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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Baas shoots in looking for a takedown but Simon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Simon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Baas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Simon defends well and Baas ends up having to push Simon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Baas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simon's waist but Simon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baas off to one side.
Alberto Simon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eind Baas.
Simon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baas.#CL#
Simon moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Baas jumps guard.
Simon throwing strikes but missing.
Simon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon wants to get up but he can't break Baas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Simon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Simon won't allow Baas to sweep him here.
Simon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Simon wanted to stand there but Baas had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Baas wants to sweep here but Simon controlling him for the moment.
Simon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simon tries to stand but Baas is controlling from the bottom.
Simon works over Baas with some ground and pound from guard.#SU#
Simon gets to his feet - Baas follows without any prompting. #CL#
Simon drives through and clinches with Baas against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Simon.
Baas keeps control of Simon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Baas pulls guard successfully.
Simon scoring with some ground and pound.
Simon wants to stand but Baas is controlling his posture from full guard.
Simon chips away with some ground and pound.
Simon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2##SU#
Simon stands up from Baas's guard - Simon perhaps looking for a knockout.
Baas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Baas looks winded!#CL2#
Baas rushes Simon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baas trying to land knees to the body.
Simon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simon is trying to pull guard but Baas has him pressed against the cage.
Baas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Simon is trying to force a seperation but Baas has the dominant position.#T3#
Simon has Baas pushed against the cage.
Baas prevents Simon from breaking the clinch.
Baas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Simon breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Baas or perhaps it was just good defense by Simon, which made it look bad.
Simon lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
Baas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Simon pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Simon jumps guard.
Baas wants to stand but Simon is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
Simon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baas's guard. #REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Simon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Simon working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Simon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Simon preventing the sweep.
Simon 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.
Simon cracks Baas with a solid left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simon distracts Baas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Simon works over Baas with some ground and pound from guard.#SU#
Simon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Simon closes the distance and clinches up with Baas, looking for a takedown. Simon pushes Baas against the cage but Baas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baas is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Simon moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Simon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Baas forces Simon back against the cage and clinches.
Baas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Simon walks away with a smile on his face. Baas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Baas shoots in but Simon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Simon is looking for a counter combo.
Baas looks for a takedown but Simon sprawls well.
Alberto Simon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eind Baas.
Baas just misses with a punch to the body.
Simon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Simon as Baas shoots in.
Baas is breathing heavily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Simon's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Simon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Simon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Baas clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Simon looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
#SUB#
Simon is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Simon working for the choke.
Baas looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Simon looking for the choke from the back.
You can see the frustration on Baas's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Simon is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Simon working for a choke but Baas is defending well. #T2#
Can Baas hold on?! Simon is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#SUB#
Simon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Simon working for a choke but Baas is defending well.
Baas rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Simon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simon.
Baas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Simon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Simon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Simon wants to stand up but Baas has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Simon drops an elbow to the side of Baas's head.
Simon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baas can do to turn this around?
Baas is trying to maintain the position but Simon is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Simon is working for a submission of some sort.
#SU#
Simon stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
A combination from Simon does no damage.
Baas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Baas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Simon working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simon tries to break the clinch but Baas is controlling the position.
Simon is trying to push Baas away but Baas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Baas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Simon pulls guard successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Simon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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##CL#
Simon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Simon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Come on Baas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Baas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Simon blocks it with crossed arms. #TD#
Simon pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baas showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Simon has his hands on Baas's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Simon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Baas throwing strikes from guard but Simon blocks nicely.
Simon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baas.
Baas wants to stand but Simon is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Baas trying to control the position from guard on top but Simon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Baas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Simon defends well and Baas ends up having to push Simon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Baas throws a jab when Simon was well out of range.
Baas shoots in looking for a takedown but Simon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Simon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Baas.
Baas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baas shoots in for a takedown but Simon shows good takedown defense.
Alberto Simon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eind Baas.
Baas shoots in for a double leg but Simon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Baas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simon avoids it really well and circles away.
Baas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Simon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T4##CL2#
Baas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Simon, pushing him back against the cage.
Simon gets through Baas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Simon tries to break the clinch but Baas is controlling the position.
Eind Baas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Simon taking a breather.
Simon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Simon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Simon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Baas fails to pull guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simon tries to break free but Baas pushes him back against the cage.
Simon stalling in the clinch.
Simon is looking to break free of the clinch but Baas has double underhooks.
Eind Baas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alberto Simon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baas tries to pull guard but Simon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alberto Simon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alberto Simon!
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