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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Otami tries to keep at a distance but Takimura has taken the fight into the clinch.
Takimura misses with a punch to the body.
Takimura tries to pull guard but Otami forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Takimura's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Otami lands a knee to the body.
Takimura drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A frustrated look appears on Takimura's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Takimura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Otami just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Takimura. 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.#TD2#
Otami manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Otami looking for a guillotine here but Takimura defends easily.
Takimura wanted to stand there but Otami had control of the position. #T1##SUB#
Takimura has gone for a leg lock! Otami slips out almost immediately though and dives into Takimura's guard.#REVB#
Takimura looking for a sweep. Not yet Takimura, not yet.
Takimura is working hard here to advance position.
Takimura is looking to sweep but instead, Otami has passed into half guard.
Takimura is trying to maintain the position but Otami is very close to passing his half guard.#T2##SUB#
Takimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Takimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takimura looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Takimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Otami wants to work for an arm triangle but Takimura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Otami throwing shots but Takimura is blocking nicely.
Otami sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takimura defending well though.
Takimura really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Takimura wants to control but Otami is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Takimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Otami fails to land with a series of punches.
Takimura appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice sprawl there from Otami as Takimura shoots in.
It seemed like Otami was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Otami throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Takimura's waist but Takimura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Otami off to one side. #T4#
Otami drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Otami tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takimura tries to clinch up but Otami circles away and keeps his distance.
Takimura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Otami tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Otami works over Takimura's head and body with a nice combination.
Otami looks winded!
Takimura cracks a nice hook into Otami's ribs.
Takimura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Otami tries to avoid it but Takimura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Otami to the ground. Otami escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Otami has closed the distance and engaged Takimura in a clinch.
#BC2#
Otami breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Otami stuffs the takedown attempt from Takimura. Takimura gets slowly back to his feet.
Otami wants to counter with a clinch but Takimura pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shin Otami dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Takimura shoots in but no luck this time.
Takimura shoots in and drives through. Otami sprawls well.
Otami swats away the attempt to clinch by Takimura.#CL2#
Otami moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Otami pulls guard effortlessly.
Takimura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Takimura stands up over Otami, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takimura wants to stand and escape but instead Otami has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Otami trying to control but Takimura is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Otami stands up and waves to Takimura to follow him. #T1#
Otami shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Takimura misses the target.
Takimura is looking to clinch but Otami is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takimura.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Takimura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takimura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Otami.
Otami is breathing heavily.
Otami throws an overhand right that lands on Takimura's shoulder, as Takimura tries to avoid the shot.
Takimura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Otami. #T2##TD#
Takimura closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Otami quickly recovers to half guard.
Otami flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Takimura is keen to just control but Otami is a slippery customer.
Otami trying to control but Takimura postures up.
Takimura uses his free foot to push down on Otami's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Otami.
Takimura looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Takimura pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Otami has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Otami is looking to improve his position but Takimura isn't that keen on the idea.
Takimura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Takimura looking to control but Otami is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Takimura lands a couple of nice shots there from 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.
Takimura with good strikes from the mount here!
Otami tries to buck Takimura off but he can't manage it.
Otami wants to hold on but Takimura pushes him away.
Otami taking shots to the head.
Takimura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takimura wants to control but instead Otami manages to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ryu Takimura will probably get the nod.
That's time! Takimura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Takimura shoots for a takedown but Otami saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Takimura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Otami tries to avoid it but Takimura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Otami to the ground. Otami escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Otami keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Takimura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takimura shoots in for a takedown but Otami shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Takimura with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Otami holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Otami jumps guard.
Otami has his hands on Takimura's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takimura wants to control from the top but Otami keeps moving. #T1#
Takimura lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takimura sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Otami's guard.
Takimura not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Takimura stalling away here and it's allowed Otami to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Takimura wants to get up but he can't break Otami's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Takimura advances to half guard.
Ryu Takimura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takimura is trying to control the action in half guard but Otami is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2##SUB#
Takimura is working for a kimura but Otami is defending it quite comfortably.
Takimura is looking to take a break and control but Otami is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takimura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Otami misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3#
Otami lands with a kick to the temple. Takimura shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Otami fails with the takedown.
Ryu Takimura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takimura misses with a head kick.
Otami is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Takimura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Otami at a distance.
Otami displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Takimura.
Takimura goes for a double leg but Otami avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Otami continues to drive forward.
Otami is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Takimura is defending well.
Good body shot from Takimura.
Otami is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
Takimura is trying to drag Otami to the mat but Otami just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Takimura stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Otami pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takimura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Otami manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Otami. No joy for Takimura on that attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takimura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Otami stuffs the takedown attempt from Takimura. Takimura gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shin Otami comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Otami 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shin Otami! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Andre pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mcdonald has had enough of the clinch but Andre keeps him there for the moment.
