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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Meier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Meier lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hayden backs up against the cage.
#CL#
Hayden moves into the clinch.
Meier is trying to push Hayden away but Hayden has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Meier gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Hayden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Meier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Meier lands a couple of elbows.
Hayden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Meier's guard. #REVR#
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!#SUB#
Hayden thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Meier controls Hayden momentarily but Hayden frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Hayden drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Meier dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Meier is looking to work some ground and pound but Hayden has wrist control.#SUB#
Hayden is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Meier defends well.
Meier has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hayden is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Meier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Hayden is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Meier defends well.
Hayden trying to control the position.
Hayden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Meier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hayden wants to sweep here but Meier controlling him for the moment.
Meier controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Meier forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Hayden regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hayden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Meier manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Hayden trying to stand up but can't free himself from Meier's guard.
Hayden won't allow Meier to sweep him here.
Hayden wanted to stand there but Meier had control of the position.
Hayden postures up.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Meier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hayden manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hayden wants to sweep here but Meier controlling him for the moment.
Hayden has a closed guard, preventing Meier from standing up.
Hayden trying to keep a closed guard but Meier is proving a slippery customer.
Meier is pushing down on Hayden's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hayden is fighting to maintain full guard but Meier has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meier wants to control but Hayden is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Meier dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Meier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Paul Meier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meier lands the left hand.
A head kick by Meier misses #TD#
and Hayden counters with a takedown into side control.
Hayden throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Meier tries to buck Hayden off but Hayden is having none of it.
Meier dodges the ground and pound from Hayden.
Meier takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Meier controls the position for a moment.
Hayden fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Meier is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Hayden goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Meier rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hayden's guard! Nice work there by Meier! #T1#
Hayden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hayden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hayden looking to sit in guard and control but Meier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Meier wants to control from the top but Hayden keeps moving.
Meier preventing the sweep.
Meier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Hayden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Meier defends it easily.#T2#
Meier is working Hayden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Meier scoring with punches to the head and body.
Paul Meier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Meier wants to get up but he can't break Hayden's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Meier preventing the sweep.
Hayden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Meier manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Meier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hayden is one step ahead there.
Hayden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Hayden makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hayden wants to stand and escape but instead Meier has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Meier trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Meier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hayden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Meier has managed to get both his arms back between Hayden's legs - danger averted.
Meier chips away with some ground and pound.
Hayden is striking from the bottom but Meier uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Meier is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T4#
Nice strikes from Meier there.
Meier is keen to just control but Hayden is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Hayden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Meier blocks the strikes from Hayden.
Meier content to control rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Meier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Meier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Meier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hayden.
Hayden tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Meier manages to circle out of the way.
Ramon Hayden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Meier has closed the distance and engaged Hayden in a clinch.
Meier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Meier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hayden has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hayden there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hayden scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Meier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hayden as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Meier moves into range and clinches up with Hayden.#BC2#
Meier manages to break the clinch.
Meier throws a right hand that Hayden ducks under and follows up with a left that Hayden also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Meier closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Hayden tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Meier just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Hayden jumps into guard, dragging Meier to the mat.
Hayden doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Hayden isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Meier stacks Hayden on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Meier!
Meier throws an elbow but Hayden slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hayden throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Hayden looking for a sweep but Meier has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T2#
Hayden is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hayden gets back to half guard.
Meier tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Meier is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Meier takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hayden wants to improve his position but Meier is controlling well.
#T3#
Hayden on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hayden is trying to control but can't.
Hayden wants to improve his position but Meier is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Meier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hayden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Meier.
Meier landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hayden is refusing to be controlled, as Meier sits in half guard.
Meier throws a strike but Hayden avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB#
Hayden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Meier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hayden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Meier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Meier 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Meier!
An out of breath Paul Meier thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Holmgren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holman but Holman pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Holman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Holmgren tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Holman is in Holmgren's guard.#ES2#
Holmgren has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Holman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Holmgren closes the distance and clinches up with Holman, looking for a takedown. Holmgren pushes Holman against the cage but Holman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Holmgren 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.
Holman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmgren content to stall in guard here.
Holmgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Holman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holmgren 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. #T1#
Holman wants to sweep here but Holmgren controlling him for the moment.
Holman controlling Holmgren's posture.
Holman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Holmgren is fighting to break Holman's control of his arms but Holman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Holmgren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Holman as he jumps to the side.
Lazaro Holman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Holmgren.#CL#
Holman gets a clinch.
Holman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holmgren after a bit of a struggle.
Holman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Holmgren keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holman's efforts to push away.
Holmgren drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Holmgren ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Holmgren no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Holmgren looking for a sweep. Not yet Holmgren, not yet. #T3##SUB2#
Holmgren has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holmgren looking for a sweep. Not yet Holmgren, not yet.
Holmgren wants to control the position but Holman says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Holmgren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holman pulls his head out easily.
Holmgren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holmgren throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T4#
Holman passes into side control, despite Holmgren's attempt to control the position.
