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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Bright fails with the takedown.#CL#
Bright gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Gianoppolis lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gianoppolis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bright trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Gianoppolis is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bright looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Bright wants to control but Gianoppolis is keeping busy.
#ES#
Bright has one foot on Gianoppolis's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gianoppolis scores with a jab to the body.
Bright tries to clinch there but Gianoppolis circles away.
Gianoppolis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bright is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Gianoppolis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The strikes coming from Gianoppolis are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bright is trying to improve his position.
Bright wants to get back to his feet.#T2##SUB2#
Gianoppolis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Gianoppolis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bright knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gianoppolis throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T3#
Bright is trying to improve his position.
Bright is trying to escape the position but Gianoppolis is controlling the position.
Bright wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Gianoppolis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gianoppolis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
What's Bright going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
You can see the frustration on Bright's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gianoppolis blocks the strikes from Bright.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gianoppolis throws a sloppy head kick and Bright moves out of range easily.
Bright is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Gianoppolis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gianoppolis looks winded!
Gianoppolis controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bright trying to control but Gianoppolis postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stannis Gianoppolis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bright misses with a takedown attempt - Gianoppolis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Gianoppolis shoots in and gets a takedown into Bright's guard.
Bright is looking to stand up but Gianoppolis isn't so interested in that idea.
Bright throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bright is trying to keep Gianoppolis in close.
Bright keeping moving, preventing Gianoppolis from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bright has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gianoppolis 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 Bright.
Bright really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Bright is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gianoppolis has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gianoppolis postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB2#
Gianoppolis tries for a kimura but Bright is defending well.
Bright struggling a bit here.
Stannis Gianoppolis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gianoppolis controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bright tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gianoppolis presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Gianoppolis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bright wants to hold on but Gianoppolis pushes him away.
Gianoppolis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gianoppolis content just to control the position here.
Bright wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB2#
Gianoppolis is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bright knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bright for a finish. #T3##SUB2#
Gianoppolis is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bright is defending well though. Gianoppolis let's go of the attempt for now.
Gianoppolis is breathing heavily.
Bright looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gianoppolis struggling to keep hold of the position.
Bright trying to control the action but Gianoppolis just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bright wants to get back to his feet.
Bright trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gianoppolis has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bright's body.
I really don't envy Bright right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bright is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stannis Gianoppolis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gianoppolis tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Gianoppolis drives through with a takedown into Bright's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bright wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gianoppolis manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Bright is looking to control Gianoppolis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bright avoid being mounted?
Bright is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gianoppolis is thwarting Bright's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Gianoppolis stops Bright from getting back to his feet.
Bright is refusing to be controlled, as Gianoppolis sits in half guard.
Gianoppolis throws a strike but Bright avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gianoppolis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gianoppolis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
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.
Gianoppolis trying to control the position from guard on top but Bright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gianoppolis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gianoppolis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A big left from Gianoppolis misses. #TD2#
Gianoppolis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gianoppolis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bright trying to control but Gianoppolis postures up.
#T3##SU2#
Gianoppolis escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Bright gets caught flat footed, as Gianoppolis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gianoppolis wants to control from the top but Bright keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bright is looking for a triangle but Gianoppolis pushes his legs off easily.
Gianoppolis wants to control from the top but Bright keeps moving. #SU2#
Gianoppolis stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4##TD2#
Gianoppolis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bright did well to prevent Gianoppolis getting side control.
Bright tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Gianoppolis manages to move to mount!
Gianoppolis scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bright manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gianoppolis is keen to just control but Bright is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gianoppolis controlling the action here.
Ned Bright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stannis Gianoppolis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bright throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stannis Gianoppolis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gianoppolis 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stannis Gianoppolis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sherman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Gianoppolis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gianoppolis shoots for a double leg takedown but Sherman sprawls well. He's pushed Gianoppolis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sherman looks to score with a jab to the body but Gianoppolis is just out of range.#CL2#
Gianoppolis darts in and clinches Sherman up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sherman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gianoppolis tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherman letting Gianoppolis take a breather here.
Sherman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gianoppolis just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Gianoppolis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sherman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Peter Sherman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stannis Gianoppolis.
Sherman working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Sherman pulls Gianoppolis into guard.
#SU2#
Gianoppolis stands and steps away. Sherman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gianoppolis fails to land the takedown.
Gianoppolis dives in for a single leg takedown but Sherman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Gianoppolis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gianoppolis keeps control of Sherman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Gianoppolis breaks from the clinch.
Gianoppolis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Gianoppolis has a takedown stuffed.
Sherman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Gianoppolis moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Gianoppolis successfully pulls guard.
Gianoppolis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Gianoppolis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sherman is stalling in the full guard.
Sherman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Sherman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gianoppolis wants to control but Sherman passes easily into half guard.
Sherman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gianoppolis trying to hold on to Sherman's head to control him but Sherman postures up.
