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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cena is looking to improve his position.
Cena is trying to control but Smith manages to pass to mount!
Cena tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith raining down hammerfists from mount.
Cena sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Smith decides to return to a standing position. #T1##TD2#
Cena shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cena loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cena showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cena is aware though and is defending well.
Cena loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cena must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cena slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2##TD2#
Cena throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smith was covering up waiting for the punch and Cena finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cena really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cena looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Cena working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
#T3#
Cena is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cena pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Smith is fighting to break Cena's control of his arms but Cena is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smith 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.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith wants to control from the top but Cena keeps moving. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cena wants to get back to his feet but Smith passes into half guard.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cena does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Cena uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Smith stops Cena from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith postures up in Cena's guard and throws a big left but Cena blocks it. #SUB#
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmett Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Cena feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Cena changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Smith pushes Cena off and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Cena gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Cena manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Cena working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cena pulls Smith in to control the position.
Smith trying to control but Cena is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Cena looking to control.
#SUB2#
Cena throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Cena has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Cena 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.#T2##SUB#
Smith has his foot on Cena's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cena works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Cena decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Smith, up you get! #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cena.
Cena controls the position from side control.
Cena is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Smith gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Cena lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB2#
Cena goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Smith turns into him and now he's in Cena's guard.
Cena looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Cena is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cena managing to control the position.
Cena manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cena trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
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 Emmett Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Cena looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU2#
Cena stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Cena drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Smith has his feet on Cena's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Cena closes the distance looking for a takedown. Cena picks Smith up and slams him brutally to the floor. Smith is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). John Cena!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Deleon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Goldfish rushes Deleon and presses him up against the cage.
Goldfish wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Deleon lands a takedown into guard.
Deleon controlling from the top position.
Goldfish is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goldfish really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Deleon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deleon controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Goldfish controls Deleon momentarily but Deleon frees himself.
Deleon controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Goldfish is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Deleon moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Deleon digs a right hand into Goldfish 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goldfish 's gas tank. #BC#
Deleon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goldfish looks for a takedown but Deleon sprawls well.#CL#
Deleon clinches up against the cage.
Goldfish looking for a takedown. #BC#
Deleon breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Deleon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Goldfish avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Deleon.
Goldfish wants to control but Deleon postures up.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Goldfish 's face as Deleon controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Goldfish 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Goldfish is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Deleon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Goldfish , who protects the arm well.
Goldfish tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Deleon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Goldfish is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Goldfish takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Deleon is trying to get an arm triangle but Goldfish is defending well.
Goldfish is trying to get back to half guard.
Goldfish is trying to control Deleon's posture but Deleon avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goldfish is letting Deleon control him for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamont Deleon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Deleon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goldfish was well out of range. Poor timing from Deleon.#CL2#
Goldfish has Deleon up against the cage in a clinch.
Goldfish wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Deleon has him pressed against the cage.
Deleon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Goldfish up against the cage.#TD#
Deleon drags the fight down to the ground.
Deleon tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Deleon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Deleon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goldfish controls the pace.#T1##SUB#
Deleon working for a triangle but Goldfish defends it easily.
Deleon keeping moving, preventing Goldfish from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Deleon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Deleon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goldfish can do to turn this around?
Goldfish wants to get up but he can't break Deleon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Goldfish trying to control but Deleon is working from the bottom.
Goldfish wants to stand but Deleon is controlling his posture from full guard.
Goldfish is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goldfish leaves Deleon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3##CL2#
Goldfish has closed the distance and engaged Deleon in a clinch.
Deleon is working Goldfish over against the cage.
Goldfish tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Deleon smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Goldfish has closed the distance and engaged Deleon in a clinch.
Deleon tries to land knees in the clinch but Goldfish avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Deleon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deleon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Deleon wants it to stay on the feet.
Deleon thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL2#
Goldfish drives through and clinches with Deleon against the cage.
#T4#
Goldfish is trying to maintain a safe position but Deleon gets an underhook and turns Goldfish into the cage.#BC#
Deleon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Deleon gets a takedown into half guard.
Deleon prevents Goldfish from standing back up.
