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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Jonesy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Simpson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jonesy is in Simpson's guard.#ES#
Simpson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jonesy is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Simpson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Simpson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jonesy just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Jonesy decides to pull guard.
Jonesy is adopting a defensive guard.
Simpson won't allow Jonesy to sweep him here.
Simpson throwing strikes from guard but Jonesy blocks nicely.
Jonesy working a defensive guard here.
Jonesy controlling the position.
Jonesy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Jonesy pulls Simpson in to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jonesy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simpson. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jonesy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Simpson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jonesy with a poor takedown #CL#
and Simpson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Jonesy manages to break the clinch.
Jonesy tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Simpson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jonesy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Jonesy pushes Simpson off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T2#
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!
Jonesy wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Jonesy has closed the distance and engaged Simpson in a clinch.
Jonesy is looking for a takedown.
Norbert Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Jonesy.
Jonesy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jonesy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Simpson up against the cage.#TD2#
Jonesy jumps into guard, dragging Simpson to the mat.
Simpson stopping the sweep attempt from Jonesy.#T3#
Simpson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jonesy keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
Jonesy working a defensive guard here.
Simpson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Simpson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jonesy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Simpson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jonesy looking for a sweep. Not yet Jonesy, not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jonesy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Simpson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Simpson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jonesy.
Simpson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jonesy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simpson tries for a takedown but Jonesy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Jonesy clinches up against the cage.
Simpson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Jonesy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Simpson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jonesy controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Jonesy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jonesy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Jonesy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Simpson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Simpson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jonesy presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Jonesy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jonny Jonesy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Simpson enables Jonesy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Simpson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Simpson pushes Jonesy off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson shoots for a double leg takedown but Jonesy sprawls well. He's pushed Simpson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jonesy wants to counter with a clinch but Simpson pushes him away.
Jonesy wants to clinch but Simpson slips to the side#TD#
and Simpson counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jonesy can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
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. #SU#
Simpson decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Jonesy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Simpson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jonesy working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jonesy lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jonesy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU2#
Jonesy decides to stand back up. Jonesy steps back and let's Simpson get back to his feet.#T2#
Jonesy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jonesy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jonesy throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Simpson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Simpson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Simpson postures up.
Jonesy working a defensive guard but Simpson passes into half guard.
Simpson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jonesy's head. #T3#
Simpson misses with a head shot. Jonesy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Simpson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jonesy has control of Simpson's left arm, preventing Simpson from doing any damage.
Simpson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jonesy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES2#
Jonesy pushes Simpson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jonesy wants to clinch but Simpson slips to the side
and Simpson counters with a left and a right that stings Jonesy.
Jonesy shoots for a double leg takedown but Simpson sprawls well. He's pushed Jonesy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jonesy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Norbert Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Jonesy.
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jonesy.
Jonesy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simpson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simpson tries to counter by clinching up but Jonesy breaks away and moves out of range.
Simpson misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Norbert Simpson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch but Jonesy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Jonesy rushes Simpson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jonesy wants to stall.
Jonesy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Simpson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Simpson tries to pull guard but Jonesy holds him up against the cage and eventually Simpson drops back down to his feet.
Jonesy lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Jonesy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonesy doesn't manage to clinch there - Simpson circles away.
A head kick from Jonesy lands but Simpson takes it in his stride. #CUT2#
It looks like Norbert Simpson has been cut.
Simpson tries to clinch but Jonesy moves out of range. #T1##TD#
Simpson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Simpson showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Jonesy has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Simpson is on him like a limpet, forcing Jonesy back against the cage.#TD2#
Jonesy jumps guard.
Jonesy trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Simpson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jonesy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jonesy has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jonesy pushes down on Simpson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES#
Simpson kicks Jonesy off and gets back to his feet.
Jonesy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Simpson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jonesy tries to clinch up
and Simpson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch combination from Jonesy misses. #T3#
Jonesy tries to clinch but Simpson moves out of range.
Jonesy fails with the takedown#CL#
and Simpson moves into the clinch.
Simpson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jonesy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Jonesy breaks the clinch.
Jonesy fails with the takedown.
Simpson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Norbert Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Jonesy.
Jonesy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Simpson sprawls well. Simpson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jonesy gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Jonesy throws a head kick that half lands.
Jonesy tries for a takedown but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Simpson gets caught flat footed, as Jonesy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Simpson pushes Jonesy off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jonesy stuffs the takedown.
Jonesy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jonesy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters with a left and a right that stings Jonesy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jonny Jonesy.
I think Jonesy 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Jonesy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2017 |
#R1#
McShittor has a takedown stuffed.
McShittor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Austin's waist but Austin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McShittor off to one side.
Austin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
McShittor closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McShittor managing to block the knees to the body from Austin.
#TD#
Austin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Austin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McShittor doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin postures up.
McShittor throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
McShittor has his hands on Austin's head, controlling the position.
Austin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McShittor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Austin. #T1#
Austin throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
McShittor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Austin postures up in McShittor's guard and throws a big left but McShittor blocks it.
