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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Duke instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Brown decides to pull guard.
Duke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Duke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Duke wanted to stand there but Brown had control of the position.
Brown is looking to stand up but Duke isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Duke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brown is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brown has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Duke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Brown controlling from the top position. #T1#
Duke wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
Brown stands and throws Duke's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brown taking a breather here.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Duke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brown taking a breather here.
Duke prevents Brown from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Duke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Brown tries to move into full mount but can't pass Duke's legs.
Brown slows the pace down. #T3#
Duke could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Duke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown working away.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Duke moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Duke manages to break the clinch.
Duke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brown! But no joy.#T4#
Duke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown wants to counter the offense by Duke and move into the clinch position.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Duke pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Duke tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position. #TD2#
Brown lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Brown escapes and gets back to his feet.
Duke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brown avoids it really well and circles away.
Brown doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Brown dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Duke backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Duke manages to avoid it all.#TD2#
Brown shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brown was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Duke struggling a bit here.
Duke regains half guard, as Brown was trying to land strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is keen to just control but Duke is a slippery customer.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Duke is trying to stand.
#T1#
Brown stalling.
Brown trying to pass the guard but Duke defending well.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Duke defending well though.
Brown trying to control the pace.
Duke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Duke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Duke can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.#SU2#
Brown stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Brown drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Duke is looking for a sweep.
Duke regains half guard there - taking advantage of Brown's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Brown stalling. #T3#
Brown's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Brown.
Brown is keen to just control but Duke is a slippery customer.
Brown trying to pass the guard but Duke defending well.
Duke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brown performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Duke tries to kick Brown off but Brown keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brown keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brown tests Duke's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Brown looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Duke!
Brown fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duke being controlled for a moment.
Brown in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Duke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Duke bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Filiberto Duke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Duke has Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Duke breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duke has his takedown stuffed
and Brown counters with a two punch combo. #T1##CL#
Duke closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Brown lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Duke is trying to stand.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Duke tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Brown seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brown trying to control the action but Duke is working from the bottom. #T2#
Brown controlling the action here.#ES#
Duke manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Brown keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Brown has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Duke regains guard immediately.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown stays in close to Duke's body and controls the position.
Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brown won't allow Duke to sweep him here. #T3#
Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brown stops Duke from standing up.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU2#
Brown decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Duke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duke has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Duke is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
#T4#
Duke is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Brown drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brown 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Brown!
Danny Brown bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Coughlan connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Robles gets caught napping as Coughlan dives in and scores a takedown. Robles manages to retain guard.
Robles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Robles performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Robles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Robles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coughlan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Robles is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Robles in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Robles is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Coughlan has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Coughlan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Coughlan tries to get to full guard but Robles has control of the leg.
Robles tries to stand but can't do so whilst Coughlan controls his leg.
Robles performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU#
Robles stands up and beckons Coughlan to join him on the feet. #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.
Robles throws a low kick but it's checked well by Coughlan.
Nice sprawl there from Robles as Coughlan shoots in.
Coughlan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Robles closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Robles lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Coughlan kicks Robles off and gets to his feet. #T3#
Robles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Coughlan is looking to clinch. #TD#
Robles decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Robles is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SU#
Robles decides to stand up.
Robles shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coughlan as he avoids it easily.
Coughlan tries to clinch but Robles moves out of range.
Robles misses with a few strikes there.
Robles is breathing heavily.
Coughlan shoots for a takedown but Robles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Renato Robles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Coughlan.#T4##TD#
Robles closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Robles lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Coughlan has his feet on Robles's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Robles shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Robles was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Coughlan wants to control but Robles postures up.
Robles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Coughlan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Robles's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Coughlan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Coughlan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robles as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coughlan.
No joy there for Robles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Coughlan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Robles quickly recovers to half guard.
James Coughlan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Robles is looking for a sweep. Coughlan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coughlan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Robles gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robles looking for a sweep. Not yet Robles, not yet.
Coughlan tries to free his leg and advance position but Robles is retaining full guard.
Robles is pulling down on Coughlan's head. It's preventing any offense from Coughlan, at least for the moment.