Sherman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#ES2#
Gianoppolis manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL2#
Gianoppolis darts in and clinches Sherman up against the cage.#BC#
Sherman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gianoppolis throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Gianoppolis shoots in and drives through. Sherman sprawls well.
Peter Sherman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gianoppolis looks winded!
Gianoppolis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sherman tries to avoid it but Gianoppolis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sherman to the ground. Sherman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Sherman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sherman misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Gianoppolis clinches.
Sherman tries to break the clinch but Gianoppolis is controlling the position.
Gianoppolis tries to score a body lock takedown but Sherman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gianoppolis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sherman is defending well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sherman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gianoppolis blocks it with crossed arms.
Gianoppolis taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stannis Gianoppolis will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gianoppolis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sherman circles away.
Stannis Gianoppolis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gianoppolis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Gianoppolis forces Sherman back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Gianoppolis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Sherman clinches with his opponent.
Sherman tries to break free but Gianoppolis pushes him back against the cage.
Sherman has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherman taking a breather.
Sherman wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Gianoppolis breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Sherman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sherman wants it to stay on the feet.
Peter Sherman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stannis Gianoppolis.#CL2#
Gianoppolis moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Sherman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gianoppolis is working for takedown but Sherman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gianoppolis is breathing heavily.
Sherman taking a breather.
Gianoppolis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sherman pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck for Gianoppolis with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Sherman gets tackled into the cage by Gianoppolis. Gianoppolis maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Gianoppolis breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Gianoppolis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sherman swivels and escapes.
Sherman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Gianoppolis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gianoppolis tries to pull guard but Sherman won't allow it.
Sherman lands a nice uppercut.
Gianoppolis keeps control of Sherman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stannis Gianoppolis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sherman has Gianoppolis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gianoppolis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sherman is looking to break free of the clinch but Gianoppolis has double underhooks.
Sherman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sherman stalling in the clinch but Gianoppolis improves position.
Sherman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sherman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gianoppolis tries to score a body lock takedown but Sherman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Gianoppolis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gianoppolis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gianoppolis tries to circle away but Sherman has him pinned against the cage.
Sherman is looking to control Gianoppolis's arms but Gianoppolis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sherman has his back to the cage.
Gianoppolis trying to land knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sherman as Gianoppolis tries to tie him up.
Sherman stalling.
Sherman can't break the clinch.
Sherman just leaning against Gianoppolis, taking a breather. #BC#
Sherman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gianoppolis fails with the takedown.#T4##CL2#
Gianoppolis has closed the distance and engaged Sherman in a clinch.
Sherman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gianoppolis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gianoppolis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sherman walks away with a smile on his face. Gianoppolis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Gianoppolis clinches.
Gianoppolis looking to slow down the pace here.
Sherman tries to circle away but Gianoppolis has him pinned against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sherman controlling the action here for a moment.
Gianoppolis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sherman pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stannis Gianoppolis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sherman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gianoppolis manages to avoid it.
Gianoppolis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gianoppolis.
Sherman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stannis Gianoppolis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gianoppolis throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Sherman counters by clinching up.
Sherman has had enough of the clinch but Gianoppolis keeps him there for the moment.
Sherman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sherman has had enough of the clinch but Gianoppolis keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gianoppolis prevents the takedown attempt.
Gianoppolis wants to take the fight to the mat but Sherman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gianoppolis is trying to pull guard but Sherman has him pressed against the cage.
Peter Sherman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stannis Gianoppolis.#T1#
Sherman trying to control the position but instead, Gianoppolis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sherman into the cage.
Sherman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gianoppolis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sherman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gianoppolis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sherman counters with a straight right hand.
Gianoppolis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gianoppolis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sherman but Sherman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sherman is looking to counter with a body kick.
Gianoppolis shoots for a takedown but Sherman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sherman throws a body shot but no joy.
Gianoppolis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Gianoppolis shoots for a double leg takedown but Sherman sprawls well. He's pushed Gianoppolis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sherman tries to bum rush Gianoppolis with a series of wild strikes but Gianoppolis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gianoppolis wants to counter with a clinch but Sherman pushes him away.
Sherman misses with a body kick.
Sherman tries to clinch but Gianoppolis is having none of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gianoppolis is defended easily by Sherman.
Sherman tries to clinch but Gianoppolis is having none of it.
Gianoppolis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Gianoppolis fails with the takedown.
Sherman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Gianoppolis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sherman wants to break free but Gianoppolis has control.
Sherman stalls. #TD#
Sherman successfully pulls guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sherman holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Sherman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Sherman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sherman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gianoppolis stops Sherman from standing up.
Sherman is trying to keep Gianoppolis in close.
Sherman wants to get back to his feet but Gianoppolis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gianoppolis advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Sherman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gianoppolis 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stannis Gianoppolis!
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