McShittor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Austin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McShittor is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch up but McShittor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McShittor shoots in for a double leg but Austin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Adolfo Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McShittor.
McShittor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL2#
McShittor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2##BC#
Austin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McShittor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Austin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McShittor closes the distance and clinches up with Austin, looking for a takedown. McShittor pushes Austin against the cage but Austin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McShittor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Austin tries to avoid it but McShittor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Austin to the ground. Austin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McShittor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Austin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McShittor looks winded!
Austin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Austin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Conor McShittor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McShittor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Austin misses with the combination.
Austin leaves McShittor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McShittor lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
McShittor has managed to clinch.
Austin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McShittor misses with a knee to the head.
Austin is trying to pull guard but McShittor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Austin stalling in the clinch but McShittor improves position. #T4#
McShittor tries to land knees in the clinch but Austin avoids the damage to the body.
Austin trying to stall but McShittor improves his position.
McShittor avoiding damage as Austin throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
McShittor drags the fight down to the ground.
Austin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McShittor wants to sweep but no luck.
McShittor is still trying to improve position.
Austin wants to stand but McShittor has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Austin postures up in McShittor's guard and throws a big left but McShittor blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
McShittor is looking for a triangle but Austin pushes his legs off easily.
Austin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Conor McShittor will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Austin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McShittor dives in for a single leg takedown but Austin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McShittor is looking to clinch.
Austin throws a big counter combination but McShittor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McShittor fails to land the takedown.
McShittor misses with a leg kick. #CL2#
McShittor clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC#
Austin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Conor McShittor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Austin has closed the distance and engaged McShittor in a clinch.
Austin leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
McShittor jumps guard and drags Austin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1#
Austin throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Austin throwing strikes but missing.
Austin throws an elbow that misses. McShittor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Austin's guard. Nice move by McShittor!#REVB#
Austin wants to sweep but no luck.
Austin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Austin wants to stand but McShittor is controlling the position.
Austin pulls McShittor in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Austin wants to sweep but no luck.
Austin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McShittor is looking to work some ground and pound but Austin has wrist control.
McShittor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McShittor is continuing to stall.
Austin keeping moving, preventing McShittor from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
McShittor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adolfo Austin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McShittor tries for a takedown but Austin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Austin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adolfo Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McShittor.
McShittor dives in and grabs Austin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Austin pushes down on McShittor's head and hops out.
A little feinted left hand from Austin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McShittor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Austin avoids it really well and circles away.
McShittor is breathing heavily.
McShittor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Austin counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Austin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McShittor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Austin paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
McShittor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Austin as he jumps to the side.
McShittor tries for a takedown but Austin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As McShittor tries to get set, Austin tries to push him back and clinch up but McShittor manages to avoid the attempt.
Austin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McShittor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Austin swats away the attempt to clinch by McShittor.
Austin throws a quick counter kick to the body but McShittor avoids it.
McShittor is looking to clinch.
Austin is looking to counter punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McShittor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Austin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McShittor misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolfo Austin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Nice shot lands for McShittor.#CL2#
McShittor closes the distance and pushes Austin back into the cage.#TD2#
McShittor successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Austin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McShittor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McShittor has a closed guard, preventing Austin from standing up.
Austin is fighting to break McShittor's control of his arms but McShittor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McShittor trying to control the position.
Austin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McShittor works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
McShittor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Austin defends well.
Conor McShittor has got the better of the ground game so far.
McShittor pulls Austin in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Austin is looking to clinch but McShittor is avoiding it.
McShittor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Austin avoids it really well and circles away.
McShittor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Austin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#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.
McShittor tries to close the distance and clinch but Austin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adolfo Austin is winning the standup battle so far.
McShittor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adolfo Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McShittor.
Austin tries to clinch up.
McShittor unleashes a big counter combination but Austin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Austin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McShittor's head.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Austin keeps control of McShittor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Austin is pushing McShittor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Austin has McShittor pressed against the cage, preventing McShittor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Austin stalling against the cage.
Austin prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3#
McShittor gets underhooks to prevent Austin's takedown attempt.
McShittor tries to break the clinch but Austin is controlling the position.
McShittor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Austin is defending well for now.
Austin struggles to land a body shot inside as McShittor controls his hands.
Austin tries to throw a body punch but McShittor avoids it by throwing Austin back against the cage.
Austin stalling the fight.
McShittor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Austin is defending well for now.
Austin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Austin tries to pull guard but McShittor won't allow it.
Austin wants to stall.
Austin goes for a takedown in the clinch but McShittor prevents it.
#BC#
Austin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4##CL2#
McShittor clinches.
Austin is pressed up against the cage. McShittor has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Austin down to the mat. Austin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McShittor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McShittor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Austin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McShittor, pushing him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McShittor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McShittor stalling in the clinch but Austin improves position.
McShittor managing to block the knees to the body from Austin.
McShittor wants a takedown but no success here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Conor McShittor.
I think McShittor 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Conor McShittor!
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