Goldfish is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Deleon is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deleon prevents Goldfish from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamont Deleon dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Goldfish shoots in and drives through. Deleon sprawls well.
Deleon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Goldfish moves into the clinch successfully.
Goldfish is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Deleon is keeping busy.
Goldfish jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Deleon walks away with a smile on his face. Goldfish gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Deleon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Goldfish clinches.
Deleon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Deleon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Goldfish shoots in and gets a takedown into Deleon's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Deleon has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Goldfish should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Deleon has tightened it up now! Goldfish should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lamont Deleon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Meyers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cena to the mat! Cena manages to get full guard.
Cena is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Meyers won't allow Cena to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meyers wants to stand but Cena is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cena is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cena really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Meyers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Meyers trying to control the position from guard on top but Cena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meyers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Meyers drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cena manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Meyers has Cena in his guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Meyers 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.#ES#
Meyers wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Cena closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cena lands in his opponent's guard.
Cena has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Meyers is proving hard to escape from.
Cena stopping the sweep attempt from Meyers.#T2#
Cena stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meyers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cena stops Meyers from standing up.
Cena sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Meyers has his foot on Cena's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cena works his way back into a safe position though.
Cena is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Meyers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cena can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cena trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Cena throws a big right hand that misses.
Cena wants to get up but he can't break Meyers's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cena not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cena misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Cena gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Meyers is looking to take this one to the mat.
Meyers is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cena is defending well.#BC2#
Cena breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Meyers is defended easily by Cena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lavern Meyers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##TD2#
Cena shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cena 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cena accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cena wants to pass the guard but Meyers is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Cena dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Cena clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Cena breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Cena gets a double leg takedown into Meyers's guard.
Cena engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Meyers is controlling Cena's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cena won't allow Meyers to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meyers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cena wants to control from the top but Meyers keeps moving. #T1#
Cena wanted to stand there but Meyers had control of the position.
John Cena has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cena looking to sit in guard and control but Meyers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Meyers trying to control but Cena is working from the bottom.
Meyers won't allow Cena to sweep him here.
Meyers wants to control from the top but Cena keeps moving.
Cena is trying to keep Meyers in close.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Meyers wants to get up but he can't break Cena's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Meyers engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Cena gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Cena breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Cena drives through with a takedown into guard.
Meyers wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Meyers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cena 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. #T3#
Let's hope that Cena has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cena trying to move into half guard but instead Meyers has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Cena wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Meyers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Meyers trying to control the position from guard on top but Cena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Cena is looking for a triangle here but Meyers uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Meyers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Meyers landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Cena will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Cena gets the takedown into side control.
Cena tries to advance to mount but Meyers denies him.
Meyers gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Meyers regains full guard. Nicely done.
Meyers trying to control the position.
Cena must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cena tries to free his leg and advance position but Meyers is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cena is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Meyers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Meyers has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SU#
Meyers stands and steps away. Cena gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1##CL2#
Cena has Meyers up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Cena lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cena is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Meyers is trying to stand.
Cena looks to land a strike but Meyers avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cena trying to control the position from guard on top but Meyers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Cena decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2##CL2#
Cena gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Cena works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Meyers is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meyers tries to pull guard but Cena holds him up against the cage and eventually Meyers drops back down to his feet.
Meyers is working for takedown but Cena is calmly controlling the position for now.
Meyers tries to pull guard but Cena forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lavern Meyers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Cena works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cena controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Meyers has a closed guard, preventing Cena from standing up. #T3#
Cena being controlled here momentarily.
Cena is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cena throwing strikes from guard but Meyers blocks nicely.
Cena sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cena tries to free his leg and advance position but Meyers is retaining full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Meyers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Cena gets a clinch.
Cena holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD2#
Cena is trying to trip Meyers. He has hold of a leg but Meyers is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cena persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Meyers pulls Cena in close to prevent any damage.
Cena looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Cena comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cena winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Cena!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Goldfish shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Issaksun has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goldfish could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nice body punch from Issaksun.
A nice left hand lands by Issaksun.
Issaksun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goldfish tries to break free but Issaksun pushes him back against the cage.
Issaksun lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#
Goldfish is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Issaksun.
Issaksun lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Goldfish to his knees! Issaksun keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus Issaksun!
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