shake gets a clinch.
Shake is trying to break free.
Usman is trying to pull guard but Shake turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Abee Shake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umaru Usman.
Usman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shake pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman shoots for a takedown but Shake saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Usman tries to keep at a distance but Shake has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Shake jumps guard and drags Usman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1#
Usman stops Shake from standing up. #SUB2#
Usman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shake is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Usman, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Usman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shake defends it easily.
Abee Shake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shake seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shake works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Usman wants to get back to full guard but Shake has mounted him!
Usman looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Shake has the hooks in. Usman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Shake controlling well, preventing Usman from escaping the position.
Shake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Usman can do to turn this around?
Usman avoids the strikes from Shake.
Usman is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Shake.
Usman can't escape the position.
Usman breaks Shake's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T3#
Usman trying to control but Shake is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Usman has gone for a leg lock! Shake slips out almost immediately though and dives into Usman's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Usman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shake passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Usman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shake trying to mount his opponent but Usman defends it.
Usman wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Usman looking for subs from the bottom but Shake mounts him!
Usman can't escape the position.
Usman looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Shake somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Usman is taking damage to the body and head.
Usman is really stuck here.
Shake throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
A lull in the action here.
I really don't envy Usman right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abee Shake dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Shake clinches.
Usman fails to pull guard.
Shake is trying to break the clinch but Usman has him pressed against the cage.
Usman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shake gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Usman tries to pull guard but Shake won't allow it.
Abee Shake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umaru Usman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shake tries to break the clinch but Usman is controlling the position. #TD#
Shake wants the takedown. Usman is fighting it off but Shake persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Usman's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Usman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SU#
Shake decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Usman fails with a takedown attempt.
Shake quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Usman shoots in looking for a takedown. Shake tries to sprawl out of it but Usman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Shake gets a clinch. #TD#
Shake drags the fight down to the ground.
Shake keeping moving, preventing Usman from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Shake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Usman defends it easily.
Usman is looking to advance position but Shake has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T2#
Usman is desperately trying to improve his position but Shake has a good base and remains in mount.
Usman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Usman is still trying to improve position.
Shake controlling his opponent.
Usman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shake controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Usman wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
A lull in the action here.
Shake has the hooks in. Usman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Shake is persistently looking for the submission but Usman is defending it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shake misses with punches from the back.
Usman wants to escape the position.
#T4#
Shake throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
You can see the frustration on Usman's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Usman rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Usman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Usman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shake pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Usman looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shake works his way into full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Abee Shake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shake 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Abee Shake!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Abee Shake!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Abee Shake!
Abee Shake wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1146 Round 1
Date: Jun 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Shake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shake stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodiguez. Rodiguez gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodiguez goes for a double leg but Shake avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shake continues to drive forward.
As Rodiguez looks to move away, Shake throws a big counter combo but Rodiguez just gets out of the way.
Abee Shake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yair Rodiguez.
Rodiguez lands a nice looking body kick.#KD#
Shake lands a left and a right that send Rodiguez crashing to the mat, dazed. Shake thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Rodiguez is rocked!
Shake fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rodiguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Shake finish him?
Rodiguez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shake pinned against the cage. Shake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodiguez seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Shake clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Shake wants to take the fight to the mat but Rodiguez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Rodiguez pulls guard.
Rodiguez working a defensive guard but Shake manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SU#
Shake stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rodiguez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shake defends it nicely.
Rodiguez tries to clinch but Shake is having none of it.
Shake shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodiguez.
Shake looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Shake throws a leg kick but Rodiguez moved away.#CL#
Shake rushes Rodiguez and presses him up against the cage.
Rodiguez tries to pull guard but Shake won't allow it.
Shake trying to land knees to the body.
Shake looking for a takedown.
Shake taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shake pushes Rodiguez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Rodiguez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Rodiguez gets tackled into the cage by Shake. Shake maintains the clinch.
Shake is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rodiguez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shake tries to break free but Rodiguez pushes him back against the cage.
Shake tries to circle away but Rodiguez has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Shake is trying to push Rodiguez away but Rodiguez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rodiguez wants to break free but Shake has control.
#BC2#
Rodiguez manages to break the clinch.
Shake looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shake sets himself, and Rodiguez steps forward looking for the clinch! Shake avoids it this time.
Rodiguez misses with a takedown attempt - Shake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rodiguez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shake defends well and Rodiguez ends up having to push Shake into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No joy there for Shake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Rodiguez finds it's way through Shake's defenses.
Rodiguez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rodiguez.
Shake looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T4#
Rodiguez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shake throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Rodiguez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shake to the mat! Shake manages to get full guard.
Shake has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rodiguez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Shake is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Rodiguez. #TD#
Shake ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shake no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rodiguez looking to sit in guard and control but Shake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB#
Shake thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abee Shake dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rodiguez wants to clinch up but Shake keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Shake closes the distance and clinches.
Shake tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shake is trying to break free.
Rodiguez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shake up against the cage.
Rodiguez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shake to keep the fight standing.
Shake jumps guard but Rodiguez stands there with Shake around his waist. Shake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodiguez tries to pull guard but Shake forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shake prevents the takedown attempt.
Abee Shake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yair Rodiguez.
Shake is trying to break the clinch but Rodiguez is controlling him.#T1#
Rodiguez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rodiguez takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Shake gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Shake is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Shake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shake manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rodiguez to take his back!
Shake throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Shake is persistently looking for the submission but Rodiguez is defending it well.
Shake controlling from the back.
Rodiguez just trying to survive but Shake is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rodiguez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rodiguez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Shake is staying active.
Rodiguez trying to get back to his feet but Shake is in full control for now.
Abee Shake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rodiguez is breathing heavily.
Shake thows a strike but Rodiguez uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Rodiguez as he ends up in Shake 's guard! #T3##SUB#
Shake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#ES#
Shake uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Rodiguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shake swivels and escapes.
Abee Shake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodiguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shake swivels and escapes.
Shake shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodiguez tries to sprawl out of it but Shake keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodiguez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Shake gets a clinch. #T4#
Rodiguez can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Shake pulls Rodiguez into guard.
#SUB#
Shake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodiguez is aware though and is defending well.
Shake wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rodiguez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rodiguez throws a strike but Shake rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Shake 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abee Shake dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Shake tries to land a front kick but Rodiguez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Rodiguez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shake looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shake manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Well, if Shake is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Shake wants to work for an arm triangle but Rodiguez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shake seems to be looking for submissions.
Rodiguez is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Rodiguez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shake is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Shake is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Shake will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rodiguez trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Shake takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shake throws some wild stikes that Rodiguez manages to avoid easily.
Shake controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Shake jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rodiguez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rodiguez tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shake working the ground and pound from side control.
Rodiguez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shake wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rodiguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Shake in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Shake wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodiguez, who protects the arm well.
Rodiguez parries the strikes from Shake easily there. Shake is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rodiguez to escape.
#SU#
Shake decides to stand back up. Shake steps back and let's Rodiguez get back to his feet.
Shake throws a leg kick but Rodiguez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rodiguez fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rodiguez throws the kick towards the body but Shake avoids it.
Shake dives in for a single leg takedown but Rodiguez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shake slowing the pace effectively.
Shake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodiguez can do to turn this around?
Rodiguez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shake.
#TD#
Shake pulls Rodiguez into guard.
Shake has a closed guard, preventing Rodiguez from standing up.
Shake looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Yair Rodiguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abee Shake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Abee Shake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shake 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Abee Shake!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Abee Shake!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Abee Shake!
Abee Shake wins by unanimous decision!
The defeated Yair Rodiguez had this to say: 'It wasn't my fault'. |
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