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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Preston enables Mandelbrot to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Preston manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Preston pulls Mandelbrot in close to his closed guard and prevents Mandelbrot from doing any damage or advancing position.
Preston 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.
Mandelbrot wants to control from the top but Preston keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Preston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mandelbrot throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Preston looking for subs off his back but Mandelbrot has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1#
Preston wants to control but Mandelbrot is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mandelbrot controlling the action here.
Preston keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mandelbrot seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Preston does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mandelbrot tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Preston.
Mandelbrot not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mandelbrot not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Preston trying to control from the bottom.
Preston is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2#
Mandelbrot decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL2#
Mandelbrot closes the distance and pushes Preston back into the cage.
Preston has Mandelbrot pushed against the cage.
Mandelbrot can't break the clinch.
Mandelbrot trying to control the position but instead, Preston has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mandelbrot into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Mandelbrot's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Mandelbrot manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Preston stays in close to Mandelbrot's body and controls the position.
Mandelbrot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Mandelbrot throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Mandelbrot has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Preston 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 Mandelbrot.
Mandelbrot struggling a bit here.
Mandelbrot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Preston in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mandelbrot wants to control but Preston postures up.#SUB#
Preston looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mandelbrot tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Preston wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Preston swings around for an armbar but Mandelbrot sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Preston's guard.#SUB#
Preston has his foot on Mandelbrot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mandelbrot works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bror Mandelbrot 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#
Good leg kick by Mandelbrot there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#CL2#
Mandelbrot forces Preston back against the cage and clinches.
Preston jumps guard but Mandelbrot stands there with Preston around his waist. Preston gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Preston lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mandelbrot being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Mandelbrot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandelbrot fakes the leg kick and cracks Preston in the body. #TD2#
Mandelbrot scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Preston wants to control but Mandelbrot is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Preston is refusing to be controlled, as Mandelbrot sits in half guard. #T1#
Preston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mandelbrot. #SUB2#
Mandelbrot is working for a submission of some sort.
Preston is looking to control Mandelbrot's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Preston avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Mandelbrot is looking for a kimura but Preston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mandelbrot to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Mandelbrot is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Preston controlling the position for now.
Preston wants to get back to full guard but Mandelbrot has passed into side control.
Mandelbrot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T2#
Mandelbrot working away.
Mandelbrot is looking to take a break and control but Preston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mandelbrot working away.
Preston is looking to regain half guard here but Mandelbrot keeps moving and retains side control.
Mandelbrot postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
What's Preston going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Mandelbrot is looking to take a break and control but Preston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Preston is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Preston continues to stall.
Mandelbrot tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Mandelbrot is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Preston has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Preston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Preston tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Preston tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Mandelbrot easily slips into full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Preston wants to hold on but Mandelbrot pushes him away.
Preston is squirming around, avoiding Mandelbrot's attempts to control the action.
Preston tries to lock up and control but Mandelbrot gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mandelbrot throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Preston is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mandelbrot throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Mandelbrot throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mandelbrot throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bror Mandelbrot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Mandelbrot drives through with a takedown into Preston's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Preston keeping moving, preventing Mandelbrot from controlling successfully.
Mandelbrot with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Preston is looking for a triangle but Mandelbrot pushes his legs off easily.
Preston will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mandelbrot has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Preston is proving hard to escape from.
Mandelbrot tries to free his leg and advance position but Preston is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston striking off his back but it's not causing Mandelbrot any problems.
Preston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mandelbrot is one step ahead there.
Preston trying to control the position here.
Bror Mandelbrot has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Mandelbrot throws a big elbow that misses.
Preston managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bror Mandelbrot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Mandelbrot throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Preston was covering up waiting for the punch and Mandelbrot finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mandelbrot looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Preston is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Preston really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mandelbrot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Preston trying to control the position here.
Preston keeping moving, preventing Mandelbrot from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Preston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mandelbrot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Preston looking for subs off his back but Mandelbrot has passed one foot through into half guard.
Preston is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Mandelbrot is keen to just control but Preston is a slippery customer.#SU2#
Mandelbrot decides to stand and escape the position.
Mandelbrot cracks Preston with a good jab.#TD2#
Mandelbrot closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Preston's guard.
Mandelbrot is looking to stand up but Preston won't let him.
Mandelbrot trying to control the position from guard on top but Preston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Preston tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Mandelbrot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Preston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mandelbrot has managed to get both his arms back between Preston's legs - danger averted.
Preston keeping moving, preventing Mandelbrot from controlling successfully. #T4#
Mandelbrot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Preston is adopting a defensive guard.
Preston keeping moving, preventing Mandelbrot from controlling successfully.
Preston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mandelbrot throws a big right hand that misses.
Mandelbrot wants to stand but Preston has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Preston fails to land the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bror Mandelbrot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mandelbrot 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 Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bror Mandelbrot!
Bror Mandelbrot was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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