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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 694 Round 3
Date: Oct 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Tsuyoi slaps away a takedown attempt from Oliveira , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tsuyoi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tsuyoi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Oliveira gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Oliveira has an Americana. Tsuyoi didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Oliveira is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Oliveira hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Chales Oliveira !
An out of breath Chales Oliveira 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:
QFC Tournament 694 Round 2
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Smith is looking to clinch but Tsuyoi is avoiding it.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Tsuyoi in a clinch.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Tsuyoi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tsuyoi leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Tsuyoi breaks from the clinch.
Tsuyoi shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Tsuyoi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Tsuyoi ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Byron Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Tsuyoi.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsuyoi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tsuyoi stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tsuyoi is defended easily by Smith.#T1#
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Tsuyoi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Tsuyoi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tsuyoi leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tsuyoi avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuyoi manages to avoid it.
Tsuyoi wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Tsuyoi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Tsuyoi shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Tsuyoi sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Tsuyoi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Tsuyoi on that attempt.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Tsuyoi tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tsuyoi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tsuyoi! But no joy.#TD#
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tsuyoi thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T3#
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith trying to control but Tsuyoi is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to stand but Tsuyoi has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smith stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Tsuyoi sneaks out the side door and pushes Smith away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Tsuyoi.
Tsuyoi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4##BC2#
Tsuyoi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Tsuyoi looks winded!
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tsuyoi but Tsuyoi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tsuyoi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smith.#TD#
Smith drives through with a takedown into Tsuyoi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Smith gets to his feet. Tsuyoi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Tsuyoi misses with a body kick.#TD#
Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tsuyoi to the ground. Smith is now in Tsuyoi's guard.
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 Byron Smith will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Tsuyoi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tsuyoi quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Tsuyoi has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Smith is on him like a limpet, forcing Tsuyoi back against the cage.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tsuyoi smiles and moves away.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Tsuyoi takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Tsuyoi jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
#SU#
Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuyoi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tsuyoi wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Tsuyoi shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Byron Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tsuyoi is breathing heavily.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Tsuyoi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smith defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Byron Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Tsuyoi counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Tsuyoi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tsuyoi fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Tsuyoi pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a head kick but Tsuyoi moves out of range.
#T2#
Tsuyoi shoots in but no luck this time.
Tsuyoi pushes Smith away with a front kick.#TD#
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
Tsuyoi wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith is nestled in close to Tsuyoi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smith is keen to just control but Tsuyoi is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB#
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tsuyoi taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tsuyoi keeps working.
Smith tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tsuyoi. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tsuyoi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tsuyoi looking to control.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Tsuyoi working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
#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.
Tsuyoi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Tsuyoi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tsuyoi fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith is looking to counter the offense by Tsuyoi and move into the clinch.#TD#
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Tsuyoi makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD#
Tsuyoi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tsuyoi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith wants to control from the top but Tsuyoi keeps moving.
Tsuyoi is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture. #T1##SUB#
Smith is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tsuyoi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tsuyoi has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Smith 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.#SUB#
Smith has his foot on Tsuyoi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tsuyoi works his way back into a safe position though.
Tsuyoi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Tsuyoi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith looking to control.
Tsuyoi stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.#T3#
Tsuyoi trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Tsuyoi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tsuyoi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsuyoi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Tsuyoi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Tsuyoi darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Byron Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Tsuyoi keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Tsuyoi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tsuyoi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Smith tries to pull guard but Tsuyoi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tsuyoi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Tsuyoi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith wants to break free but Tsuyoi has control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Tsuyoi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tsuyoi 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Nick Tsuyoi!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Nick Tsuyoi!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Nick Tsuyoi!
Nick Tsuyoi wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 694 Round 1
Date: Oct 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Dutt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuyoi was well out of range. Poor timing from Dutt.
Dutt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No joy there for Dutt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dutt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tsuyoi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Tsuyoi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Dutt manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dutt throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuyoi moves out of range easily.
Dutt tries to land a front kick but Tsuyoi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tsuyoi stuffs the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dutt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dutt stuffs the takedown attempt from Tsuyoi. Tsuyoi gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Dutt fails to land the takedown.
Nick Tsuyoi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sanjay Dutt.
Dutt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tsuyoi.
Tsuyoi scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Tsuyoi rushes Dutt and presses him up against the cage.
