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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Ewing moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Ewing drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ewing wants to sweep here but Delano controlling him for the moment.
Delano being controlled here momentarily.
Delano trying to control but Ewing is working from the bottom.
Ewing lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ewing loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Ewing trying to control but Delano is working from the bottom.
Ewing lands a couple of digs.
Ewing looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Delano has Ewing pulled in close to control his posture.
Ewing is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ewing is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ewing trying to control the position from guard on top but Delano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Delano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU2#
Delano is working an open guard so Ewing takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Delano is breathing heavily.#TD#
Delano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Delano is thwarting Ewing's attempts to control the position.
Ewing tries to get to full guard but Delano has control of the leg.
Delano is pressing down on Ewing's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ewing is holding on for now. #T3#
Delano is thwarting Ewing's attempts to control the position.
Delano wants to take a breather but Ewing is having none of it.
Ewing tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Delano manages to move to mount!
Ewing really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Delano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Delano controlling from mount. #SU#
Delano stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Ewing rushes Delano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ewing tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Delano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ewing.
#TD#
Delano decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Ewing stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Delano misses with a takedown attempt
and Delano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Ewing rushes Delano and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ewing misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Ewing escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Delano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ewing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dominik Ewing dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Delano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ewing is looking to clinch.
Ewing misses with a takedown attempt - Delano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Ewing backs away, Delano returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ewing doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Delano counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Delano decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ewing is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delano trying to control the action but Ewing is working from the bottom.
Ewing wants to control but Delano is keeping busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SU#
Delano postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ewing to stand up.
Delano throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Ewing counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ewing.
Ewing tries to land a knee to the head but Delano blocks with his arms.
Delano wants to break free but Ewing has control.
Ewing pushes off an throws an elbow but Delano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ewing is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Delano is defending well for now.
Ewing prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Delano pulls guard effortlessly.
Ewing with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2##SUB#
Delano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ewing is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Delano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ewing defends well.
Ewing wants to control from the top but Delano keeps moving.
Delano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Delano looking to control.
Ewing is in close to Delano's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ewing working some strikes from top position.
Tom Delano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Ewing postures up.
#SUB#
Delano has his foot on Ewing's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ewing works his way back into a safe position though.
Delano is trying to keep Ewing in close.
#SU2#
Ewing stands up from Delano's guard - Ewing perhaps looking for a knockout.
Delano throws a leg kick but Ewing sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2#
Ewing instigates a clinch.
Ewing with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ewing tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Ewing breaks the clinch.
Dominik Ewing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ewing throws a head kick but Delano moves out of range.
#T4##TD#
Delano changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ewing looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ewing bucks up and tries to throw Delano off but instead Delano has got his back!
Ewing covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB#
Delano seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Ewing's chin but Ewing turns very nicely into Delano's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Ewing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ewing trying to control the position from guard on top but Delano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dominik Ewing will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Ewing rushes Delano and presses him up against the cage.
Ewing misses with a punch on the inside.
Delano goes for a takedown attempt but Ewing pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ewing tries to clinch up.
Ewing displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Delano. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ewing digs a right hand into Delano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Delano's gas tank.
Delano blocks the elbow strike.
#TD2#
Ewing gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Delano regains guard.
Ewing must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Ewing trying to control the position from guard on top but Delano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ewing stopping the sweep attempt from Delano.
Delano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ewing landing with the ground and pound. #SU2#
Ewing gets to his feet - Delano follows without any prompting.
Nice sprawl there from Delano as Ewing shoots in.#TD2#
Ewing gets a double leg takedown into Delano's guard.
Delano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Ewing tries to stand but Delano is controlling from the bottom.
Ewing working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Delano pulls Ewing in close to his closed guard and prevents Ewing from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ewing trying to control the position from guard on top but Delano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD#
Ewing gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Delano to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ewing trying to control the position.
Delano throws a big right hand that misses.
Ewing managing to control the position. #T4#
Ewing keeping moving, preventing Delano from controlling successfully. #SU#
Delano stands up from Ewing's guard - Delano perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Delano drives through and clinches with Ewing against the cage.
