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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Hernandez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ronaldono.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ronaldono as he jumps to the side.
Levra Ronaldono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ronaldono throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ronaldono has Hernandez up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Ronaldono manages to break the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ronaldono.
#T1#
Hernandez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ronaldono throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Ronaldono instigates a clinch. #TD#
Hernandez jumps guard.
Hernandez wants to stand but Ronaldono is controlling the position.
Ronaldono is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ronaldono stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hernandez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Ronaldono from controlling successfully.
Ronaldono is fighting to break Hernandez's control of his arms but Hernandez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ronaldono is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ronaldono wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Hernandez pushes Ronaldono up against the cage in a clinch.#T3##TD#
Hernandez pulls guard.
Ronaldono looking to pass the guard.
Ronaldono wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Hernandez controlling the position.
Hernandez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ronaldono won't allow Hernandez to get back to his feet.
Ronaldono looking to pass the guard.
Ronaldono throwing strikes from guard but Hernandez blocks nicely.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ronaldono wants to stand and escape but instead Hernandez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Ronaldono controlling the position.
Hernandez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ronaldono looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hernandez is one step ahead there.
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!
Ronaldono is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hernandez is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levra Ronaldono dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Ronaldono drives through with a takedown into Hernandez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Ronaldono postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hernandez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ronaldono, into his guard. #REVR#
Hernandez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Hernandez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ronaldono, up you get!
Crunch! Ronaldono slams his shin into Hernandez's torso.#T1##TD2#
Ronaldono darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ronaldono throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ronaldono thows a huge punch but Hernandez dodges it nicely.
Still in half guard, Ronaldono seems content to control.
Hernandez is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Ronaldono is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hernandez has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Ronaldono seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hernandez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hernandez is trying to stand back up but Ronaldono is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hernandez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL2#
Ronaldono clinches up with Hernandez and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Ronaldono breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Ronaldono rushes Hernandez and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Ronaldono's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Ronaldono stuffs the takedown.
Hernandez avoids the head kick by Ronaldono.
#CL2#
Ronaldono moves into the clinch.
Hernandez jumps guard but Ronaldono stands there with Hernandez around his waist. Hernandez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee calls for Hernandez to work.
Hernandez fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christoper Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ronaldono manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hernandez connects with a couple of short punches.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Hernandez stays in close to Ronaldono's body and controls the position.
Hernandez won't allow Ronaldono to get back to his feet.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Ronaldono keeps moving.
Ronaldono not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ronaldono pulls Hernandez in to control the position.
Hernandez 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez misses with a head kick.
And Ronaldono tries to counter it with a takedown but Hernandez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hernandez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ronaldono's waist but Ronaldono gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hernandez off to one side.
Ronaldono with the counter takedown but Hernandez avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levra Ronaldono 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#
Ronaldono lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hernandez's sensitive parts. #TD2#
Ronaldono closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ronaldono is trying to control the action in half guard but Hernandez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ronaldono thows a huge punch but Hernandez dodges it nicely.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ronaldono.
Ronaldono seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hernandez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Ronaldono throws a head kick that misses.
Ronaldono has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hernandez looks for a takedown but Ronaldono sprawls well.
Hernandez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRonaldono.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hernandez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ronaldono connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT2#
It looks like Christoper Hernandez has been cut.#TD2#
Hernandez gets caught flat footed, as Ronaldono shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2#
Ronaldono works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ronaldono is looking to pass Hernandez's guard but actually Hernandez recovers to full guard.
Ronaldono loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU2#
Ronaldono gets to his feet - Hernandez follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Ronaldono shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Ronaldono gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T3#
Hernandez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ronaldono lands with a nice body kick. #TD2#
Ronaldono manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hernandez on his heels. He'll look to pass Hernandez's guard now, I'm sure.#SU2#
Ronaldono gets to his feet. Hernandez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Christoper Hernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Ronaldono instigates a clinch. #T4#
Ronaldono digs a right hand underneath Hernandez's ribcage. Hernandez let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD2#
Ronaldono turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ronaldono manages to end up in side control.
Ronaldono taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Ronaldono tries for a kimura but Hernandez is defending well.
Hernandez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Levra Ronaldono comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ronaldono 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levra Ronaldono!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Blackwell blocks a head kick by Tate.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tate.
As Tate tries to get set, Blackwell tries to push him back and clinch up but Tate manages to avoid the attempt.
No luck for Tate with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Tate has taken the fight to the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Tate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackwell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tate just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Tate.
Blackwell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tate smiles and moves away.
Blackwell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tate but Tate pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Blackwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL#
Tate gets tackled into the cage by Blackwell. Blackwell maintains the clinch.
