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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Bentley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gojibu throws a counter combo.
Gojibu thows a leg kick but Bentley checks it #TD#
and Bentley counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gojibu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gojibu is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bentley is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bentley controlling the position easily from mount.
Gojibu working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bentley content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gojibu is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Gojibu tries to hold on but Bentley postures up.
Bentley controlling the pace for now.
Gojibu wants to control but Bentley is having none of it.
Gojibu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bentley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gojibu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Bentley looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gojibu wants to control but Bentley is having none of it.
Bentley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gojibu is bucking up trying to escape but Bentley cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gojibu can't escape the position.
Gojibu sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gojibu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gojibu.#T3#
Bentley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bentley stopping the sweep attempt from Gojibu.
Gojibu is trying to control the position but Bentley postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gojibu tries to strike from the bottom.
Bentley 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bentley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gojibu pinned against the cage. Gojibu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Bentley rushes Gojibu and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Bentley successfully pulls guard.
Bentley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bentley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gojibu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bentley is proving hard to escape from.
Bentley trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bentley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gojibu stands and throws Bentley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bentley has one of Gojibu's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerrold Bentley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gojibu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gojibu wants it to stay on the feet.
Gojibu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gojibu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL2#
Gojibu has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Gojibu is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bentley can't fight it off and eventually Gojibu manages to take the fight to the floor. Bentley looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Bentley is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gojibu presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Gojibu tries to stall but Bentley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bentley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bentley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bentley has Gojibu pushed against the cage.
Gojibu blocks a body shot from Bentley. #T1#
The referee calls for Bentley to work.
#TD2#
Gojibu has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bentley is trying to keep an underhook but Gojibu manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gojibu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bentley's head.
Gojibu trying to control from half guard but Bentley is working away.
Bentley wants to control but Gojibu is keeping busy.
Bentley wants to control the action here but instead Gojibu manages to pass to full mount!
Bentley tries to lock up and control but Gojibu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bentley taking shots to the head.
Gojibu controlling the pace for now.
Gojibu dominating with strikes here.
Bentley trying desperately to get to his feet.
#T2#
Bentley is looking to get to half guard.
Bentley is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Gojibu has taken his back.
Bentley wants to control his opponent's hands but Gojibu gets his hands free.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gojibu wants to control but Bentley is keeping busy.
Gojibu has the hooks in. Bentley is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bentley manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gojibu's guard. Nice work there by Bentley.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Gojibu has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bentley is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gojibu.#T3#
Bentley scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gojibu to see if he's OK.
Gojibu wants to get back to his feet but Bentley drags him back down.
Bentley lands an elbow.
Gojibu managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bentley.
A control attempt from Gojibu but he's now mounted!
Gojibu trying desperately to get to his feet.
#T4#
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.
Bentley content just to control the position here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bentley cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gojibu working to try and regain half guard.
Bentley content just to control the position here.
Bentley cracks Gojibu with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Orulop Gojibu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Bentley gets a double leg takedown into Gojibu's guard.#ES2#
Gojibu has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bentley is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Gojibu has had enough of the clinch but Bentley keeps him there for the moment.
Gojibu wants to get back to striking at distance but Bentley won't allow it.
Bentley wants to take the fight to the mat but Gojibu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Bentley jumps guard.
Bentley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bentley pulls Gojibu in close to prevent any damage.
Gojibu tries to stand but Bentley is controlling from the bottom.
Bentley controls Gojibu momentarily but Gojibu frees himself.
Bentley keeping moving, preventing Gojibu from controlling successfully. #T1#
Gojibu throwing strikes but missing.
Bentley trying to keep a closed guard but Gojibu is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gojibu wants to pass the guard but Bentley is keeping the position.
Gojibu wants to stand but Bentley has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Orulop Gojibu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bentley fails with the takedown.
Gojibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bentley manages to avoid it.
Gojibu falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Bentley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gojibu won't be happy with that.
Gojibu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Bentley has control of an arm but Gojibu manages to advance to Bentley's back!
Gojibu is hanging on to Bentley's back as he tries to escape.
Gojibu avoiding Bentley 's attempts to control his hands.
Gojibu really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bentley.
Jerrold Bentley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bentley looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Bentley manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gojibu's guard. Nice work there by Bentley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gojibu trying to keep a closed guard but Bentley is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Gojibu wants to stand but Bentley is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Gojibu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bentley passes into side control.
Bentley is trying to ground and pound but Gojibu uses the momentary lack of control by Bentley to regain half guard.
Bentley slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bentley working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Gojibu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bentley slows the pace down in half guard.
Bentley's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Orulop Gojibu.
I think Gojibu 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Orulop Gojibu!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Burgess stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burgess wants it to stay on the feet.
Burgess was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Muco misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Burgess counters with a straight right hand.
Burgess circles away from the clinch attempt
and Burgess counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Muco thinking.
Muco throws a sloppy head kick and Burgess moves out of range easily.
Muco attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Burgess went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Muco has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgess lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muco backwards.