Robles trying to strike off his back.
#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Robles holds on and takes a little breather.
Robles controls Coughlan momentarily but Coughlan frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coughlan tries to stand but Robles is controlling from the bottom.
Coughlan trying to control the position from guard on top but Robles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robles lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Coughlan looking for a sweep. Not yet Coughlan, not yet.
Robles wants to stand but Coughlan has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Robles thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Robles postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Coughlan is looking to stand back up but Robles counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Coughlan.
Robles wants to stand up but Coughlan is controlling the position.
#T3#
Robles trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Coughlan moves into full guard.
Coughlan is trying to keep Robles in close.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Coughlan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Robles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Renato Robles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Coughlan.
Coughlan tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Robles counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU#
Robles gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T4#
Coughlan fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Robles. No joy for Coughlan on that attempt.
Robles is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Coughlan.
Good shot there by Robles.
Robles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coughlan circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Robles gets the takedown into side control.
Coughlan is looking to get back to his feet here but Robles is keeping cool and he's managed to take Coughlan's back.
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.#SUB#
Robles tightening his grip on Coughlan, looking for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Robles dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Coughlan tries to clinch up but Robles circles away and keeps his distance.
Robles dives in and grabs Coughlan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Coughlan pushes down on Robles's head and hops out.
Coughlan feints the counter takedown.
Robles throws a series of punches but Coughlan avoids them all with ease.
Coughlan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Robles counters with a nice uppercut.
Coughlan tries to clinch up but Robles circles away and keeps his distance.
Coughlan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Coughlan doesn't manage to clinch there - Robles circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Coughlan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Coughlan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robles shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coughlan as he avoids it easily.
Robles shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coughlan as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Robles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Coughlan shoots in for a takedown but Robles shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Coughlan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Coughlan fails to land the takedown.
Robles changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Robles darts in looking for a takedown but Coughlan gets double underhooks and turns Robles into the cage.
A head kick misses from Robles. #TD#
Robles shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Coughlan's guard.#ES2#
Coughlan has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Robles is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2#
Coughlan wants to break free but Robles has control.
Robles is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Coughlan tries to score a body lock takedown but Robles shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Coughlan breaks from the clinch.
Coughlan tries to clinch up
and Robles counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Robles.#CL2#
Coughlan clinches. #T3##BC#
Robles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coughlan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robles moves away.
Coughlan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Robles's calf.
Coughlan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robles sprawls well. Robles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Coughlan gets slowly back to his feet.
Coughlan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRobles.
A head kick misses from Robles.
Coughlan has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Robles counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Robles. #T4#
Coughlan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coughlan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robles is one step ahead there. #SU#
Robles gets to his feet - Coughlan follows without any prompting. #TD#
Robles shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Robles was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Robles decides to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Renato Robles.
I think Robles has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Robles!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Allen gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen working Hurley over with strikes.
Allen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hurley is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen controlling the action here.
Allen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Allen controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Allen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hurley sees it coming and defends easily.
Allen stalling. #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.
Allen wants to pass to mount but Hurley is defending the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Allen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hurley fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Allen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hurley looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Allen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Allen throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3##TD2#
Allen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hurley was covering up waiting for the punch and Allen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hurley wants to sweep here but Allen controlling him for the moment.
Hurley being controlled here, momentarily. #SU2#
Hurley is working an open guard so Allen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hurley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Allen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4##TD2#
Allen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hurley's guard.#SU2#
Allen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Allen closes the distance and pushes Hurley back into the cage.#TD2#
Allen successfully pulls guard.
Allen managing to control the position. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Allen manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
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.
Allen has Hurley pressed against the cage, preventing Hurley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hurley tries for a takedown but Allen manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Allen dominated that round.
That's time! Hurley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Allen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Allen slows the pace down in half guard.
Allen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Allen controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T1#
Allen controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Allen has hold of Hurley's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hurley manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Allen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Allen content just to control the position here.
Allen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC2#
Hurley is rocked!
Allen postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Hurley in real trouble here! The ref calls for Hurley to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Allen!
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