Tate keeps control of Blackwell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blackwell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tate to keep the fight standing.
Blackwell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blackwell is trying to push Tate away but Tate has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blackwell tries to break the clinch but Tate is controlling the position.
Blackwell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tate to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Tate ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tate no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Blackwell is looking to work some ground and pound but Tate has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tate lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Blackwell throwing strikes but missing.
Blackwell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Blackwell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tate has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blackwell has managed to get both his arms back between Tate's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Tate controls Blackwell momentarily but Blackwell frees himself.
Blackwell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blackwell wants to stand but Tate is controlling his posture from full guard.
Blackwell trying to control but Tate is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tate throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Tate has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blackwell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Blackwell throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Tate looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Blackwell has picked Tate up and slammed him! Tate can't keep hold of the triangle and Blackwell manages to pass to side control!
Tate tries to improve position but can't.
Tate looks winded!
Tate is not content to let Blackwell control the position.
Blackwell throws a strike aimed at the side of Tate's head but Tate avoids it well.
Blackwell in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blackwell happy to just control the position for now.
Blackwell misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tate is pushing Blackwell's head away, looking to escape. Blackwell manages to hold on to the position though.
Tate parries the strikes from Blackwell easily there. Blackwell is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tate to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackwell tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Blackwell content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tate tries a head kick but it misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Blackwell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Tate breaks from the clinch.
Tate changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blackwell tries to avoid it but Tate manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blackwell to the ground. Blackwell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Isaac Blackwell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Blackwell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tate paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Tate fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blackwell, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Tate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Tate rushes Blackwell and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Tate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gabe Tate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Blackwell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tate's guard.
Blackwell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blackwell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackwell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blackwell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Tate throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blackwell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Blackwell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blackwell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tate is trying to control the position but Blackwell postures up.
Tate avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tate is pulling down on Blackwell's head to control his posture.
Tate is breathing heavily.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Blackwell misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL#
Blackwell moves into the clinch successfully.
Blackwell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
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.#TD2#
Tate tightens his grip and picks Blackwell up, before dumping him to the ground. Blackwell manages to land in guard.
Tate passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Tate swings around for an armbar but Blackwell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tate's guard.
Blackwell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tate looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blackwell throws a big elbow that misses.
Blackwell working some strikes from top position.
Blackwell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blackwell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blackwell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blackwell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Blackwell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Blackwell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tate on the ground.
Blackwell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blackwell throws a big right hand that misses.
Blackwell is looking to work some ground and pound but Tate has wrist control.
Tate working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blackwell.
Tate working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tate shoots in for a double leg but Blackwell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blackwell doesn't manage to clinch there - Tate circles away.
And Tate tries to counter it with a takedown but Blackwell pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Blackwell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tate takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tate.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Tate drives through and clinches with Blackwell against the cage.
Blackwell can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Blackwell dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Blackwell tries to keep at a distance but Tate has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blackwell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Tate breaks from the clinch.
Blackwell avoids the head kick by Tate.
Good leg kick by Tate there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tate swats away the attempt to clinch by Blackwell.
Despite the aggression on Tate's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate throws a body kick that misses.
Tate on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tate moves out of range of the body kick.
Blackwell tries to close the distance and clinch but Tate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Blackwell leaves Tate with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blackwell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tate swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blackwell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tate avoids it really well and circles away.
Tate has his takedown stuffed
and Blackwell counters with a series of strikes. Tate will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tate misses with the combination.
Gabe Tate seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Tate connects with a body shot that sends Blackwell's belly button to the back.
Blackwell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tate blocks the body kick.
Blackwell misses with a kick to the body.
Tate swinging wildly here.
Tate misses with a body shot.
Blackwell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blackwell sets himself, and Tate steps forward looking for the clinch! Blackwell avoids it this time.#T3#
Blackwell leaves Tate with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Tate tries to get set, Blackwell tries to push him back and clinch up but Tate manages to avoid the attempt.
Isaac Blackwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabe Tate.
Blackwell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tate paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tate drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blackwell defends it well.#TD#
Blackwell feints and as Tate raises his hands in defense, Blackwell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Blackwell scoring with some ground and pound.
Blackwell chips away with some ground and pound.
Blackwell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tate works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tate working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blackwell.
Blackwell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blackwell is working Tate over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Blackwell advances position into side control!
Isaac Blackwell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Blackwell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tate is avoiding damage well.
Tate takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Blackwell wants to control but Tate is keeping him busy.
Blackwell happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blackwell postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Blackwell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blackwell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Blackwell!
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