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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Raymond drives through and clinches with Tootsie against the cage.
Tootsie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Raymond is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Tootsie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Raymond will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tootsie up against the cage.#TD# Raymond manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Raymond controlling the position. Raymond avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Raymond keeping moving, preventing Tootsie from controlling successfully. Raymond is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tootsie preventing the sweep. Raymond wants to stand but Tootsie is controlling the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Raymond is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tootsie defends well.#T1# Tootsie stopping the sweep attempt from Raymond. Tootsie wanted to stand there but Raymond had control of the position. #SUB# Tootsie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Raymond controls Tootsie momentarily but Tootsie frees himself. Tootsie wants to control from the top but Raymond keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Tootsie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Quinn Raymond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hootsie Tootsie.#TD2# Tootsie dives in and scores a takedown into Raymond's guard.#T2# Tootsie showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Raymond is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Raymond pulls Tootsie in close to his closed guard and prevents Tootsie from doing any damage or advancing position. Tootsie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raymond is keeping the position for now. Tootsie tries to stand but Raymond is controlling from the bottom. Tootsie pushing down on Raymond's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3# Tootsie throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Raymond to regain full guard. #SUB# Raymond is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Raymond is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB# Raymond is looking for a triangle but Tootsie pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Raymond escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tootsie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB# Raymond working for a triangle but Tootsie defends it easily.
Tootsie trying to control the position from guard on top but Raymond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Raymond will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Raymond trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Raymond keeping moving, preventing Tootsie from controlling successfully. #SUB# Raymond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tootsie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Raymond working a defensive guard here.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2# Tootsie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Raymond can't find room to land a body shot as Tootsie controls the action.
Raymond trying to land knees to the body.
#BC# Raymond manages to break the clinch.
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 Quinn Raymond will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Raymond keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Raymond is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL# Raymond clinches. #BC# Raymond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD# Raymond fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tootsie sprawls well initially but Raymond persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Tootsie throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SU# Raymond postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Tootsie to stand up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tootsie darts in looking for a takedown but Raymond gets double underhooks and turns Tootsie into the cage. Raymond looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#TD# Raymond shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Quinn Raymond overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Raymond tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T1##SUB# Raymond is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tootsie sees it coming and defends easily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tootsie wants to get back to full guard. Raymond is thwarting Tootsie's attempts to control the position.#SU# Raymond escapes and gets back to his feet. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL# Raymond rushes Tootsie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Tootsie letting Raymond take a breather here.#BC# Raymond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nice sprawl there from Raymond as Tootsie shoots in. Quinn Raymond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hootsie Tootsie. Tootsie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Raymond's waist but Raymond gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tootsie off to one side. #CL# Raymond clinches up with Tootsie and pushes him back against the cage. Tootsie wants to take the fight to the mat but Raymond manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC# Raymond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Raymond tries to keep at a distance but Tootsie has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3# Tootsie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raymond has him pressed against the cage. Raymond blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Raymond content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD2# Tootsie drags the fight down to the ground.
Tootsie controlling the position. Raymond landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2# Tootsie working for a triangle but Raymond defends it easily.
Raymond would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4##SU# Raymond stands up and waves to Tootsie to follow him. Raymond slaps away a takedown attempt from Tootsie, before circling back to the center of the mat. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tootsie misses with a low kick as Raymond jumps back.#CL2# Tootsie rushes Raymond and presses him up against the cage. Tootsie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinn Raymond dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Raymond closes the distance and clinches up with Tootsie, looking for a takedown. Raymond pushes Tootsie against the cage but Tootsie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Tootsie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tootsie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Raymond counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL# Raymond closes the distance and pushes Tootsie back into the cage. Raymond works on Tootsie's body with a couple of short punches. Tootsie is struggling to control the position. Raymond misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tootsie tries to pull guard but Raymond holds him up against the cage and eventually Tootsie drops back down to his feet.
Tootsie letting Raymond take a breather here.#T1# Raymond has Tootsie pressed against the cage.
Raymond seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Raymond manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Raymond gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. Raymond stalling against the cage.
Raymond lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tootsie tries to pull guard but Raymond holds him up against the cage and eventually Tootsie drops back down to his feet.
Quinn Raymond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hootsie Tootsie.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Tootsie trying to stall but Raymond improves his position.
