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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Horodecki scores with a hook.
Horodecki swinging wildly here.
Hopkins appears to be looking for a big counter.
Horodecki fails to land the takedown.
Hopkins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Horodecki.#CL2#
Hopkins gets tackled into the cage by Horodecki. Horodecki maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Horodecki breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Horodecki clinches up with Hopkins and pushes him back against the cage.
Horodecki is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Horodecki manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Horodecki clinches.
Horodecki managing to block the knees to the body from Hopkins.
#TD2#
Horodecki pulls guard. #T1##SUB2#
Horodecki looking for a guillotine here but Hopkins defends easily.
Hopkins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hopkins preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horodecki wants to get back to his feet but Hopkins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Horodecki has control of Hopkins's left arm, preventing Hopkins from doing any damage.
Horodecki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Horodecki has his hands on Hopkins's head, controlling the position. #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.
Hopkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Horodecki leaves Hopkins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horodecki fails with a takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Horodecki scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Hopkins tries to keep at a distance but Horodecki has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Hopkins gets underhooks to prevent Horodecki's takedown attempt.
Weston Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darek Horodecki.
Horodecki has Hopkins pushed against the cage.
Hopkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Horodecki is defending well for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Horodecki as the two fighters clinch.
#TD2#
Horodecki decides to pull guard.
Horodecki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Horodecki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hopkins is one step ahead there.
Hopkins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Horodecki keeps trying to improve his position.#T4##SU#
Hopkins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Horodecki, up you get!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hopkins is defended easily by Horodecki.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horodecki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darek Horodecki dominated that round.
That's time! Hopkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
No luck for Hopkins with that takedown attempt.
Horodecki dives in for a single leg takedown but Hopkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hopkins fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Horodecki counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Horodecki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Horodecki pinned against the cage. Horodecki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Weston Hopkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Horodecki defends well and Hopkins ends up having to push Horodecki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Horodecki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horodecki goes for a double leg but Hopkins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hopkins continues to drive forward.
Horodecki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Darek Horodecki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Horodecki shoots in but Hopkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Horodecki tries to get set, Hopkins tries to push him back and clinch up but Horodecki manages to avoid the attempt.
Horodecki misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Hopkins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hopkins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Horodecki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Horodecki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horodecki swats away the attempt to clinch by Hopkins.
Horodecki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hopkins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Horodecki somewhat.
Hopkins is looking to counter the offense by Horodecki and move into the clinch.#T2#
Horodecki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range. #CL2#
Horodecki clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Horodecki breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Horodecki clinches.
Hopkins is trying to pull guard but Horodecki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hopkins misses with a knee strike.
#TD2#
Horodecki drags the fight down to the ground.
Hopkins wanted to stand there but Horodecki had control of the position.
Horodecki will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T3#
Horodecki wants to get back to his feet but Hopkins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Horodecki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hopkins won't allow Horodecki to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Horodecki looking for a guillotine here but Hopkins defends easily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Horodecki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Horodecki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hopkins circles away.
Horodecki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hopkins sprawls well. Hopkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Horodecki gets slowly back to his feet.
Hopkins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Horodecki.
Horodecki is breathing heavily.
Horodecki shoots in looking for a takedown but Hopkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Horodecki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hopkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice takedown defense from Horodecki. No joy for Hopkins on that attempt. #CL2#
Horodecki gets a clinch.
Horodecki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hopkins is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darek Horodecki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A shot to the body from Horodecki misses #CL#
and Hopkins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hopkins.
Hopkins fails to pull guard.
Horodecki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hopkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Horodecki shoots in but Hopkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hopkins looks for a takedown but Horodecki sprawls well.#CL2#
Horodecki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Darek Horodecki 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.
Horodecki is trying to pull guard but Hopkins has him pressed against the cage.
Weston Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darek Horodecki.
Horodecki digs a right hand into Hopkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hopkins's gas tank.
Horodecki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hopkins's face.
#T1#
Horodecki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Horodecki manages to break the clinch.
Hopkins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horodecki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hopkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Hopkins tries to keep at a distance but Horodecki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Horodecki stalls. #BC2#
Horodecki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horodecki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Horodecki.#T2#
Horodecki clobbers Hopkins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Horodecki dives in for a single leg takedown but Hopkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Horodecki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hopkins. #CL#
Hopkins instigates a clinch.
Hopkins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Horodecki to keep the fight standing.
Horodecki blocks an elbow strike.
Hopkins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hopkins working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Horodecki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hopkins trying to land knees to the body.
