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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1# Lindemans keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pearson. No luck for Pearson with that takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harlan Pearson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lindemans throws a nice looking combination but Pearson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lindemans misses with a head kick.
#CL2# Lindemans clinches up against the cage. Lindemans landing knees to the body.
Lindemans manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC# Pearson manages to break the clinch.
#T1# Pearson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lindemans but Lindemans pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2# Lindemans has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pearson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lindemans keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pearson's efforts to push away. Pearson tries to break the clinch but Lindemans is controlling the position. Pearson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Pearson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Pearson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pearson wants to get back to striking at distance but Lindemans won't allow it.
Pearson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Pearson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2# Lindemans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pearson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Good leg kick by Lindemans there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#TD2# Lindemans looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pearson! Pearson can't do much from the bottom here. Lindemans is looking to take a break and control but Pearson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. You can see the frustration on Pearson's face as Lindemans controls the position. #T3# Lindemans fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lindemans moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Sloppy strikes there by Lindemans.#SUB2# Lindemans is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pearson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Lindemans sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pearson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lindemans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pearson keeps working. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2# Lindemans wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pearson, who protects the arm well. Lindemans tries to move to mount but Pearson blocks the move with his legs. Pearson wants to control but Lindemans postures up. Lindemans is looking to take a break and control but Pearson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Lindemans wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pearson, who protects the arm well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Lindemans dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##CL# Pearson clinches up with Lindemans and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2# Lindemans gets control of Pearson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lindemans will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Pearson throws an elbow that misses. Lindemans uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pearson's guard. Nice move by Lindemans!#REVB# Lindemans wanted to stand there but Pearson had control of the position. Lindemans passes into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lindemans trying to control the pace. #SUB2# Lindemans seems to be working for a kimura but Pearson defends the submission attempt.#T1# Lindemans takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Lindemans prevents Pearson from improving his position. Lindemans wants to control but Pearson is keeping him busy. Lindemans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Lindemans passes the guard and advances to mount! Lindemans takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2##SU2# Lindemans stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#TD2# Pearson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Pearson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Pearson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Lindemans keeping moving, preventing Pearson from controlling successfully. #T3# Lindemans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Lindemans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pearson is controlling him. Pearson postures up in Lindemans's guard and throws a big left but Lindemans blocks it. Pearson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Pearson 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. #SU# Pearson gets to his feet - Lindemans follows without any prompting. #CL2# Lindemans closes the distance and clinches. Pearson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short body shot lands from Lindemans as the two fighters clinch.
Pearson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lindemans has him pressed against the cage.#T4# Pearson is trying to force a seperation but Lindemans has the dominant position. Pearson tries a body shot but Lindemans blocks it.
Lindemans keeps control of Pearson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Pearson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Lindemans lands a knee to the body.
#BC2# Lindemans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Pearson fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Pearson shoots in but Lindemans avoids the takedown attempt easily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2# Lindemans shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pearson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES# Pearson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Lindemans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Pearson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Pearson tries to clinch up. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pearson is defended easily by Lindemans.#CL# Pearson clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A battle for position here, against the cage. Lindemans taking a breather. Pearson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1##BC2# Lindemans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2# Lindemans scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2# Lindemans working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Lindemans looking to control but instead Pearson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. Lindemans wants to stand up but Pearson has a hold of him and won't allow it. Pearson is looking to improve his position.
Pearson tries to kick Lindemans off but Lindemans keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2# Lindemans performing his best blanket impression for a moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pearson is trying to get back to full guard. Lindemans with the ground and pound but Pearson uses the opportunity to regain guard. Lindemans slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3# Pearson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2# Lindemans thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Lindemans trying to control the position but Pearson is working away. Lindemans controlling the position from side mount. #T4# 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. Pearson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Lindemans tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pearson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Pearson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Lindemans has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Pearson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pearson. Harlan Pearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jesse Lindemans is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB# Pearson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Harlan Pearson. Well Lindemans 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Lindemans!
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