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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 731 Round 2
Date: Mar 02, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ivanovic is defended easily by Johnson.
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
It looks like Ivan Ivanovic has been cut.
Ivanovic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ivanovic off to one side.
Ivanovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ivanovic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Ivanovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ivanovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic blocks a jab.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Ivanovic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
#KD2#
Johnson drops Ivanovic with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ivanovic looks back up at him and smiles so Johnson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Ivanovic is rocked!
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!
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Oh Ivanovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Ivanovic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ivanovic seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Ivanovic has the dominant position.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Ivanovic has the dominant position.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Ivanovic breaks the clinch.
Johnson misses with the combination.
#CL#
Ivanovic moves into the clinch.
Ivanovic jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Ivanovic has him pressed against the cage.
Ivanovic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Ivanovic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ivanovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Johnson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ivanovic - the referee stops the clock and Johnson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ivanovic. Johnson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ivanovic stalks Johnson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Johnson's face. Johnson staggers backwards, shaken.
Ivanovic is looking to clinch.
A left and a right from Johnson both land. Nice combination.
Johnson looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Ivanovic on that attempt.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Ivanovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ivanovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ivanovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson slips under a jab from Ivanovic.#T3#
Ivanovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ivanovic counters with a nice body kick.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Demarcus Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a right hand that Ivanovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Ivanovic also avoids with ease.
Ivanovic lands with a slapping head kick.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Ivanovic avoids nicely. #CL#
Ivanovic clinches.
Ivanovic is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson is trying to push Ivanovic away but Ivanovic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ivanovic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johnson prevents it.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Ivanovic keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Ivanovic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ivanovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Ivanovic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ivanovic.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a right and a left that Ivanovic avoids nicely.
Ivanovic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ivanovic connects with a solid leg kick.
Ivanovic moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ivanovic is defended easily by Johnson.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demarcus Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Ivanovic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ivanovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ivanovic shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ivanovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ivan Ivanovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ivanovic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Ivanovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Demarcus Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ivanovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Ivanovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Ivanovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson tries to bum rush Ivanovic with a series of wild strikes but Ivanovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ivanovic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Ivanovic needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ivanovic fails with the takedown.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ivanovic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Ivanovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ivanovic tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ivanovic closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Ivanovic pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ivanovic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Ivanovic closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Johnson tries to circle away but Ivanovic has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Ivanovic breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Ivanovic throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Ivanovic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johnson.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ivanovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ivanovic lands a high kick!
Ivanovic walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
Demarcus Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ivanovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Ivanovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ivanovic tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ivanovic fails to land the takedown.
Johnson is looking for the big counter here.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ivanovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice shot by Johnson.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ivanovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ivanovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ivanovic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.#T4#
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ivanovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.#CL#
Ivanovic moves into the clinch.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ivanovic has him pressed against the cage.
Ivanovic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Ivanovic breaks from the clinch.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ivanovic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Ivanovic ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a right hand #CL#
and Ivanovic counters by moving into the clinch.
Ivanovic has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Ivanovic.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Ivanovic jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demarcus Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivan Ivanovic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Ivanovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Johnson throws a right hand that Ivanovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Ivanovic also avoids with ease.#KD2#
Johnson drops Ivanovic with a beautiful combination! Ivanovic stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Johnson is looking for the KO!
Ivanovic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson lands an uppercut, right on the button! Ivanovic tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Demarcus Johnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Tinyfish looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for Tinyfish with that takedown attempt.
Tinyfish throws a series of punches but Castaneda avoids them all with ease.
Tinyfish tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tinyfish has a takedown stuffed.
Grover Castaneda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Tinyfish.
No luck for Tinyfish with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tinyfish shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Castaneda defends it nicely.#T1#
Tinyfish blocks a jab.
Castaneda shoots in but Tinyfish avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tinyfish with the counter takedown but Castaneda avoids it easily.
Castaneda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tinyfish circles away.
Castaneda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Castaneda takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tinyfish tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Castaneda defends well and Tinyfish ends up having to push Castaneda into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Castaneda slaps away a takedown attempt from Tinyfish, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tinyfish misses with a head kick.
Tinyfish looks winded!
Tinyfish shoots in for a takedown but Castaneda shows good takedown defense.
Castaneda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tinyfish as he jumps to the side. #T2##CL2#
Tinyfish has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Tinyfish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tinyfish with a poor takedown
enabling Castaneda to counter with a crisp jab.
Tinyfish misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Castaneda moves into the clinch.
Castaneda tries to score a body lock takedown but Tinyfish shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Castaneda is trying to pull guard but Tinyfish turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Castaneda.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Tinyfish drags the fight down to the ground.