Hopkins tries to pull guard but Horodecki holds him up against the cage and eventually Hopkins drops back down to his feet.
Horodecki is trying to pull guard but Hopkins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Horodecki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hopkins to keep the fight standing.
Horodecki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
Horodecki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Horodecki.
Hopkins shoots in looking for a takedown but Horodecki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hopkins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hopkins dives in and grabs Horodecki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Horodecki pushes down on Hopkins's head and hops out.#T4#
Horodecki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Horodecki.
Hopkins closes the distance and clinches up with Horodecki, looking for a takedown. Hopkins pushes Horodecki against the cage but Horodecki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Weston Hopkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horodecki leaves Hopkins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hopkins shoots and misses
and Horodecki counters with a nice body shot.
Hopkins tries for a takedown but Horodecki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Darek Horodecki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horodecki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darek Horodecki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Horodecki 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darek Horodecki!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Christian closes the distance and pushes Connolly back into the cage.#BC2#
Connolly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Christian pulls guard.
Connolly wants to control from the top but Christian keeps moving.
Connolly in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Christian really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Christian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Connolly 's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connolly trying to strike off his back.
Christian looking to sit in guard and control but Connolly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Connolly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Christian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Connolly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Connolly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Connolly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Christian controlling Connolly 's posture.
Connolly looking to sit in guard and control but Christian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Connolly controls Christian momentarily but Christian frees himself. #SUB2#
Connolly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Connolly is trying to control the position but Christian postures up. #SUB#
Christian drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Connolly dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Connolly wants to control from the top but Christian keeps moving.
Connolly is in close to Christian's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Connolly trying to move into half guard but instead Christian has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Christian in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Connolly working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Connolly is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Christian is pulling down on Connolly 's head. It's preventing any offense from Connolly , at least for the moment.
Connolly trying to control but Christian is working from the bottom.
Connolly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Christian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Connolly is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Connolly stands up and waves to Christian to follow him.
Connolly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Christian.#CUT2#
It looks like Alberto Christian has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Connolly feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Connolly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alberto Christian's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Connolly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Christian gets underhooks to prevent Connolly 's takedown attempt.
Connolly has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Christian avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Connolly fails to pull guard.
Alberto Christian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun Connolly .
Christian wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Connolly gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Christian regains guard.
Connolly stops Christian from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christian seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SU2#
Connolly decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Shaun Connolly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Connolly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Connolly throws a head kick but Christian moves out of range.
#CL2#
Connolly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Christian pulls guard effortlessly.
Christian wants to get back to his feet but Connolly is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Connolly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Connolly is looking to advance position but Christian has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T2#
Christian wants to take his opponent's back but Connolly doesn't allow it.
Connolly is trying to escape the mount.
Connolly regains half guard.#ES2#
Connolly kicks off Christian and gets to his feet. #T3##CL2#
Connolly closes the distance and pushes Christian back into the cage.#BC#
Christian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Christian takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Connolly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Connolly .
Christian is looking for a counter combo.
Connolly fails with a takedown attempt.
Connolly is breathing heavily.#T4##TD#
Christian drives through with a takedown into Connolly 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Connolly has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Christian has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Christian jumps into guard, dragging Connolly to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Connolly trying to control but Christian is working from the bottom.
Connolly prevents Christian from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Connolly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alberto Christian's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Connolly shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Christian as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Connolly clinches up with Christian and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Connolly manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Connolly closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Christian to the mat! Christian manages to get full guard.
Connolly trying to control but Christian is working from the bottom.
Christian trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christian wants to stand but Connolly is controlling the position.
Shaun Connolly has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Christian controlling Connolly 's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Christian looking for a guillotine here but Connolly defends easily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Connolly is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Christian is trying to keep Connolly in close.
Connolly advances to half guard.
Connolly trying to mount his opponent but Christian defends it. #SUB2#
Connolly wants to work for an arm triangle but Christian is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Connolly is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Christian is just riding it out for now. Connolly eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Connolly is looking to stall here but Christian recovers full guard.
Christian has control of Connolly 's left arm, preventing Connolly from doing any damage.
Connolly wants to control from the top but Christian keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Connolly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Christian, pushing him back against the cage.
Christian is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Connolly is defending well.
Connolly is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Christian is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Connolly pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christian has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Connolly after a bit of a struggle.
Alberto Christian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaun Connolly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto Christian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christian wants a takedown but no success here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaun Connolly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Connolly 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaun Connolly !
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