Holmgren is trying to improve his position.
Holmgren is trying to control Holman's posture but Holman avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holman working the head with strikes.
Holman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
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 Lazaro Holman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Holmgren dives in and grabs Holman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holman pushes down on Holmgren's head and hops out.
Holman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Holmgren tries to clinch but Holman moves out of range.
Holmgren misses with a takedown attempt
and Holman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holmgren thinking. #TD#
Holman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Holman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Holmgren pushes Holman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Holman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Holman in the domination position with Holmgren hanging on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmgren tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Holman working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T1#
Holmgren is desperately trying to improve his position but Holman has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holman thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Holmgren really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Holman avoids the attempt from Holmgren to control.#T2#
Holmgren bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Holman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magnus Holmgren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Holman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Holman is looking for a triangle but Holmgren pushes his legs off easily.
Holmgren preventing the sweep.
Holman keeping moving, preventing Holmgren from controlling successfully. #T3#
Holman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Holmgren sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Holman shoots in looking for a takedown but Holmgren manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Holmgren tries to counter by closing the distance.
Holmgren fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Holmgren shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Holman's guard.
Holmgren wants to pass the guard but Holman is keeping the position.
Holmgren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Holmgren wants to stand but Holman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Holmgren tries to free his leg and advance position but Holman is retaining full guard.
Holman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holmgren tries to stand but Holman is controlling from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Holman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holman circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lazaro Holman will probably get the nod.
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#
Holmgren with a poor takedown
and Holman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Holmgren has a takedown stuffed.
Holmgren looks to clinch
and Holman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Holmgren closes the distance and clinches up with Holman, looking for a takedown. Holmgren pushes Holman against the cage but Holman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lazaro Holman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Holmgren.
Holmgren tries to clinch
and Holman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Holmgren manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Holman on his heels. He'll look to pass Holman's guard now, I'm sure.
Holmgren is looking to stand up but Holman won't let him.
Holmgren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holman looking for a sweep. Not yet Holman, not yet.
Holman keeping full guard, as Holmgren tries to pass. #T1#
Holmgren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Holman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Holman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magnus Holmgren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmgren shoots in and drives through. Holman sprawls well.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Holmgren shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Holman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Holman wants to get back to his feet but Holmgren passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Holman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Holmgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Holman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holmgren throws a big right hand that misses.
Holman is adopting a defensive guard.
Holman looking for a sweep. Not yet Holman, not yet. #T3#
Holmgren landing with the ground and pound.
Holman working a defensive guard here.
#SU2#
Holmgren stands up from Holman's guard - Holmgren perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Holman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Holmgren was covering up waiting for the punch and Holman finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Holmgren kicks Holman off and gets to his feet. #T4#
Holmgren misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Holmgren closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Holman to the mat! Holman manages to get full guard.
Magnus Holmgren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lazaro Holman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmgren throwing strikes from guard but Holman blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Holmgren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holman 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lazaro Holman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Meier slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanford, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Meier misses with the combination.
Meier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Meier dives in for a single leg takedown but Sanford sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Meier looks to move away, Sanford throws a big counter combo but Meier just gets out of the way.
Meier fails to land the takedown.
Tim Sanford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Meier.#CL#
Sanford moves into range and clinches up with Meier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Meier lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanford is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sanford keeping moving, preventing Meier from controlling successfully. #T1#
Meier preventing the sweep.
Meier wants to control from the top but Sanford keeps moving.
Sanford seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SU2#
Meier decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sanford, up you get!
Sanford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Meier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Meier plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
Meier takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Sanford is pressed up against the cage. Meier has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sanford down to the mat. Sanford avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Sanford moves into the clinch successfully.
Sanford is trying to break the clinch but Meier has him pressed against the cage.
Sanford tries to throw a body punch but Meier avoids it by throwing Sanford back against the cage.
Meier keeps control of Sanford as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Sanford manages to break the clinch.
Sanford shoots in but no luck this time.
Meier wants to counter with a clinch but Sanford pushes him away.
Paul Meier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Sanford shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Meier manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Meier trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sanford throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Meier works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Sanford thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Sanford is looking to work some ground and pound but Meier has wrist control.
Sanford in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanford postures up in Meier's guard and throws a big left but Meier blocks it.
Sanford works over Meier with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanford accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Sanford postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Meier is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sanford, into his guard. #REVB#
Sanford wants to improve his position but instead Meier has moved into half guard.
Sanford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Meier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sanford has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Sanford wants to improve his position but Meier is controlling well.
Sanford trying to control but Meier postures up.
#ES#
Sanford manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sanford dodges the punch combination from Meier.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanford tries to score a power double leg takedown but Meier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanford somewhat.
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 Tim Sanford will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Meier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Meier has knocked Sanford down with a huge combo! Meier steps away and waves a wobbly Sanford back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Sanford is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Tim Sanford has been cut.#TD2#
Meier lands a huge takedown. Sanford is out but the ref is slow to react and Meier lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Sanford lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Meier!
Paul Meier decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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