Raymond misses with a knee strike.
Tootsie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Raymond to keep the fight standing. Tootsie being controlled against the cage. Raymond tries to pull guard but Tootsie won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Tootsie tries for a takedown but Raymond manages to get underhooks.
Raymond tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tootsie just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3# Raymond is pushing Tootsie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Raymond has Tootsie pressed against the cage, preventing Tootsie from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Tootsie working hard to break the clinch. Raymond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tootsie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Raymond has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The referee calls for Raymond to work.
#BC# Raymond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Raymond leaves Tootsie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Raymond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tootsie can do to turn this around?#CL2# Tootsie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Raymond is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tootsie is trying to drag Raymond to the mat but Raymond just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD# Raymond pulls guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Quinn Raymond showed his dominance in that final round. Well Raymond 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinn Raymond!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2016 |
#R1# Wait lands a slapping body shot.
Wait is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Haans swings for the body but Wait moves out of range.
As Haans tries to get set, Wait tries to push him back and clinch up but Haans manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2# Haans clinches up against the cage. Haans lands a body shot in the clinch.
Haans tries to throw a body punch but Wait avoids it by throwing Haans back against the cage. Wait has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Haans after a bit of a struggle. Haans is leaning against Wait and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A nice left hand lands by Haans.
A right handed body shot lands from Haans.
Haans throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Haans softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Haans lands a shot to the body. Wait wants to get back to striking at distance but Haans won't allow it.
Haans lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Haans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1# Haans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Haans lands with a left to the head. Haans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haans working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A right hand to the body from Haans.
Haans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wait wants to stall.
Haans misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Haans. Wait is trying to break free. Wait fails to pull guard.
Wait prevents a body shot from Haans. Haans lands a nice shot to the body. Wait is breathing heavily. Haans presses Wait against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A right handed body shot lands from Haans.
#T2# Haans tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wait's elbow. A short uppercut from Haans. Haans lands a nice uppercut. Haans lands a shoulder strike. A nice right hand lands inside from Haans. This has been an exciting period of action! Haans lands a right hand. Haans lands a nice uppercut. Nice body punch from Haans. Haans lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wait. Still in the clinch, Haans scores with a nice short uppercut. A body shot lands from Haans.
Haans lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Haans lands a body shot in the clinch.
Haans scores with an uppercut up the middle. Wait prevents a body shot from Haans. #T3# Wait looking to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haans. A short body shot lands from Haans as the two fighters clinch.
Haans pushes Wait back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A short left from Haans. Wait's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Haans is working Wait over against the cage. Haans lands an uppercut. Haans lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wait backwards. Haans scores with an uppercut up the middle. Haans lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wait or not. Haans cracks Wait with a nice body shot. Haans lands with a light punch inside. Haans lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wait backwards. 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! Haans scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4# A right handed body shot lands from Haans.
A nice left hand lands by Haans.
Haans lands a body shot. Haans lands a body punch. Haans scores with a shot to the side of Wait's head. Haans scores with a shot to the side of Wait's head. #ROC2# Wait is rocked! A hook to the body from Haans.
Haans lands a left hand.
Oh Wait is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A short right from Haans on the inside. A right handed body shot lands from Haans.
A short body shot lands from Haans as the two fighters clinch.
Haans lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Haans - that landed with a thud.
Haans lands with a light punch inside. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Haans creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A left hand lands to the body for Haans.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuna Haans dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##CL2# Haans clinches with his opponent.
Wait seems to have got his legs back now. Haans pushes Wait back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Haans is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wait trying to stall but Haans improves his position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Haans as Wait tries to tie him up. Haans digs a right hand underneath Wait's ribcage. Wait let out a lung full of air as it connected. Haans makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Haans is working Wait over against the cage. Tuna Haans seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Haans pushes Wait back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Haans presses Wait against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Haans lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wait backwards. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Haans lands with a short head shot on the inside. Haans has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Haans scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1# Haans lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wait backwards. Haans lands with a right to the head. Haans lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wait backwards. A nice left hand lands by Haans.
A nice right hand lands inside from Haans. Haans scores with a shoulder strike. A right hook to the body lands for Haans.
Haans scores with a shoulder strike. A short uppercut from Haans. Haans creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Wait's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Wait drops to his knees and Haans pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tuna Haans! Tuna Haans spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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