Mcdonald drops down looking for an ankle pick but Andre pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mcdonald misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Andre moves into the clinch.
Mcdonald is looking for a takedown.
Mcdonald tries to pull guard but Andre forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vlad Andre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Mcdonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcdonald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andre has him pressed against the cage.
Mcdonald changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Andre fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mcdonald shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Andre counters with a shoot takedown. Mcdonald fights it but they end up in guard.
Mcdonald is wriggling around but Andre manages to pass to half guard.
#T1##REVB##SUB#
Andre seems to be working for a kimura but Mcdonald defends the submission attempt.
Andre passes into side control, despite Mcdonald's attempt to control the position.
Mcdonald trying to control but Andre flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Andre is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Mcdonald taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Andre.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vlad Andre! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Anderson shoots in and bounces Murdermanis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU#
Anderson stands up and waves to Murdermanis to follow him.
Murdermanis misses with a body kick.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Murdermanis.
#CL#
Anderson pushes Murdermanis up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Anderson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Murdermanis wants to stand back up but Anderson manages to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murdermanis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Anderson working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murdermanis tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Anderson dominating with strikes here.#T1##SUB#
Anderson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Murdermanis is surviving well by controlling Anderson's body position as best he can.
Murdermanis wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Anderson unloading with bombs!#CUT#It looks like Modris Murdermanis has been cut.
Murdermanis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anderson 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.#T2##SUB#
Anderson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Murdermanis turns into him and now he's in Anderson's guard.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murdermanis is looking to stand up but Anderson won't let him.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Murdermanis from controlling successfully. #T3#
Murdermanis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Murdermanis is looking to stand up but Anderson won't let him.
Anderson pulls Murdermanis in close to his closed guard and prevents Murdermanis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Murdermanis trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Murdermanis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Anderson's guard.
Murdermanis trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson dives in for a single leg takedown but Murdermanis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Murdermanis is defending well.
Anderson leaning against his opponent.
Murdermanis goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Anderson forces Murdermanis back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Modris Murdermanis's cut.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Murdermanis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Murdermanis persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson feinted with a counter takedown.
Anderson lands a nice looking body shot.
Murdermanis lands a nice shot to the body.
Matt Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murdermanis goes for a double leg but Anderson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anderson continues to drive forward.
Murdermanis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anderson pinned against the cage. Anderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matt Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Modris Murdermanis.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Murdermanis tries to sprawl out of it but Anderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murdermanis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdermanis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Murdermanis shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but Murdermanis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Murdermanis is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murdermanis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2##SU#
Anderson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Anderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Murdermanis. Murdermanis gets slowly back to his feet.
As Murdermanis looks to move away, Anderson throws a big counter combo but Murdermanis just gets out of the way.#TD#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Murdermanis wants to stand back up but Anderson manages to pass into side control.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murdermanis can do to turn this around?
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!
Murdermanis is trying to get back to his feet.#T3##SUB#
Anderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU#
Anderson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Anderson gets a clinch. #TD#
Anderson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Anderson wants to stand and escape but Murdermanis is having none of it. #SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4##SU2#
Murdermanis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Murdermanis shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Murdermanis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anderson looks for a takedown but Murdermanis sprawls well.
Anderson looks for a takedown but Murdermanis sprawls well.
Murdermanis shoots in looking for a takedown but Anderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murdermanis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Murdermanis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Murdermanis trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Anderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Modris Murdermanis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Anderson forces Murdermanis back against the cage and clinches.
Murdermanis is trying to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling him.#TD#
Anderson manages to pull guard.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Murdermanis from controlling successfully.
Anderson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SU2#
Murdermanis stands up and waves to Anderson to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdermanis shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1##TD#
Anderson gets a double leg takedown into Murdermanis's guard.
Anderson stays in close to Murdermanis's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Anderson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Murdermanis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Anderson has Murdermanis in his guard.#REVB#
Anderson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Anderson continues to stall.#T2#
Murdermanis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Matt Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Murdermanis gets to his feet. Anderson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Anderson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Murdermanis pushes Anderson off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murdermanis blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Anderson ducks right into an uppercut from Murdermanis. #T3#
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Murdermanis moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Murdermanis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Anderson controlling the position for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Murdermanis lands a nice short elbow.
Anderson is holding on to half guard well.
Anderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Murdermanis from controlling successfully. #T4##SU2#
Murdermanis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Matt Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Murdermanis goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Anderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murdermanis swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Murdermanis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Anderson to the mat! Anderson manages to get full guard.
Anderson has his feet on Murdermanis's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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!
Murdermanis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderson's head backwards.
Modris Murdermanis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matt Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Anderson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Murdermanis quickly recovers to half guard.
Murdermanis kicks Anderson off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Modris Murdermanis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Anderson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Anderson! |
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