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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Jackson instigates a clinch. #TD#
Dorsey has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jackson uses from the top position.
Dorsey has Jackson pulled in close to control his posture.
Dorsey really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#SU2#
Jackson stands up and waves to Dorsey to follow him. #TD2#
Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorsey prevents Jackson from improving position.
Jackson controls the position from side control.#SU2#
Jackson decides to stand back up. #T1##TD#
Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dorsey wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Jackson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dorsey stacks Jackson 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 Dorsey!
Jackson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Dorsey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackson won't allow Dorsey to pass to mount.
Dorsey prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Dorsey prevents Jackson from standing back up.
Jackson is staying active underneath Dorsey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson tries to roll over but Dorsey keeps him under control.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Dorsey is controlling him
Dorsey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dorsey connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple. #SUB#
Dorsey is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson is trying to stand.
Dorsey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T4#
Dorsey trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Dorsey has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson trying to control but Dorsey is working from the bottom.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson is keen to just control but Dorsey is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Jackson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Dorsey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Dorsey avoids it easily.
Dorsey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Jackson darts in and clinches Dorsey up against the cage.
Dorsey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Jackson pulls Dorsey into guard.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dorsey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jackson has his foot on Dorsey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dorsey works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dorsey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Dorsey slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Dorsey isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Dorsey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Dorsey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Dorsey postures up.
Dorsey is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson is looking to sweep but instead, Dorsey has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Dorsey is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dorsey passes into side control, despite Jackson's attempt to control the position.
#T3#
Dorsey cracks Jackson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Thaddeus Dorsey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Dorsey working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Dorsey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dorsey off and has taken his back!
Jackson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Jackson is not going to allow Dorsey to sit and survive in this position.
Jackson keeps control of the position as Dorsey tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson avoiding Dorsey 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Jackson clinches.
Dorsey tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Dorsey tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Dorsey tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Dorsey is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Jackson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Dorsey wants to stand back up but Jackson manages to pass into side control.
Dorsey seems a little lost for a moment, as Jackson dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorsey is trying to work for a sweep but Jackson has mounted him!
Jackson fails to take his opponent's back.
Jackson lands a heavy elbow. #T1#
Dorsey is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Jackson has taken his back!
Dorsey trying to control the position but Jackson manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Dorsey defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jackson's arms.
Dorsey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dorsey trying to control the position but Jackson manages to sink in the hooks.
Jackson wants to control but Dorsey is keeping busy.
Dorsey is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Dorsey preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jackson.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Dorsey trying to control the hands but Jackson breaks the grip.
Dorsey is trying to get back to his feet but Jackson has full control of the position and if anything, Dorsey has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Dorsey trying to control the action but Jackson just sinks the hooks in.
Jackson controlling the position well here. Dorsey rolled but Jackson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dorsey trying to control the hands but Jackson won't let him. #T3##SUB2#
Jackson working for the choke.
Dorsey trying to control the action but Jackson just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Dorsey showing good submission defense here.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dorsey is trying to stand back up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dorsey trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Jackson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dorsey knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dorsey for a finish.
Jackson is trying to stick to Dorsey's back but Dorsey is turning into Jackson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jackson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dorsey.
Dorsey trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dorsey working some strikes from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mike Jackson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Merritt throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Merritt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Merritt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jackson is defending well.
Merritt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Merritt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Merritt is struggling to control the position.
Jackson wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Merritt fails to pull guard.
Merritt is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Merritt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1##BC#
Merritt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Merritt circles away easily
and Merritt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Merritt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Merritt sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Merritt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Merritt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
Jackson is trying to control Merritt's posture but Merritt avoids it.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Merritt is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Merritt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Merritt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Merritt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Merritt is trying to get an arm triangle but Jackson is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Merritt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jackson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Merritt misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Merritt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jackson struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merritt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Merritt but Merritt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from Merritt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Merritt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Merritt. Merritt gets slowly back to his feet.
Merritt is looking to clinch.
Merritt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Merritt wants it to stay on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Merritt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Merritt tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Merritt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Merritt tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Merritt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rusty Merritt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Merritt on that attempt.
Merritt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1##CL#
Merritt drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
#BC#
Merritt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Merritt tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
A combination from Merritt does no damage.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Merritt sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Merritt prevents it.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
Merritt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Merritt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Merritt missing with knees to the body.
Merritt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Merritt has clasped his hands together around Jackson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2#
Jackson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rusty Merritt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Merritt.
Merritt misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2#
and Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Merritt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Merritt misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Merritt.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Merritt pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T3#
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Merritt pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Merritt misses the target.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Merritt sprawls well.
Merritt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Merritt tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Merritt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Merritt pinned against the cage. Merritt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Merritt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Merritt misses with a double jab.
Merritt loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Merritt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Merritt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sam Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Merritt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Merritt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Merritt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Merritt dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Merritt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horrible takedown attempt by Merritt or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
Merritt slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Merritt moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Merritt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jackson is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Merritt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson is working Merritt over against the cage.
Merritt has Jackson pushed against the cage.#T1#
Merritt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Merritt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Merritt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2#
Jackson pulls guard successfully.
Merritt postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing Merritt from standing up.
Jackson trying to control the position.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Jackson is working an open guard so Merritt takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Merritt is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Merritt misses the target.
Merritt blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson with a poor takedown
enabling Merritt to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Merritt sprawls well. Merritt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Merritt swivels and escapes.#TD#
Merritt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!#T3##SUB#
Merritt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Merritt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rusty Merritt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Merritt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Merritt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Merritt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Merritt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rusty Merritt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Merritt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rusty Merritt!
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