Tom Delano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dominik Ewing is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Ewing breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominik Ewing comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ewing 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominik Ewing! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown but Delano shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Delano has Reynolds up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Delano gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Delano trying to control the action but Reynolds is working from the bottom.
Delano moves nicely into side control.
Reynolds stops Delano from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds defending against the ground and pound.
Reynolds sneaks back into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Delano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reynolds has managed to free his arm - good work.
Delano seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Delano looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Reynolds wants to get back to his feet.
Delano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reynolds's head. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Delano lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Reynolds has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Delano is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from Delano.
Delano controlling the action here.
Delano wants to take a breather but Reynolds is having none of it. #T3#
Delano slips a nice elbow through Reynolds's hands, connecting with Reynolds's forehead.#SUB2#
Delano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reynolds is just riding it out for now. Delano eventually gives up the hold.
Reynolds blocking the ground and pound attempt from Delano.
Delano takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Delano trying to control from half guard but Reynolds is working away.
Reynolds wants to control but Delano passes into side.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Delano content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Delano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reynolds tries to escape but Delano is in control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Delano dominated that round.
That's time! Reynolds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Delano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Reynolds was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice takedown defense from Delano. No joy for Reynolds on that attempt.
Reynolds misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Reynolds gets a clinch.
Delano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Delano as Reynolds tries to tie him up.
Reynolds tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Delano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Delano jumps guard but Reynolds stands there with Delano around his waist. Delano 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.
Delano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Delano is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for Delano to work.
#T1#
Delano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reynolds after a bit of a struggle.
Reynolds changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Delano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Delano fails with a takedown attempt.
Reynolds looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Delano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Delano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reynolds slaps away a takedown attempt from Delano, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Reynolds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Delano tries for a takedown but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Reynolds there.#T2#
Reynolds looks to land a combination but Delano avoids it well. #CL#
Reynolds gets a clinch.
Reynolds lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Reynolds breaks from the clinch.
Reynolds will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reynolds circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reynolds is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Delano.
Delano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reynolds throws a chopping leg kick but Delano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Delano with a poor takedown
and Reynolds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Delano is breathing heavily.#T3#
Reynolds defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Delano.
Reynolds fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Delano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Reynolds closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Delano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A shot in the inside from Reynolds.
Delano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Delano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Reynolds breaks the clinch.
Delano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reynolds lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Reynolds. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Reynolds clinches.
Delano tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Delano gets underhooks to prevent Reynolds's takedown attempt.
Delano is trying to stall.
Delano is trying to break the clinch but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage.
Reynolds being controlled against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Delano is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Reynolds can't fight it off and eventually Delano manages to take the fight to the floor. Reynolds looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Reynolds 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#
Reynolds shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Delano defends it nicely.
Delano shoots in for a takedown but Reynolds shows good takedown defense.
Delano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reynolds pinned against the cage. Reynolds gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reynolds stuffs the takedown attempt from Delano. Delano gets slowly back to his feet.
Raymond Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Delano.
Delano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reynolds lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Delano. #CL#
Reynolds clinches.
A short left from Reynolds. #BC#
Reynolds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reynolds. #CL#
Reynolds moves into the clinch.
Raymond Reynolds has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reynolds looking for a takedown.
Delano stalling in the clinch but Reynolds improves position.
Delano jumps guard but Reynolds turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Reynolds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##TD2#
Delano closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Reynolds quickly recovers to half guard.
Reynolds is trying to stand.
Delano throwing shots but Reynolds is blocking nicely.
Well, if Delano 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.
#SUB2#
Delano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynolds preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Delano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3##SUB2#
Delano is looking for a kimura but Reynolds is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Delano to get the leverage.
Delano seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Reynolds circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reynolds changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raymond Reynolds is winning the standup battle so far.
Delano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reynolds fires out a quick counter leg kick but Delano just manages to avoid it.
Reynolds connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Reynolds closes the distance and pushes Delano back into the cage.#T4#
Reynolds misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Reynolds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reynolds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reynolds connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Delano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reynolds really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Delano fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Reynolds fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Delano, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Delano jumps into guard, dragging Reynolds to the mat.
Delano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raymond Reynolds showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reynolds 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raymond Reynolds!
A victorious Raymond Reynolds thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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