Muco wants to get back to striking at distance but Burgess won't allow it.
Burgess with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Burgess prevents Muco from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Muco tries to break the clinch but Burgess is controlling the position. #BC#
Burgess breaks from the clinch.
Muco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Muco has closed the distance and engaged Burgess in a clinch.
Burgess with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muco takes a knee right on the jaw!
Burgess lands an elbow that stopped Muco in his tracks for a moment.
Muco blocks an elbow strike.
Burgess keeps control of Muco as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Burgess's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muco fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Muco tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Burgess counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Muco thinking.
Burgess displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Muco.
Burgess is looking for a counter combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burgess.
Burgess fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Burgess backs off Muco throws a huge counter combo but Burgess manages to avoid it all.
Muco lands a leg kick that knocks Burgess off balance momentarily.
Muco shoots in looking for a takedown. Burgess tries to sprawl out of it but Muco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burgess manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnny Burgess has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lutilda Muco.#T3#
Burgess shoots in but no luck this time.
Muco wants to clinch but Burgess slips to the side
and Burgess counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burgess tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Muco defends well and Burgess ends up having to push Muco into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Muco is looking for the big counter here.
Lutilda Muco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muco misses with a combination
and Muco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burgess really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burgess.
Muco fails with the takedown.#T4#
Burgess avoids the head kick by Muco.
Burgess throws a big counter combination but Muco scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Muco looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Muco. That's going to slow Burgess down.
Muco stuffs the takedown attempt from Burgess. Burgess gets slowly back to his feet.
That kick from Muco tenderised Burgess's leg. Burgess is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burgess circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Burgess dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Muco darts in and clinches Burgess up against the cage.
Burgess with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burgess tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burgess lands a damaging elbow.
Muco wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Muco working aggressively here.
Burgess with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muco wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Muco trying to stall but Burgess improves his position.
Muco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burgess has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Burgess lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Burgess's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muco is looking to clinch.
Muco looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burgess circles away from the clinch attempt
and Burgess counters with a left to the body.
Muco lands with a shot to the body.
Muco fails with the takedown.#T2#
Muco doesn't manage to clinch there - Burgess circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Burgess or perhaps it was just good defense by Muco, which made it look bad.
A jab from Muco misses.
A quick step to the side and Burgess tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burgess shoots in for a takedown but Muco shows good takedown defense.
Muco lands a nice hook to Burgess's body. Burgess takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Muco throws a head kick that misses
and Burgess counters with a left to the body.
Good leg kick by Muco there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johnny Burgess is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muco throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Burgess moves into range and clinches up with Muco.#T3##BC#
Burgess breaks from the clinch.
Muco tries to clinch there but Burgess circles away.
Muco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Burgess fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Burgess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muco tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Burgess is able to avoid easily.
Burgess slips a jab and a cross from Muco.
Muco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burgess.#T4#
Burgess moves out of range as Muco strikes.
Muco misses with a head kick.
Muco has his takedown stuffed
and Burgess counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Muco is breathing heavily.
Muco misses with a head kick.
Burgess takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Muco moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bone on bone clash there as Burgess blocks the leg kick.
Muco throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Burgess wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lutilda Muco will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Muco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burgess tries to score a power double leg takedown but Muco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burgess somewhat.
Burgess tries to score a power double leg takedown but Muco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burgess somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muco throws a head kick that misses.
Burgess looks for a takedown but Muco sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Burgess. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Burgess enables Muco to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Burgess manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Burgess is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Muco presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Muco is trying to force a seperation but Burgess has the dominant position.
Burgess connects with a nasty looking knee right to Muco's face.
Burgess's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Muco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burgess has him pressed against the cage.
Johnny Burgess has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Muco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Muco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Muco is looking to break free of the clinch but Burgess has double underhooks. #T2#
Muco tries to break the clinch but Burgess is controlling the position.
Burgess scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muco takes a knee right on the jaw!
Muco tries to circle away but Burgess has him pinned against the cage.
Burgess lands a nice elbow.
Muco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Burgess misses with a knee to the head.
Burgess lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Muco lands with a left to the head.
Muco is trying to break the clinch but Burgess is controlling him.#T3#
Muco is looking to control Burgess's arms but Burgess gets an underhook and turns him. Now Muco has his back to the cage.
Burgess tries to land a knee to the head but Muco blocks with his arms.
Muco is trying to break the clinch but Burgess is controlling him.
Burgess connects with a knee to the head.
Muco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burgess creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Muco's defenses.
Burgess keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Muco's efforts to push away.
Burgess scores with a knee to the head.
Muco wants to break free but Burgess has control.
#T4#
A knee to the head by Burgess.
Burgess with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Burgess lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muco wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Muco breaks from the clinch.
Burgess tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Muco defends well and Burgess ends up having to push Muco into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Muco.#TD#
Burgess looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Muco throws his legs up looking for a submission but Burgess uses it to pass to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Burgess showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burgess 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Burgess!
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