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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 635 Round 2
Date: Jun 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Evans tries to clinch but Bo moves out of range.
Evans with a poor takedown
and Bo counters with a left to the body.
Bo throws a nice looking combination but Evans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Evans misses with a left hand
and Bo counters with a stiff right hand.
Evans looks to clinch
and Bo counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). King Bo!
A victorious King Bo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 635 Round 1
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Evans ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Murphy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Evans tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Murphy is in Evans's guard.
Murphy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Evans is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Evans might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Murphy thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Murphy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murphy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Evans. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Evans not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Evans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Murphy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Evans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Evans manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Evans defends well.#T1#
Evans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murphy doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Murphy keeping full guard, as Evans tries to pass.
Evans forces his way into half guard.
Evans content to control rather than advance. #ES2#
Murphy pushes Evans off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Murphy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Murphy rushes Evans and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Murphy drags the fight down to the ground.
Murphy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Evans controls the pace.
Murphy is controlling Evans's posture.
Evans won't allow Murphy to get back to his feet. #T3#
Evans wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Evans decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Evans gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Evans can't get the takedown.
Evans drops down looking for an ankle pick but Murphy pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Evans gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Murphy connects with a knee to the head.
Evans could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Murphy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Evans controls the action.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sultan Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Evans is trying to maintain a safe position but Murphy gets an underhook and turns Evans into the cage.
Murphy has Evans pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Evans manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Murphy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Murphy successfully pulls guard.
Evans stops Murphy from standing up.
Murphy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Murphy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Murphy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Evans changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Evans - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Evans tries to pull guard but Murphy holds him up against the cage and eventually Evans drops back down to his feet.
Murphy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murphy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Murphy dives in for a single leg takedown but Evans sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sultan Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Murphy.#TD2#
Murphy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Alan Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murphy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Murphy prevents Evans from standing back up.
Evans regains full guard. Nicely done.
Evans is controlling Murphy's posture.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Evans is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2##ES2#
Murphy has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Evans is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Evans being controlled against the cage.
Evans gets underhooks to prevent Murphy's takedown attempt.
Murphy just leaning against Evans, taking a breather.
Murphy is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Evans manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Evans is defended easily by Murphy.#T3#
Evans scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Evans checks a leg kick.
Evans fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murphy with the counter takedown but Evans avoids it easily.#TD2#
Murphy gets a double leg takedown into Evans's guard.#ES#
Evans has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Murphy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Evans as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Murphy.
Murphy is breathing heavily.#T4##TD2#
Murphy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Evans's half guard.#ES#
Evans manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#
It looks like Alan Murphy has been cut.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murphy as he jumps to the side.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Evans went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Evans defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murphy.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Evans pushes him off.
Murphy tries to clinch but Evans moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sultan Evans dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alan Murphy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Evans scores with a nice right hand.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense.
Evans is looking to clinch but Murphy is avoiding it.
Murphy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Evans avoids it really well and circles away.
Evans changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Evans manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Murphy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans dives in for a single leg takedown but Murphy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sultan Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Evans manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Evans fails with a takedown attempt.
Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown but Evans sprawls well. He's pushed Murphy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Evans circles away.
#CL2#
Murphy darts in and clinches Evans up against the cage.
Murphy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Evans.
Murphy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Evans.
Evans prevents the takedown attempt.
Murphy is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
Evans can't get the takedown.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but Evans has him pressed against the cage.
Evans stalling against the cage.
Murphy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murphy wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Murphy stuffs the takedown attempt from Evans. Evans gets slowly back to his feet.
Sultan Evans is winning the standup battle so far.
Evans keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Murphy moves into range and clinches up with Evans.#TD2#
Murphy pulls guard successfully.
#T3#
Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Evans throwing strikes but missing.
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck.
Evans postures up.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Murphy trying to keep a closed guard but Evans is proving a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murphy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Evans's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Evans moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Murphy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Evans to the mat! Evans manages to get full guard. #ES#
Evans manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Evans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Evans tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Evans pulls Murphy in close to prevent any damage. #SU2#
Murphy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Murphy slips a jab and a cross from Evans.
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 Sultan Evans.
I think Evans 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Sultan Evans!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Sultan Evans!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Sultan Evans!
Sultan Evans wins by unanimous decision!
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