Dutt is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dutt tries to pull guard but Tsuyoi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tsuyoi is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Tsuyoi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dutt swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Dutt darts in and clinches Tsuyoi up against the cage.#T2#
Dutt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tsuyoi wants a takedown but no success here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tsuyoi as Dutt tries to tie him up.
Dutt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dutt has had enough of the clinch but Tsuyoi keeps him there for the moment.
Tsuyoi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tsuyoi is working for takedown but Dutt is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Tsuyoi pulls guard effortlessly.
Dutt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Tsuyoi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dutt is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Tsuyoi looking for a guillotine here but Dutt defends easily.
Tsuyoi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tsuyoi is breathing heavily.
Dutt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dutt pulls Tsuyoi in close to prevent any damage.
Tsuyoi stopping the sweep attempt from Dutt.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dutt throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Tsuyoi forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dutt controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tsuyoi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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 Nick Tsuyoi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tsuyoi slaps away a takedown attempt from Dutt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dutt shoots in looking for a takedown. Tsuyoi tries to sprawl out of it but Dutt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tsuyoi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tsuyoi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dutt's waist but Dutt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tsuyoi off to one side.
Tsuyoi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dutt. That did some damage!
Dutt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Tsuyoi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuyoi fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dutt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tsuyoi defends it nicely.
Nick Tsuyoi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sanjay Dutt.#T1#
Tsuyoi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tsuyoi misses with a takedown attempt - Dutt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dutt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD2#
Dutt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Tsuyoi sneaks out the side door and pushes Dutt away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
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!
Tsuyoi darts in looking for a takedown but Dutt gets double underhooks and turns Tsuyoi into the cage. #CL#
Dutt gets tackled into the cage by Tsuyoi. Tsuyoi maintains the clinch. #BC#
Tsuyoi breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Dutt darts in looking for a takedown but Tsuyoi gets double underhooks and turns Dutt into the cage.
Tsuyoi fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tsuyoi shoots in for a takedown but Dutt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dutt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tsuyoi as he jumps to the side.
Nick Tsuyoi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Dutt closes the distance and pushes Tsuyoi back into the cage.#BC2#
Dutt manages to break the clinch.
Tsuyoi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dutt wants to clinch up but Tsuyoi keeps it at a distance.
Tsuyoi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dutt manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Tsuyoi has a takedown stuffed.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dutt.
Tsuyoi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dutt pinned against the cage. Dutt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dutt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tsuyoi swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Dutt instigates a clinch.
Dutt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Dutt lands a takedown into guard.
#ES#
Tsuyoi wriggles free and stands up. #T4#
A slapping body kick lands there for Tsuyoi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tsuyoi or perhaps it was just good defense by Dutt, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Tsuyoi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Tsuyoi pushes Dutt off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Tsuyoi connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Tsuyoi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Tsuyoi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dutt tries to close the distance and clinch but Tsuyoi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dutt tries to clinch up.
Tsuyoi tries to counter with a takedown but Dutt is quick to defend against it.
Tsuyoi tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Dutt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dutt looking to sit in guard and control but Tsuyoi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dutt seems keen to control Tsuyoi's posture.
Nick Tsuyoi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Dutt is looking for a triangle but Tsuyoi pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Dutt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tsuyoi is controlling him.
Tsuyoi throwing strikes but missing. #SU#
Tsuyoi stands up from Dutt's guard - Tsuyoi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dutt takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dutt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#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.
Tsuyoi shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Dutt.
Tsuyoi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dutt circles away.
Dutt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Tsuyoi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Tsuyoi has managed to clinch.
Tsuyoi wants a takedown.
Tsuyoi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dutt just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Tsuyoi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dutt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tsuyoi avoids it really well and circles away.
Dutt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tsuyoi swivels and escapes.#T3##CL#
Tsuyoi instigates a clinch.
Tsuyoi fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Tsuyoi pulls guard successfully.
Tsuyoi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dutt manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Tsuyoi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dutt can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Dutt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU#
Tsuyoi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tsuyoi is looking to clinch.
Tsuyoi swats away the attempt to clinch by Dutt.#T4#
Tsuyoi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dutt is fending him off so far but Tsuyoi persists. Nope, Dutt circles away and we're back to standing.
Tsuyoi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A combination from Dutt does no damage.
Dutt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Tsuyoi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice left hand lands by Tsuyoi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Tsuyoi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dutt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanjay Dutt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nick Tsuyoi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuyoi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Tsuyoi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tsuyoi 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Nick Tsuyoi!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Nick Tsuyoi!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Nick Tsuyoi!
Nick Tsuyoi wins by unanimous decision!
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