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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Melendez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Melendez.#CL2#
Williams clinches with his opponent.
Melendez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Williams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams tries for a takedown but Melendez manages to get underhooks.
Melendez lands a nice knee to the body.
Williams stalling.
Williams prevents a body shot from Melendez.
Melendez is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Williams drags the fight down to the ground.
Williams pulls Melendez in close to prevent any damage.
Williams trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T1#
Melendez throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Melendez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Melendez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Williams is adopting a defensive guard.
Melendez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Melendez throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Melendez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #ES2#
Williams has his feet on Melendez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Melendez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Melendez.
Angelo Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melendez scores with a jab to the body.
Melendez misses with a two punch combination.
Melendez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Melendez shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.#T3#
Melendez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Melendez shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arden Melendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams throws a series of punches but Melendez moves out of range. #TD2#
Williams feints and as Melendez raises his hands in defense, Williams changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Williams would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Williams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Williams passes Melendez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Williams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Williams landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Williams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Melendez defends it well.
Melendez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williams is working away from the top position though.
Melendez tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.
Williams uses his free foot to push down on Melendez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Melendez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams lands a big shot there that rocks Melendez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelo Williams dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Melendez blocks the body kick.
#TD2#
Williams fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Melendez to the ground. Williams is now in Melendez's guard.
Melendez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Williams manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Melendez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Melendez.#SUB2#
Williams drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Melendez dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Melendez stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.#T1#
Williams has Melendez pulled in close to control his posture.
Williams wants to sweep here but Melendez controlling him for the moment.
Williams managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Williams looking for a guillotine here but Melendez defends easily.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Melendez throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Williams striking off his back but it's not causing Melendez any problems.
Williams is pulling down on Melendez's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Williams has his foot on Melendez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Melendez works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Melendez won't allow Williams to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Melendez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Melendez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Melendez. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Melendez lands with a hook. Williams tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Williams gets a clinch.
Williams takes an elbow to the temple. #TD#
Melendez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Williams clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Williams preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Melendez. #T4#
Melendez has the hooks in. Williams is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Williams trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Melendez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Melendez looking to break Williams's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Williams remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Melendez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Melendez is looking for the choke from the back position but Williams is controlling his hands well.
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 Arden Melendez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Melendez, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Williams scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Williams is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Well, if Williams is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Melendez is looking to control Williams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Melendez avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Melendez taking some punishment here, with Williams in his half guard.
Williams is controlling the pace.
Melendez wants to control but Williams is keeping busy.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Melendez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williams stalling.
Williams working Melendez over with strikes.
Angelo Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Williams performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Williams working the head and body with strikes.
Williams frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Williams wants to finish this one by submission but Melendez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Williams.
Melendez is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Melendez tries to control Williams's body but Williams pushes him off. Melendez squirms to his side and now Williams has his back!
Williams throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Melendez!
Williams has good solid back control here.
Williams lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Williams looking to break Melendez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Melendez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Williams will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Melendez wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angelo Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Williams 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angelo Williams!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Te Whare tries to clinch up.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Te Whare sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Henderson stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Te Whare forces Henderson back against the cage and clinches.
Henderson can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Te Whare's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Te Whare pushes Henderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Henderson presses Te Whare against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Henderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Te Whare won't allow it.
Te Whare tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Henderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Henderson gets control of Te Whare's arms and successfully pulls guard. Henderson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Te Whare trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Te Whare slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1##SUB2#
Te Whare working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Te Whare throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Henderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Te Whare wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Henderson is trying to control Te Whare's posture but Te Whare avoids it.
Te Whare trying to control the action but Henderson is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Henderson is looking to reverse the position.
Henderson holds on to Te Whare's head and controls the position momentarily.
Henderson tries to bench press Te Whare off him but Te Whare keeps the position.
Te Whare wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Te Whare is trying to get an arm triangle but Henderson is defending well. #T3#
Henderson struggling a bit here.#ES#
Henderson sneaks out the side door and pushes Te Whare away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Te Whare shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense.
Benson Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riwahu Te Whare.#TD2#
Te Whare looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Henderson!
Henderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Te Whare in the domination position with Henderson hanging on.#T4#
Te Whare is putting a hurting on Henderson here, landing some big shots from side control. #SU2#
Te Whare decides to stand back up. Te Whare steps back and let's Henderson get back to his feet.
Henderson blocks a head kick by Te Whare.
Henderson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Henderson.
Te Whare swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Te Whare lets loose with a powerful body kick. Henderson will feel that in the morning.
Henderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Te Whare sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Te Whare pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riwahu Te Whare 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#
Henderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Te Whare's waist but Te Whare gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henderson off to one side.
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Te Whare closes the distance and clinches up with Henderson, looking for a takedown. Te Whare pushes Henderson against the cage but Henderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Te Whare shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Henderson forces Te Whare back against the cage and clinches.
Henderson slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
Te Whare's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Te Whare darts in looking for a takedown but Henderson gets double underhooks and turns Te Whare into the cage.
Henderson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Te Whare manages to circle out of the way.
Benson Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riwahu Te Whare.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Henderson!
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt - Te Whare sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Te Whare fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Te Whare wants to clinch up but Henderson keeps it at a distance.
Te Whare is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Te Whare fails in his attempt to clinch.
Te Whare tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Te Whare closes the distance and clinches.
Henderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Te Whare pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Te Whare wants a takedown.
Te Whare is breathing heavily.
Te Whare creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Te Whare is trying to pull guard but Henderson has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Te Whare throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Henderson as Te Whare tries to tie him up.
Te Whare is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Henderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Te Whare is trying to drag Henderson to the mat but Henderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Henderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Te Whare smiles and moves away.
Henderson closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL#
Henderson moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Henderson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Henderson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T3#
Te Whare trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Henderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Te Whare's guard. #REVR#
Te Whare looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henderson is one step ahead there. #SU#
Henderson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Te Whare tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Henderson swivels and escapes.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Te Whare. No joy for Henderson on that attempt.
Te Whare stuffs the takedown.
Henderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Te Whare, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Henderson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Henderson clinches up against the cage.
Te Whare tries to break free but Henderson pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Te Whare wants to get back to striking at distance but Henderson won't allow it.
Henderson jumps guard but Te Whare turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Te Whare blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Henderson dominated that second round.
That's time! Henderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck for Henderson with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Henderson pushes Te Whare up against the cage in a clinch.
Te Whare tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Te Whare stalling in the clinch but Henderson improves position.
Henderson is looking for a takedown.
Henderson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Te Whare to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benson Henderson. 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.#BC2#
Te Whare breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Te Whare is looking to clinch but Henderson is avoiding it.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Te Whare manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A frustrated look appears on Henderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Te Whare fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Te Whare misses with a hook to the ribs.
Te Whare tries to circle away but Henderson has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Te Whare is looking to take this one to the mat.
Te Whare takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Te Whare is pressed up against the cage. Henderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Te Whare down to the mat. Te Whare avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Henderson lands a jab to Te Whare's midsection.
Benson Henderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt - Te Whare sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Henderson goes for a double leg but Te Whare avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Te Whare continues to drive forward.
Te Whare has a takedown stuffed.
Henderson has a takedown stuffed.
Te Whare fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Henderson avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Henderson.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt - Te Whare sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Henderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Henderson gets caught flat footed, as Te Whare shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Te Whare stopping the sweep attempt from Henderson.#T4#
Henderson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Te Whare postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Henderson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Te Whare, into his guard. #REVR##ES2#
Te Whare is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Te Whare tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Henderson smiles and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Riwahu Te Whare.
I think Te Whare 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 Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riwahu Te Whare!
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