Tinyfish has a closed guard, preventing Castaneda from standing up. #T3##SU#
Castaneda stands up and waves to Tinyfish to follow him.
Tinyfish misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Tinyfish closes the distance and pushes Castaneda back into the cage.
Tinyfish is trying to pull guard but Castaneda turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Tinyfish manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Tinyfish has closed the distance and engaged Castaneda in a clinch.
Tinyfish jumps guard but Castaneda stands there with Tinyfish around his waist. Tinyfish gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tinyfish is trying to stall.
Castaneda wants a takedown but no success here.
#T4#
Castaneda is trying to break the clinch but Tinyfish has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Castaneda gets control of Tinyfish's arms and successfully pulls guard. Castaneda will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tinyfish wants to control from the top but Castaneda keeps moving.
Tinyfish stopping the sweep attempt from Castaneda.
Tinyfish trying to control the position from guard on top but Castaneda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tinyfish postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Tinyfish postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Castaneda is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tinyfish, into his guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmy Tinyfish will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Castaneda gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Tinyfish explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Tinyfish dodges the punch combination from Castaneda.
#CL2#
Tinyfish pushes Castaneda up against the cage in a clinch.
Castaneda is pressed up against the cage. Tinyfish has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Castaneda down to the mat. Castaneda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Tinyfish moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tinyfish doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1##BC2#
Tinyfish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tinyfish shoots in for a takedown but Castaneda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Tinyfish rushes Castaneda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Tinyfish manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Tinyfish shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Castaneda is trying to defend but Tinyfish finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tinyfish is breathing heavily.
Castaneda is looking for a sweep. Tinyfish is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Castaneda looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tinyfish tries to stand but can't do so whilst Castaneda controls his leg. #T2##SUB2#
Tinyfish is looking for a kimura here.
Jimmy Tinyfish has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tinyfish tries to stand and escape but Castaneda is controlling the position.
Tinyfish has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Castaneda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Tinyfish is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Castaneda manages to get to full guard.
Tinyfish trying to control the position from guard on top but Castaneda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tinyfish won't allow Castaneda to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Castaneda avoids the head kick by Tinyfish.
Jimmy Tinyfish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tinyfish connects with a crisp jab.
Castaneda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Grover Castaneda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4##CL2#
Tinyfish moves into the clinch successfully.
Castaneda is trying to force a seperation but Tinyfish has the dominant position.
Tinyfish has Castaneda pressed against the cage.
Tinyfish tries to pull guard but Castaneda holds him up against the cage and eventually Tinyfish drops back down to his feet.
Grover Castaneda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Tinyfish.
Castaneda jumps guard but Tinyfish stands there with Castaneda around his waist. Castaneda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Castaneda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tinyfish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Tinyfish showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Castaneda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tinyfish.
Castaneda is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Tinyfish gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Castaneda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tinyfish prevents it.
Castaneda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tinyfish smiles and moves away.
Tinyfish shoots in for a double leg but Castaneda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tinyfish. That's going to slow Castaneda down. #CL2#
Tinyfish has closed the distance and engaged Castaneda in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castaneda prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tinyfish wants a takedown but no success here.
Grover Castaneda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Tinyfish.
Tinyfish fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tinyfish takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Castaneda is trying to maintain a safe position but Tinyfish gets an underhook and turns Castaneda into the cage.#BC2#
Tinyfish escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tinyfish looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Castaneda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tinyfish is fending him off so far but Castaneda persists. Nope, Tinyfish circles away and we're back to standing.
Tinyfish lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Castaneda circles away quickly and effectively.
Tinyfish scores with a push kick.
Castaneda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Castaneda goes for a double leg but Tinyfish avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tinyfish continues to drive forward.
Tinyfish swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tinyfish lands a front kick.#T2#
No luck for Tinyfish with that takedown attempt.
Castaneda connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tinyfish. Tinyfish circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tinyfish fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Castaneda scores with a takedown into Tinyfish's guard.#T3##SUB2#
Tinyfish working for a triangle but Castaneda defends it easily.
Castaneda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tinyfish working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Castaneda. #SU#
Castaneda stands up from Tinyfish's guard - Castaneda perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Tinyfish takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Castaneda has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tinyfish clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
THIS COMMENTARY SHOULD NOT HAPPEN - IF YOU SEE THIS ERROR, PLEASE REPORT IT TO ADMIN (ID282) #T4##SUB#
Tinyfish won't enjoy being in this position. Castaneda looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Tinyfish is tapping - it's over boys! Castaneda picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Grover Castaneda!
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